You know I love going from “old to gold,” and this project hit the mark! I was inspired by the whimsical charm of a MacKenzie-Childs Haunted House and decided to put my own spin on it. This fun DIY starts with a tired, miniature Christmas house, some black spray paint, and a few miniatures. Here’s how I made it...
When it comes to baby showers, everyone looks forward to the delightful and thoughtful favors they get to take home. One of the most charming attendee gifts you can offer is a beautiful candle. Here are four elements that make this candle an adorable keepsake: 1. Vessel: A Touch of Elegance The vessel of the...
Planning a baby shower is always an exciting endeavor, but it can also be quite challenging to come up with a unique and memorable theme. When we (my sisters and I) started brainstorming ideas for Baby Carmela’s (my grand niece) shower, we wanted something charming, yet memorable. That’s when I decided to turn to ChatGPT...
I made painted and decorated these Christmas houses for my “annual” Christmas craft get together. It’s really an excuse for the ladies in the family to spend some time with one another and chat, laugh and snack! Actually, there is minimal crafting happening, but, everyone takes home a craft! These were pretty simple to make!...
If you love Christmas decor crafting, you may already be busy with creating beautiful things to give sparkle to your home. I love holiday decor. The warm lights and colors all seem to bring joy to the room. In this blogpost, I have pulled together some inspiration to get you in the spirit of the...
Hand made gifts are a great choice, especially gifting to those who aren’t crafty! And, the craft doesn’t need to be expensive or time-consuming! I had scrap wood on hand from a toy box I made for my great nephew. I cut these scraps to size; used Restore a Finish for a light coat of...
My sister and I picked up these rolling pins at an estate sale – 7 pins for $25 – and, thought these pins could be fashioned into something special! I gave these pins a good wash; a coat of primer and a white base coat! I had SW Emerald Urethane in Snowbound on hand. I...
Yesterday, I hosted our second Christmas craft lunch with the lovely ladies in the family. The craft this year is a simple, but a very pretty Christmas ornament. And, it was very affordable to make. I took my inspiration from Lilac Lane DIY Studio’s post on Facebook! Supplies Arabesque Tile – Lowe’s (I found two...
They say kitchens and bathrooms “make” the house! Well, this dollhouse is no exception! The tile, wallpaper and vanity are DIY showstoppers! Tile This DIY tile took some effort, but was simple to make! The tile was made with the hot glue and a silicone candy mold from Hobby Lobby. Resin is also a possible...
The kitchen is one of my favorite rooms in the dollhouse. I love how they came together and proud of myself that I managed to build the cabinets, hood and island. So tiny!!! Cabinets I took inspiration from @dearlillie’s blogpost on how to build the cabinets. I used craft boards from the Dollar Tree. In...