I took an old bookshelf that had seen better days and totally transformed it with a little metallic paint and some peel and stick wall paper. It went from taking up space in the bathroom to a beautifully functional bookshelf in my office. Keep reading to see how I did this major ...
How To Take Your Own Family Portraits This Fall
Fall is one of the best times to take family portraits because who doesn't want that perfect family portrait to put on their Christmas or Holiday card, right? Well keep reading to see how to take your own family portraits this fall. Every fall people start scrambling to put together the ...
How to Dry Out Gourds and Keep Them For Decorations
Do you love picking up gourds during pumpkin season, only to toss them out when they start to rot? It's time to change that! In this blog post, I'll show you how to easily dry out gourds and keep them as beautiful decorations for years to come. Say goodbye to wasted pumpkins and embrace the art of ...
DIY Octonaut Halloween Costume Ideas: Dashi & Tunip
Have you ever heard of Dashi Dog or Tunip the Vegimal from the Octonauts? Unless you have a small child obsessed with The Octonauts, you probably haven't. But, if you are like I was and you have a child that is obsessed with The Octonauts, you know that finding a Dashi Dog or Tunip the Vegimal ...
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How to Improve Your Photography With 3 Basic Camera Settings
So, you are shooting away and maybe you are getting an occasional shot that you love, but most of them aren't coming out exactly how you thought they would. Well, before you dive straight into learning how to shoot in manual mode, check out some of your basic camera settings that will help ...
DIY Repurposed Furniture: Making Your Grandmother’s Furniture Fit Your Decor
If you have a hand-me-down piece of furniture that isn't quite an antique, but has some sentimental value, it's okay to paint it. Find another use for it completely. Reinvent it and make it your own. That way you can keep that piece of furniture your grandmother gave you, but you ...
Unique Wall Art: Ideas for Antique Metal Bed Frames
If you are searching for something to hang on your wall other than art work, why not hang an antique metal bed frame on a wall? Here I used an old antique metal bed frame that I bought years ago. It's unexpected and definitely makes a statement. All you will need is one old antique iron bed ...
Reinvented TV Cabinet: How to Paint Laminate Furniture with Metallic Paint
Do you have an old piece of junk furniture you keep thinking you need to get rid of? Why not paint it and use it in a totally different way? Keep reading to see how to paint laminate furniture with metallic paint and how I transformed this old laminate TV cabinet into an entryway show ...
Photography Equipment: What Do I Need?
So, you are wondering, "What photography equipment do I need?" Well, I am going to show you the equipment I have, but I think the answer to the question depends on where you are in your journey and where you want to go. I started off wanting to take pictures of my kiddo. Then I ...
Star of the Week Poster Ideas
If you have a small child in pre-school, kindergarten, or first grade, chances are you might be faced with the task of making him or her a Star of the Week or Star Student poster. What's a Star of the Week Poster? It's an opportunity for your little kiddo to introduce himself or herself to the ...
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Summer Fun: Underwater Photography Without Underwater Housing
You don't have to spend a ton of money on underwater housing for your DSLR to have fun with underwater photography this summer. You can have fun and get some great shots with a little waterproof point and shoot. Check out my Pentax Optio WS80. I get it out each summer. We take ...
The Photography End Game: Why You Should Keep Shooting
Photobooks - that's what keeps me going with photography. I am starting at the end with my photography posts so you can see where we are going and why learning something complicated can be worth your efforts. I have a pretty decent collection so far, but when my kids are grown, I hope ...
How to Spray Paint Your Outdoor Cushions
Are your outdoor cushions in need of a makeover? Wondering about painting outdoor fabric patio cushions? Say goodbye to dull and worn-out cushions by painting them yourself! In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of spray painting your outdoor cushions, giving them a fresh new look. ...
How to do an Acrylic Pouring or Paint Pouring
It just sounds fun - acrylic pouring, paint pouring, or just pouring paint. Here's a confession, when I saw how this was done, I spent hours watching it on YouTube. Whether you are the one doing the pouring or you are just watching someone else, it's fun to see what happens. So, ...
