Hanging string lights outside for your patio or backyard creates the perfect ambiance, but what to hang them on was an issue! Here's how I made poles for outdoor lights. I was inspired by how my friend Shannon from Fox Hollow Cottage made her Cafe Light Poles (she has a great video tutorial), ...
How to Build an Outdoor Fireplace
Building your own outdoor fireplace with stacked stone is easier than you may think when you use an DIY Outdoor Fireplace Kit. This kit from RomanStone came complete with all the materials and easy to follow instructions needed. Everything you need to build your new fireplace is included and ...
DIY Botanical Paper Banner
Creating budget-friendly home decor with this DIY Botanical Paper Banner for Spring from free printable botanical designs is the perfect way to brighten things up for the new season. Use it for wedding events, parties or easy decorating. Free Printable DIY Botanical Paper ...
DIY Centerpiece Ideas for Spring
I love easy DIY Centerpiece Ideas, especially this 5-minute citrus centerpiece with sliced citrus and floating candles. It's the perfect table decor for spring and Easter. DIY Centerpiece Ideas for Spring Nothing screams fresh and spring-like more than oranges and lemons! Sometimes just ...
How to Dry Orange Slices
Make your own DIY holiday decor with dried orange slices. This easy and budget-friendly How to Dry Orange Slices tutorial is great for making orange slice garland for Christmas, holiday potpourri, or use them with your holiday gift wrapping and tree decorating. They look amazing with my DIY Baked ...
How to Make Clay Ornaments
Learning How to Make Clay Ornaments is one of the easiest holiday craft projects you'll do. Use baked white clay holiday ornaments for gift tags, decorating the tree or hanging as a garland. Grab some polymer clay along with tree and star-shaped cookie cutters and let's create some homemade ...
DIY Holiday Pillows with Cricut
Creating home decor or holiday projects is so easy with a Cricut Maker or Cricut Explore Air 2. These DIY Holiday Pillows can be made with either machine using designs found in the Cricut design space. DIY HOLIDAY PILLOWS WITH CRICUT If you're looking for simple ways to make homemade holiday ...
DIY Image Transfer Candles for Halloween
I easily made these DIY Image Transfer Candles for Halloween using tissue paper, wax paper and a blow dryer! This easy transfer technique allows you to transfer any custom printed image onto a wax candle, making it an inexpensive and fun way to decorate any time of year. You can also see how ...
How to Transfer Images onto a Candle
This easy and inexpensive tutorial on How to Transfer Images onto a Candle using tissue paper, wax paper and a blow dryer will blow your mind! Create custom image transfer candles for any event or for homemade gift ideas. I don't know why I thought transferring images onto a ...
When to Replace your Deck
When to Replace your Deck is part 1 in a 4 part series where I will show you our process for a DIY approach for replacing and building your own deck. I will show you what products to use, where to get them and any tips & tricks along the way. Check back often to see our progress and the ...
DIY Easter Treat Bags
For those of you looking for a quick and easy Easter gift idea that's also cute and creative, this is it! These DIY Easter Treat Bags took me about 5 minutes to make and make great gift wrap for so many things. Iron-on transfers on a cotton muslin bag also make the cutest Easter table place ...
Gold Leaf Easter Egg Craft
Coloring Easter eggs are equivalent to carving pumpkins for me. It's messy and they never turn out the way I want. This Gold Leaf Easter Egg Craft is simple, easy and how else can you make a DIY golden egg? Isn't that the true goal of every Easter egg hunt... find the golden egg! Distressed gold ...
DIY Leather Cord Keeper – Cricut Maker Knife Blade Project
When I introduced you to the Cricut Maker Knife Blade last week, I told you I would be sharing a fun project soon! I have been wanting to make a DIY Leather Cord Keeper forever! And now that I have the knife blade with my Cricut Maker, I can cut ALL the things. I've also included a couple of ...
How to Make Natural Non-Toxic Candles
I love burning candles, but I want to make sure they are toxic-free and clean burning. Learning How to Make Natural Non-Toxic Candles with soy wax, no lead wicks and essential oils was much easier than I thought. How to Make Natural Non-Toxic Candles Making toxic-free candles is becoming my ...
DIY Holiday Banner – Free Printable
Why not string this Merry Christmas DIY Holiday Banner across my kitchen window, right? I love the simple idea, the farmhouse style, and the inexpensive supplies. I have been wanting to make this tag banner for a few years and this year, I finally did it. Free printables make it so easy to create ...
DIY Pillows for Fall
I am all about budget-friendly decorating, especially when it comes to seasonal decor. These DIY Pillows for Fall were so quick and easy to make using iron-on transfer paper and a few fall digital images. I use iron-on transfers all the time to whip up instant decor. I'm also sharing a few of ...
Cricut Scoring Wheel DIY Gift Box
Here's another great Cricut Scoring Wheel DIY Gift Box! I've been playing with my Cricut Maker a lot lately as part of a 3 part series I've partnered up with Cricut to show you their new Scoring Wheels. Who knew I'd become obsessed with making cute gift boxes? These have become one of my new ...
How to Make a Jellyfish Windsock
Kids love quick and easy craft projects, especially ones they can do on their own. Learn How to Make a Jellyfish Windsock by following this kids craft tutorial from my guest blogger Jessi! She has shared a couple really creative DIY projects in the past. You may remember her Watermelon Fruit Pizza ...
Fireworks In The City Hoop Art
I love it when one of my guest posters shares sewing or embroidery like this Fireworks In The City Hoop Art! Since I don't sew or do embroidery, it's a nice treat for you all! This 4th of July fabric craft is a fun way to decorate and celebrate the holiday! Enjoy this fun ...
Succulent Napkin Rings DIY
When you're planning the perfect table decor and you want Succulent Napkin Rings, you decide to get crafty and make your own with a few simple supplies from your local craft store! My blogger friend Amy is sharing this really fun DIY craft that can be used for everyday dining or special events! ...
Handmade Gemstone Shaped Soap
I used to LOVE making homemade soap! With a few simple ingredients, you'll be on your way to making this easy to make Handmade Gemstone Shaped Soap. These decorative shaped handmade soaps you can create at home makes a great gift idea or the perfect creative addition to your ...
DIY Drink Coasters Craft Tutorial
Making DIY Drink Coasters from 4-inch ceramic tiles is so easy! I even did a video for you! These make great homemade gift ideas any time of year. Hostess gifts, holiday gifts, birthday gifts! Who knew a ceramic tile with decorative scrapbook paper or printed paper applied with Mod ...
DIY Home Decor with Iron On Transfer Sheets
Here I go again making more DIY Home Decor with Iron On Transfer Sheets! It's my favorite way to add new budget-friendly decor to any room! I love creating new pillow designs and dish towels for my home every season, with free printables and iron-on transfer paper. Watch my video for a quick ...
DIY Paper Wrapped Candles Centerpiece
I am always thinking up budget-friendly home decor ideas! These dollar store tall glass candles make the best DIY Paper Wrapped Candles Centerpiece. They are inexpensive and make for simple home decorating when needed. This easy craft can be used year round by using a different paper or design ...
