And the Winner is…
Thank you to all who entered for a chance to win some amazing paint from Modern Masters! I drew the names from a jar this evening and the winner is… dadada-dum- Latonya! Congrats to you darling! I will be sending …
Category: Crafting
DIY Vintage Flour Sack Fabric Hat Band
As many of you all know by now, I love to make patchwork projects with my vintage flour sack scraps! The prints on these fabrics are divine! They are so fun to piece together in patchwork too! I had snagged …
Modern Masters Paint Giveaway!!!
Hey guys! I am so excited to announce that Modern Masters Paint is partnering up with me to host a giveaway of their fabulous paint! I had the chance to review some of their gorgeous metallic paint a couple of …
Upcycled Vintage Apron Back Tee
Some of you may already know this, but I am a vintage apron collector. I love vintage aprons, and have bunches of them in my cabinet in the kitchen. The full aprons I use when I cook. Some of my …
Modern Masters Metallic Paint Review- Updating a Side Table with Metallic Paint and Vintage Wallpaper
Recently I had the opportunity to review some of Modern Masters Metallic Paint.  I was so excited to try this paint out as there are so many gorgeous colors available! Narrowing down exactly which colors to choose was so difficult, as I wanted …
Vintage Crafts- Retro Style Upcycled Men’s Shirt
Hey guys! I have really been enjoying making and sharing vintage crafts with you all every month from my collection of vintage home magazines! This week I am going to share with you how to update an oversized men’s button …
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DIY Upcycled Vintage Quilt Crossbody Tote Bag with Leather Handles
Hey everyone! A while back I scored a super sweet vintage quilt in super shabby condition at the thrift store for a few dollars. I knew the quilt was kind of beyond repair to remake it into a quilt, but …
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Vintage Crafts- Cactus Pin Cushion
Hi guys! I am back with another vintage craft to share with you all today! This one comes from a vintage 1954 August issue of The Workbasket Magazine. There was a pattern for a cactus pin cushion made from felt. …
Easy Letter and Vintage Wallpaper Art
Hey everyone! I hope you all are enjoying your week! I recently picked up a partial roll of some gorgeous vintage wallpaper. There was not enough to do an accent wall anywhere in my house, so I am using it …
Dying Whites with Procion Dyes
Whenever I have a white piece of clothing that gets a little dingy, instead of bleaching it, I like to dye them in pretty colors. I’ve never been really into tie dye, but I have been dying natural fiber clothing …
Easy DIY Felt Easter Egg Cozies
One thing I have never made, but always wanted to try my hand at is an egg cozy. So, I thought I would give it a try for easter. I decided to make a bunny and a chick for my …
DIY Easy Upcycled Painted Easter Baskets
 Hey everyone! As I mentioned yesterday, this week on the blog I am going to be sharing Easter things all this week! Today I am going to share some easy DIY Easter Baskets with you all. These two baskets …
DIY Vintage Hanky Bunny Plushie
Hey everybody! Are you all so excited that spring is finally here? It’s still a little cool weather wise here, but I am starting to see some of my plants getting little buds. Soon everything will be green and pretty! …
DIY Upcycled Vintage Fabric and Leather Half Chain Martingale Collar
Hey everyone! A while back I shared how to make a martingale collar with you all. A martingale collar is a lot of times used as a training collar. We use them for our italian greyhounds since they are the …
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Vintage Crafts- DIY Vintage Breakfast Coozy from Everywoman Magazine
One of my favorite things in the whole world is my collection of vintage magazines! Recently I shared a recipe with you all for a citrus butter cake that was delicious. Today I am going to share a craft. I …
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Craft Book Review and Tutorial- Cut Out + Keep: Around The USA In 50 Craft Projects!!!
