Category: Diy
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Day 31: Rudy the Red Nosed Wreath
Day 31: Rudy the Red Nosed Wreath
November 30, 2012
Day 31: Wow, I’ve past the 30-day mark for my 50 DIY Days! I can’t believe it…. Just 24 more DIY’s after this! Hee!!! Well, today I’m sharing a cute wreath for you Christmas [...] Continue →
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Day 29: Vintage Inspired Stockings!
Day 29: Vintage Inspired Stockings!
November 28, 2012
DAY 29 is brought to you by, the lovely Corey of the Corey Moortgat blog: Hello, Paper Mama readers! I’m Corey, and I’m here to show you how to make a vintage-inspired felt Christmas stocking. I’m obsessed [...] Continue →
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Faux Mercury Glass Vases DIY
Faux Mercury Glass Vases DIY
November 27, 2012
My Faux Mercury Glass Vases are the perfect DIY for gifts, or for your home. The leaves have fallen, and it’s chilly outside! Time to get cozy inside with some more DIY projects. Today [...] Continue →
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Day 26: Festival of Lights Hannukah Wreath!
Day 26: Festival of Lights Hannukah Wreath!
November 24, 2012
DAY 26 is brought to you by, the lovely Jessica of Curlyhair Curlyperson. Jessica offered to share a fantastic Hanukkah DIY with you. Enjoy: Hi everyone, jessica from Curlyhair Curlyperson here! If you don’t already know, [...] Continue →
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Day 21: Burlap and Lace Holiday Wreath (with pinecones)
Day 21: Burlap and Lace Holiday Wreath (with pinecones)
November 16, 2012
DAY 21 is brought to you by, the lovely Katie of Loves of Life: I’m excited to share this little holiday wreath project with you! Honestly, these days it feels rare that I don’t open up Pinterest, [...] Continue →
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Day 18: Leaf Place Markers
Day 18: Leaf Place Markers
November 13, 2012
Day 18: Today…. leaf place markers! This will be perfect for your upcoming Thanksgiving dinner. It’s a very simple table marker DIY. What you need: leaves, a permanent marker, and a bit of string. [...] Continue →
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Day 17: DIY Love and Noel Blocks
Day 17: DIY Love and Noel Blocks
November 12, 2012
DAY 17 is brought to you by, the lovely Mandy of A Sorta Fairytale: Hi! My name is Mandy from A Sorta Fairytale blog! I’m here to share a fun DIY project with you all! Thanks [...] Continue →
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Day 16: S’mores in a Jar
Day 16: S’mores in a Jar
November 10, 2012
Day 16: Yup. Simple as that. S’mores in a jar! The perfect hostess gift. Pop some marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers into a jar. Add a customizable sticker, from pear tree greetings. Bam! There [...] Continue →
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Day 15: Polka Dot Wreath
Day 15: Polka Dot Wreath
November 9, 2012
Day 15: Today I’m sharing a sweet wreath DIY with you. My polka dot wreath! It’s so simple and lovely for the fall. What you need: a wreath shape, moss, pom poms, hot glue, and [...] Continue →
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Day 14: Paper Pinecone Garland
Day 14: Paper Pinecone Garland
November 8, 2012
Day 14: Last year for my 50 DIY Days I created a pinecone garland… this year, I’ve made it even MORE simple. A paper pinecone garland. Made from my illustrations: all you have to [...] Continue →
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Day 12: Painted feather quill and journal
Day 12: Painted feather quill and journal
November 6, 2012
DAY 12 is brought to you by, the lovely Mel of Needle and Nest Design: Hello all you lovely readers of The Paper Mama! My name is Mel, and I perch over at the Needle and Nest [...] Continue →
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Day 11: DIY Winter Snowglobes
Day 11: DIY Winter Snowglobes
November 5, 2012
DAY 11 is brought to you by, the lovely Suzanne of Bebehblog: Hello friends! I’m currently planning my daughter’s second birthday party with a North Pole Winter Sparkle Candy Cane Fairy theme (it makes sense in [...] Continue →
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Day 10: Thank You For Inviting Us Gift Tags
Day 10: Thank You For Inviting Us Gift Tags
November 3, 2012
Day 10: Thank You For Inviting Us Gift Tags: Today, I’m sharing another gift tag printable with you! Print it out, add it to a hostess gift, and you’re ready to go to a holiday [...] Continue →
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Day 8: Silkscreen Painted Amaryllis Pot
Day 8: Silkscreen Painted Amaryllis Pot
November 1, 2012
DAY 8 is brought to you by, the lovely Emily of Peck Life: The fabulous Martha Stewart recently came out with a line of glass painting supplies, and after seeing some of the possibilities, I [...] Continue →
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Day 6: Thrifted Glassware Candles
Day 6: Thrifted Glassware Candles
October 30, 2012
I don’t know why, but I’ve never tried making my own candles. I guess I’ve always thought, “Why make, when you can buy?” BUT, most candles don’t come in cool containers that would look [...] Continue →
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Day 5: A Little Something For You gift tag printable
