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Making Spring Button Flowers with Bev from Flamingo Toes.

March 22, 2012 8 Comments

Hi friends.  We have been overwhelmed by the love, support and encouraging words that you’ve sent our way.  Even though we knew it was coming, the loss of Devin & Conner’s dad is still a difficult thing to process.  The boys are doing well and trying to get back into their normal routines.   Today […]

Filed Under: Crafts, guest blogger, Spring, tutorial

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

Making a pallet shelf with Kim from Too Much Time On My Hands…

March 15, 2012 11 Comments

Hi all, Kim from Too Much Time On My Hands is one of my favorite bloggers and she is filling in for me today.  She is brilliant and I am often inspired by her craftiness. I am super excited to be here visiting with all of Vivienne’s readers today! I am Kim, from Too Much […]

Filed Under: Before and After, Crafts, Furniture, guest blogger

Upcycling an old plate for St. Patrick’s Day.

March 14, 2012 14 Comments

I love to decorate for the “big” holidays (Christmas, Halloween, Easter…)  But I am often hard-pressed to come up with the energy to decorate for the “smaller” holidays.  St. Patrick’s Day is one of those holidays.   That said, I love that Mod Podge and a little paint can make it so easy for me […]

Filed Under: craft time, Crafts, spray paint, St. Patrick's Day, upcycle

Turning thrift shop frames & fabric swatches into decorative chalkboards.

March 13, 2012 19 Comments

Have you heard of Scribble Shop?  It is an amazing online resource for crafters… tons and tons of craft supplies at awesome prices, plus inspiration and tutorials all in one stop! They sent me a big box of mystery goodies and challenged me to get creative.  Here’s what they sent me: I got some great […]

Filed Under: craft time, Crafts, fabric, Mod Podge

A cute St. Patrick’s Day craft with Amanda from Craft Gossip.

March 12, 2012 4 Comments

You guys, can I just tell you that I do not know if my heart can take much more of this stress!!!   Two weeks ago the doctors told my ex-husband that he had mere days left.  I pulled Conner out of school and rushed him and Devin to their dad’s bedside.  Mike is hanging […]

Filed Under: craft time, Crafts, guest blogger, Holidays, St. Patrick's Day

The proper way to go Dumpster Diving. Seriously.

March 9, 2012 6 Comments

Hi all, as I still deal with family issues (no change at the moment, for those of you following….) I have friends stopping by and guest posting as I try to keep things together on the home front.   Yesterday I introduced you Jennifer, to one of my roommates at the upcoming SNAP! Conference.  Today […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Free, Furniture, guest blogger, Tip of the Day

Thinking about spring… and inexpensive ways to decorate for it.

February 27, 2012 5 Comments

In the spirit of blog unpreparedness, I would like to invite you to revisit a post from last spring. Please click here to see how to make a DIY bird’s nest out of things you already have on hand.  (In other words, it’s practically free.)

Filed Under: craft time, Crafts, Spring

Time to shop for wheat grass…

February 21, 2012 8 Comments

Wheat grass… I know you can grow it, but I think it’s faster and easier to buy it. These were my thoughts on wheat grass last year….  I haven’t gotten more time in my schedule, so I am on the lookout for a cute container or two and wheat grass in the produce department.   […]

Filed Under: Crafts, decor, Spring

Make weathered, shabby chic flower pots using spray paint & candle wax.

February 8, 2012 38 Comments

I’m on a faux-finishing kick at the moment.  Last week I showed you how to make a faux rust effect using spray paint and salt.   Today I wanted to show you how to create the look of those chippy, weathered, shabby chic flower pots and other garden items.  Have you priced them?  Crazy!  I […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Before and After, Crafts, faux finish, garden & outdoors, spray paint, Spring, tutorial

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