Hi guys! Today I am really excited because I have something super cool to share with you! My friends from the fabulous UK site Cut out and Keep have just published their first craft book! I was so dang excited for them …
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Simple Vintage Fabric Applique Nickname Tee
My little sister came into the world when I was thirteen years old. Over the years our relationship changed from where I went from being like a second mommy to us being super close friends. She’s still one of my …
Fabulous Handmade Bags and Totes Round Up
One of my favorite things to make in the whole world is a new tote or purse! I am always looking for ideas and patterns that are unique and fun. So, this month I thought I’d share ten of my …
Vintage Wallpaper Covered Easy Marquee Arrow
A few weeks ago I was at Michel’s and I saw these fantastic marquee letters from Heidi Swapp. I thought they were so cute, and when I saw the one shaped like an arrow I just had to get it. …
DIY Embroidered Vintage Linen Canvas Art
Most of you all know I have quite the obsession with vintage linens! I picked up a bunch of cutters from the flea market a while back including a vintage Vera linen napkin/placemat with a sweet rose print. It was …
DIY Upcycled Vintage Playing Card Lampshade
A while back I made a lamp shade out of old photo slides. It continues to be one of my favorite lamps ever! Back when I made it, I thought it would be a lot of fun to use the …
Love Week- Upcycled Vintage Soft and Cuddly Pillow Case
One of my favorite things in the whole world is vintage linens! I have bunches of sheets and pillowcases. When it’s cold in the winter I like to have something soft and cosy to cuddle up with at night, especially …
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Love Week- You’re Such a Deer Valentines Boxes
I have to say, I am a sucker for deer! I think they are one of the cutest things on the planet! Our Beau even looks like a little fawn sometimes! This Valentine’s Day I wanted to give my family …
Love Week- Let’s Spoon Frame
I am a big fan of quirky! Things that are a little unusual and a little funny, a little cute, always make me giddy! I’ve seen some really cute stamped silver spoons on Etsy, stamped with the words “lets spoon” …
Love Week- Fun Scrappy DIY Valentine’s Tree
I’m not big into scrapbooking, but I do love all the papers and embellishments! My mom and I are always picking up scrapbooking supplies, but we seem to hoard it more than use it. I have been wanting to make …
Fit Bit Flex Band Bracelet Revamp
Hey everyone! I‘m not typically big on New Year’s resolutions. I don’t like to beat myself up too much if I don’t pull through with it. I set little goals all the time and a few big goals here and …
Easy Chalkboard Mini Liquor Bottle Favor Place Cards
Happy New Year’s Eve everyone! We are taking it easy this year and just having a nice dinner at home. Before the year comes to a close I thought I’d share one more easy diy with you all. I always …
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My Christmas Gift Wrapping for 2014!
Happy Christmas Eve everyone! I hope you all are having a fabulous day! I just finished my holiday wrapping and I thought I’d share it with you guys. I’ve also added a little how to on how to make covered …
Handmade Gifts 2014- Easy Vintage Tablecloth Fabric Handmade Hot Pads
Hey everyone! I hope you all are really enjoying the holiday season this year! The holidays are rapidly approaching, so I wanted to share one last handmade gift diy with you all. I needed an extra little gift for my …
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Handmade Gifts 2014- Easy Painted Toy Animal Magnets
Happy Friday everyone! This week has just flown by so far! I am behind as usual, how does that always happen this time of year! Before we get into the weekend, I wanted to pop in with another handmade gift …
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Handmade Gifts 2014- Easy DIY Button Monogram Tablet Case
Hey everybody! Today I wanted to pop in and share a really easy diy with you, a button embellished tablet case! My mom’s kindle case has seen better days. So, when I saw this sparkly case at Five Below, I …
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Handmade Gifts 2014- Custom Photo Patchwork Pillow
One of my favorite things to gift at the holidays are lovely handmade pillows. They are something that just about all the gals on my list love! And in my opinion, you can never have too many pillow covers! I …
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Handmade Gifts 2014- DIY Pet Pillows
I’m sure most of you already know how much of an animal lover I am! My dog Beau goes everywhere with me. So of course I would have to make something pet related in my handmade gifts this year! I …
Handmade Gifts 2014- Upcycled Fabric Embellished Leather Bag
Of all the things I tend to hoard, bags are probably the most plentiful around my house. I have tons of purses! Some of them I made myself, but a lot of them have been gifts, or thrift store scores. …
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Handmade Gifts 2014- DIY Fabric and Leather Upcycled Belt
There isn’t a week that goes by where I don’t make it to the thrift store at least once. One of the staples I always seem to walk out with are leather belts. I use them all the time when …
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Handmade Gifts 2014- DIY Vintage Fabric and Webbing Key Chains
