DIY Decor

Autumn Pumpkins!

October 9, 2018

Happy Fall Y’all! My favorite season is fall. The color, sights, and smells make the season extra special. Fall is fun for kids because Halloween is coming and a whole bunch of holidays are just around the corner. Children love a good project (and moms love the help). This year give your kids a project that is fun and useful — Autumn Pumpkins!…

DIY Decor, Holidays

DIY Dorm Storage and Seating

August 20, 2018

I can never have enough storage. I like having the ability to put things away in a tidy place that makes sense. When I was a student (back in the day), I never had enough storage. My stuff seemed to multiply as the semesters progressed. The idea today is to create double duty storage that can be used in a…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects

National S’mores Day!

August 10, 2018

It’s National S’mores Day! S’mores are one of my favorite desserts. The chocolate, the gooey marshmallows, the yummy crunch….what’s not to like? The great thing about s’mores is that they made be made indoors or out. S’mores are popular in a crowd and make excellent party favors. A kit may be easily crafted and handed out to guests as a…

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DIY Bath Bombs

August 6, 2018

At the end of a long day, there’s nothing better than to soak in a hot bath. Today, we’re making fizzy DIY Bath Bombs with muscle relaxing Epsom Salts and skin softening olive oil. These are super easy to make and the cost investment is minimal. You may personalize the bath bombs with essential oils that are specific to your…

DIY Decor

DIY Wall Decor

June 18, 2018

Continuing with the Macrame theme, let’s make an easier Macrame-like wall hanging. This DIY Wall Decor uses the Macrame style without the tedious knots and skill level required. It’s so easy, really! Click here and here for the segment how-to. Materials: 1-2 colors of bulky or mega bulky yarn balls Wooden Beads Dowel Rod Dowel Rod Ends (Balls or whatever…

DIY Decor

DIY Macrame Plant Holders

June 10, 2018

My great grandmother did Macrame. I mean it was her jam. She was a Macrame rockstar. I didn’t realize how hard it was until I learned how to do it for a segment. It’s ridiculously tedious and hard. Those intricate wall hangings from the seventies that are so popular now take crazy amounts of skill to make. I’m not kidding. …

DIY Decor, DIY Projects

Graduation Cap Pops

May 17, 2018

In my opinion, there’s no better treat than chocolate. Chocolate is a great way to say thank you, I love you, or Congratulations! It is an all purpose treat. So what better grand finale to a scholastic career than a gift of chocolate Graduation Cap Pops? The best part of these pops is that they are so much easier than…

DIY Decor, Holidays

DIY Ice Globes

January 31, 2018

In honor of the freezing winter we are currently trapped in, I decided to capitalize on the cold temperatures to make a really cool winter project. Winter is perfect for candlelight. I think candlelight is soothing and gives everything a beautiful, warm glow. This winter’s weather is perfect for making DIY Ice Globes. I love using ice globes in he…

DIY Decor, Holidays

Easy Christmas Trees

December 10, 2017

I love Christmas but I’m getting to the point in the season that if it isn’t easy, I’m not interested. Thus, Easy Christmas Trees are my jam. I love an elegant Christmas dinner centerpiece, but I don’t love the hefty price tag. So with my dad as my construction coach, we made unique Christmas trees decor from Plaster of Paris.…

DIY Decor, Holidays

Back to School: Easy Dry Erase Boards

August 11, 2017

It’s time to go back to school. I had a love hate relationship with Back to School season. It’s filled with so much promise and anticipation and yet so much responsibility and homework. This week we’ll show you simple and really, really inexpensive ways to ease some of the stress – on you and on the budget with simple Back…