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DIY Ladder Display Shelves

October 19, 2020 Brittany Bailey 63 Comments

One of the easiest storage solutions is to create your own DIY ladder display shelves using an old ladder for the frame. Not only will you save time, but the money saved makes this project a winner in my book! DIY Ladder Display Shelves If you've been around for a while, … [Read more...]

Build It, decor, DIY, drill, Ladder

Rustic Wooden Caddy with a Branch Handle

February 25, 2019 Brittany Bailey 33 Comments

Rustic Wooden Caddy with a Branch Handle Spring is right around the corner and I'm itching to cut some fresh flowers to bring inside. I love displaying them in jars placed inside rustic wooden caddies. Making a little caddy or tote out of salvage wood and branches can be an easy … [Read more...]

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DIY Feather Art | Pretty Handy Girl

DIY Feather Art

July 6, 2015 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

When I needed an extra piece of art for our living room gallery wall I created DIY Feather Art. You can create your own, but please purchase craft feathers, use fake feathers or paper feathers. (Per the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is illegal to collect feathers, nests and other … [Read more...]

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Install a Post Mounted Birdhouse | Pretty Handy Girl

How to Install a Birdhouse on a Post

May 8, 2015 Brittany Bailey 24 Comments

Hey y'all! I'm back with another easy tutorial. This is another #DIYCourage project sponsored by Duluth Trading Co. Do you love birds? Want to add some birdhouses to your property without attaching them to trees? Today I'm going to share a super simply DIY project that will make … [Read more...]

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Hang Art Without a Frame

Hang Art Without a Frame

April 1, 2015 Decor Adventures 7 Comments

One way to change the look of a space is to hang up new art. With so many attractive options for your walls, it's easy to do. Posters, photos, wallpaper and other memorable art can look great, even without a frame. Having art framed professionally can get expensive. Even store … [Read more...]

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DIY Constellation Wall Art

DIY Constellation Wall Art

January 7, 2015 Decor Adventures 2 Comments

Happy New Year! It's Jessica from Decor Adventures, back with a fun project for your walls this month.  In late November, my husband and I had a baby girl! We are enjoying every minute of her and on the side I've been working on decorating her nursery. This idea for constellation … [Read more...]

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Day 19 – Drill Holes to a Certain Depth

October 19, 2014 Brittany Bailey 4 Comments

 Occasionally you need to drill a hole to a specific depth. Or you want to drill a hole into but not through your wood. This simple trick helps you do just that! Day 19 - Drill Holes to a Certain Depth When I was drilling the top of the new closet doors, I marked the depth … [Read more...]

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Metal-Flashing-Orbs

Decorative Metal Flashing Orbs

July 2, 2014 Decor Adventures 2 Comments

Happy July friends! It's Jessica from Decor Adventures. I hope you are enjoying all things summer and have a close friend or relative with a pool, if you don't have one yourself. It is super hot here and I'm glad my sister finally opened hers. Otherwise, to stay cool I hang out … [Read more...]

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3 Step Wagon Planter Tutorial | Pretty Handy Girl

3 Step Little Red Wagon Planter

June 9, 2014 Brittany Bailey 10 Comments

Container gardening is easy and great for instant color gratification. But, it's especially fun to find "unconventional" objects to use as a planter. You may have noticed my little red wagon planter in the Landscaping 101 post. My 3 Step Little Red Wagon Planter is sure to bring … [Read more...]

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How to Install Shelves on a Tile Wall (using Corbels) | Pretty Handy Girl

How to Install Shelves (using Corbels) on a Tile Wall

January 13, 2014 Brittany Bailey 11 Comments

After painstakingly tiling my backsplash, I was more than a bit hesitant to drill holes into the tiles to hang the corbels and open shelving. But, I convinced myself to stop being a wussy procrastinating and just do it. I'm so pleased with how they turned out and I didn't chip … [Read more...]

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Boy's Red, White & Blue Themed Room | Pretty Handy Girl

Galvanized Tub Storage Bench with Furry Upholstered Lid {Lowe’s Creator Idea}

January 6, 2014 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

Every month Lowe's challenges me to create another unique project to share with you. This month's challenge was creative storage ideas. Have kids? This is a unique storage solution using a galvanized tub and a furry upholstered lid. It's the perfect place to store and corral all … [Read more...]

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chalkboard countdown to christmas sign

Easy Wooden Chalkboard Sign {Countdown to Christmas Idea}

November 17, 2013 Brittany Bailey 6 Comments

Do you keep scraps of wood and say to yourself, "I might need that for something someday." Well, today is your someday! Grab a scrap (or ask Lowe's for their scraps) and create this super easy wooden chalkboard sign. When you're done, you can turn it into a sign that displays … [Read more...]

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DIY stamped necklace made from a spoon

DIY Stamped Spoon Necklace from Thistlewood Farms

November 16, 2013 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

Today I have the honor of introducing the extremely creative KariAnne from Thistlewood Farms. She's showing us one of my favorite gift ideas from her idea farm ;-). DIY Stamped Spoon Necklaces! Hello Pretty Handy Girl readers! My name is KariAnne from Thistlewood Farms and … [Read more...]

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How to Make a Mason Jar Foaming Soap Dispenser

July 31, 2013 Brittany Bailey 57 Comments

My sweet little sister, Caitlin, sent me vintage blue Ball Mason jars for my birthday. I had resisted buying them because I might have a bit of a jar hoarding problem. (If you're in my home, don't open the cabinet in the laundry room. You might be horrified or shocked by all the … [Read more...]

arts and craft, bathroom, Crafts, decor, Decorating, drill, gifts

Creating Open Frame Radiator Screen Cabinet Doors

August 6, 2012 Brittany Bailey 23 Comments

A few months ago when I got the call that Woman's Day wanted to send a photographer to photograph me and my garage, I kind of freaked a little. I mean, it was my garage, the least attractive room in our house! Part of the unattractiveness stemmed from my workbench with a huge … [Read more...]

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Mailbox Post Requirements and Mounting Your Mailbox

June 1, 2012 Brittany Bailey 5 Comments

When I took my custom mailbox to the postal service for approval, the postmaster handed me a form that details how a mailbox should be installed. Believe it or not, there are more requirements for the placement of the mailbox than the mailbox itself. … [Read more...]

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