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DIY Patriotic Flag Artwork in about an hour.

July 2, 2012 4 Comments

I love this country. I love quick art projects. I love spray paint. I dropped the ball as far as getting my patriotic decor up last month, so I am hustling to get some up in a day. This “Old Glory” flag sign was created in less than an hour using scrap wood and some […]

Filed Under: 4th of July, artwork, cheap and easy, Crafts, distressed, project du jour, spray paint, summer, tutorial, upcycle, UseWhatchaGot

Upcycling boring lampshades with fabric, spray paint and a glue gun.

June 6, 2012 14 Comments

Last month I was given some beautiful fabric to play with and I did a guest post at Mom It Forward, sharing how to recover some basic, boring lampshades using new fabric, a glue gun and a little bit of spray paint.  In case you missed it, I am sharing it here today. I love […]

Filed Under: Before and After, Crafts, decor, fabric, no-sew, Simple, spray paint, tutorial, upcycle, UseWhatchaGot

Upcycle an old bottle to make a dish soap dispenser.

June 2, 2012 9 Comments

I know, I know, this has been done before.  But I finally did it and made one: A more decorative dispenser for our dish soap. This post contains affiliate links. Yes, we have a dishwasher, but there are still several items that need to be hand-washed and I didn’t like the plastic bottle sitting by the […]

Filed Under: Before and After, cheap and easy, Crafts, etched glass, Glass, kitchen stuff, project du jour, Simple, tutorial, upcycle, UseWhatchaGot

A DIY, personalized wedding or anniversary gift for less than $20

May 21, 2012 71 Comments

This might be a little silly (or a bit TMI) for some folks, but I think it’s cute. Today I’m going to show you how to make an easy piece of “couples” artwork for less than $20 and in under an hour (not counting drying time.) I think this “Spooning” artwork would be very cute […]

Filed Under: Before and After, craft time, Crafts, frames, gift giving, project du jour, spray paint, tutorial, UseWhatchaGot

DIY Ombre subway art for Mother’s Day.

April 24, 2012 28 Comments

Typographic DIY art work for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so when Plaid Crafts sent me a whole box of Martha Stewart Craft Supplies and asked me to create a Mother’s Day project, I jumped at the chance. I decided to make some Mom-inspired, typographic subway art. (This post contains affiliate links) Supplies needed: a 1/4″ plywood board. […]

Filed Under: artwork, craft time, Crafts, distressed, Mother's Day, tutorial

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

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

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

Recycle your Christmas cards into gift tags for next year.

January 2, 2012 25 Comments

gift tags, Christmas

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

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