Have you been enjoying all of the awesome tote bag tutorials this week? Today we've rounded up even more sewing tutorials, decorating ideas, and an amazing crocheted tote bag. How To Sew Totebags:Who can resist an adorable lined tote bag with a monogram. Can you believe this … [Read more...]
DIY Painted Pool Sign
Hey everyone! Katie again from Addicted 2 DIY. It's hard to believe, but it's been two months now since we finished building our dream pool. If you've ever wondered what you can learn (and save) by contracting your pool out yourself, I've got all of the handy details on my … [Read more...]
Stenciled and Dyed Scarves Tutorial
Once again I've created a DIY gift that I want to keep for myself! It's true, I've fallen in love with these stenciled and dyed scarves that I created this week. In particular, I'm rather fond of the blue/gray and yellow ones. So, my question to you is, which looks better on me? … [Read more...]
Creating Vintage Painted Oars with 3M
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...]
Outdoor Planter from an Ice Bucket #LowesCreator
Being a Lowe's Creative Ideas blogger is one of my favorite jobs as a DIY blogger. I love walking the aisles of Lowe's, with my provided gift card in hand, dreaming of finding mundane objects to transform into amazingly beautiful objects. For example, what do you get when you … [Read more...]
Stenciled Drop Cloth Table Runner
I love a functional gift that will last beyond the holidays! These stenciled table runners are just the ticket for anybody who likes to host parties or just make their table look festive. … [Read more...]
Chalk Painted, Stenciled and Distressed Dumpster Table
Dear Beautiful Table, your scandinavian antique beauty has us mesmerized. What's your story? Did a family of four sit around you and talk about the day's adventures on the farm? Or were you an antique table brought over from Europe and passed down for generations? Or were you … [Read more...]
Circle Diamond Pattern Light Fixture – Updating a Brass Light Fixture
I have been dying to share this tutorial with you! This project was inexpensive and it made such a big impact in our mudroom. It started with a few Habitat ReStore light fixtures and some NEW! Martha Stewart glass paint and ended up adding some major "WOW Factor" to our entry. … [Read more...]
Dye Sprayed Shirts Using ScotchBlue Tape {Video Tutorial}
How many of you are moms (raise your hands)? And how many of you moms out there have rambunctious kids home for the summer? So, y'all with your hands raised will likely recognize this:That was my cute adorable bird salt shaker that was obviously the brunt of some serious … [Read more...]
Summer Calendar and Our Bucket List
I don't know whether to be excited or dread that yesterday was the last day of school for my boys. I have some summer camps lined up for them, but frankly our summer schedule is all over the place. So much so that I need help remembering where the kids are going and when.I … [Read more...]
Stencil Myself a New Door Mat
I picked up this plain vanilla door mat a while ago at a thrift store. I knew I wanted to transform it into something stencil-tacular. But, I couldn't decided on the right pattern.While at SNAP I was introduced to Royal Studio Design stencils and won a free stencil to … [Read more...]
Coffee Lover’s Snowflake Gift Set using Martha Stewart Craft Stencils and Paints
Looking for a gift for those hard to buy people on your list? Or simply an inexpensive gift for your child's teachers? I found the perfect gift while grocery shopping. Our local Kroger had Illy ground coffee and tumbler sets on clearance. Naturally I shoved everyone aside and … [Read more...]
The Perfect Color for a Craig’s List Dresser
I am in love with those adorable french provincial dressers. The flourishy handles are what really get my heart pounding.When I saw this dresser on Craig's List for $35 dollars, I pounced! Disclaimer: I stole this picture from the previous owner's Craig's List Ad. Oooo baby, … [Read more...]