This concha ornament DIY is a quick, cute project to add some sweetness to your Christmas tree! I'm dreaming of a sweet Christmas! So far I've made lollipop ornaments and cotton candy ornaments. Now my sweet tooth has turned to conchas! If you're not familiar with this pan dulce, it is a Mexican sweet bread that is very popular locally. The round bread has a white sugary topping that resembles a sea shell, which is where the name comes from. Concha means "shell" in Spanish. This popular … [Read more...]
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I Love You More Than Coffee Sign Tutorial
This I love you more than coffee sign adds charm and humor to your home decor! Supplies Used for the I Love You More Than Coffee Sign: (affiliate links included) Wood plaque, 6 inches square Martha Stewart Paint Silhouette of America Silhouette Chipboard, 12 by 12-Inch, 25/Pack Coffee SVG file from Lighthouse Paper Co. Tim Holtz Idea-ology Layers-Botanicals, 83 Pieces Xyron Creative Station Lite (5 Inch with 3 Inch Option) Mod Podge Antique Matte Sanding tool … [Read more...]
Trophy Candle Holder Tutorial: Goodwill Crafting
Turn thrift store trophies into a unique trophy candle holder! Learn how to turn junk into fun home decor with a few simple techniques. One of the many things I love about my readers is that you all are so open minded to different crafting ideas. Occasionally, I've made something quite out of the norm (like this mirror) and been delighted to find that you all really liked the idea (and didn't think I was too crazy). After I made this bottle topper out of a trophy, I looked at the trophy … [Read more...]
Pallet Heart Wall Decor DIY for Valentine’s Day
Turn a pallet heart into a beautiful shabby chic piece of wall art. Learn how to create a paint wash to make this mixed media piece. I created this romantic, vintage inspired piece of heart wall art for DecoArt last year. I love the way it turned out! I created a color wash to stain the wood without hiding the beautiful pallet grain underneath. Keep reading to learn how easy it is to achieve this effect, and how simple this project is to make! Supplies Used Americana … [Read more...]
DIY Pallet Christmas Tree Decor
I used slightly non-traditional colors with my holiday trees, since that's the style I'm decorating my home with this Christmas, but you could easily change the colors to match your own decor. With the fabulous unfinished wood base from Walnut Hollow you could easily make this tree look more traditional, more modern, or more folksy, depending on your style. Supplies: Walnut Hollow Pallet Tree Chalk Finish Paint Patterned Paper Decoupage Sanding tool Buttons Glue Gun … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Countdown Calendar Tutorial
Create a festive Christmas tree countdown calendar using products from Graphic 45, Petaloo, and Xyron. Great home decor craft project! You know how I love all things vintage and shabby chic, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to join a blog hop with Graphic 45 and Petaloo! Graphic 45 always has drool worthy retro imagery in their products, and Petaloo creates vividly colored flowers that are perfect for lots of crafting. They've teamed up with Xyron to share some amazing … [Read more...]
Round Up: Party Photo Booth Tutorials
I hope you enjoyed my series of tutorials using David Tutera products to create a fun party photo booth for your reception or party! If you missed any of the posts, here's a recap with links: Frames Mask Prop Grumpy Cat prop Styrofoam Accessory Props LOVE Banner Shabby Chic Prop Pail Burlap and Bling Favor Bags … [Read more...]
Getting to Know Me?
Don't laugh, but this post is going to be hard for me. I don't really like talking about myself, and I tend to stick to just tutorials on my blog. But two lovely fellow bloggers have nominated me for two awards, so I'm going to play along. I'll try not to bore you. And, because I'm a teacher, there will be a quiz at the end of the post. So take notes. Kristin at A Vintage Fairy gave me this first award. I am so pleased she thought of me because I really admire her work. I love her … [Read more...]
Jute Flower Wreath
While designing my jute flower bouquet I tried different ways to cut, fold, and paint my jute ribbon. My "rejects" were too pretty to throw away, so I incorporated them into this fun wreath, complete with vintage ribbon! Keep reading to learn how to make this cute little wreath! I started with a square of jute ribbon. Fold in half. Fold one corner up towards the center in an angle, as pictured. Repeat the same thing on the opposite site, making sure they overlap … [Read more...]