Hey everyone! Have you all started making up your Christmas lists? I usually make a lot of my holiday gifts. Handmade items are really fun to make and gift! I always strive to make items that are something that my …
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DIY Upcycled Children’s Christmas Frame
Hey guys! Is everybody getting ready for turkey day? I am super excited this year since we are having a lot of the family getting together! We are looking forward to seeing everyone! It’s going to be a great kickstart …
DIY Mini Framed Vintage Christmas Paper Ornaments
Hey everyone! Today I am going to share one more ornament tutorial with you all! I am going to show you how to make a super easy and quick treat for your tree using some of those little mini frames …
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DIY Vintage Inspired Diorama Ornaments
Hi guys! Happy Friday! I know for a lot of people it is sacrilege to decorate for Christmas before it’s even Thanksgiving. However, that is exactly what I am doing this weekend! It makes me happy, don’t judge me 😉 …
DIY Salt Shaker Christmas Photo Holders
Hey everyone! One of my favorite things to craft with during the holidays is Christmas miniatures. I love creating little snow scenes, and I am head over heels for any kind of mini deer! I saw some salt shakers at …
DIY Vintage Christmas Brooch Necklace
Hey everyone! One of my favorite things to collect at the holidays is vintage brooches! I love the whimsy of them! I thought it would be fun to add in one of my newest vintage reindeer brooches to a statement …
DIY Easy Upcycled Christmas Cannisters
I have a little thing for tins! Whenever I see a cute tin, I grab it up for craft storage, and I literally have dozens. I thought it would be fun to make a few christmas cannisters to use for …
DIY Upcycled Vintage Tea Towel Christmas Curtains
One of my favorite spots in our home is the window at the kitchen sink. I love the view to the screen porch and back yard and it is a cute little size and perfect for cafe curtains. It is …
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DIY Fast and Easy Vintage Christmas Light Reflector Hair Pins
A little while ago I saw these fantastic vintage christmas light reflectors on etsy and just had to get them! They were so cute! I knew I had to do something special with them! They have been sitting on my …
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DIY Easy Upcycled Vintage Fabric Holiday Hoop Art
One of my favorite things in the whole world, as some of you may have guessed by now, is vintage linens! I am nuts about them! And vintage Christmas linens are no exception! I have bunches of Christmas cutter tablecloths …
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DIY Ugly Christmas Sweater Pillows
My sister and I have this holiday tradition every year, where we get ugly Christmas sweaters and go get our picture taken at the mall with Santa. It is something special that just us two crazies do together, and …
12 Fabulous DIY’s of Christmas Round Up
Hey everybody! I know I am not the only one who like to start their holiday crafting early, so I thought I’d share some of the projects on the top of my crafting wish list. There are so many amazing …
DIY Vintage Tablecloth Covered Christmas Lampshade
Some of you all know by now, I love making lamps and lampshades! I also have a total obsession with vintage linens and have bunches of cutters in my stash. I recently came across a shabby Christmas tablecloth with a …
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Reloved Feature November 2014
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Reloved Magazine!!! I am just over the moon to announce that I have three holiday projects featured in the November issue of Reloved, and one of them is on the cover! Never in a …
Five Minute DIY Halloween Spider Hair Clips
Since Halloween is not until Friday, I thought I’d squeeze in one more super easy diy for the holiday. These little spider hair clips are incredibly easy and fast to make, and they are a perfect weeknight craft! You can …
DIY No-Sew Spider Web Trick or Treat Bag
Happy Friday everyone! The best thing about Halloween when you’re little is dressing up for Halloween and going trick or treating! When I was little we got a new bag or bucket for every year. I think I had a …
DIY Halloween Felt Cute Candy Corn Plushie
One of my absolute favorite things to make are plush toys! They are so fun and rewarding! They make great gifts for kids and funky adults like me and my sister! Every Halloween I have to make some kind of …
Easy DIY Halloween Glitter Frame
Hey everybody! Today I am going to share a super easy and quick Halloween diy with you, my spider covered glitter frame. You can get most of what you need at the dollar store. The best part is that it …
DIY Nightmare Before Christmas Inspired Halloween Wreath
Hi guys! Today I am going to share my new Halloween wreath DIY with you all! I have been a fan of Tim Burton and Nightmare Before Christmas since I saw the movie when it came out in theaters when …
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DIY Mid Century Modern Halloween Village
Hey guys! Halloween is coming early to the blog! Every day this week I will be sharing a new Halloween DIY with you all! To start off the crafting I thought I’d share my favorite project first. I am a …
Easy DIY Yarn Bowl
Hi guys! Recently I came across some clover yarn bowl/basket forms at the craft store. It instantly caught my eye, as I’ve never seen one before, and I always love finding new DIY tools and kits. I have never done …
DIY Fun Clutch Purse from an Anthro Place Mat
