Have you always wanted to create beautiful vinyl signs but, can’t quite get the hang of applying vinyl? Look no further, I’m sharing my pro tips for how to apply vinyl to create beautiful vinyl signs. how to transfer vinyl tutorial • brought to you by Cricut Recently, we moved to our new forever home…
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Gnome Garden
A Gnome Garden is the perfect project for the entire family! With a little imagination, a good container, plants, some sticks from your yard and a little DecoArt Patio Paint, you can transform a simple garden into a gnome wonderland. Come learn how… This Gnome Garden post brought to you by DecoArt I have always been…
Wash and Dry Sign • Iron-On Vinyl on Black Canvas
Every laundry room or bathroom for that matter, needs a Wash and Dry sign, right? Let me show you how to make a simple Fixer-Upper inspired sign with Cricut Iron-On Vinyl and a black canvas. • This post is brought to you by Cricut • A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful experience of traveling…
Create Handwritten Labels with Cricut
LOVE THE LOOK OF HANDWRITTEN LABELS BUT, YOU’RE NOT IN LOVE WITH YOUR HANDWRITING? NO WORRIES, CRICUT HAS COME TO THE RESCUE! My Handwritten Labels Project Did you know that you can WRITE with your Cricut along with cutting out cute labels? I put the Cricut markers to the test and created an easy to follow video to…
Colorful Nautical Gallery Wall Tips and Tricks
The Gallery Wall… Everyone loves them. Yet, some find them really challenging. It can be hard to come up with the perfect combination of items that complement each other. Finding the right arrangement on the wall can be mind boggling BUT… It doesn’t have to be. You don’t have to be a certified gallery wall specialist,…
DIY T-Shirt Design + Salty but Super Sweet with Cricut Rose Gold IRON-ON Foil
Anyone out there have a middle school girl, a sassy friend or teenagers at all? I have ALL THREE!! The level of sass in my life is epic. I have three girls all in the teen years and there is a new term floating around our house these days… “ohhhh, SALTY!” OR, “You’re being soooo…
Lighted Floral Swag | Perfect to Add a Little Romance to Any Room
I know the majority of the country is looking forward to a little Spring heading their way. There is nothing better than some early spring blooms to help you out of the winter doldrums, but, if you’re still knee deep in snow… They aren’t going to show up any time soon. That’s when the Floral…
Using Cricut Faux Leather + Gold Foil to Dress-up Your Home
5 stylist walk into a bar… Alright, maybe not a bar. A glorious industrial blank space in the heart of Salt Lake, they have 3 Cricut Explore Air 2 machines, new bedroom furniture from Hayneedle and all kinds of Cricut tools & materials. One stylist says… Alright, this is starting to sound like a really…
Cricut vs. Silhouette • Which Machine Will Reign Supreme?
Guys, it’s time for a heart to heart… Cricut vs. Silhouette? Where do you stand? Are you confused? It’s no secret that I have been pro Silhouette for years and my heart was torn when the new Cricut Explore came out a few years ago. I’ve taken my time. I’ve used various machines from both…
Christmas Village Tree – Michaels Dream Tree Challenge
It’s my favorite time of the year… It’s time to starting thinking about CHRISTMAS! Don’t you just love going to your friend’s homes to check out their Christmas tree every year? I know I do! It’s so fun to see everyone’s creativity and their take on this time honored tradition. Thanks to Michaels, we get…
Fall Pumpkin Home Decor
Happy SEPTEMBER!! We’re heading into my favorite time of year… FALL! I tend to rush fall a bit because I love it so much. I love the crisp air, the leaves getting ready to change, I love to decorate my home for fall! I may not be all that into PSL (Pumpkin Spice Lattes) but…
Summer Crafting with the Kids
+ This Summer Crafting with the Kids post brought to you by Michaels + You guys… Summer is almost here!! No more school! No more car pool! No more early mornings! Well at least for a couple of months anyway. Now the challenge is how to entertain the family during the fun, lazy days of…
Enjoy the Ride Marquee Sign for Mother’s Day
+ This Enjoy the Ride Marquee Sign for Mother’s Day post was brought to you by Michaels + Hey, hey… It’s time for this month’s Michaels Makers Challenge! This months challenge is all about Mother’s Day. How fun is that?! It’s crazy to think that I have been a Mom for 18 years now… gulp!…
How to Decorate with Flowers
+ How to decorate with flowers post brought to you by Michaels Craft Stores + I ADORE flowers! I love how something so simple can transform a space. Especially this time of year when we are all waking up from our winter hibernation. It’s time to pack away the buffalo check and the fun plaids…
Simple Kid Friendly DIY Christmas Village
Who’s looking for something fun & simple to do this Christmas? Something even the kiddos will love! This year, I’m looking to simplify. I want to simplify everything, the gift giving, the message, the decor. I want the Holidays to be more about the family and the true meaning of Christmas. Several years ago my…
Airheads Drink Gems
+ This Airheads Drink Gems post brought to you by Airheads. All thoughts, ideas and opinions are my very own. + Picture this scene… You have a house full of 10 and 11 year old girls. They are looking for something fun to do. You are scrambling to find something “cool” to do that won’t…
Old World Charm Christmas Tree
+ This Old World Charm Christmas Tree post is brought to you by Michaels + A few years ago my family was lucky enough to spend the month of December in Germany and France. We fell in love with the way they celebrate Christmas in Europe. They keep it simple, natural and all about family….
Rosie the Riveter Costume
+ This Rosie the Riveter Costume Post brought to you my Michaels Craft Stores + You guys, I’m so excited… Halloween is right around the corner!! I have a love/hate relationship with Halloween. I’m not a fan of the macabre scene, full of blood and gore, but I do love all of the fun creative…
Halloween Tree Decorating
I’ve tried something new this year for Halloween… Have you ever decorated a Halloween tree before? I know the trend is picking-up steam and people are doing all kinds of cool things for Halloween. I’ve teamed up with a handful of talented bloggers for a fun Halloween tree blog hop and GIVEAWAY! You need to…
Kitchen Marquee Sign with Heidi Swapp
+ Kitchen Marquee Sign post brought to you by Michaels Craft Stores + I am obsessed with marquee signs… I truly am. It started with this post back in July of 2013, my Designer Marquee Letters. Back in the day when marquee letters were rather elusive. Your options were to either pay a fortune for the…
Printable Yahtzee Score Card for YARD YAHTZEE
Hey guys! I’m over at Skip to my Lou today sharing a fun Yard Yahtzee game with DIY Large Dice… They’re super fun!! Over at Skip to my Lou, you can learn how to make these stylish dice that are great for playing with OR fun for home decor as well! Run over and learn…
DIY Chalk Paint Halloween Apothecary Jars with BB Frösch Chalk Paint Powder
+ Guest Post by BB Frösch Master Jonelle Morris from Chalk-a-Lot + EEK! It’s almost Halloween! I’m not one for the guts and gore of the holiday, but I do love me some fun Halloween decor. I have wanted to make an apothecary display for a few years now, but never got around to it…
DIY Painted Tray Set
+ This DIY Painted Tray Set post brought to you by the lovely folks at Elmer’s + With the spring in full swing and summer fast approaching, my creative spirit has started longing for all things beach. The nautical trend is one that I whole heartedly adopt. I love the colors, the simplicity, the way…
DIY Black and White Wall Art
DIY Black and White Wall Art // I have always been a huge fan of black & white. I love the stunning contrast and knew that when I was ready to dress up our front room in our new house I wanted a strong black & white theme. I also LOVE typography wall art and…