Now that I live in the country and live 45 minutes away from the nearest town with stores, I only go shopping once a week. Those are big shopping trips, so I have to be prepared and not forget things because it will be another week before I can get it. So I decided to…
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How to change a chandelier
I don’t know about you, but outdated light fixtures drive me crazy! I just don’t like the look of them and they are so easy to change, so I like to change them out. It’s amazing what a nice and new chandelier (or even light) can do to a room. When we looked at our…
How to change a chandelier
I don’t know about you, but outdated light fixtures drive me crazy! I just don’t like the look of them and they are so easy to change, so I like to change them out. It’s amazing what a nice and new chandelier (or even light) can do to a room. When we looked at our…
Corelle dishware: Happy Days Square
Every time I move I like to get rid of things and then get some thing new. I figure if I have a new adventure, I want some new things to go with it. It’s also a way to help me with the move, to help me get more excited about it. With this move…
Corelle dishware: Happy Days Square
Every time I move I like to get rid of things and then get some thing new. I figure if I have a new adventure, I want some new things to go with it. It’s also a way to help me with the move, to help me get more excited about it. With this move…
Corelle dishware: Happy Days Square
Every time I move I like to get rid of things and then get some thing new. I figure if I have a new adventure, I want some new things to go with it. It’s also a way to help me with the move, to help me get more excited about it. With this move…
Corelle dishware: Happy Days Square
Every time I move I like to get rid of things and then get some thing new. I figure if I have a new adventure, I want some new things to go with it. It’s also a way to help me with the move, to help me get more excited about it. With this move…
Washi Tape Star Plate
I was at the dollar store and I saw this super cute star plate. I had to get it, because I love stars. But of course I couldn’t leave it alone, but that’s not what we crafters do, right? I finally got some washi tape, so I used it for the first time!! I…
Chalkboard placemat {Newlywed or Nearly Dead}
Happy Friday! I’m back with a simple, trendy project that I’m having so much fun with right now. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I love the chalkboard trend. My Hubby says it’s perfect for OCD list-makers like me – I agree. One of the things that drives me crazy whenever we…
Cupcake stand
While we were at Breathing Space, my room mates and I went to the store to pick up some midnight snacks. We saw these adorable plates in the summer aisle and decided that we all needed to make a cup cake stand. We all got different combinations of the plates. I love how all of…
Tot Thursday: Chalkboard Chore Chart
We struggle with chores at our house. My kids aren’t good at doing them and a lot of times it’s a lot less frustrating for me to just do them instead of having to be the bad guy and constantly yell at my kids to get their chores done. Please tell me I’m not the…
Whatever Wednesday: Tablecloth repurpose
Christmas is over and all the decorations are done and now my house looks so bare!! I’ve been decorating since Halloween and now there is nothing. I’m still decorating for winter though :). I found this round tablecloth in the Christmas clearance for only $4.50, so I picked it up. (Don’t you love my son’s…
Neighbor or Teacher Christmas Gift Idea: Cookies for Santa Plate and Cookies
Did you know that December is this week?? Before I know it, Christmas is going to be here! Times really does fly! This year for my neighbor gift, I decided to make something that they could turn into a family activity. I saw this post and thought that it would be a good idea for…
Whatever Wednesday: Chalkboard Menu
I saw this idea on Groop Dealz one day and I knew that I had to make it! We don’t have very much wall space in our kitchen, so I couldn’t put up my tile. I use chalkboard vinyl from Expressions Vinyl but you could use the dry erase vinyl too. I just didn’t trust…
Glass Plate Covered with Christmas Fabric
Christmas is coming fast and if you’re like me, you’ve been procrastinating….. This year I had a hard time coming up with a neighbor gift for all of my close friends. I know that one common gift is a plate of goodies. So I thought why not give two gifts in one, a cute decorative…
Easy Gift Idea- Personalize Casserole Dish {Glass Etching Tutorial}
Sometimes we all need an easy gift idea, one is that is perfect for everyone. I thought that this would be a perfect gift, a personalized casserole dish. Everyone goes to some kind of potluck dinner and we all have had problems of getting our dishes back. So here is a way to personalize it…
Tutorial Tuesday: Pants to Apron
A couple of weeks ago, Kimbo from Girl and a Glue Gun linked up this idea. I really don’t wear aprons, but I have a ton old jeans that I don’t use, so I thought that I would give it a try. They turn out so cute and are super easy. I have loved it…
Tutorial Tuesday: Painted Counter tops
This post contains affiliate links. I have already posted this, but that is when I had about 30 followers. So I’m posting it again. I thought that this would be a great project to do for Memorial Day weekend Before: After: I always knew that you could paint counter tops. My parents had nice…
Tutorial Tuesday: Fabric cake stand
I made a cake stand awhile back and so I decided to make another one. This time I thought that it would be fun to have the background of the plate be fabric. Here is how I made it: 1) I took a clear plate and then cut a circle of fabric, about an inch…
Whatever Wednesday: Dining Chairs Makeover
About 1 1/2 years ago, I found my dream table at a garage sale for $75!!! It was awesome and I was so excited about it. It was exactly what I was looking for, colors and all. The only problem with it, it only had 4 chairs. I was pregnant with my third child when…