A few weeks ago I was in Anthropologie with my mama, and came across these fun place-mats. I thought it was so cute, but we’re not that fancy when it comes to our place settings. In fact most of …
DIY Vintage Fabric Patchy Personalized Hoop Art
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of shooting a beautiful wedding with my mom. The bride and groom were completely adorable and the wedding was so sweet! I knew the theme of the wedding was designed as a …
Protea Wine’s Art Blossoms & DIY Wine Bottle Hummingbird Feeder
Hey guys! I recently was very honored to be asked to participate in Protea Wine’s Art Blossoms Campaign. This fantastic wine company send me two of their beautiful wine bottles to upcycle into something fun. The campaign asked six bloggers …
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DIY Upcycled Pet Bed from a Side Table for the 2014 DogFenceDiy.com DIY Hackathon
Hey everybody! Today I have something very special to share with you!  I am participating in the 2014 Dog Fence DIY Hackaton from DogFenceDIY.com. My mom has had this old side table that we have been wanting to turn into …
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Easy DIY Shabby Chiffon Flower Lampshade
Hey guys! Earlier this week I posted a DIY for an upcycled lamp made from a vintage cookie tin. Today I wanted to share the how to for the lampshade that I made for it. This lampshade was super easy …
DIY Upcycled Vintage Tin Lamp
Over the past couple of years I have gotten really into making upcycled lamps! I have several in my home, and a whole list of more lamps and shades I’d like to craft. One of the lamps I have been …
Easy Vintage Fabric Tassel Key Chain
I have been seeing leather tassel key chains and bag charms all over the place around here lately. We have quite a few birthdays coming up around here, and key chains are a great simple gift. So, I thought I’d …
DIY Mid Century Modern Inspired Wood Floor Lamp
I have been a fan of mid-century modern style since I was little! I love the furniture and styling! Last year I made a fun mid-century inspired lamp shade with Martha Stewart decoupage materials. You can see that post Here. …
Nail Art DIY Inspired by Modcloth!
Hey guys! Recently I was asked to take part in Modcloth‘s Nail Klub Nail Art Challenge! I was both honored and super excited to give it a try! I have never delved into the fascinating world of nail art and …
Awesome DIY Projects for Fall
Hey everyone! Can you believe it is already September! I swear this whole year is just flying by so fast! Fall is just around the corner.And although I am a little sad to see summer go, I am looking forward …
Easy Framed Vintage Toys for a Kid’s Room
Hey guys! Today I am going to share an easy decorating diy with you all. I have a serious love for vintage tin toys! I usually don’t indulge myself since I am drowning in all my other vintage collections. However, …
DIY Leather Pencil Holder
I collect zip up pencil cases and cosmetic bags to keep certain craft supplies in. I have a ton of them! I have had some plum colored leather scraps for a while now in my scrap drawer that I have …
DIY Sweet Vintage Upcycled Cloth Baby Book Buntings
Recently I came across a couple of lots of adorable vintage cloth baby books. They were well loved and a few of them had crayon marks in them, but I knew they would be perfect to upcycle! I have wanted …
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DIY Mason Jar Reclaimed Wood Wall Hanging
Hey guys! I know mason jar crafts have become such a popular craft item these days! I believe there are several pins on my diy pinterest board that are all about decking out those fantastic little jars. …
Easy Upcycled Retro Yard Flamingo Revamp
One of my favorite things to do in summer is projects for my garden! I have not really done too many outdoor projects this year. My mom was cleaning out the hall closet the other day at her house and …
DIY Upcycled Vintage Tablecloth Apron
As some of you all know by now, vintage tablecloths are one of my absolute favorite things to upcycle! I am head over heels in love with the prints from the beautiful florals to the fun novelty prints. There is …
DIY Vintage Scrappy Patchwork Fabric Coasters
I have been on a bit of a patchwork kick lately. I love being able to take scraps that have been sitting around and find another purpose for them. I am such a vintage fabric lover, and I hate to …
Shabby Painted Pallet Wood Art
Last week I shared this diy pallet wood star with you all. I had made the star for my porch. When I went to hang it, it looked a little plain for my taste, so I decided to paint it. …
Easy DIY Floral Summer Sandals
Like a lot of gals I know, I am a shoe hoarder. However, while most of my friends go crazy for a lovely pair of heels, I am more of a sneaker and sandal collector. I practically live in sandals …
Reloved Love!
I am so excited to share the news that a couple of my projects are featured in July’s issue of ReLoved Magazine! If you are not familiar with Reloved, it is a British mag dedicated to all things upcycled! This …
DIY Reclaimed Wood Star
Upcycling pallets has become very popular over the last year or so. Pallets have become one of my favorite materials to work with, so I can totally see the charm. They are free and the wood is nice and old …
DIY Easy Star Hair Combs
Hey everyone! Are you all getting ready for the Independence Day holiday tomorrow? One of my favorite memories of the fourth of July is from when we were living in Los Angeles. The apartment building we lived in let people …
Fantastic DIY’s to Try This Summer!
