I'd like to introduce our newest contributor, Brooke from Killer B Designs. I've been a long time fan of Brooke's blog. She has loads of talent and creative ideas to share with you.Brooke has the skills and talent to make any builder jealous. She hand built most of the … [Read more...]
Two-Tiered Plant Stand using Scrap Wood
Hi, guys! Anika here again from Anika's DIY Life. I have a scrap wood problem—if you do any amount of woodworking, I am sure you can relate. I hate throwing away even the smallest of pieces, but every time I build a piece of furniture my scrap pile explodes. Consequently, I used … [Read more...]
DIY Karate Belt Display
Hi there, Pretty Handy Girl readers! I'm Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter, and I'm back with another awesome project to share with you. My son recently completed all the white belts for Tiny Tigers in Tang Soo Do, and has moved up to yellow. He's so excited! To show off how … [Read more...]
Hanging Art easily using Hang-o-Matic
This is one of the multitude of gadgets that gets sent to me for review. Most don't make it to the light of the blog. But, this little gadget has proved useful in my toolbox. Stick around to learn how you too can Hang Art easily using Hang-o-Matic. And why I gave this little tool … [Read more...]
How to Make a Snowman without Snow
Do you wanna build a snowman? Come on let's go and play! Ha, my apologies if you have that popular Frozen song in your head now. Do you have snow where you are? We are on the tip of an "epic" winter storm that is rolling into North Carolina right now. I hope we'll get some pretty … [Read more...]
DIY Stacking Storage Cubbies
Hey everyone! It's Katie again from Addicted 2 DIY. Today I've got a project to help keep things organized around the house. These stacking storage cubbies are perfect for stashing away those growing stuffed animal collections, shoes, toys, books, etc. They were so simple to … [Read more...]
Protected: Download Fall Mobile Phone Backgrounds
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How to Sew a Custom Canvas Tote
Hey guys! Do you know what today is? It's the beginning of Tote Week! What, you had no idea? Tote Week here on Pretty Handy Girl is five days devoted to Tote Bags! Learn how to sew adorable tote bags and how to customize store bought tote bags.If you're just joining in here's … [Read more...]
DIY Gift Idea: Hot Cocoa Mix in a Jar
I love making homemade gifts during the holidays. Not only is it more personal than something store-bought, but it's a budget saver as well. One of my favorite quickie gifts to make is hot cocoa mix. With mason jars being all the rage, this gift in a jar is the perfect neighbor … [Read more...]
DIY Snow Globe Ornament
Jaime here today from That's My Letter and it's officially holiday prep time! Today I'm sharing a DIY snow globe ornament with a wood base that makes a perfect gift for anyone big or small.This snow globe ornament is constructed on a wood base where all the interior pieces … [Read more...]
Aging Galvanized Metal Quickly
Hey everyone, it's Jacque here from The DIY Village! I am so excited to share this DIY tutorial with you. I love the look of old metal buckets, but finding them with the nice patina is easier said than done. I am constantly coming across nice, bright and shiny buckets. I … [Read more...]
Folding Laptop / Writing Table Tutorial #DremelMaker
My favorite place to write my tutorials is outside on our screen porch when the weather is pleasant. I love listening to the birds and feeling the breeze blow through the screens. Up until this weekend, I was using an old card table as a desk. But, it was heavy, large and … [Read more...]
DIY Personalized Wall Shelf
Happy Wednesday Pretty Handy Readers! Today's project is a DIY personalized wall shelf and I'll show you how to make it. I'm Jaime from That's My Letter, a fellow DIY blogger who builds, paints and sews. I made this wall shelf as a gift for Bryce's birthday, it makes a great … [Read more...]
DIY “Eat Your Veggies” Cloth Napkin Gift Set
Bringing a hostess gift to someone whose home you are staying in is apparently a pretty universal thing. I had never heard of such a thing until I was in my late 20's. It's not a mind blowing concept but I have come to appreciate the simplicity of the thoughtful gesture. … [Read more...]
How to Paint an Ombré Wall Technique
Ombré painting is EVERYWHERE. Clothing, home décor and even wall paint techniques. An ombré wall is the paint technique I chose to create a misty and ethereal look in our master bedroom. It started when I fell in love with Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore but didn't want to … [Read more...]
Easy Card Table Makeover
I can only imagine that Matt and I are not the only family in America with a less than stellar card table. In fact both of ours were hand me downs from grandparents and though they may have been fabulous in the 80's, now they are really lacking in the attractive decor … [Read more...]