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Upcycle project: plain flower pot into decorative ceramic planter.

February 18, 2018 22 Comments

A while back  I upcycled a boring, everyday, can’t swing a dead cat with out hitting one, terra cotta flower pot into a shabby chic, chippy pot by using spray paint and candle wax.  Click here to see the full tutorial. For this upcycled pot transformation we use many of the same materials and techniques, but we’re […]

Filed Under: Before and After, clay, Crafts, Featured, spray paint, tutorial, upcycle, UseWhatchaGot, Valentine's Day

An easy Valentine’s Day globe.

February 8, 2018 13 Comments

I have a few items in my home/craft closet that I just re-do over and over and over again.  (This usually involves spray paint.)  One of those items is an old globe… A few years ago I picked this globe up at a yard sale for about 50 cents.   My first re-do was my […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Before and After, Crafts, project du jour, spray paint, upcycle, UseWhatchaGot, Valentine's Day

65 Valentine’s Day Ideas

January 27, 2015 Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re in need of a little inspiration, you’re in the right place! There are more than 65 Valentine crafts, recipes, tutorials and Valentine’s Day printables here today! (Oh, and if you’re a chocolate lover, here are 5 of the best chocolatiers in Los Angeles…  you can […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holidays, Round-Ups, Valentine's Day

Heart shaped carrots.

February 13, 2014 1 Comment

Now that I have seen this cute trick from Jamie at C.R.A.F.T., I am going to refuse to eat carrots any other way.  From now on, I will only eat heart shaped carrots.   I don’t know why I didn’t figure this out on my own before this.  Please check out the easy tutorial and […]

Filed Under: Holidays, recipes, Side Dish, Valentine's Day

A felted heart garland for Valentine’s Day.

February 11, 2014 Leave a Comment

Sometimes I love it when people use non-traditional colors for holidays.  Rather than go for the expected red and pink, Steph from The Silly Pearl made a really cool felted heart garland in cream and gold for a fun twist on Valentine’s Day decor. I have never done any felted projects before, but after seeing […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holidays, Valentine's Day

Sunday Rewind: A felt & burlap Valentine garden flag

February 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

Last year about this time, the sweet and clever Katie from Sew Woodsy (And Katie’s Cucina) shared THE most adorable DIY Garden flag.  It’s made from burlap and felt and is perfect for Valentine’s Day.  (There’s still time to whip one up!)   Isn’t that cute?  You can see the post and complete tutorial that […]

Filed Under: Valentine's Day

Kid Valentine’s Week: 2 ingredient Magic shell recipe

February 7, 2014 1 Comment

Personally?  I don’t like Magic Shell.  I don’t like anything that gets in between me and my ice cream.  My kids, however…?  They love Magic Shell.  So when I saw this recipe for a two ingredient, homemade Magic Shell recipe from Sarah at Bombshell Bling, I knew my peeps would love it. Not only is […]

Filed Under: Desserts, Holidays, recipes, Valentine's Day

Kid Valentine’s Week: A DIY Valentine Frame

February 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

How about a fun Dollar Store craft project that you can do with your kids and a few pieces of candy?  This cute DIY Valentine frame that Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday totally fits the bill! Malia is so sweet and crafty, and she cooks too!   Check out her recipes, as well as her […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Dollar Store, Holidays, spray paint, Valentine's Day

Kid Valentine’s Week: Cupid’s Arrow Valentine Party Snacks

February 5, 2014 Leave a Comment

If you have a child in elementary school, chances are they will be having a class party to celebrate Valentine’s Day.  I spotted this cute idea from Organize & Decorate Everything, and I thought they were perfect Valentine Party snacks. First of all, I love a salty sweet anything, but how cute that these are […]

Filed Under: Holidays, Valentine's Day

Kid Valentine’s Week: Easy “makes cents” Valentine idea.

February 4, 2014 1 Comment

I love the idea of taking something for one holiday and making it work for a totally different one.   Natalie from a Turtle’s Life For Me spotted chocolate coins on clearance in January.  Look at the cute Valentine idea she came up with. I think this is such a clever idea!  Visit A Turtle’s […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holidays, Paper, Valentine's Day

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