Here's a low-cost, almost no-cost art for your wall that is really cute. Use old maps or free maps from rest stops for this project. Birds! Cut a bird shape from the map and glue it to a piece of plain background paper. With dark watercolor paint draw in some details like feathers, beaks, eyes, and feet. Let dry and frame! My … [Read more...]
Kid Proof Decor? What Survives and What Doesn’t
If you have kids you know things around the house seem to get ruined on a regular basis. I know of the many ways that happens having raised three boys and one girl to fairly responsible adults. We lost a number of furniture and decor items via normal contact with kids. I'm sharing what worked, what lasted, and what didn't.Here are the things that … [Read more...]
DIY Inexpensive Decorative Lantern from Picture Frames
Lantern with Candles (leave top open) Do you like those decorative lanterns that you see at Pottery Barn and other trendy stores? I do. They seem more interesting to me than a cloche or apothecary jar. Since lanterns are usually bigger, you can easily put larger items in them for more visual impact. I love these with a couple of candles … [Read more...]
Could You Downsize Big Time? What to Keep?
The Organized ClosetIf you had to downsize what would you keep? You know we have too much stuff when an organized closet is a goal for so many of us. Organizing a closet is a big project, but what if you had to do it for your whole house. We are considering downsizing not to a smaller house or apartment, but to something the size of mobile home. … [Read more...]
Sewing Tips for People with Two Left Hands
I was not cut out to be a seamstress. My mom was a gifted seamstress who made couture level clothing that caused distraction in church nearly every Sunday. We didn't have a lot of money, but Mom's sewing made us feel pampered. Mom grew up very poor and was determined to learn to sew beautiful things to wear. She accomplished that goal and … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Organize a Small Kitchen: Would You Do #4?
Could you use some extra storage space in your kitchen? You're not alone! Here are 10 creative tips to find more room in your kitchen. Try as many as you like and enjoy the extra space! Wall Baskets for Produce 1. Use shelf organizers wherever you can. These are usually metal racks covered in white rubbery plastic. You … [Read more...]
5 Great Jeans Recycling Projects: Pretty Amazing!
Easy DIY Jeans Purse I love recycling jeans. The fabric is sturdy and seems to have 9 lives. Here are some of my favorite projects using old jeans. 1. DIY Bean Bag Game from Jeans Pockets: These are almost no-sew. Just cut the back pockets from jeans (including the fabric underneath), fill with dried beans or split peas, and sew up … [Read more...]
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