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...]
DIY Acrylic Pour Ceramic Coasters
April 16, 2018 by · 6 Comments
It's that time again for another project featuring DecoArt products and I am so excited to share this fun project with you. This month DecoArt challenged me to create a project using the new DecoArt Paint Pouring Medium and I created these galaxy inspired DIY Acrylic Pour Ceramic Coasters. You may remember that a few months ago I created my first paint pour project when I made my very own fluid acrylic poured canvas art. It was my first experience making anything with this … [Read more...]
DIY Hand Painted Pendant Necklaces
April 15, 2018 by · 2 Comments
The other day the temperatures in Texas started to warm up and now I'm craving all things spring. I am ready to break out the flip flops and the brightly colored clothes. But, if I'm being completely honest my wardrobe lacks a lot of color (I own a lot of black.) Which is why I decided to add a pop of color with some new DIY bright colored hand painted pendant necklaces . I've been working with DecoArt for a few years and one of the the things I love about working with … [Read more...]
DIY Hand-painted Pendant Necklace and Jewelry Tray
April 4, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
Anyone else feel like winter stretched on forever? After a fairly blah start to the new year I'm ready to for a fresh start, and craving sunshine and color! Mother nature gave us a little taste of spring the other day here in Texas with beautiful weather in the upper 70s and lots of sunshine, but this week she decided we needed another dose of the winter blues. Luckily, with this pretty DIY Hand-painted Pendant Necklace I don't have to wait for the sun to come out to infuse a bit of … [Read more...]
DIY Modern Brushstroke Vase
February 20, 2018 by · 5 Comments
The groundhog may have seen his shadow with a prediction of 6 more weeks of winter, but I'm ready to see, feel and smell the beauty of spring! I'm over the cloudy skies and dreary days, but the reality of it that there seem to be a lot more of those in our future. If the weather outside won't cooperate I'm going to make it feel like a beautiful spring day inside! I've teamed up with DecoArt to create a colorful DIY Modern Brushstroke Vase that will cheer up even the gloomiest … [Read more...]
Fluid Acrylic Poured Canvas Art
January 29, 2018 by · 7 Comments
One of my goals for 2018 was to push myself to try new craft mediums and projects and to branch out of my creative bubble. I decided to tackle one of the current trends and techniques that is all the rage lately, and to be honest intimidates me the most! I teamed up with DecoArt to create my own fluid acrylic poured canvas art, and I have to say I'm in love with this paint trend! I'm sharing all the details and the supplies you will need for this project on the DecoArt blog … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Style Hot Cocoa Bar
December 19, 2017 by · 5 Comments
This month DecoArt challenged us to create a project that was warm and cozy for our monthly challenge. When it comes to warm and cozy during the winter months I can't think of anything better than sipping on a cup of hot cocoa wrapped in a warm blanket. So, I did what any normal person would do and I created a farmhouse style hot cocoa bar that we can use all winter long! I am a big fan of a styled bar cart, as you may have noticed when I created this DIY Metallic Bar Cart, or … [Read more...]
DIY Santa’s Workshop Wood Sign
December 5, 2017 by · 7 Comments
I love love love the holiday season! I want to decorate all the things, bake all the cookies, and buy all the gifts for people I love. But, I would be lying if I said the holidays didn’t stress me out a little bit. When I am stressed, I like to be creative and build things…sometimes I make things for friends, other times I make things for myself, like this DIY Santa's Workshop Wood Sign. I was feeling the stress of the season and life recently, and I just felt like I *needed* to … [Read more...]
Colorful Painted Feather Thanksgiving Place Cards
October 18, 2017 by · 5 Comments
When you love to entertain you usually get put in charge of hosting major holidays like Thanksgiving. I have been hosting Thanksgiving at my house, for both sides of our families, for the past several years. I love having our home filled with family, laughter and good food...but I'll be honest my favorite part of hosting Thanksgiving is decorating the table. I've started working on the kids table, and I'm almost certain everyone is going to want a seat at this colorful Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
