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DIY Headboard! FLUTED WOOD TUTORIAL!

Here's how to create a faux fluted wood look! ON A BUDGET! I'm so excited to share our DIY fluted wood headboard on a budget USING a cake spreader and some joint compound! I had this crazy idea after seeing a cake decorating video on Instagram and decided to try...

DIY contact paper countertops

Transform Your Ugly Old Granite Countertops with Contact Paper! Are your ugly granite countertops needing an update and you have no budget for new ones? Don't worry; you're not alone! Here's how to DIY contact paper countertops for only $100 ! WHY CONTACT PAPER!?...

DIY Concrete Tile Backsplash: Zellige Tile Inspired!

DIY Zellige-Inspired Tiles! Hi, Everyone welcome to part 2 of our kitchen budget makeover. If you missed it our last project was repainting our kitchen cabinets to look like wood. Today were sharing how we made tiles from concrete and installed them! Handmade...

The Ultimate Tea Sandwich Recipe: A Delicious Twist on Tradition!

Tea Sandwiches , Christmas Appetizer, Finger Foods for your party! Hey there, friends! I don't like spending long hours in the kitchen so today I'm sharing our family favorite go to quick tea sandwich recipe! This is perfect for a quick lunch, Christmas party,...

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DIY EASY Leather Throw Pillow In 10 Minutes

May 12, 2022

This week I've been hard at work remodeling Olegs room. I was putting the bed together today and realized I need a leather pillow. After a quick trip to hobby lobby I came across some beautiful faux leather fabric and decided it would be a quick and easy DIY....

DIY Wood Stars

by [email protected] | Jan 14, 2020 | All Projects, Blog, Christmas, Decorating, Holidays

First DIY of 2020! A DIY Wood Star! It's been a busy couple of months and to say I'm totally on track would be a fat lie! In fact I'm so behind I'm still thinking Christmas vibes. 😬Our Christmas tree is still beautiful as ever decorating a sweet little corner in my...

How To Wash Upholstery | Microfiber

by [email protected] | Dec 28, 2019 | All Projects, Blog, Home Improvement

How to wash upholstery? Specifically microfiber? I've been wanting to share this for a few months now but, because of Christmas I haven't gotten around to editing the photos and videos until now. I know it's not an easy task to wash upholstery. I say wash because...

DIY Wood Ornaments 4 ways

by [email protected] | Dec 21, 2019 | All Projects, Blog, Christmas, Holidays, Uncategorized

Okay so this is way last minute. It's 4 days before Christmas and we finally got around to putting up our Christmas tree. I was starting to think we weren't going to have one this year. I'm so happy to say I'm finally done writing the (clothing fixes) book and had...

Christmas Tire Ornaments

by [email protected] | Nov 19, 2019 | All Projects, Blog, Christmas, Holidays, Upcycle

Don't throw away your tires! Instead transform them in Christmas Tire decorations " AKA " giant ornaments! 😁 CAUTION don't leave candy in your yard without camera supervision! We all know kids can't keep their hands off candy🙈😂. Would explain why Oleg is running off...