Holiday Gift Guides- Gifts for Gals
Hi guys! Having a fun weekend I hope? We mad cupcakes and took the boat out for a spin! Before the weekend is up I thought I would share this weeks holiday gift guide with you all. Today’s gifts are …
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Kitschmas Gifts- DIY Bed Caddy
Hi guys! I hope you all are enjoying your week so far! I am getting ready to start wrapping things soon! I love to wrap presents so I am super excited! Today I am going to share a fun bedside …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- June 2nd
Hey everybody! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I went to a friend’s baby shower and then the hubby and I went out on the lake swimming. Overall it was a lovely weekend! My friend is having a …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- May 11th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, and all the mommies out there had a lovely Mother’s Day! You know the saying, “April showers bring May flower?” Well it is so true to our area! All …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- March 2nd
Happy Monday everyone! Can you believe it’s March already? I am so looking forward to spring time, longer days, and warmer weather! It’s time to start seeing some lovely color again. One of my favorite things about spring is that …
Etsy Love- Ten Awesome 2015 Calendars
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all are enjoying your week and looking forward to the weekend! I have been looking for a calendar for my kitchen and my craft room for a while now. There are so many amazing …
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 …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- September 22nd
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! It was beautiful here, so we took the dogs out to the flea market and the dog park. They had a fantastic weekend! Daryl and I had a sushi …
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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, …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- July 28th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! The weather was a little rainy this weekend for us, but for some reason it had me thinking of outdoor fun. When I was little, my cousins and I …
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 …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- May 13th
Hey everyone! I hope you all had a lovely Mother’s Day weekend! It was a beautiful day here, and we got to visit with all of our family which was great! Our garden is blooming and I am even getting …
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 …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- May 5th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! Mother’s Day is this weekend, and I am busy whipping up gifts for all my mamas. Since I have had gifts for moms on my mind, I thought I …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Easy DIY Rustic Photo Frame
Hey everyone! The other day Daryl and I reinforced the chicken coup with extra chicken wire. We ended up having a few scrap pieces left over and I thought I would save them for a project. I have used chicken …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- February 24th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a beautiful weekend! I cannot believe that it is just about the end of the month already! Spring will be here before we know it! Spring is my absolute favorite time of …
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Upcycled Sweater Mini E-Course
Happy Friday everyone! I think I may have mentioned before that I am planning on creating several mini e-courses this year. Well, I am very happy to announce that my first e-course, Upcycled Sweater Mini E-course, is now up in …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- February 3rd
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! I am very happy that we are now ushering in February! It is one of my favorite months! I love to decorate for Valentine’s Day! One of my absolute …
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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- January 6th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you are all enjoying the new year! It is getting really cold here this week, and there is talk that it could possibly snow. I love it when it snows! This week, I compiled a …
DIY Upcycled Vintage Tablecloth Drawstring Gift Bags
Hi guys! A few months ago I came across some shabby Christmas tablecloths at a show and just had to have them! I thought it would be fun to incorporate them into my holiday crafting this year. I didn’t …
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DIY Vintage Feed Sack Patched Camera Strap
Hi everyone! Welcome to day eleven of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts! Today I am going to show you how to make a fun patched camera strap. I love vintage feed sack fabric and have dozens of little scraps. …
DIY Funky Retro TV Frame
