When fall rolls around and pumpkins start turning up everywhere, my kids and I start thinking about fun and creative pumpkin decorating ideas. I am a big fan of no carve pumpkin decorating ideas since all that creativity lasts longer on a pumpkin that isn't carved. Also, no carve pumpkin ...
DIY Gold Leaf Lamps: How To Apply Gold Leaf For A Fabulous Lamp Revamp
I took two old black lamps I have had for years, added some gold leaf, and turned them into fabulous stunning buffet lamps. Here is how you can DIY gold leaf lamps. This post contains affiliate links and if you purchase a product, I may earn a small commission at no additional charge to ...
Easy DIY Wall Art Idea: How To Make Acrylic Skin Artwork
Here is how to make a beautiful, colorful acrylic skins with paint and pouring medium that you can turn in to interesting artwork for your wall. It's so fun and easy that your kids can get in on the fun as well. Keep reading for this easy DIY wall art idea. What is an acrylic skin, ...
Bathroom Ideas: Chalk Paint & Fun
I recently completed a bathroom redo that has been a long time coming. Keep reading to see how to paint cabinets with chalk paint and how to add a little fun to your bathroom. BEFORE When we bought our house about seven years ago, the existing bathroom had been recently remodeled with a ...
Fun & Easy Christmas Craft: Magazine Christmas Trees
Part of the reason I like to get my decorating done early is so I can move on to the other very important things like eating and crafting. This year I did a really old and simple craft - magazine Christmas trees. Do you remember these? Did you make these as a kid? Here are the ...
Metallic Paint + Peel & Stick Wall Paper = Major Bookshelf Makeover
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 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 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 ...
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, ...