Interchangeable Chalkboard frame {up-cycle with stencils}

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I *love* a good up-cycle, and one of my most favorite things to rescue are ugly thrift store frames.  Using stencils (like the ones I used from Handmade Charlotte stencils) is another one of my most favorite ways to craft!  You wouldn’t have guessed that just a few days ago this cute chalkboard frame: looked [...]

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Spring Mantel

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This is one of my *favorite* times of the year – that time when you can literally see the LIGHT at the end of winter!  I get a new sense of energy, and a sudden urge to run around the house and sing.  Which my husband quickly tells me I shouldn’t be doing (and he [...]

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Neutral Valentine Vignette

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I’ve mentioned before – I’m not so big into the whole “pink and red” Valentine’s Day decorations. I think it’s super cute when other people do it, but it just doesn’t fit with my style and décor in my home.  But I decided to make a last-minute neutral Valentine vignette that I will be able [...]

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Valentine’s Day Craft: Specimen Art Tutorial

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I’ll admit it.  I’m not super into Valentine’s Day.  But I DO really love crafting, and of course I love my husband!!  So I figured I’d make a little craft to surprise him and get in the spirit of Valentine’s Day this year!  I decided to make my first Valentine’s Day specimen art: This Valentine’s [...]

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Picture Frame Tray {Martha Stewart Paint}

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Just the other week, we had a little storm in my area. It was named “Hurricane Sandy”. Not sure if you’ve heard of it Well stinkin’ Sandy knocked out my power for 4 long days, and I haven’t ever been so thankful for running water, hot showers, flushed toilets, and the internet!  I know that [...]

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