I got this doll head in early August, and I'm not going to lie, I've been having some fun with it! First, I started placing it in odd places, a la "elf on the shelf", to surprise my kids with. Let's just say that they weren't as amused as I was. Then I tasked my oldest two sons with a project. Create a story and Photograph the doll head to illustrate their tale. I was really impressed with their short films. (Go to the end of this post to check them out!) Finally, however, I created … [Read more...]
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Faux Fur Sitting Stool
I've seen faux fur in all the stores and have been eager to jump on this trend! I updated a sitting stool from Goodwill to create a glam piece of home decor. See my tutorial at Fairfield World by clicking HERE. … [Read more...]
Nautical Tank Top Tutorial
When I lived on the East Coast I loved to shop at H&M. I would have suffered withdrawals after I moved, were it not for internet shopping and Goodwill San Antonio! I often find some of my favorite name brands at the thrift store. I recently scored this like new striped H&M dress at Goodwill San Antonio for a mere $1.99. It was a bit too short for me, so I restyled it into a fun summer top. I used my Silhouette Cameo, heat set vinyl, and the rhinestone starter kit to make over my … [Read more...]
Crafting Won’t Solve Your Problems….
Whew, this last week has involved lots of housework and prep work for me. I feel like I'm finally coming up for air! I co-hosted San Antonio's Etsy party on Friday, and held my daughter's birthday party at our home on Sunday. Monday I cleaned up the mess. Today, I plan to hide in my craft room and make stuff so I can relax a bit! If you need some crafting stress relief, too, here are some projects for you to consider: Shaped Bath Melts Tutorial Lavender Bath Salts Recipe Tea Cup … [Read more...]
Painted American Flag Shutter Decor DIY
I just love to craft with thrifted items! It's fun to reimagine something that was no longer needed and turn it into a bit of home decor. That's exactly what I did with these mini shutters that I found at Goodwill San Antonio. These small shutters measure about 15 inches long, but you could do the same thing with full size shutters, which I see all the time at thrift stores. With a little paint those old shutters turned into a fun piece of patriotic decor! (Love to craft with thrifted … [Read more...]
Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Decor Tutorial
I'm a big fan of Alice in Wonderland, first the Disney movie and, as I became older, the original story by Lewis Carroll. The story has inspired me to create a teapot birdbath (pictures HERE), a door table (HERE), and a bird feeder (HERE). When I was given the opportunity to work with Deep Red Stamps and choose from their site, I literally jumped for joy when I saw the Wonderland stamps they have available on their site. I combined their stamps with some of my favorite Xyron tools to … [Read more...]
Coffee Mug Hanger made from a Craft Pallet
Use a craft pallet to make your own fun coffee mug hanger. What a fun way to store and display all your favorite drinking mugs! Since Earth Day is coming up I'll be sharing some fun projects you can make with recycled or repurposed items. I loooooove to craft with "junk" and have fun digging through items at thrift stores and yard sales to find "stuff" to craft with. You can see several of my recycling/upcycling projects listed HERE. Today I've got a fun project to make using old souvenir … [Read more...]
DIY Tuffet Side Table or Bar Stool
I was excited to be given the opportunity to create in a "tuffet challenge" with the master makers on the Fairfield World design team! We were each given an uber plush foam cushion and our choice of some fabulous Robert Kaufman fabric and encouraged to be creative! I paired my cushion with a thrifted bench from Goodwill San Antonio to create a mod fabric side table! As an added bonus, it can also be used as a bar stool. The first thing I did was spray paint the legs of this well used stool … [Read more...]
Make a Retro Clock Purse
Earth Day is coming up soon, so I'll be sharing some ideas for ways to turn "trash" into something useful. I just love to craft with thrifted and recycled items, so "earth day" happens almost everyday for me. In the past I've turned kitchen whisks into garden art and made my own watering pails for pennies. With this project, I'm turning a broken clock into a fun retro inspired accessory! I've had this idea for a for a long time, and I'm so excited to finally make what I've been … [Read more...]
Designer Inspired Ottoman made with Chalk Finish Paint
While I've always admired furniture painting projects on TV shows like "Flea Market Flip", I never attempted one myself because I don't have the patience for big projects like that. Sanding, priming, staining....ugh! I would lose interest before ever completing the project. Then I tried Americana's Chalky Finish Paint, and my views changed. No tedious prep work required with this product: Just paint it! Now I paint thrifted furniture all the time. I've been decorating my house with … [Read more...]
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