Hi guys! Welcome to the first day in the series of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts 2013. For the next twelve weekdays, I am going to be sharing some DIY gifts to make for just about everyone on your …
New DIY Kits in the Shop & Black Friday Coupons (20% OFF)
Hi guys! I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving filled with lots of great food and being with the ones you love most! I just wanted to pop in for a bit to let everyone know that I have added …
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DIY Little Angel Tassels
Hey guys! Welcome to day five of my 12 Days of Christmas crafting! Today I am going to share with you how to make these fun angel tassels. These sweet little angels can be displayed on a shelf or strung …
DIY Sweet Stencil Etched Glasses
Hi guys! Today I am going to share a project with you that has been on my crafty bucket list for years, etched glasses. This is a diy that always seemed so hard to me, but once I tried …
Vintage Items New To The Shop This Week 10/9
Hi guys! I wanted to pop up a quick little note to let everyone know that I have added a vintage section to my store here on My So Called Crafty Life. I am very excited to now be offering …
DIY Easy Vintage Patched Shabby Tablecloth
As many of you probably know by now, I have a small obsession with vintage linens. I hoard sheets and tablecloths that I find in shabby condition and repurpose them into many different projects and items I make. Months ago, …
DIY Vintage Wallpaper Heart Garland
As many of you know by now, I have a weakness for vintage wallpaper! I LOVE the prints and textures! I have a ton of scraps in my stash and have been thinking of something fun to do with …
I Heart Etsy Fridays- Love Note Crafts
Happy Friday everybody! Today I am very excited to share one of my new favorite shops on Etsy, Love Note Crafts. Emily Gonzales, the fabulous artist behind the shop, creates the sweetest adornments and accessories! Everything Emily makes has an …
DIY Thrift Store Chair Makeover
Hi guys! A few weeks ago I was at the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store and found this lonely little chair. I thought it had a good design and it was sturdy, better yet, it was a whopping three dollars. Custom …
DIY Summer Bicycle Yarn Wrapped Wreath
Hey guys! Today for bike week I am going to share a fun summer wreath with you all. A few weeks ago, I was browsing through TinyThingsAreCute.com and I happened upon this little plastic red bike cake topper. It was …
The Wonderful World of Pinterest- July 2013
Happy Thursday everyone! It is the third Thursday of the month, so you know what that means, a little Pinterest love is coming your way! It has been a little crazy around here this past month, and I haven’t had …
DIY Mini Vintage Thimble Planter Necklaces
Hey guys! I hope you all are having a great day! I recently have scored a large bunch of vintage Women’s Day magazines and have spent the day pouring over them. So.Much.Fun! I am thinking of doing a craft from …
DIY Sweet Stenciled Picnic Plates
Some of my best summer memories from when I was a kid involve summer picnics. I loved helping my mom pack our lunch! It has been a really long time since I have been on a proper picnic, and so …
DIY Solar Lighted Tied Garland
Hi everyone! Today I am going to share with you how to make this fun solar lighted garland. I am currently fixing up my back screened in porch and wanted to add a string of lights. Of course I wanted …
Upcycled Vintage Fabric Wrapped Bead Necklaces
Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you all had a fantastic holiday weekend! The weather here was just gorgeous! We took the little Beau monkey out to the flea market, and I came home with quite a stash. I will have …
DIY Vintage Wallpaper Letters
Happy Thursday everyone! I hope you have all had an amazing week! Today I am going to share with you a fun DIY you can do with vintage wallpaper. These little letters are so sweet and they are so fast …
DIY Vintage Inspired Little Deer Lamp
Hello there! I am really excited to share this diy with you guys today! I have been wanting to make this little lamp for some time now. Now that it is finished, I am happy to say that it was …
DIY Framed Vintage Wallpaper Magnetic Board
Hi guys! I do hope you all are having a lovely week! Today I am going to share with you one of my favorite of my recent projects, a diy vintage wallpaper magnetic board. Vintage wallpaper is one of my …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- May 6th
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! Can you believe it is already May! Where does the time go? Since Mother’s Day is this coming weekend I decided to share some fun Mom themed vintage finds …
DIY Upcycled Vintage Tablecloth Duvet Cover
Hi guys! I am so excited to share todays project with you! Today I am going to show you how to make a duvet cover for your comforter from a sheet, some fabric, and a vintage tablecloth. Some f you …
Dollar Store Yarn Wrapped Easter Basket
