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Faux Pallet-Wood project | DIY Wedding decor – a pallet wood heart.

October 23, 2016 2 Comments

Wedding idea - make a faux pallet wooden heart

I’m so excited to be back! It’s been so long. I started a new business and it’s taken me by storm. It’s busy and very exciting, but I’m very happy to be able to share a fun project I did for my sister with you today. So a few months ago, my little sister got […]

Filed Under: craft time, Crafts, decor, distressed, Outdoor Space, party, Pinterest

Easy 10 Minute Fall Wreath

August 17, 2015 Leave a Comment

Hi V Spot crafty and fabulous readers! I am Dee from The CSI Project.  Today I am sharing my Easy 10 Minute Fall Wreath. I found a wreath in the clearance aisle that was for spring or summer. It was $5 and I knew it would make a great wreath base. It is wispy, it is […]

Filed Under: craft time, Crafts, Fall, guest blogger, Wreaths

Guest Post: Vintage Flower ‘Pot’

May 18, 2015 9 Comments

Hi, my name is Cathy and I am so excited that Vivienne asked me to share a project with you today. I blog at Vintage, Paint and more…  where I share my love of bringing new life to found objects. I love the thrill of the hunt whether it’s a thrift store, garage sale, side of […]

Filed Under: burlap, craft time, Crafts, distressed, DIY, floral design, guest blogger

A quick and easy DIY mat and frame project. (No tools. You just need tape!)

March 22, 2013 3 Comments

This easy DIY mat and frame project doesn’t require tools, just burlap, ribbon and tape.

Filed Under: burlap, cheap and easy, craft time, Crafts, frames, Free, photos, project du jour, tutorial

Faux Foil Wrapped Chocolate Eggs

March 7, 2013 5 Comments

Over the weekend I was feeling a little crafty.  We’ve all seen the faux foil wrapped chocolate bunnies, but how about some faux foil wrapped chocolate eggs?  (And believe it or not, I did it using foil wrappers from Valentine’s Day chocolates!) Faux?  Why?  I’ll tell you why… because I ate a bunch of Valentine’s […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, craft time, Crafts, decor, Easter, Eggs, Featured, Mod Podge, Spring, tutorial, upcycle, UseWhatchaGot

An easy spring craft: golden eggs in peat pot “baskets”

March 6, 2013 2 Comments

Easter seems like it’s coming so early this year!  Why is it in March?  I don’t get it.  Half the country is still buried in snow, and even here in normally sunny SoCal the weather doesn’t quite feel like spring yet.  At any rate, I’m not ready for it.  I can’t get on board with […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, craft time, Crafts, Easter, Mod Podge, Spring, tutorial

Salvage a tarnished champagne bucket with a faux patina finish and succulents.

February 25, 2013 9 Comments

This was such a quick and easy project that I forgot to take photos along the way! I use champagne buckets as planters or floral containers all the time.  They’re simple metal containers that I abuse until they look like this… Sometimes I leave them like this for a vintage-y look, but other times I […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, craft time, Crafts, decor, garden & outdoors, spray paint, UseWhatchaGot

Easy, handmade cards using nail polish. (What?! Genius!)

February 20, 2013 4 Comments

I’m so lucky today to have my friend Shannon from Madigan Made here to share this cute project with you.  It’s one of those projects that make me want to smack myself in the forehead and say “Oh my gosh!  How brilliant is that, and why didn’t I think of that!?!”  I just love these […]

Filed Under: blogs I love, craft time, Crafts, glitter, paper crafts, project du jour, tutorial, UseWhatchaGot

Twine wrapped Easter Eggs. (A cute Dollar Store DIY project.)

February 19, 2013 5 Comments

OK, so Valentine’s Day is behind us, (thank goodness!) and spring and Easter are right around the corner.  My friend Angie from The Country Chic Cottage is here to share a fun and timely project with us: Twine wrapped Easter eggs. Hello all!  I am Angie with The Country Chic Cottage and I am honored […]

Filed Under: blogs I love, craft time, Crafts, DIY, Dollar Store, Easter, Eggs, guest blogger, Spring

Make a DIY cover for your Kindle, iPad or tablet.

February 13, 2013 3 Comments

Hello all!  I have another fabulous and talented blogger stopping by to share a project with you today.  Honestly, Carolyn from homework is always coming up with the most beautiful and and elegant ideas!  Hi V Spot readers. I’m Carolyn from homework and I’m guest posting here today to help Vivienne out while she focuses on […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, craft time, Crafts, fabric, guest blogger, no-sew, Simple, upcycle

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