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DIY Fleece Hats, Blankets & Scarves

I started teaching my 10 year old to use the sewing machine & we’ve been working on hats, scarves and blankets to donate to local shelters. Check out the link, or go to the Fabric Projects page for the details & see if you can find 30 minutes to make something to donate! We’re using […]

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Product Review – Purdy Roller Pad for Extra Rough Surfaces

As I said last week, there’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint to make all the difference in a space, but having the right tools to get that job done is a huge part of that! While my morning project of painting our stairway spindles is still going on, and work still continues across […]

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Keepsake DIY Wall Art

I started out wanting a Valentine’s project for the kids and ended up creating wall art for my living room that will last long past February. I am loving how this project turned out & I did it all in a weekend and all for under $30! Check out the step by step process here!

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My Dining Room Chairs are FINALLY finished!

After working on these for months off and on, I finished the last chair this morning! Check out the before, during and after here and let me know what you think!

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Fleece Gaiter Facemask project added!

I’ve added a Fabric Crafts page and posted a ‘how to’ on cotton lined fleece gaiter facemasks and also posted some for sale on the Shop page. Check them out here and let me know what you think!

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Front end loader wall mural

Need an idea for a kids room? Check out my latest post on how I painted a simple front end loader on my son’s wall & now he sleeps in the bucket with rock pillows! And, no, I’ve never painted anything like that before, but if I can do it, anyone can! See how I […]

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Personalized Corkboard Project added to the Craft Projects page

Now that Christmas is over and the gifts are open, I can share this little project I worked on before Christmas. I think they turned out great and from what I hear, the recipients liked them! Thanks to my Aunt and Sister for being my test subjects & I’m jealous because I didn’t make one […]

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Farmhouse Light added to Furniture & Fixture page!

After finally getting the organization of this blog lined out, and hopefully, a little easier to read, I was able to get another project added – our hand-made dining room light! We spent less than $60 for a 6-light farmhouse fixture! Check it out on the Furniture/Fixture Projects page and feel free to share your […]

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Mouse Footprint Christmas Keepsake

As promised, I’ve added a new project that I completed last week! Mouse footprints for Christmas:) Check out the Craft Projects page for the images and details!

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New Projects coming soon!

I’ve got a few super cute projects I’ve been working on, but since they are gifts, I can’t post them just yet! I’ll post one next week that is a great keepsake for those with babies or toddlers, so check back early next week for updates!

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