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Festive DIY Napkin Rings for your Holiday Table

December 2, 2020 Karen Decor Hint 1 Comment

Festive DIY Napkin Rings for your Holiday Table Happy Holidays! I thought it would be very apropos to share this easy last-minute holiday napkin ring tutorial with you all. It’s that time of year when time is short and things are busy.  The last thing we need is to stress about … [Read more...]

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Got Scrap Wood? DIY Gift Caddies using Scrap Molding

November 28, 2020 Brittany Bailey Leave a Comment

DIY gift caddies made from scrap trim is a great way to create an inexpensive gift basket AND use up all those little pieces of scrap trim in your wood pile. DIY Gift Caddies using Scrap Molding Christmas is a few weeks away and I don’t feel like going shopping in the mall. … [Read more...]

Build It, Gift Ideas, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

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Cheap to Chic: Thrift Store Wreath Makeover

November 13, 2020 Brittany Bailey Leave a Comment

I've noticed many people are jumping right into decorating for Christmas. In a year where we're only looking for some cheer, I can completely understand. Today I'll show you how to dress up a basic cheap wreath to make it look like an expensive one. From Cheap to Chic: A Thrift … [Read more...]

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Rustic Pallet Serving Tray

June 15, 2020 Brittany Bailey 13 Comments

It's amazing how serving food on a rustic tray can elevate your standard meal or dessert into an elegant occasion. This simple decorative rustic pallet serving tray is a simple project anyone can do! Rustic Pallet Serving Tray When I worked on a deck makeover with my … [Read more...]

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Farmhouse Painted (chalk like paint) Jar Vases | Pretty Handy Girl

Simple Chalk-Painted Jars

May 25, 2020 Brittany Bailey Leave a Comment

This is by far one of my favorite gift crafts. Grab a few recycled jars or bottles and use your favorite chalk paint to create simple chalk-painted jars! Simple Chalk-Painted Jars Two weeks ago I spent less than 20 minutes whipping up some really cute vases using recycled … [Read more...]

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Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame | Pretty Handy Girl

Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame

May 22, 2020 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

I'm a serial upcycler. When I can find relatively free materials and turn them into something worth displaying, I'm thrilled! This Magnetic Chalkboard frame is one of those upcycled projects I am proud of. Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame Earlier in the week, I showed you … [Read more...]

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wine bottle vases

Don’t Pitch Glass Bottles! Cut Them in Half!

May 8, 2020 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

Are you a wine drinker? Nope? Well how about a beer drinker? Either way you can stop throwing away those pretty bottles and cut them to use as glasses, containers —or my favorite—flower vases! Don't Pitch Bottles! Cut Them in Half! About a year ago I bought a bottle cutter … [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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Give your feathered friends a treat from spingtime through winter. Make this easy-peasy DIY log bird feeder with one tool and a few basic materials by Prodigal Pieces for Pretty Handy Girl www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

DIY Log Bird Feeder

May 4, 2020 Larissa Prodigal Pieces 6 Comments

Hello readers, I'm Larissa coming to share with you a nature-inspired DIY project. Today, we'll learn how to create a special DIY Log Bird Feeder treat for our feathered friends. The best part is that this can be a family fun activity to do AND to give as a gift for anyone who … [Read more...]

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Kid-Friendly Craft: DIY Hummingbird Feeder

April 22, 2020 Karen Decor Hint 1 Comment

Happy Spring Everyone! What a difference a few weeks can make. Like many of you, I am grappling with the uncertainty of this challenging time. My children are now home with me every day, for the foreseeable future. In Seattle, life has completely changed. Almost everything is … [Read more...]

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DIY Pedestal Kitchen Sponge Holder

February 12, 2020 Domestically Creative Leave a Comment

Tired of your sponge or soap taking up valuable sink space in your kitchen? Turn thrifted or dollar store glassware into a functional DIY pedestal kitchen sponge holder that doubles as beautiful decor. DIY Pedestal Kitchen Sponge Holder It's Amanda from Domestically … [Read more...]

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Diy Dog Treat Tin

DIY Dog Treat Container from a Popcorn Tin

January 13, 2020 Domestically Creative 1 Comment

Take that old popcorn or cookie tin you may have received for Christmas and upcycle it into a fancy new DIY dog treat container in no time! Not only will your pup love you for it, but your wallet will be happy too! How to Upcycle a Popcorn Tin into a Dog Treat Container Hey … [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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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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How to Stretch Tight Shoes

May 20, 2019 Brittany Bailey 4 Comments

How to Stretch Tight Shoes Have you ever bought a pair of shoes because they were super cute, but they were a tad too tight. If you're like me, you probably bought them and thought, "They'll stretch out if I wear them enough." Then a year or two later you put them on and … [Read more...]

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31 Inspirational DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas

April 10, 2019 Sheri 2 Comments

Inspirational DIY Farmhouse Decor Many of us are still in love with the farmhouse style of decorating. It's warm, relaxing and full of character. Farmhouse style is a mixture of old and new pieces, bringing in a rustic and vintage feel, but not excluding shiny and new. Here are … [Read more...]

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