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Make an Outdoor Rustic Chandelier – an easy DIY

November 21, 2016 18 Comments

I love any opportunity to entertain family and friends, and I especially love being able to create a beautiful space on our patio in order to host dinners and brunches. Because we have a big family but a small dining room, creating an outdoor dining room is a fun (but challenging) project and I try […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Centerpiece, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, DIY, Fall, Holidays, Outdoor Space, party, Thanksgiving

5 DIY Projects

August 24, 2015 1 Comment

Hi everyone. This is Jenna from Wife in Progress here to share with you some fun crafts that you can whip up in one afternoon.  These 5 DIY projects are both fun to make and cheap – a winning combination! SO here we go, 5 DIY projects you can do in one weekend! Craft 1: Watercolor Clock […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Crafts, DIY, guest blogger

DIY Gallery Wall on a Budget

August 10, 2015 2 Comments

DIY Budget Gallery Wall

Hello all! Thanks to Vivienne for letting me guest post on her awesome site! I’m Megan, blogger of C’mon Get Crafty and creator of Birthday Blocks. I have too much creativity on my hands and not enough time. I work a full-time job, have two rambunctious boys, one gamer husband, and my own crafty demons […]

Filed Under: Crafts, decor, DIY, guest blogger Tagged With: budget decorating, gallery wall

Easy DIY Wooden Sign

August 3, 2015 2 Comments

Easy DIY Wooden Sign

Hi there! I’m Kim from Exquisitely Unremarkable and I’m so excited that Vivienne asked me to visit today and share a craft. I generally blog about super simple, yet elegant home decor projects, that anyone can do and look like a champ. Today, I would like to show you how to make a flawless easy […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, guest blogger Tagged With: DIY projects, wooden sign

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

Guest Post: DIY Charging Station using IKEA’s Fintorp System

May 11, 2015 20 Comments

Hello to all The VSpot readers! I’m Maggie and I blog over at Polka Dots in the Country. My fiancé, Corey, and I moved into our first home together just over two years ago and one of the reasons I started this little blog of mine is to document the progress we make along the […]

Filed Under: Crafts, decor, DIY, guest blogger, organization, Tips & Tricks

Easy DIY Christmas Luminaries

December 3, 2014 1 Comment

Candlelight at Christmas-time is probably prettier than candlelight at any other time of year.  Today I’m making easy DIY Christmas luminaries using empty jars, wax paper and simple marking pens. Measure and cut a piece of wax paper to fit around your clean glass jar.  I used a pretty blue metallic marker to draw snowflakes on […]

Filed Under: Accessories, candles, Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Holidays, Paper

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

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