Julie, The Effortless Girl, is from a small (teeny tiny) community in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. The Effortless Girl was born out of a desire to challenge herself to find accessible, unique lifestyle ideas with cost savings in mind. LEARN MORE >
DIY Napkin Rings
Today’s idea is perfect for those of us that need a simple fall project….We’re making (fancy pants) DIY Napkin Rings from paper towel roll inserts and pasta. Seriously – Pasta! They look high end and very elegant but nobody has to know how simple and inexpensive they are to create. They cost about $1.50 for eight rings, if you have…
Faux Pottery DIY
This project is something I wasn’t sure was going to work. I wanted to redo some old vases and I played with different additives to paint until I found this one. I LOVE the texture. This Faux Pottery DIY turns blah glassware into a beautiful and usable new vase. Repurpose or Upcycle (whatever word you like) instead of buying new…
Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones
It’s Christmas in July week and today I’m making a very easy (and short) project – Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones! These pine cones are incredibly easy to make and they smell so good – like all of the holidays in one bag. You can see video how to’s here and here and here. Materials: Pine Cones Cinnamon Oil Baking Sheet…
Christmas in July
I’m one of those…those women (or men) that get extremely excited about Christmas. I love the meaning of the day, the goodwill, the celebratory vibe, the food, and the decorations. It is so much easier to get a jump on the presents now, when things are quiet and you have a minute to think that’s why I think “Christmas in…
Earth Day Baking DIY
To celebrate Earth Day, here is an easy cookie project that comes together quickly. Everyone can enjoy creating this Earth Day Baking DIY! Using one roll of store-bought cookie dough and a handful of ingredients, you can create a sweet eco-treat to celebrate our planet! Materials: For approximately 12 cookies: 1 roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough, approximately 16 oz. A…
DIY Spring Gardening
Spring is kind of here (fingers crossed) which means gardens are just around the corner. I love to grow things. Growing food to eat or flowers to admire takes real skill. I have what I’ll call a semi-green thumb – my skill level always has room for improvement. One thing I’ve learned is that “starting” seeds or allowing them to…
DIY Crayon Eggs
Spring is here? Easter coming and I thought about a great project for kids that encompasses Easter and an easy kid-friendly activity and DIY Easter Eggs is both! Every little kid loves to draw. My nephew is no exception. The thing with traditional crayons is they break easily and then the broken ones don’t get their intended use. Molding a…
Valentine’s Crayons
Happy Valentine’s Day (almost). Today we’re making a quick and easy project for kids to use for for Valentine’s day but really could be used for any holiday, or every day just for fun. We made these for Easter here. Valentine’s Crayons – they’re affordable and simple to make. Let’s get started. Materials: Crayons – 3 or 4 boxes (2/$1…
Paper Heart Wreath
It’s Valentine’s Week! Valentine’s Day is so sappy sometimes – especially if you’re single and not feeling so celebratory. So today’s project is something that’s great for your house, and not so lovey dovey. It can be on display for the whole month as home decor or a super different I love you present for your sweetie. Let’s make a…
Decorative Storage Containers
I’m in the process of organizing myself for the new year starting with my desk and then branching out to other spaces. I wanted some interesting storage containers that were attractive yet functional. After looking through container and design websites, I decided to make my own and use an offbeat material for fun. Thus I made Decorative Storage Containers from…
