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Using Wheat Grass for Spring Decor. (For less than $2)

April 6, 2012 8 Comments

Yes, yes, I’ve talked about wheat grass before.  I’m going to talk about it again, just because I love it so. I love that you can buy it in a pint size container at the grocery store for a buck fifty. (How often do you get a flower arrangement for less than $2?!) I love […]

Filed Under: Bargain, cheap and easy, decor, Spring

Chasing Martha: the quest for a true Robin’s Egg Blue.

March 19, 2012 25 Comments

Sometimes I question God’s timing…  especially when in the middle of my storm of crap I got a call from The Martha Stewart Show.  I thought I might just need a paper bag to breathe into. The producers had seen my Faux Robin Eggs online and were interested in having me come on the show […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Crafts, Easter, Holidays, tutorial

Handmade Valentine’s Gift… a relationship timeline.

February 7, 2012 18 Comments

Do you have one of those husbands or boyfriends who gets dates all jumbled in their heads? “That year we went to Such-and-Such… was that before or after we were married…?” or “Was that before we got together… or after we had the baby?” You know, there are just dates that women have a head […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Crafts, gift giving, Paper, paper crafts, UseWhatchaGot, Valentine's Day

Create a faux-rust effect using spray paint and salt.

February 3, 2012 37 Comments

Faux rust technique using spray paint and salt

Yep.  Spray paint and salt can give you an instant weathered iron effect.  You can create a faux rust effect using these ingredients. As I am still sick, today I thought I’d share how to create a chipped, rusted paint effect.  (When I am feeling better I will show you on an actual project, but […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Crafts, distressed, epsom salt, faux finish, spray paint, tutorial

A simple, kid-friendly centerpiece.

January 13, 2012 17 Comments

Should form follow function…?  Function follow form…?  Why not put them in the same bowl? It’s tangerine season, and we go through a 5 pound box of Cuties at least once a week around here.  By adding the tangerines to a bowl of pine cones,   I have a simple, everyday winter centerpiece and I […]

Filed Under: Centerpiece, cheap and easy, decor, floral design, Simple, Tables & Decor, UseWhatchaGot, winter

Recycle your Christmas cards into gift tags for next year.

January 2, 2012 25 Comments

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Every year we receive beautiful Christmas cards. Every year I save a few special ones, but I hate to throw the rest away. The solution? Recycle them and make beautiful gift tags.

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Christmas, gift giving, Paper, paper crafts, planning ahead, tutorial, UseWhatchaGot

Make easy Christmas garlands & wreaths without time, money or talent. Seriously.

December 21, 2011 10 Comments

Yesterday I shared how to hide everyday artwork by just covering it with fabric and adding a wreath. Today I’m almost embarrassed to show you this stupid-easy way to turn the fake, plastic greenery into something that looks totally real.  For free.  It’s fast, easy and literally anyone can do it. When it’s fake, you […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Christmas, Crafts, decor, Free, UseWhatchaGot, winter

An easy way to turn your everyday wall art into something festive.

December 20, 2011 11 Comments

The things that work with my everyday decor sometimes just won’t work at Christmas time.  For example, I love the Family Rules art piece that hangs over the buffet in our dining room, and come October, its orange color is a perfect pairing with the black and silver of my Halloween decor. However, when Christmas […]

Filed Under: artwork, cheap and easy, Christmas, Crafts, decor

A winter floral tip: make your own frosted, icy branches at home.

November 21, 2011 66 Comments

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To buy decorative frosty or icy branches in the store can be very expensive. They’re actually quite easy to make on your own using epsom salt, glitter and glue. Check out this easy tutorial.

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Christmas, Crafts, epsom salt, floral design, Holidays, spray paint, Sticks, tutorial, winter

Make your own Stridex-type cleansing pads.

November 17, 2011 12 Comments

I have four boys. Three of them are teenagers.  (Two of them are extremely active.) None of them are terribly keen on skincare regimens. My good friend Raquel mentioned that she heard of taking ordinary baby wipes and pouring witch hazel over the stack of wipes and using them to wipe down greasy faces. I pondered […]

Filed Under: Bargain, cheap and easy, Health & Beauty, Let me help you, Tip of the Day, Tips & Tricks

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