Day 5: A Little Something For You gift tag printable
October 29, 2012
DAY 5: We are on our way to the holiday season! That means you’ll soon be making presents, sweet treats, and more to share with your favorite people. Instead of buying a gift tag, [...] Continue →
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Day 2: Gold Gift Box
Day 2: Gold Gift Box
October 25, 2012
Day 2 of my 50 DIY Days! I thought today’s post would be a perfect follow up to yesterday’s Unicorn/Narwhal horn gift DIY (if you’d like to see how I made the horn… click [...] Continue →
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Halloween Costume: Unicorn Horse with a Beautiful Dress (and glasses)
Halloween Costume: Unicorn Horse with a Beautiful Dress (and glasses)
October 18, 2012
What? Yeah… that’s the costume my kiddo actually asked for. I’m 90% sure she was asking to be this (see below) illustration by, The Nearsighted Owl. SO, that’s what I made for her. She [...] Continue →
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New for BHG: Homemade Air Freshener
New for BHG: Homemade Air Freshener
October 4, 2012
You guys…. I love contributing to Better Homes and Gardens. It’s been so much fun to do something that I just love so much… every two weeks I get to create a new DIY [...] Continue →
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Glitter Starbucks Cup
Glitter Starbucks Cup
September 13, 2012
So, I found this on Pinterest. Thought it was a wonderful idea! This girl just happened to share her Starbucks cup upgrade on instagram! I’ve had this cup for over a year… and, just [...] Continue →
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Tried it: Homemade mod podge
Tried it: Homemade mod podge
September 11, 2012
Hello sweet friends! Another Tried It post. In case you missed it before, my Tried It series is all about what actually works from Pinterest. And, hopefully I can add tips to make it [...] Continue →
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Leftover Paper: Paper Strip Garland + Treat Toppers
Leftover Paper: Paper Strip Garland + Treat Toppers
August 27, 2012
Ever wonder what to do with your leftover party invites? Hmmmm? Well, wonder no more. I have an answer. Don’t just toss them… make a paper strip garland and treat toppers! It takes barely [...] Continue →
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Natural Dye Experiment: Turmeric
Natural Dye Experiment: Turmeric
August 23, 2012
This past week I did a little bit ‘o experimenting! I really wanted to try and dye my own fabric…. But, I didn’t want to buy the dye from the store. Soooo, I used [...] Continue →
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Made it: Framed Wallpaper
Made it: Framed Wallpaper
August 20, 2012
Well, it’s done! Our lovely framed wallpaper wall. Annnd: I lurve it. Our house is sort of awkward. It’s tiny and old with a weird shape. The living room/dining room is long and skinny, [...] Continue →
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Pony party pony party!!!
Pony party pony party!!!
August 14, 2012
This post is sponsored by Pony Royale. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. When I got [...] Continue →
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Wordless(ish) Wednesday: My Bachelorette Sister + tutorial
Wordless(ish) Wednesday: My Bachelorette Sister + tutorial
August 8, 2012
My sister will be a married lady in just a few more days! A week ago (before I went to NY) we celebrated her, got all dolled up, and hit the town. It was [...] Continue →
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How to Build a Garden Box on a Budget
How to Build a Garden Box on a Budget
August 6, 2012
Today I’m sharing how to build a garden box on a budget. It’s simple, and anyone with basic knowledge of power tools can build this project. Enjoy! We’re growing things. Our garden is bursting [...] Continue →
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Better Homes and Gardens post: DIY Fabric Panel
Better Homes and Gardens post: DIY Fabric Panel
July 26, 2012
I have another DIY up and running over at the Better Homes and Gardens blog! Inspired by the two photos below, plus a couple of friends that live in apartments, I’m showing you how [...] Continue →
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Made it: Doily Soap Cozy
Made it: Doily Soap Cozy
July 17, 2012
It’s official, my sister is home from New Zealand. If you don’t know, she lives there 90% of the time. She’s about to get all married and stuff (August 11th) to a Kiwi (p.s. [...] Continue →
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Dress Redo
Dress Redo
July 9, 2012
Last week I found this dress on the clearance rack for $10. I REALLY didn’t like the top portion of it (so unflattering/uncomfortable), but the bottom flowy skirt part was lovely + I loved [...] Continue →
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Made it: Camera Straps DIY
Made it: Camera Straps DIY
July 5, 2012
AAaaaand, then there was that day I went crazy and made 2 camera straps for myself. Oh yes. One day I just decided that I could make my own camera strap! I’m slowly learning [...] Continue →
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Printable Butterfly Prints: A Trip to the Museum!
