Make your own shabby books with paint and stencils! It’s an easy way to upcycle discarded or unloved books for a rustic farmhouse look! I’ve always loved the look of shabby books on display, and have ooh’ed and aah’ed over many a pretty shabby book on Pinterest, but have yet to make my own. Until...

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How to make weathered fairy garden beach chairs — because even fairies need a break from their gardens! Wait until you see how easy this is to do! Where do fairies go when they want to take a break from their gardens? They hit the beach. A magical, private beach just for them. This fun craft...

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You can make this Hug and Kiss Valentine’s Day wall art in just a few steps with supplies you can pick up at the craft store: wood shapes, paint and a stencil! Below is a picture of the floor of Michael’s, where I was putting together my idea for this wall art! All of the...

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This HO! HO! HO! festive Christmas sled display is easier to create than you might think. Full tutorial to make one that matches your own Christmas decor! This Christmas decor may look complicated, but when you read through the steps — and see the helpful pictures — you’ll see it is pretty much a straight-forward...

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I’m excited to share my vintage jewelry armoire makeover with paint and stencils! I’ve always admired large jewelry cabinets, but not their expensive prices. Never fear, a vintage furniture makeover is here! Special thanks to DecoArt for sponsoring this furniture makeover and tutorial! Here’s the original vintage cabinet — below — in all of its oak wood glory!...

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For easy magazine storage, learn how to paint a pretty wooden crate in just a few simple steps! This DIY makes such a difference in containing clutter! Special thanks to DecoArt, who sponsored this fun DIY! Take all of those magazines sitting on your coffee table and put them into a stylish wooden crate instead. Why?...

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How to make a beach memory display, for a unique way to capture and share your special beach finds like shells, sea glass and sand! A fun way to display special beach finds is with a printers tray. These trays are basically like shadow boxes with compartments or shelves. You can find them in the big-box...

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You can make an Easter Bunny Wood Sign using pre-made wood cutouts from the craft store, then painting to match your decor. I’ll show you how step by step. Thanks to DecoArt for sponsoring this project and sharing it with their readers. This project idea and tutorial is 100% my own. There’s an easy trick to...

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January is all about getting organized, and so I bring you my art supply caddy makeover, and how duct tape can help you distress paint for a vintage, shabby look. Yes, duct tape! Thanks to DecoArt for sponsoring this project and sharing it with their readers. This project idea and tutorial is 100% my own.  Art Supply...

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Make a wooden outdoor JOY sign in a vintage style that matches your existing Christmas decorations! This tutorial shows you how with step-by-step photos and instructions! (And there’s no wood cutting necessary!) This is a sponsored holiday project for DecoArt. The project idea and tutorial are 100% my own. Special thanks to Walnut Hollow for...

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