DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Want an easy Halloween or fall craft? This Candy Corn Banner is so easy and it’s made from a paper plate! Perfect for kids! Do you remember making crafts as a kid? I don’t have any memories of being an artistic child. I do, however, remember when my sister introduced me to cross-stitching in high school. That was it. For… Read More
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CreateWithPilot #PowerToThePen #CollectiveBias Work from home but no space for an office? Learn how to turn a closet into a home office (plus all the details on the craft room organization!) (Check out my video tour at the end of this post!)… Read More
With back to school right around the corner, we are featuring 21+ of the best teacher gifts that you can easily DIY with just a few supplies. Do you have fond memories of your teachers from elementary school? I can’t remember all the details but I remember Mrs. Rudisill. She was a kind, tall woman who was my first grade teacher…. Read More
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Create your own farmhouse decor with this stamped books DIY tutorial using cheap paperback books, chalk paint and rubber stamps. Do you want an authentic, one of-a-kind home? Me, too! Have you run out of original ideas? Yep, same here! Sometimes there’s a crafty DIY project that appears EVERYONE has done to death. Know what, though? It doesn’t matter! If… Read More
These 25th anniversary decorations are perfect for an an easy and inexpensive vow renewal service celebrating 25 years of marriage together! Marriage is hard. Can I get an amen? Those words are probably the most understated ones I could use to describe the journey my husband and I have taken over the last couple of years…. Read More
Want unique repurposed holiday decor you can make yourself? This creative scrap wood Christmas tree is made from old fence boards and vinyl letters. I love decorating for Christmas, but I don’t want my home to look like everyone else’s! Inspiration for my projects can come most anywhere, but my husband and I both enjoy finding ways to repurpose… Read More
Honor your favorite mom with a Diapers and Donuts Baby Shower Sprinkle and practical gifts of all things diaper related. Includes a FREE printable invitation! What is there about your firstborn child that can never be duplicated? Is it the excitement of a first pregnancy? All the experiences of morning sickness, the first kick and growing child in your belly?… Read More
Want to celebrate with an extra special someone without spending a lot of money or extra time? These 7 tips for easy and cheap Valentine’s Day decorations are items you already have in your home! With a couple of practical tips you’ll know how to pull it all together! Most marriages begin with a simple boy meets girl story. Our… Read More
Can’t sew a lick but want beautiful pillows for your home? This easy and inexpensive DIY no sew place mat pillow is the answer! No sewing machine required and it’s easy and cheap to change up for any season of the year! Have you ever known someone who was very handy with a sewing machine? My mom used to make… Read More