Can you believe that we are half way into 2014 already! This year has flown by so far! Summer is officially here, and it is hot in NC. I have been working on a couple of projects for my screened …
DIY Scrappy American Flag Pillow
Summer is in full swing, and we are getting ready to celebrate Independence Day here in the states. When I was little I loved anything with stars and stripes! As far as flags go, we have one of the coolest …
DIY Sweet Vintage Scrappy Patchwork Tote
Making upcycled bags and totes is one of my absolute favorite things to do! I usually make bags with upcycled shabby tablecloths. Over the past year I have played around with patchwork projects from vintage scrap fabrics. I thought it …
Easy DIY Vintage Bark Cloth Covered Stool
Vintage bark cloth is one of my favorite types of vintage fabric, and as many of you know, vintage fabric is my favorite thing ever! I was so happy to have found this wonderful curtain piece at the antiques festival …
DIY Vintage Bottlecap Tray
One of my favorite items to collect is vintage bottle caps! I love the different graphics on them! They are a lot of fun to craft with as well. I upcycled an Ikea tabletop a while ago and used vintage …
Father’s Day Handmade Gift Diy Round Up
I cannot believe that it is June already! Where did the time go? I know I say this just about every month, but this year feels like it is flying by so fast! Before you know it will be Father’s …
DIY Mid Century Modern Inspired Cocktail Stirrer Clock
Mid century modern is one of my favorite styles ever! I am too much of a hoarder to be able to pull it off myself, but I do like to add mcm touches to the decor in my home! My …
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DIY Chunky Braided Vintage Fabric Necklace
One of my favorite things in the whole world is vintage linens! I collect all kinds of them from tablecloths and tea towels, to hankies, to bed sheets. After I made my vintage bed sheet patchwork curtain last year I …
DIY Upcycled Vintage Magazine Paper Lantern
One of my favorite places in my home is our screened in back porch. I love spending time out there reading or drinking my morning tea! I am in the middle of redecorating the porch this summer. I am changing …
Easy DIY Painted Mason Jar Vase
A little while ago, I picked up a vintage style blue mason jar at wally world. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with it at the time. I only like drinking out of the wide mouth jars, but …
Sweet Vintage Wallpaper Covered DIY Jewelry Box
When it comes to handmade gifts for the ladies in my family, jewelry is usually on the list. This year for Mother’s Day I thought I would mix it up a little and make my mom a jewelry box that …
Easy DIY Vintage Fabric Covered Letter Block Art
A few weeks ago I was sifting through the dollar section at Michael’s and I found some cute wooden blocks that had thin wooden letters on them that were stained in bright colors. I was going to get one or …
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Reloved Magazine Features
I feel so blessed this year! I am super excited to announce with you all that I have projects features in the April and the May issues of Reloved Magazine! I am over the moon and feel so honored to …
DIY Upcycled Knife Bracelet
One of my favorite things to upcycle is old silverware! I have made all kinds of projects with them for holiday gifts in the past. I also have a couple of DIY projects using silverware on the blog like my …
Homespun Magazine Feature
Hi guys! I am super excited to share with you all that my little thimble necklaces have been included in April’s issue of Australia’s Homespun Magazine! I am honored to be in this lovely mag! Homespun is an awesome magazine …
DIY Easter Egg Vases
Easter is this weekend and I wanted to make a fun centerpiece for the table for our Easter dinner. I have been inspired by the adorable egg vases I have seen floating around on Pinterest like this one, this one, …
Let’s Shop Local’s March Market
A couple of weekends ago I had the pleasure of attending the March Let’s Shop Local shopping market. For all my local readers out there, Let’s Shop Local is an organization dedicated to showcasing and supporting local artists in the …
Easy DIY Ten Minute Floral Headband
Easter is going to be here before we know it! For all of you ladies that want an accessory a little more subdued than a fancy Easter bonnet, give this easy floral headband a try! This faux floral headband is …
DIY Vintage Mini Basket Spring Gardens
I am so excited that spring is here and the weather is starting to warm up a bit! My spiraea has started blooming, and it won’t be long before everything else starts to grow. I recently snagged a set of …
Upcycled Spring Trench Coat
Most of us gals have at least one trench coat in the closet. I have a few of them myself. A couple of years ago, I bought this traditional khaki trench at Target on sale. I’ve worn it a lot, …
Shabby Vintage Doily DIY Dream Catcher
Two weeks ago this past Saturday we lost our favorite rooster Mabock. He was a beautiful black silkie rooster, and the sweetest we have ever had! Somehow the side door of the coop was not properly closed and the girls …
DIY Embroidered Pallet Wood Art
Pallets are one of my favorite items to repurpose! The wood has a cool rustic look, and you can usually find them for free. I have been wanting to try to embroider some wood for a while now. My hubby …
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