Laser engraving and cutting is taking the craft world by storm and I didn’t want to be left in the dust. When xTool reached out about their M1Laser Engraver and Vinyl Cutter I quickly said PLEASE let me try it and I am so happy I did! Today I want to get you up to…
I just got my new laser engraving machine and I’m obsessed with trying new laser engraving ideas. Believe it or not, this was one of the first projects I tried! This beginner laser engraving project will show you how to laser engrave metal knife blades, or other kinds of metal as well! If you…
Did you know how fun and easy it is to make your very own DIY birthday girl buttons? I have a free birthday button download waiting for you to get started with this super simple birthday celebration addition! I recently became obsessed with buttons when I went to visit my daughter at college. Buttons…
Once you see how to make these DIY stockings from cardboard, you won’t even be phased by the expensive decor being shoved in your face all day, every day on social media. You DO NOT have to spend hundreds, or even thousands, on your Holiday decor to make it beautiful and cozy. All you need…
Nothing reminds me that I was born in the right generation like some gorgeous Christmas couch accessories do. Well, maybe I need electricity and access to quality medical care more than I do a gingerbread pillow… but you get the point. Decorating your couch with seasonal throw pillows and blankets is such an EASY way…
Holiday decor can be a quick way to kill your budget, but it doesn’t have to be!! I love finding easy DIYs, crafts, and dollar store makeovers that will make your home a winter wonderland without breaking the bank. And what I have for you today is JUST THAT! Two ways to make cardboard Christmas…
If you’ve ever strolled through the dollar store, you’ve probably seen those random wooden shapes they offer for every season and holiday. The perfect blank canvases for your imagination to run wild and decor dreams to come to life! And while that is true and good, it can also give you good ole analysis paralysis-…
It’s SO easy to turn toilet paper rolls into snowflakes and icicles to create your very own winter wonderland… on a budget! Nothing screams cozy season quite like snow and ice, but here it Texas it’s not very likely we’ll get a white Christmas. So, I just have to make my own!! And you can…
I have a super easy 5-minute Christmas decor idea for you… and it’s made from CARDBOARD! So super easy, super quick, and super budget-friendly (maybe even free). Does it get any better??? Let me show you how… what you need cardboard paint orange black white chip brush scissors hot glue how to make 5-minute christmas…
These vintage-inspired Christmas gift tags are the KEY to making your loved ones feel extra special this holiday season. Something about going the extra mile, giving it some extra thought, and adding a handmade touch says more than an expensive gift ever could! Let me show you how- it’s SO easy and it won’t cost…
Terracotta is a classic look that has REALLY been resurfacing lately. And hey, I’m here for it. I believe it’s truly timeless, and it’s fairly easy to replicate/dupe. So today I’m going to tell you how I made precious DIY terracotta decor for Fall… and it wasn’t expensive or hard!! Stick with me! what you…
Ornaments can get EXPENSIVE! Especially if you want a fuller-looking tree or even have multiple trees!! And sometimes, those dollar store ornaments just don’t do the trick for me. The shiny look just doesn’t appease my vintage, rust-loving self. But that’s where these dollar store Christmas ornament makeover comes in- and you won’t have to…
Pies and garlands are both on my list of favorite things…. so this DIY pie garland from cardboard and paper has my heart. And once I show you how easy and precious it is, I think you’ll feel the same! what you need cardboard brown paper/cardstock jute paint Apple Barrel in Barn Red or similar…
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- vintage-inspired flashcards for decorating are absolutely precious and seriously so easy to do yourself. And what could make this already amazing decor hack even better??? FRENCH Christmas Flashcards!! Are you kidding me? Anything’s better when it’s French-inspired… and just to make sure all the info is…
I’ll be the first to admit I don’t always decorate EVERY SINGLE ROOM of my house for Christmas. It can get pricey, and it’s an overwhelming season as it is. If I feel like going the extra mile, I do. And if I don’t want to, I don’t force it. That is, except for holiday…