DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
This cheap and fast DIY Valentine’s Day banner is made out of gift bags from the dollar store. So clever and simple to make even the kids can help! Decorate your entire mantel or wall! 34 years ago Valentine’s Day a pretty young girl with twinkling eyes pledged her heart to a dashing young man with long blonde locks and a guitar in his hands. Their… Read More
Don’t know where to start to create a special day for the ones you love? These 25 Valentine’s Day crafts and recipes will help you celebrate and make memories on this special holiday! My husband Tim and I celebrate our 34th wedding anniversary on Valentine’s Day. Yes, we did indeed get married on Valentine’s Day. Tim always says it… Read More
It’s so easy to turn an upcycled vintage sheet into a no sew table runner with a trip to a thrift store and these easy instructions! It’s no secret that I love finding bargains and creating one-of-a-kind home decor with my discoveries. A pretty kitchen table (we don’t have a dining room) is important to me since we’re now empty… Read More
This DIY buffalo plaid Christmas hoop wreath is both simple and gorgeous! Use what you have on hand and it’s cheap, too! Christmas is my favorite season to decorate my home and in the past I loved making crafty decorations each year. Since we were homeschoolers for 23 years, my kids would usually join in making ornaments for their church… Read More
Love giving handmade gifts from the kitchen? This M&M Cookie Mix in a Jar recipe includes a FREE printable and label! Plus the cookies are divine! *** For more inspiration from some amazing blogging friends, check out the goodies at the end of this post! Do you ever look back in the past and wonder what in the world you… Read More
Use this simple FREE Thanksgiving printable to help you and your family practice gratitude no matter the circumstances! Does anyone else need to make an about face with their attitude/perspective this year? 2020 has certainly contained challenges beyond what we could have imagined January 1st. For me, I was diagnosed with the flu that day and it’s been downhill ever… Read More
Join the chalkboard craze with these easy handmade wood slices used as a chalkboard banner. Simply erase and use for any season, celebration or party. *** For more inspiration from some amazing blogging friends, check out the ideas at the end of this post! My Christmas village is one of of my favorite elements of our Christmas decorating. You can… Read More
Don’t waste money on high priced home decor. Use an easy spray paint to create this DIY textured vase out of a plastic carton! Sometimes the best ideas come from random possibilities. Recently I was at my local craft store shopping for spray paint, and I came across an amazing product I’d never seen before. At the same time I… Read More
Need a quick and easy way to change up your decor? Try this no sew table runner and buffalo plaid chargers without any sewing! “Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.” ~unknown I don’t know about you but 2020 has made me weary. I’m tired of the constant conflict on social media and the way this… Read More
