I've been spring cleaning and organizing all the things. One of the things I've realized is I have an abundance of baskets. Baskets are so versatile and are such a great storage essential. While I have tons of baskets, they are pretty boring. I decided to give some of my outdated baskets a pop of color with fun patterns and shapes and today I'm going to show you how to paint woven baskets with acrylic paint. These fun colorful baskets can be used to store things or … [Read more...]
DIY Leprechaun Trap House
February 25, 2019 by · Leave a Comment
In just a few short weeks those mischievous little Leprechauns will be on the hunt for gold. Do your kids want to get a good look at one up close? Then you are definitely going to need to create a colorful and shimmery DIY Leprechaun Trap House to lure those wee little leprechauns in. This St. Patrick's Day I teamed up with DecoArt to create a DIY Leprechaun Trap House that even the smartest little leprechauns won't be able to resist. Stop those pesky little leprechauns from … [Read more...]
DIY Painted Pegboard Jewelry Organizer
January 16, 2019 by · Leave a Comment
The start of a new year always sparks the urge to purge and organizer. But, getting organized doesn't mean you have to spend a lot of money or use boring old plastic storage bins. Create a colorful DIY Painted Pegboard Jewelry Organizer to organize and display all of your jewelry. This project was inspired by all of the jewelry my daughter received for Christmas. I quickly realized she was going to need a solution for keeping track of all the new earrings and necklaces … [Read more...]
DIY Painted Farmhouse Cookbook Stand
December 18, 2018 by · 2 Comments
As the year winds down I've started thinking about my New Year resolutions. At the top of my list is cooking more meals and home and working on my kitchen organization. I want to get better at preparing meals for my family and add some new things to our menu rotation. I needed a little extra motivation in this department, which is why created this DIY painted farmhouse cookbook stand. Not only is it match perfectly with my kitchen decor, but it will also hopefully help … [Read more...]
Fall Picture Frame with Metallic Texture
October 16, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
I have a confession to make, I'm terrible at printing out and updating 0ur picture frames. I take lots and lots of pictures, but they usually end up in a folder on my desktop. They typically get forgotten about until the kids have a school project they need photos for. But, I'm trying really hard to get better at filling our frames with photos from our favorite adventures. And this month I decided to not only fill the empty frames, but I also decided to make a new fall picture frame … [Read more...]
DIY Painted Notebook Paper Pencil Pouch
August 3, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
The other day I shared a colorful Back to School Notebook Paper Canvas Tote Bag I created for teacher gifts for my kids new teachers. While I'm still not ready to think about heading back to school, I was inspired to create another super easy teacher gift that is the perfect compliment to the canvas tote bags, a DIY Painted Notebook Paper Pencil Pouch. These super cute and simple notebook paper pencil pouches could be filled with teacher supplies and given as a teacher gift or you … [Read more...]
DIY Citrus Painted Canvas Shoes
July 17, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
You can never have enough cute shoes, right?! In the summer it's especially fun to have colorful kicks that coordinate with cute summer outfits and just shout summertime! I can't think of anything more summery than bright colored citrus fruit, so naturally a pair of DIY Citrus Painted Canvas Shoes became a must. I recently decided to make a lemonade stand kit for my girls, and while I was making it I thought to myself "wouldn't they look cute selling their lemonade in adorable outfits … [Read more...]
DIY Summer Porch Sign
July 14, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
My kids have been away this week at grandma and grandpa's, which means I've been able to get lots of projects finished and I've even managed to squeeze in some relaxing moments sipping drinks or reading a book in my favorite spot, the porch! I'm a big fan of porch sitting, and whether we are sitting on our front porch or hanging out in the back, it's a cozy place where all the cares in the world seem to slip away. Since my porch is my happy space I thought it was high time I add a little … [Read more...]
Summer Paint Pour Canvas
June 4, 2018 by · 3 Comments
Today is the first day of summer break for us and I'm feeling all the colorful, happy vibes that come with this season. I am looking forward to lots of lazy days spent by the pool, vacations, and simply enjoying a slower pace schedule with my kids. Each year as my kids get older I realize that these sweet summer moments are fleeting and before you know it they won't be around much. Just like these moments with my kids I want to make summer last, so I decided to create a … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Cards with DIY Marbled Shaving Cream Paper
May 7, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
Lately it feels like everything is sneaking up on me quicker than I can flip the calendar. Are you like me and need some last minute Mother's Day ideas? Over the years some of my most treasured gifts have been the handmade gifts or cards my kids have made for me. These are the gifts that bring a smile to my face and remind me what an honor it is to have the title "mom." Make mom smile this Mother's Day with these awesome handmade Mother's Day Cards with DIY Marbled Shaving Cream … [Read more...]