Printable Butterfly Prints: A Trip to the Museum!
June 28, 2012
Another new DIY to share with you guys! My most recent post on Better Homes and Gardens. It’s a trip to the museum! Butterflies for your wall. SO, I went ahead and photographed my [...] Continue →
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Bow name tags + gift tag
Bow name tags + gift tag
June 18, 2012
A little free goodie for you lovely people! I needed some name badges for the PNW Blogger Meet Up, so I whipped up these sweet bow name tags. I really loved how they turned [...] Continue →
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Links to love this week
Links to love this week
June 15, 2012
I keep forgetting to share this photo. I took this so long ago. Probably back in March? Pretty much: Paint + oil + ziplock + tape= a grand ‘ol time. Yup. That’s it! Be [...] Continue →
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DIY: Raised garden bed for the kiddo
DIY: Raised garden bed for the kiddo
June 14, 2012
I have a new DIY up on Better Homes and Gardens! I hope you can check it out and say hello! We recently made a little garden box JUST for Ruari. She absolutely loves [...] Continue →
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Weed Killer Recipe – Kill Weeds Without Pesticides
Weed Killer Recipe – Kill Weeds Without Pesticides
June 7, 2012
WEED KILLER RECIPE: The other weekend my husband mentioned something weird: he was going to spray our 1 million dandelions with vinegar. Umm. Ok. I thought he was insane (well, after almost 10 years [...] Continue →
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Cute little party favors!
Cute little party favors!
May 29, 2012
I mentioned last week that we had my friends wedding, bachelorette party, and shower all in one weekend… Well, the shower was at my home and I needed some quick and inexpensive favors. I [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: How I make a GIF
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: How I make a GIF
May 23, 2012
I’ve been asked by a few lovelies to share how I create a GIF with photoshop. It’s pretty darn simple. I first learned how from my friend, Jess. With practice… an idea… and a [...] Continue →
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Better Homes and Garden contributor!
Better Homes and Garden contributor!
May 17, 2012
Hello! I am so happy and excited to share with all you lovelies: I am officially a contributor to Better Homes and Gardens online! What? Yes. I am still in shock… I’ve been in [...] Continue →
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Revamped play kitchen
Revamped play kitchen
May 14, 2012
My little girl’s “new” play kitchen! I bought this goody at a local consignment shop for $25 last October/November. My intentions were to have it finished before her birthday and christmas in December. Of [...] Continue →
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DIY Sea Monkey Kit
DIY Sea Monkey Kit
May 7, 2012
DIY Sea Monkey Kit: I was always fascinated with these little creatures when I was little. I loved them. But, I didn’t like the little plastic containers they came in. For some reason I [...] Continue →
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Paper Insect Collection tutorial
Paper Insect Collection tutorial
April 23, 2012
WARNING… don’t scroll down if you don’t like bugs. Hee! Say hello to my bug collection! My Paper Insect Collection! I love this thing… when I first described this idea to my mom… she [...] Continue →
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You’re a Peach! Freebie printable.
You’re a Peach! Freebie printable.
April 19, 2012
Today I’m sharing a little fun cupcake stand DIY and freebie cupcake topper printable over at Pamplemousse! PLUS, today on my blog I’m sharing a freebie printable to go with your little treat! You’re [...] Continue →
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The new teepee.
The new teepee.