Easter baskets can be so much fun to put together! The last few years I have been making them for my sister. My mom still makes them for me and my hubby as well as my dad and sister. It’s …
DIY Sweet Vintage Easter Dioramas
Easter is just brimming with sweetness! When I think of Easter, or spring for that matter, I think bunnies, baby chicks, and everything blooming. It is just a lovely time of year! Back during the Christmas holiday I made some …
Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- March 11th
Happy Monday everyone! As some of you all know by now, I have a small obsession with vintage linens! I collect bedding, tablecloths, hankies, etc. I also like to use the shabby and stained linens for projects. The prints are …
Framed Vintage Hanky Art Using Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
One of my most treasured possessions in the entire world is the collection of old family slides my grandfather gave me shortly before he passed away. I spent hours scanning them in a little at a time, and actually still …
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14 Days of Love- Sweet Vintage Spool Necklaces
Hello! Welcome to day nine of my 14 Days of Love special! Today I have a sweet jewelry diy for you all, vintage thread spool necklaces. These little necklaces are simple to make and are really sweet. You can find …
14 Days of Love- DIY Sweetheart Cake Bunting and Picks
Welcome to day eight of my 14 Days of Love Special. Today I am going to show you how to make this sweet cake bunting and party picks. You all know how much I love buntings! And who wouldn’t love …
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14 Days of Love- I Wear My Heart on My Sleeve Tees
Hello There! Welcome to day seven of my 14 Days of Love special! Today I have a super fun project for you! I am going to show you how to add a reverse applique heart to a plain tee to …
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14 Days of Love- DIY Embroidered Mats
Hi Everybody! Welcome to day six of my 14 Days of Love Special! Today I have a sweet diy for you, hand embroidered mats. This diy is cute and pretty easy. The best thing about this project in particular is …
14 Days of Love- Tutu Tassel Garland
Hi Everyone! Welcome to day 3 of my 14 Days of Love special! Today I have a super fun and easy DIY project for you, tutu garland. As some of you already know by now, I love garlands and buntings! …
14 Days of Love- DIY Finial Photo Holders
Hey everyone! I had planned on starting this holiday series yesterday, but I just couldn’t get to it. So, today I will be posting two tutorials, yay! For the next couple of weeks I will be posting a new DIY …
DIY Vintage Wallpaper Tray
One of my favorite things in the whole world is vintage wallpaper! The prints are just fantastic! And I almost love them as much as vintage fabrics and linens. I bought some wallpaper books and scraps off of Etsy recently, …
Warm and Cozy DIY Blanket Round Up
I have a total addiction to blankets! Not just in the winter either. I have a throw blanket in almost every room in the house, and use them all the time. I have been wanting to give quilting and crocheting …
Thrift Store Jewelry Box Makeover
I absolutely love thrifting! I think it something that has always been in me. I remember using my allowance at thrift stores when I was little. Some of my favorite memories of hanging out with my grandfather are from afternoon …
12 Days of Handmade Gifts- Beaded Velvet Hairbands
Hello Everyone! Welcome to my 12th and final day of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts! Today I am going to show you how to make these sweet Anthropologie inspired hairbands for all your gals. They whip up really quickly, …
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12 Days of Handmade Gifts- Vintage Feedsack Chalkboard Lockets
Hi everybody! Welcome to day 1 of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts. For the next twelve weekdays I will be featuring a new DIY gift for you to make for just about everyone on your list. Today I am …
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DIY Christmas Craft Round Up- Part 2
Hi Everyone! Today I have a fun Pinterest craft round up for you all. I have compiled some of my favorite DIY Christmas tutorials and inspirations into my pinterest board, Christmas DIY. There are a lot of really cool christmas …
DIY Vintage Christmas Card Bowl
Hi everybody! Today I have a super fun and retro craft for you, Christmas Card Bowls. I recently saw one of these at an antique mall, and it was so cute! I googled around and found several vintage bowls made …
Vintage Inspired Christmas Pine Cone Elves
Hello Everyone! Today I have a cute vintage inspired craft to share with you, Pine cone Elves. You can find the vintage version at flea markets, or online at places like Etsy and Ebay. Most of the time they are more …
DIY Vintage Ornament Mobile
Today I have a super easy holiday DIY project for you, a vintage ornament mobile. This craft is a great way to showcase some of your favorite ornaments! I have so many ornaments sometimes things get a little lost in …
