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21 Ways to Make and Decorate Totebags

August 7, 2015 Colleen Jorgensen 3 Comments

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. Let's talk about 21 ways to Make and Decorate Totebags. How To Sew Totebags: Who can resist an … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Contributor, DIY, drop cloths, fabric, gifts, Sewing, stencil gift bag, tote bag

DIY Painted Pool Sign

May 27, 2015 Addicted 2 DIY 7 Comments

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...]

arts and craft, Beach, clamps, Contributor, decor, Do It Yourself, Home Decor, stencil, Summer

blue, red and yellow stenciled scarf

Stenciled and Dyed Scarves Tutorial

November 15, 2013 Brittany Bailey 39 Comments

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...]

arts and craft, Crafts, dye, Gift Ideas, gifts, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, printing on fabric, stencil, Très Frugal, Tutorial, Uncategorized, Upcycling

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...]

Aged, Before and After, decor, distressing, DIY, Door Hardware, Home Decor, jigsaw, moulding, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, sander, stencil, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

Outdoor Planter from an Ice Bucket #LowesCreator

March 31, 2013 Brittany Bailey 10 Comments

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...]

accessories, Landscaping, Lowe's Creative Idea, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Plants, stencil, Tutorial, Upcycling

Stenciled Drop Cloth Table Runner

December 7, 2012 Brittany Bailey 49 Comments

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...]

arts and craft, decor, Decorating, drop cloths, gifts, Giveaway, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, stencil

Chalk Painted, Stenciled and Distressed Dumpster Table

November 21, 2012 Brittany Bailey 92 Comments

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...]

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Circle Diamond Pattern Light Fixture – Updating a Brass Light Fixture

September 17, 2012 Brittany Bailey 41 Comments

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...]

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Dye Sprayed Shirts Using ScotchBlue Tape {Video Tutorial}

July 13, 2012 Brittany Bailey 8 Comments

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...]

Crafts, gifts, graphic letters and numbers, July 4th, kids art, stencil, Video

Summer Calendar and Our Bucket List

June 8, 2012 Brittany Bailey 19 Comments

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...]

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Stencil Myself a New Door Mat

May 18, 2012 Brittany Bailey 14 Comments

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...]

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Coffee Lover’s Snowflake Gift Set using Martha Stewart Craft Stencils and Paints

November 23, 2011 Brittany Bailey 23 Comments

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...]

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The Perfect Color for a Craig’s List Dresser

October 11, 2010 Brittany Bailey 64 Comments

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...]

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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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