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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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Deck the Halls: 15 DIY Ornaments You’ll Want to Make this Holiday Season

Dec 8, 2023

The holiday season is upon us, and there's no better way to make your home feel festive and personalized than by crafting your own DIY ornaments. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just looking for a fun and creative activity to do with the family, these 15 DIY...

Concrete Egg Holder + DIY Terrazzo

by [email protected] | Apr 8, 2022 | All Projects, Blog, Concrete Projects, Easter, Holidays

Hi everyone, happy spring! For today's DIY you'll want to grab some recycled boxes to make the cutest concrete egg holders! Time needed: This project takes about 30 minutes of hands on work plus some time to allow the concrete to set. I would say in total with...

DIY Marble Easter Eggs

by [email protected] | Apr 3, 2022 | All Projects, Blog, Easter, Holidays, Most Popular

Oh my gosh have you ever heard of marbled eggs? I've seen them around but mostly in super vibrant and bold colors. After experimenting a little with alcohol inks today I got these beautiful eggs that look somewhat like marble and a lot like agate. So let's make some...

How to make any Vase look old! Antique Effect

by [email protected] | Apr 1, 2022 | All Projects, Blog, Concrete Projects, Decorating, Dollar Store, Most Popular, Upcycle

Hi everyone! Happy Spring! I'm back today with another super easy DIY. This thrifted vase upcycle has been on my to-do list since last year. I'm finally getting around to doing it. I was originally inspired by Jenny sue from instagram @jennysuedesign She posted...

DIY Speckled Ceramic Egg Holder – With Model Magic

by [email protected] | Mar 25, 2022 | All Projects, Blog, Crafts, Easter, Holidays, Kids Crafts, Upcycle

Hi everyone, today I'm sharing how I reused some old egg cartons to make beautiful faux ceramic egg holder. In other words these are made to look like they're ceramic however they are made of model magic. If you're not familiar with model magic. It's a lightweight...