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Great Ideas — 30 DIY Before and After Projects!!

30 DIY decorating projects to make

Happy Easter!   Here are some amazing before and after projects that were linked up this week. And be sure to hop on over and check out all of the other fabulous projects that were linked up this week.  I wish I could feature each and every one, because they are SUPER!  Craft Closet @ Fancy Frugal Life  Laundry Room @ The Quaint Cottage  Zinc Mirror @ From Gardner 2 Bergers   Aqua … [Read more...]

Make a Whimsical Felt Rug (with template)

woodland rug

I'm just thrilled to share another project with Jen and all her lovely readers!  Just about a year ago I shared a tutorial to make dino tails, and this time around I have another kids project. My name is Jessica and my blog, Running With Scissors, is my outlet to share all the sewing, crafting, painting, and furniture building projects I've been running around making. Today I'm excited to … [Read more...]

Make a Washi Tape Spring Egg Wreath!

easter washi tape wreath header

I adore washi tape! It's so bright and colorful AND there are so many things you can make with it!! I thought it might be fun to make a Washi Tape Spring Wreath. You can buy all-white plastic eggs. I found mine at Hobby Lobby. They were less than 60 cents per bag of 12. But, if you have some left-over colored eggs, you spray paint those white. Here's what I did: … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 20 DIY Spring Projects to Make!

20 DIY Spring Projects

It was a WHOPPING 52 degrees in my part of the country.  That is just not typical weather during this season and we are expected to hit an UNHEARD of 60 degrees tomorrow!   Spring is definitely in the air. The tulips are poking up through the frozen ground!!  ..And I have to say, it is looking as though spring is in full swing in blog land!  Here are 20 inspirational projects guaranteed … [Read more...]

Aqua and White Kitchen Reveal!!

aqua and white kitchen island

I love my new Aqua and White Kitchen. I had white cabinets at my last house and loved them. For some reason I thought since this house was a little more rustic that a white kitchen wouldn't work. But I am so happy with the way this remodel turned out. {NOTE -- lots of pictures to come} {The Keep Calm sign is from Barn Owl Primitives} Here's what the kitchen looked like when we bought the … [Read more...]

Kitchen Remodel Project — DIY Kitchen Cabinet Update with Wrapping Paper!

wrapping paper backed cabinet

I am almost done with my Kitchen Remodel. One of the last things I wanted to do was change out my kitchen display cabinet. I had changed it out about three years ago - using wrapping paper instead of wallpaper. I love using heavy-duty wrapping paper instead of wallpaper because: It's cheap -- under $10 for the project. It's temporary. And I know that I like to change things up … [Read more...]

Make DIY Pendant Lights (Kitchen Remodel Project)!

DIY Pendant Lights header

The kitchen remodel is almost done -- wooo!! I just have one more project that I am going to finish up this week. Here are my DIY Pendant Lights. I found some lights that I really wanted from a store online, but they were $140 each, and four would = $560, not including the converter kits to change my lights from recessed to pendant. So I had to come up with something different. I ended up … [Read more...]

What Sparks your Creativity?

master bedroom collage

  What did we do before Pinterest came into our lives? I am a visual person and I love that I can create a board there with ideas for a room and that room comes to life for me. I did that for my Kitchen Redmodel and even though I came up with my own style and projects for the space, having that visual board as inspiration really sparked my creativity. I know I have mentioned my … [Read more...]

Make a DIY Beadboard Decorative Centerpiece Tray!! {tutorial}

diy beadboard tray tutorial

Hello, TT&J readers! It is such a huge honor to be here today. I have been a fan of Jen's blog for a very long time. My name is Lindsay & I run a blog called Southern Lovely. I am a busy mom of three little ones, who constantly keep me running. Whenever I have free time, I enjoy creating. It's my outlet, really. Today I am going to share how to make a beadboard decorative tray, that … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 19 DIY Decorating Solutions {part 2}

rustic lanterns

How many of you saw snow?  Well, if you were bundled up by your fireplace with your favorite book or computer you were probably plenty warm.  Here are 19 more HOT decorating solutions that were linked up to the party this week.  Let part two of Great Decorating Solutions warm your soul. Bundle up and get prepared for the warmest time of year, inside your home that is!  Warm Up the Outside @ … [Read more...]