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DIY Candy Cane Craft

November 18, 2020 In Her Garage Leave a Comment

Make this adorable DIY Candy Cane craft using 1 board and 2 tools!  These DIY Candy Canes are the perfect complement to your holiday decorations. DIY Candy Cane Decor I love this craft because it's not only cheery but it also helps me add decor at a mid-height. I often find … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Build It, Crafts, Decorating, DIY, DIY tools, DIYCourage, Do It Yourself, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, jigsaw, nailgun, painting, Uncategorized

DIY Snowflake Christmas Trivets

November 25, 2015 Addicted 2 DIY 2 Comments

Hey there, everyone!  It's Katie again from Addicted 2 DIY.  I'm back with a Christmas tutorial that can pull double-duty as both Christmas decor and a useful accessory for your big family gatherings.  I don't know about you, but in my family finding a spare trivet during … [Read more...]

Gift Ideas, gifts, Holiday decorating, jigsaw

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Floating Wood Block Picture Frames {Lowe’s Creative Idea}

December 19, 2014 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

We are days away from Christmas and I'm sure there is someone on your list that you just can't figure out what to get for them. I have the perfect solution! Make them a wood block floating picture frame using scrap 2x4" lumber and plexiglass. If you don't have scrap 2x4's … [Read more...]

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Sport Gear Storage Shelves in a Small Space | Pretty Handy Girl

Sports Gear Storage Shelves in a Small Space

November 10, 2014 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

My home is protected by ninjas! Well, actually Tae Kwon Do athletes, but they are ninjas in training. So, don't even think about breaking into our house or they will open up a can of whoop ass on you! ;-) Unfortunately, where my boys are plentiful in kicking and punching … [Read more...]

bookshelves facelift, Build It, de-clutter, DIY, Do It Yourself, framing, hanging shelves, Home Tour, jigsaw, kreg jig, lockers, nailgun, organizational tips, Product Review, Stairway makeover, storage, Tutorial, wood putty

DIY Marble Toss Game | Pretty Handy Girl

Building a DIY Marble Toss Game with Dremel Fortiflex

August 4, 2014 Brittany Bailey 8 Comments

The summer is dragging on and the kids don't have any summer camps for the next few weeks. That means: 1) I need to find a way to keep the kids entertained. 2) I need to keep them from pushing me over the brink of insanity. 3) I need to keep them from pushing each other off a … [Read more...]

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Creating Vintage Painted Oars with 3M

October 18, 2013 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

Vintage painted oars are nostagic objects for me. They bring back memories of camp and watching crew teams rowing along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. So, when my sister wanted to find some oars to decorate the beach condo with, I jumped at the opportunity to make some. If … [Read more...]

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Bread Crate Cubby Display Shelves

September 14, 2012 Brittany Bailey 10 Comments

Hey y'all. I've been busy painting my hair gray. Well, I'm not trying to, but painting the bonus room with its angled ceilings has resulted in a lot of gray highlights. Even Buddy got in the action: So, while I'm busy googling how to remove paint from dog hair, I hope you'll … [Read more...]

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Vintage Coca-Cola Dog Bowl Crate – Guest Posting by Sew Woodsy

July 23, 2012 Brittany Bailey 6 Comments

I met Katie & Jon at Haven recently and fell in love with their DIY Tutorial blog, Sew Woodsy, immediately. This fun couple really write great tutorials, like the DIY Corn Hole Game... ...and a Sew Your Own Yoga Skirt tutorial. So give it up for the FAB DIY duo! … [Read more...]

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Are You Woman Enough to Handle My Power Tools? – Plywood Sign Tutorial

June 22, 2012 Brittany Bailey 13 Comments

There is a joke on our street that Pretty Handsome Guy isn't allowed to touch my power tools. Okay, it isn't really a joke, it's a fact. He knows he is not allowed to use them without me around (smart guy.) ;-) Before the Woman's Day shoot I decided at the last minute that I … [Read more...]

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Board & Batten Moulding Tutorial

August 12, 2011 Brittany Bailey 35 Comments

Board & Batten moulding is very popular right now. And why not? It is easy to work with and looks great (after it is painted)! If you remember, I used board and batten in my  my son's closet turned reading nook last year. I decided to create a similar look in the boys' … [Read more...]

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What’s In Your Toolbox? – What Every DIYer (or Homeowner) Should Own

June 24, 2010 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

  When I was 18, and bought my first car, and thought I was the coolest girl in town with a little zippy sportscar – sorry, just a little trip down memory lane.  My parents gave me my first tool kit. That tool kit is still with me today and I do use it a lot. The set has a … [Read more...]

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Hi, I'm Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl. I like the smell of coffee and sawdust in the morning. I live to break stereotypes and empower you to take on your own DIY project.

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