DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
These 7 simple steps will help you make more room with your small linen closet organization. Proves even a small space can become pretty by decluttering and organizing! Ready for an amazing before and after? Somehow I think the reason our home transformations look incredible is the befores are really, really ugly! Who else feels crammed into a small space,… Read More
These easy and inexpensive DIY citronella candles are easy to make, look adorable in mason jars and help get rid of bugs! Perfect summer craft! Summer is the perfect time for outdoor projects! I love finding ways to decorate my home on the outside that don’t cost a lot of money! Just as with the inside, I shop yard… Read More
Want to decorate for the season without spending a lot of time or money? This easy spring banner from scrapbook paper can be done in minutes and costs pennies! Pinterest is a lie. There, I said it. And as one whose business often relies on Pinterest traffic, that statement is like the nail in the coffin. But if you know… Read More
Showcase your favorite family recipes and photos in this nostalgic repurposed pie pans display. Easy way to add photos and memorabilia to your home decor! I have a deep love for photographs. As a scrapbooker of almost three decades, photos have been the way I’ve captured my love for my family and our life together. Since I was a stay-at-home… Read More
Love the look of vintage farmhouse-inspired home decor but don’t want to spend a lot of money? Learn how to chalk paint old books for just pennies! Anyone else absolutely adore using old books in their home decor? Me, me! A few months ago I shared a project using chalk paint and stamping. These “thankful grateful blessed” books are just… Read More
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
