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 Felt & Bunting Wreath

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Do you feel *spring* in the air yet?  Even if you’ve got snow on the ground, you can’t help but get excited about the upcoming spring season!  I thought that if I made a spring wreath, it might hurry up and get here! This was not HARD to make, and only cost about $2.  But [...]

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Book Page Flower Tutorial

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It’s no secret that I LOVE decorating with book pages, and I also love making thrifty statement pieces to make a big impact in any room.  (check out the bottom of this post for past examples and tutorials!)  This time, I decided to make a flower out of book pages, and it was really simple [...]

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Thrifty Valentine’s Wrapping

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I will once again *sing* the praises of brown packing paper.  Please tell me that you’re already using brown packing paper for all of your presents, and not buying over-priced wrapping paper!!  You can get this at any dollar store, and get so creative with making your packaging unique!  Here’s how I packaged up some [...]

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Getting ready for game day

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Last week, I posted my recipe for loaded tailgating burgers. I can’t wait to make them for the big game!  My hubby is going to be thrilled! What I didn’t get to show you is how we cleaned up the leftovers.  Fun, right?  But a blog isn’t just about the pretty things, but the reality [...]

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