How to Make DIY Rustic Felt Christmas Trees

Easy and inexpensive felt Christmas trees perfect for adding a natural element to your holiday decor.   I've created a lot of Christmas and winter crafts , but these DIY rustic felt trees are probably one of my favorites.  They're perfect for adding a bit of rustic charm to your holiday decor and being made of felt and twigs makes them super affordable. I actually saw similar trees recently on Target.com and knew I could make them for a fraction of the price.  Just follow the steps below and you too can have perfectly rustic felt trees perfect for holiday decorating. ...

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{Trash to Treasure} DIY Coffee Bar Sign

Yes, I have been making a crazy amount of signs lately.  No, I won't apologize.  Not when you snag the perfect $3.00 sign from Goodwill! I knew this sign was coming home with me the minute I spotted it on the shelf.  It was just begging for an update and I couldn't wait to bring it home and turn it into something more my style.  I'm sure someone probably worked very hard staining, painting and stenciling this sign, but I wasn't about to let that stop me from giving it a little update.  Anything at Goodwill is fair game for a makeover anyway, right? ...

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10 Ideas For Repurposing Everyday Items

Creative ideas for repurposing everyday items! It's not uncommon for me to snag soup cans, cardboard boxes or glass jars from our recycling bin to repurpose into home decor.  I've turned tin cans into pumpkins , a spaghetti jar into a laundry room tip jar  and cereal boxes into desk dividers.  I've even used my kids leftover toy packaging to make a custom silhouette tray  for my daughter's room.  Sure, I've spent my fair share on craft supplies and other home decor items, but nothing beats creating something useful out of something free. Today I've rounded up 10 of my favorite repurposing projects that I hope will inspire you! ...

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{Kitchen Update!} Smart Tile Backsplash

How to install and transform a room with peel and stick tiles!  A spur of the moment kitchen update got kicked into high gear when I stumbled upon an awesome product, peel and stick adhesive tiles from  Smart Tiles .  Have you all heard of them?  They aren't real tiles, but a peel-and-stick alternative that look just like real tiles. Believe me, I had absolutely zero plans to update our kitchen.  We're currently saving for an extensive kitchen renovation and spending money to update our current space seemed like a waste of money. That was until I got the urge to paint our dingy, chipped base cabinets.  It was a spur of the moment decision I made while my husband was out of town.  Of course, one thing always leads to another and painting the cabinets got me thinking about adding a subway tile backsplash.  I've installed tile before and knew I could do it, but didn't want to go through the trouble of renting a wet saw, buying grout an adhe......

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DIY Vintage "Market" Sign and Kitchen Makeover Sneak Peek

How to make an easy and affordable farmhouse sign!  Wow, is it Monday already?  I always dread turning the clocks back and adjusting to the time change. It's definitely nice not waking up in the dark, but boy is it depressing driving home from work in the dark.  There's nothing more unmotivating than dark cold evenings.  I never considered myself a lazy person, but when the nights are dark and cold I definitely feel the urge to snuggle up on the couch with a blanket and do nothing.  Anyone else counting down the days until Spring already? Speaking of Spring, does anyone ever stop by local markets for fresh flowers and produce?  I usually don't make it out to them, but that didn't stop me from making my own DIY "Market" sign. I'm sure you have seen many different versions of these signs on Pinterest and in local shops, I know I have.  They always catch my eye and I knew I could make my own using materials I had around the house. ...

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Emerald Green Dresser Makeover

A boring dresser gets a bright and bold makeover with emerald green paint and dark wax! I've always loved the look of emerald green, although the bright and bold color never jived with the cool blue and green tones in my home. That is, until now.  Adding our mudroom addition finally gave me a space to add a few pops of bright green into our home.  Lucky for me I also get to continue the color in my new office space (aka Studio). Up until recently, I've been doing blog work at the dining room table, which isn't the best situation. So, a few weeks ago I decided to take over the empty space that will eventually be part of our kitchen.  I'll lose my studio space once we start the kitchen renovation, but until then, I'm making this a fun and bright space that is not only functional but inspiring as well. ...

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15 DIY Pumpkin Ideas to Try

Happy Friday!  Who's got big plans for the weekend?  My husband is finally home from his 500 mile bicycle trip and now it's my turn to enjoy some time with friends.  I'll be hanging out with a few of my best girlfriends for some bachelorette fun!  I can't wait to relax and enjoy some much needed girl time! Soon it will be time to start talking about Christmas #sorrynotsorry, so while I still have pumpkins on my mind I thought it would be fun to round up 15 DIY Pumpkin projects that you won't want to miss! ...

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