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Paper Flower Jar Lids… creating something beautiful with Carolyn from Homework

July 21, 2011 5 Comments

Hello V Spot readers. I’m Carolyn from Homework and I’m guest posting today while Vivienne is on vacation. Today I’m sharing with you my paper flower jar project. These are great to use as storage containers, decorative pieces or as gifts. I’m trying to get my craft area a little more organized which requires more […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Crafts, Glass, guest blogger, Paper, paper crafts, tutorial

So many possibilities with this burlap wreath! A guest post from Jen at Scissors & Spatulas.

July 20, 2011 7 Comments

Burlap.  We all love it, right?  Jen at Scissors and Spatulas made an adorable burlap wreath and she has been kind enough to come on over and share the tutorial.  Not only is this wreath super cute, it can be modified for any season or occasion. Hey y’all! I’m Jen and I’m from good ole […]

Filed Under: burlap, Crafts, decor, fabric, guest blogger, Paper, Spring, tutorial, Wreaths

Easy updates for basic Flip-Flops… a guest post from Nicole at Thrifty Decorating

July 19, 2011 9 Comments

I have eleventy billion old flip-flops sitting around.  As soon as I get back from my camping trip, I am going to try updating them with Nicole’s  brilliantly simple technique…. Hi, I am Nicole from Thrifty Decorating and I am so excited to be here at The V-Spot today!  I just love Viv’s blog…not only […]

Filed Under: Crafts, fabric, guest blogger, summer, tutorial

Deep Fried Ice Cream…? Yes, please! Laura from OHJN shows us how.

July 17, 2011 7 Comments

I’m on my first full day of camping today.  We camp near Lake Tahoe each year and when I was a kid, one of the best parts of the trip was to drive in to Lake Tahoe for the afternoon, do a little shopping, and have lunch at Carlos Murphy’s.  My favorite thing on their […]

Filed Under: Desserts, guest blogger, recipes, tutorial

Summery flower arrangement (using fruit & flowers from your own yard…)

July 12, 2011 28 Comments

Do you have a rose bush in your yard? (Or access to one?) Can you get your hands on a couple of limes? Perfect!  Then you can make this floral arrangement. A few months back, Grant was in a wedding and I made the centerpieces for the reception. Click here to read how I did […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, floral design, summer, Tables & Decor, tutorial

How to make a Vintage Lake Sign

July 11, 2011 30 Comments

Our friends, Jeff & Tanya,  invited us to share a lake house with them last month.   We had an absolute blast! I wanted to do a bit more than just write a thank you note.  Jeff & Tanya have a beautiful back yard BBQ area and they have lots of vintage signs out there too. […]

Filed Under: artwork, cheap and easy, Crafts, distressed, spray paint, summer, tutorial

Song Lyrics for your walls… in the key of D{IY}

July 8, 2011 13 Comments

Almost every couple has a song that is Their Song.  Several weeks ago Stacey at Not Just A Housewife did a post on how she put lyrics from their song on the wall of her bedroom. I have been meaning to do the same thing  to mine.  There is a blank space in between the […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Paper, tutorial

Personalize wine glasses with glass etching cream

June 27, 2011 40 Comments

It was my turn to host the bunco group a few weeks ago.  I had been randomly picking up  nice wine glasses at thrift stores or yard sales because I knew I wanted to have a personalized glass for each lady…. Why have wine charms when you can easily etch their names into the glass? This […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Crafts, etched glass, Glass, project du jour, tutorial

Coastal Craft: easy DIY starfish made from salt dough.

June 23, 2011 32 Comments

Salt-Dough DIY Starfish

A few weeks ago, Craftberry Bush did a tutorial on how she made a cute garland out of clay starfish.  Super cute. The other day when I was making my faux coral out of dough, I remembered her tutorial and used up some extra dough to make a couple of starfish.  Lucy left her “sea […]

Filed Under: Accessories, cheap and easy, Crafts, spray paint, summer, tutorial

Red Faux (“Daux”) Coral – Easy coastal decor made from salt dough.

June 20, 2011 59 Comments

Easy fake coral made from salt dough. DIY

Red coral is all over the place these days.   Last week I made some faux coral using a basic dough of salt and flour.  While I was doing that, I also made up a few pieces to make it look like red coral.  So here is a fun DIY for fake red coral you can […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, project du jour, spray paint, summer, tutorial, UseWhatchaGot

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