Category: Crafts
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How To Restore Thrifted Vintage Wood Bowls
I love to find wooden bowls in thrift stores & garage sales. I love the rustic charm that they offer. I made a YouTube video on how I “restore” bowls that I find. Since I do like the rustic look of the bowls I don’t completely refinish them but I like to accentuate whatever character […]
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DIY Tree Branch Blanket Ladder
I love rustic, shabby chic, eclectic home decor. I wanted to make a blanket ladder for our family room and I came up with this idea. We live on the lake, in the forest and I found these branches one our property. I cut the sides to five feet and then cut the rungs to […]
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Leather Belt Ottoman Diy
I was inspired a few years ago with a chair that I saw in a artsy shop made with leather belts and so I started my own belt collection. Vintage leather belts are a dime a dozen at a lot of thrift stores. I pick them up when I see them. They don’t have to […]
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Wood Conversation Hearts Sign Valentines Day Decor
These are cute little Valentine’s Day signs I made. They are inspired by the little Valentine’s Day candy conversation hearts. I am new to using power tools so I haven’t been taking photos during the process for my blog, but these are simple and here is the supplies I used. 1×6 common board Stain Cricut […]
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Produce Storage Wall Hanger ; Woodworking
I have a new hobby! I’ve always enjoyed crafting but my hubby bought me this nice set of Ryobi battery operated power tools for Christmas and I’m obsessed! This tool set is great for beginners. I have already made a few items. I made this big wood sign for my office.. And this small sign. […]
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I Made My First “Farmhouse Sign”
I have been tinkering around with some small wood crafts and when my husband asked what I wanted for Christmas, my response? Power tools… He did not disappoint. He bought me a Ryobi cordless power tool set. This set is perfect for what I do. I don’t do very heavy duty projects and I have […]
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DIY Nativity Crèche Stable For Willow Tree Figurines
I have the Willow Tree Nativity starter set, I guess you could say. My daughter-in-law got them for me and I absolutely love them. I was looking into adding on to the set and it can get very expensive! I decided to make a few of the props on my own and then purchase a […]
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Dollar Tree Cricut Crafts: Graphic Oven Mitts Christmas Gift Idea
This is an easy craft if you have a cricut, I made three in less then an hour. Dollar Tree has these oven mitts with a pocket. You can stuff it with cookie or cake mixes and even a fun kitchen gadget. They are perfect for gift giving for teachers, white elephant, stocking stuffers or […]
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Welcome Sign For Front Porch Or Is It?
This Welcome Porch sign is perfect for the “feeling social” and the “not feeling social” days, lol! I am trying to find all kinds of excuses to use my Cricut. I love it! I had this piece of wood, so I decided to make one of those famous “Welcome” porch signs but with a funny […]
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Does Cricut Infusible Ink Work On A Velour Throw?
I’ll admit it…I am Cricut obsessed! I have made earrings, iron on tees, sayings for mugs, wall art, I’m even selling my earrings on Etsy now. Check them out here: My Etsy Shop My son is getting married next month and I wanted to make the happy couple something special. I bought this velour throw […]