DIY Shabby and Sweet Lace Necklace
A while back I had seen a necklace at Anthropologie that I fell head over heels for! It was beautiful and adorable, two of my favorite things. It was also over $500, and I’m sure it was worth every penny as …
DIY Sweet and Chic Framed Magnetic Board
Today I have a fabulous DIY project for you to spiffy up your office or entryway! I’m going to show you how to make this sweet diy framed magnetic board. This project is really quite easy and fun. Overall a fantastic …
DIY Sweet Hankie Bracelets
Today I have a sweet and shabby chic DIY for you! I am going to teach you how to make a braided bracelet from an old handkerchief. These are easy to make and a great way to repurpose your stained …
Local Gems- From The Heart Antiques
One of the things I love the most about living so close to Raleigh is that we have an excellent Flea Market that’s open pretty much all year! There are always lots of wonderful things to see, but my favorite …
DIY Sweet Vintage Doily Bunting
Today I have a fabulous and really simple craft for you all, doily buntings! These shabby buntings are great to decorate with! It’s a great use for your doily collection, and if you don’t already have your own, you can …
DIY Decorating with Vintage Hankies
Anyone in my family can tell you, I am crazy for vintage hankies! I absolutely love them and use them in my decor all the time. I buy them different places, from etsy, the flea markets, antique …
DIY Shabby and Sweet Push Pins
Today I have a great and easy twofer DIY for you! I’m going to show you how to make these cute push pins for your cork board, and how to use a fabric yoyo maker to make quick and easy, …
DIY Organizer from Old Window
Today I have a fun and versatile craft for you all, we’re going to make an organizer from an old window! I made mine with some cork, chicken wire and chalkboard painted wood. It’s fairly simple to do, and the …
DIY Bitty Bird Bath
Today I have a really fun and easy tutorial for you all, a little bird bath made of old china and glass. In just a few steps you can make this sweet addition for your garden. I made mine to use as a …
Vintage Finds of The Week- March 12th
Bonjour mes amis! This past week my hubby and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. We wanted to have our wedding at home, but after the stress of planning, and a tiny budget, we decided to do something completely different, and …
Vintage Finds of the Week- March 5th
I found some super cool finds this week on Etsy Vintage, including some fabulous linens and ceramics, accessories, cute children’s tea cups, and an adorably funky book! Check em’ out: Visit Sushipot Part’s Shop Here: www.sushipotparts.etsy.com Visit Ivory Bird’s Shop …
14 Days of Love- “Bubble” Bracelet Tutorial
Supplies: *Fabric 1/8th of a yard would be fine *Sewing machine *Wooden beads *Jewlery End Caps (I got mine here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/71683704/silver-finish-8mm-end-caps-6-pcs) *Ribbon *Safety pin or turning tool *Scissors or rotary cutter Step 1: Cut the fabric. My beads were around …
Just in, Two OOAK Brooch Necklaces
I’ve just added these two sweet vintage brooch necklaces to my shop. They are both made with vintage silvertone brooches and a mix of new and vintage beads. One of my favorite things in the world is vintage moonglow beads! …
14 Days of Love- Valentine’s Wreath
Supplies Needed: *Grapevine wreath *Spray paint *Felt Flowers from previous tutorial *Mini bunting from previous tutorial *Any added decoration you wish(I used a vintage flocked deer) *Ribbon *Hot Glue Step 1: Spray paint grapevine wreath in desired color. I started …
Flea Market Finds- Jan. 28th
One of my absolute favorite things to do on the weekend is to go to the flea market in Raleigh. I love love love when I can score cute vintage finds, and today i’d say I did pretty well. …
14 Days of Love- Scrap Fabric Mini Bunting Tutorial
Supplies: *Fabric scraps *Embroidery floss or string *Chipboard(cereal box) *Needle *Scissors *Pencil or marking pen Step 1: Cut a small triangle out of a chipboard box Step 2: Mark bunting flags on fabric. Depending on the size of your triangle, …
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14 Days of Love- Felt Flower Tutorial
Supplies: *Felt *Pencil or marking pen *Scissors *Glue *Various round objects for tracing circles Step 1: Take your round objects and trace onto felt. I like the size flowers that a mason jar and a cereal bowl make Step 2: Cut …
Vintage China Jewelry Holder
I have been making jewelry holders out of old plates for a while now to display my jewelry at craft shows, but I finally decided to make one for my personal jewelry I keep on my vanity bookcase. The design …
Birdcages and Buntings
I had bought this birdcage last year at Michaels. It was originaly a creamy color and kinda distressed looking, very shabby chic. I’ve used it for months to hold earrings, and it was displayed on my bright white Ikea shelving …
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