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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...]

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DIY Leaf Place Cards for the Holidays

October 28, 2020 Karen Decor Hint 1 Comment

DIY Leaf Place Cards for the Holidays I hope your fall has been lovely so far.  The weather is just starting to turn here in NC.  I have to say, I love the weather here compared to Seattle.  We never experienced so much sun day after day!  Today, with Fall weather on my mind, … [Read more...]

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Easy to Paint Watercolor Daisies

September 23, 2020 Karen Decor Hint Leave a Comment

Learn how to paint these watercolor daisies with this easy tutorial! Easy to Paint Watercolor Daisies Hello, Pretty Handy Girl Readers! Guess what? I found my box of watercolors. If you remember, last month I moved from Seattle to NC and things were a bit crazy there (still … [Read more...]

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How to Paint Watercolor Lavender

July 22, 2020 Karen Decor Hint 1 Comment

I'm back with another watercolor flower painting tutorial. Learn how to paint lavender (an easy flower to paint!) How to Paint Watercolor Lavender I thought it would be fun to continue on with our watercolor summer flower tutorials! Last month, I taught you how to paint … [Read more...]

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Millie’s Remodel: Exterior Paint Colors – Need Help Deciding

June 26, 2020 Brittany Bailey 12 Comments

The time has come to pick paint colors for the exterior of the Millie's Remodel house. The majority of the house is brick so I have to choose a paint that is safe for exterior brick. If I'm not careful paint can cause the bricks to deteriorate or the paint to flake off … [Read more...]

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Painting with Watercolors - Peony Flowers

How to Paint Watercolor Peonies

June 24, 2020 Karen Decor Hint 2 Comments

Summer is here and I’m in the mood for some summer flowers.  Instead of gardening - I'm going to teach you how to paint watercolor peonies! How to Paint Watercolor Peonies I love painting with watercolors because it’s so forgiving. The watercolor artwork is not supposed to … [Read more...]

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Doodle-Painted Birdhouse

May 28, 2020 Brittany Bailey 5 Comments

If the birds are out in your area, chances are they are looking for a place to nest. Try your hand at doodle-painting a cute little birdhouse to help them start a family. Who knows, they may be lurking in your yard like a depressed House Hunter's couple who can't get past the … [Read more...]

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How to Make Thumbprint Design Envelope Pillows

May 21, 2020 Cristina Garay 26 Comments

Envelope pillows are the easiest pillow covers to sew. Combine a beautiful pillow with a personalized thumbprint design and you have a great gift idea for parents or grandparents! How to Make Thumbprint Design Envelope Pillows Hello, it's Cristina from Remodelando la Casa … [Read more...]

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How to Paint Doors (The Professional Way)

May 12, 2020 Brittany Bailey 121 Comments

Many of us have been staring at the same walls and doors in our homes for many years (or maybe many decades.) If you've wanted to give your home an update, painting a door is a quick and easy way to do just that. Today I'll to show you how to paint doors (the professional way) so … [Read more...]

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Scrapbook Paper Lined Painted Trays | Pretty Handy Girl

Painted Trays with Scrapbook Lining

May 6, 2020 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

Look around your house or the next time you're at a thrift shop. Find either an unpainted tray or a tray that needs a makeover. This is a quick project to create a Painted Trays with Scrapbook Lining for a beautiful and elegant tray to display or organize things in your … [Read more...]

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Creative Block Desk & Art Utensil Holder

May 5, 2020 Brittany Bailey 11 Comments

Need a quick gift using scrap wood? A Creative Block Desk & Art Utensil Holder is an easy and fun gift to make and certainly a project that you can customize to meet your needs. Best of all, the kids can help with the painting step! Creative Block Desk & Art Utensil … [Read more...]

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Faux Blue Bird Eggs and Nest

February 24, 2020 Brittany Bailey 18 Comments

Can you think of anything more spring-like than a nest full of blue eggs? Today I want to show you how to make Faux Blue Speckled Bird Eggs and a Nest! Faux Blue Bird Eggs and Nest Spring has arrived in North Carolina and I want to dance and sing and tiptoe through the … [Read more...]

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How to Create a Faux Zinc Texture (with Spray Paint)

October 14, 2019 Brittany Bailey 6 Comments

Want to give something the look of zinc metal without spending money on zinc metal? You can create the look with spray paint and this technique. How to Create a Faux Zinc Texture (with Spray Paint) A while ago I was thrifting with a few friends and stumbled across an ugly … [Read more...]

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DIY Frosted Votive Candle Holders

September 25, 2019 Karen Decor Hint Leave a Comment

DIY Frosted Votive Candle Holders Hi, Pretty Handy Girl Readers! I’m back today with a super simple and inexpensive project that you can use for the upcoming holiday season. Or anytime, really!  These DIY frosted votive candle holders are made from old yogurt jars (Yoplait by … [Read more...]

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How to Fake a Fake Pumpkin (Faux Painting Tutorial)

September 20, 2019 Brittany Bailey 17 Comments

How to Fake a Fake Pumpkin Have you seen those neon orange fake pumpkins and nearly vomited because you wouldn't dream of decorating with them. I mean—get real—everyone would know they were fake. Ah ha, but have you seen the price tags? $1 - $6? For that price you might just be … [Read more...]

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Saving Etta: Paint Colors + Home Tour Guide

June 28, 2019 Brittany Bailey Leave a Comment

Saving Etta: Paint Colors + Home Tour Guide Now that all the rooms have been revealed in the Saving Etta house, I thought you'd like one post to refer to all the paint colors used inside and outside the home. This will also be a great starting place to navigate all the Saving … [Read more...]

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