DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
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
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
