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personalized gift idea-vinyl ceramic platter {a tutorial}

Looking for a unique and fun gift idea? This personalized ceramic platter features a vinyl monogram! It’s an inexpensive gift perfect for birthdays, weddings and engagements! Everyone loves a great personalized gift. This platter is perfect as a wedding or anniversary gift, or even as a holiday gift for that hard-to-buy-for couple. It was quick and …

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5 minute easy flower arranging {a tutorial}

While flipping through an issue of Family Circle yesterday afternoon, I came across a clever and quick way of arranging flowers…one that was so simple, even a flower-arranging novice like myself felt certain of success. And this morning, while watching an episode of Barefoot Contessa (LOVE her!), she showed the exact same technique. It was …

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abstract canvas art {a tutorial}

Happy Monday, friends! I have a FUN canvas art tutorial to share with you all today! You know how much I love my canvas art…I’ve shared lots of canvas ideas here, including my {very popular} herringbone canvas post, my watercolor canvases, polka dot canvas, my 10 creative solutions for blank walls post, and my cameo silhouette post. It’s a …

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DIY Window Treatments – How to Make Your Own Window Coverings

If you’re looking to make DIY window treatments, this post will help! Sharing favorite DIY window coverings so you can make your own without spending a lot of money. Hello, friends! I have windows on my mind lately, and so I wanted to share some of my very favorite window treatment tutorials with you all! …

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vellum squares photo mat {a tutorial}

Hello, friends! I’m sharing a post here today that was featured over at Mod Podge Rocks a couple of months ago. I adore the blues/greens used in this piece, but if you want to make it for Fall, I think it would look equally beautiful in shades of gold, orange and red! Let’s get started… Materials:Mod Podge Glossvellumpaper cutterphoto …

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spool garland {a tutorial}

I’m a huge fan of using garlands in my home décor…and this colorful, mod podged spool garland, with it’s bright colors, is perfect for (the end of) Summer! Here’s what you need to make one of your own…. Materials:Mod Podgewooden spools (I got mine from Hobby Lobby)scrapbook papertwine or ribbon for hangingStep 1: Cut your scrapbook paper …

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Lace Crafts (Lace and Doily Craft Ideas to Try)

Want to try some lace crafts? Lace and doily crafts are inexpensive and it’s easy to find vintage lace and doilies at antique stores or yard sales! Hello, lovely readers!  This morning, I’m sharing some fun and fabulous tutorials utilizing a versatile crafting material…lace!  Whether you want to add a vintage touch, a feminine feel, or a modern element to …

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burlap+paint chip wreath {a tutorial}

Good Morning, friends! Today, I’m sharing a burlap wreath tutorial that was posted on Everything Etsy last year about this time…I just realized that I never shared it here! Enjoy!   Materials: Wreath form Strips of burlap (or fabric of your choosing) Flower punch (mine is Martha Stewart) Cardstock or paint chips Pins of your …

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Quick and Easy Craft Ideas

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and All You, but  all my opinions are my own. #lifeforless #pmedia I don’t know about you, but as a crafter, blogger and mom, I gather inspiration from many sources-blogs, Pinterest, and even magazines. One of my favorite magazines for …

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capiz shell planter {a tutorial} + washi winner

Happy Monday Morning! First up, the winner of the washi tape giveaway is Melody DuVal! Congratulations, Melody! Contact me so I can mail you your goodies! I’ve got a cute and Summery craft to share with you all today…. I love decorating with live plants, and succulents have become my new go-to houseplant. They don’t always …

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