So it’s a balmy 72 degrees outside and you’re trying to get into the holiday spirit, what do you do? First off, yes, I live in San Diego, so yes, it really is 72 or really closer to 78 outside. Snowpocalypse? What’s that? Is it really lovely all the time here? Definitely. Hard to get … Read more
Ants are common pests most homeowners suffer with or have to deal with every day and it is quite heartbreaking to wake up someday and realize that your lawns, kitchen, room or any other part of your home has been attacked by these creatures. For this reason, it is quite important that you find the … Read more
Here is a quick & quirky DIY. Perfect for a nursery/studio/pic wall ect ect ect….. So really it is good for just about any place. Takes just a few minutes… here we go! Tips and pointers: Ok so you gather up some embroidery hoops (I picked up mine at Hobby Lobby, they really have jumped … Read more
ok so I should have posted this a while ago… as you can see by the fall decorations in some of the pics that this part of the kitchen remodels has been completed for a bit. Actually, for more than 6 months, it has been like living with a split personality. Literally, one wall is … Read more
These days I am really into pearls. Don’t know why but they seem to look pretty and cool on just about everything. Jewelry? Check. Clutches? Check. Clothing? Check. Shoes? Check… yep just about everything. This tutorial is very similar to the pearl-embellished bangle bracelet. It is more of a project idea and a refresher that … Read more
In the DIY gardening/craft world, it seems like succulents are all the rage nowadays. Succulent necklaces, vertical succulent gardens, succulents as house plants. The list of ways that people are getting jiggy with this once forgotten now fabulous plant goes on and on. I, for one, am all for it! Here in the southwest, succulents … Read more
It’s a glitter kinda day around here. But who wants a great big fat glittery mess? No thanks. So this ^^^^ is how I get my glitter on without any stress. Basically, it’s just creating your very own glitter applique. You could go all simple and just do dots or hearts like I did here and here…. … Read more
I am feeling super in love lately, and when I feel extra mushy gushy I just have to express it… craft-wise. Yesterday was the mister and mine’s third anniversary and I whipped up this little number to satisfy my desire to shout it from the rooftops. It’s a pretty and shiny beacon of joy. When I walk … Read more
Are you ready for a diy that will change your decorating life… forever? Get ready cuz this doozy most certainly will. There are so many opportunities to use this idea. From decorating a nursery with a custom monogram to updating the back of your bookshelves to creating some simple graphic art as demonstrated below. Oh, … Read more
Here are three basic surface treatments that every crafter should have stashed away in their noggin. The first one is your basic decoupage. The second is chalkboard paint and the third is twine wrapping. These surface treatments are very versatile and can be used on numerous objects and surfaces. Old jars, bottles and boxes … Read more