March 29, 2012
After about one million years I’ve finally finished Miss R’s teepee! Back in November I planned this whole teepee deal. And, because I procrastinated like to plan…. it took me 4 months to do. [...] Continue →
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Peeps Easter Banner with Free Printable
Peeps Easter Banner with Free Printable
March 27, 2012
Today I want to share with you a little Peeps Easter Printout! I don’t really have much in the way of Easter decor… and, now that I have a kiddo… I have this need [...] Continue →
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Katniss Reaping Hair
Katniss Reaping Hair
March 26, 2012
This weekend I stepped out to view the fabulous movie: The Hunger Games. That book is such a favorite of mine. I’ve read the series twice now and, yes…. I really love it. All [...] Continue →
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Painted Sunglasses DIY
Painted Sunglasses DIY
March 15, 2012
These cute sunglasses were a little find from a thrift store… maybe a year ago. I enjoy them just the way they are…. but, I felt they needed a little something extra! That’s when I [...] Continue →
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Kid’s Placemat Apron Tutorial
Kid’s Placemat Apron Tutorial
March 6, 2012
Last Friday I was wandering the town with Miss R…. when, I realized that Coral’s birthday party was coming up and I hadn’t purchased a present for her yet. SO…. since one of my [...] Continue →
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Paper Flower Frame: with free printables to make your own
Paper Flower Frame: with free printables to make your own
March 1, 2012
I was wandering a local antique shop the other day…. and, I saw a sweet little image of a child framed by some pressed flowers. It looked like it was very very old. The [...] Continue →
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Things to love + Valentine’s banner freebie!
Things to love + Valentine’s banner freebie!
February 10, 2012
Another BHG.com inspired project! I saw on their website the other day they had this really cute Be Mine Valentine banner. It was made of fabric… but, I thought it might be easier to [...] Continue →
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My Love Pillow
My Love Pillow
February 9, 2012
The other day I was wandering the Better Homes and Garden’s website and found this. I wanted to go for it. And, I’m so glad I did. It turned out so sweet! It’s perfect [...] Continue →
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Valentine’s printables!
Valentine’s printables!
February 1, 2012
Well, I haven’t shared a free printable in a bit… so, why not a couple things for Valentine’s day? Yay! It’s just a couple weeks away now. SO, here you go! Enjoy! Links: Bang [...] Continue →
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Paper Terrarium Tutorial with Free Printable!
Paper Terrarium Tutorial with Free Printable!
January 16, 2012
This weekend my husband announced, “We cannot go anywhere this weekend. Because football.” SO, that meant I had some time to get some crafting done (because… I don’t watch football… unless it’s the Superbowl). [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days with A Good Life: Rice Filled Heating Pad gift!
50 DIY Days with A Good Life: Rice Filled Heating Pad gift!
December 9, 2011
Day 35: hey friends! i’m amy from a good life. i’m super excited chelsey asked me to be a part of her 50 days of DIY christmas because it actually gave me the motivation [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days with A Good Life: Rice Filled Heating Pad gift!
50 DIY Days with A Good Life: Rice Filled Heating Pad gift!
Day 35: hey friends! i’m amy from a good life. i’m super excited chelsey asked me to be a part of her 50 days of DIY christmas because it actually gave me the motivation [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days with The Curly Cues: Pies in a Jar
50 DIY Days with The Curly Cues: Pies in a Jar
December 7, 2011
Day 33: Hello! Chelsea from The Curly Cues here! I am so excited to be guest posting on Chelsey’s blog (I have a special place in my heart for people with that name.) (I [...] Continue →
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50 DIY days: The gift… of store bought cookies.
50 DIY days: The gift… of store bought cookies.
November 24, 2011
Day 24: Store bought cookies in a jar! Yup! I’m not beneath it…. I will gladly purchase a premade item… and package it up all pretty like to give to my friends and family! [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days with Hi, Baby: DIY Crayons
50 DIY Days with Hi, Baby: DIY Crayons
November 21, 2011
Day 21: DIY Crayons I know, you’re thinking… I could just give them a box of crayons and they would be as happy? No way! I promise the recipient of these bad boys will [...] Continue →
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50 DIY days of Christmas!!!
50 DIY days of Christmas!!!
October 21, 2011
12 Days of Christmas//Gumdrop Wreath//Christmas Photo Inspiration 20 Questions Jar//Stained Glass Cookies//Sewing Kit in a Jar Pinecone Garland//Pom Pom Wreath//Cake in a Jar Homemade Vanilla Extract//Yarn Poinsettia Wreath//Free Gift Tag Printables [...] Continue →
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50 DIY days of Christmas!!!
50 DIY days of Christmas!!!
I hope you all enjoyed my 50 DIY Days of Christmas! I certainly enjoyed sharing everything! Even though I’m terrible with math and miscalculated the time between my start date and Christmas… BUT, 45 [...] Continue →
