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MacKenzie-Childs Inspired Haunted House
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by on September 8, 2024September 8, 2024

MacKenzie-Childs Inspired Haunted House

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...

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Christmas Houses
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by on November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

Christmas Houses

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!...

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Christmas Decor Round Up
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by on November 1, 2023November 2, 2023

Christmas Decor Round Up

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...

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DIY Christmas Decor with Scrap Wood, Cricut, Hot Glue & Glitter
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by on December 7, 2022November 1, 2023

DIY Christmas Decor with Scrap Wood, Cricut, Hot Glue & Glitter

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...

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Christmas Ornaments | Pretty and Simple
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by on November 13, 2022November 13, 2022

Christmas Ornaments | Pretty and Simple

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...

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Christmas Tree Canvas
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by on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021

Christmas Tree Canvas

Handmade gifts are so fun to give and make! I saw this simple Christmas card (below) and thought it would be lovely painted on a canvas. My daughter has lots of navy in her decor so this would be perfect gift for her. One of the advantages of DIY, is that it can be customized...

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Paper Mache Pumpkins
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by on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

Paper Mache Pumpkins

Paper mache pumpkins are a great canvas for Fall creativity and with a little paint and patience, these pumpkins looked fancy! These little pumpkins from Inspire Me Home Decor gave me inspiration. SUPPLIES: Paper mache pumpkins Sherwin Williams Chalky Finish Paint (Pure White and Tricorn Black) I had these on hand from when I pained...

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Standing Window Flower  Box Planter
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by on June 19, 2020June 19, 2020

Standing Window Flower Box Planter

Really wanting a window flower box but can’t attach one directly under the window? This was my challenge! I live in a townhouse in a HOA community – which means I cannot attach anything to the building. But, window boxes have a certain charm and always look so pretty when overflowing with colorful flowers. I...

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Fourth of July Outdoor Decor
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by on June 18, 2019June 18, 2019

Fourth of July Outdoor Decor

Summer is in full swing and that means lots of outdoor entertaining! Every year, it seems like the Fourth of July comes so quickly and I am scrambling to find or make something cute for outdoor entertaining. Last year, I had fun with estate sale and curbside finds and turning them into Fourth of July...

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Christmas Cookie Plate for Santa!
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by on December 3, 2018November 8, 2023

Christmas Cookie Plate for Santa!

For all of you with little ones and love Christmas traditions, this Christmas cookie plate ticks the box!  I made this plate more than 25 years ago for my sister and she still puts it under her tree even though her boys are old enough to have children of their own.  The markings on the...

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