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Easy Outdoor DIY: How to Spray Paint Resin Pots

easy outoor diy painted pots at Tatertots and Jello

Over the years I have accumulated quite a few resin pots. I love them because they are lightweight and easy to move around the yard. They also hold up really well through the winter. What I didn't like is that they were all various shades of tan or brown. As I was looking over my yard and trying to decide what to do to make it cuter, I thought I needed new pots. But they are so expensive! So I … [Read more...]

Five Stenciling Tips and Tricks!

stenciled craft crate organization at tatertotsandjello.com

I love to stencil pretty much anything -- from fabric, to walls, furniture and even paper. I think one of my first stenciling projects was my oldest daughter's nursery 17 years ago (I can't believe it's been so long)! The thing I love about stenciling is it allows you to create something unique and it really opens up your creativity -- the possibilities are infinite.  I've learned a lot about … [Read more...]

Easy Decorating DIY — Make Taped and Painted Pillows in ANY Pattern!!

taped and painted pillows

I have used stencils to create patterns on pillows, so I thought it would be fun to try creating patterns on pillow with tape. I used ScotchBlue Painter's Tape to make these pillows. And it couldn't be easier to create one-of-a-kind pillows this way. Here's what you need: … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 20 Painted Projects!!

painted map

It's amazing all of the things paint can do. Here are some fabulous painted projects that were linked up this week!! Faux Bois Painted Tumblers @ Flamingo Toes Chalk Paint Word Art @ The Space Between Easy Stenciled Chevron Pillow @ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom … [Read more...]

How to Make a Painted Greek Key Rug!!

painted greek key rug tutorial

I love graphic shapes. I found a geometric rug that I loved -- but it was $2500.  So I decided to make a my own geometric rug, and I love the Greek Key pattern. I made a geometric rug for under $80 using a simple cotton rug, paint and ScotchBlue Painter's Tape. I had a pillow I used for my daughter's room with a "Greek Key" pattern. I used that pillow for inspiration. This project … [Read more...]

How to Make a Rustic Board Focal Wall (Nautical Bedroom)

rustic board wall tutorial

Thanks for all of the sweet comments on Hayley's Nautical Room Redo!! This will be the last post on the room for awhile :) I had a lot of emails wondering how I made the Rustic Focal Board Wall in her room. Here's what I did: The whole room redo started off when I saw these boards at Lowe's: I brought them home and painted them three different colors: Valspar Spun Honey Valspar … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 20 Painted Projects to Make!!

20 Painted Projects

Is there anything better than a fresh can of paint to breath new life into a project?  Check out these DIY painted projects, creative and amazing for sure!  ..And don't forget to check out all of the link ups -- they are AWESOME! Turn a Charger into a Mirror @ Sand & Sisal Painted Silverware Organizer @ Live Love DIY  Daily Goals for the Week @ Smile Like You Mean It  Beachy … [Read more...]

Picking Out the Perfect Paint Color — My Craft Room/Office Remodel!

my image colortopia

A couple of weeks ago I introduced you to a really cool new site -- Glidden's My Colortopia. I loved taking the quiz that told me paint colors that I would like based on my personality. Such a great idea!! I'm working on redoing my office right now. With my Kitchen and Family Room Remodel, the apple green doesn't really fit in with the new grey/turquoise/yellow color scheme. Plus, I am … [Read more...]

Design Dilemma — Choosing the Perfect Paint Color!!

my colortopia logo

I love color!!  You may not have noticed that about me. LOL. Striped Painted Nautical Rug Aqua Pantry Door Dining Room Turned Craft Room Ella's Pink Asian Bedroom I love the look of an all-white home. But I CAN'T imagine living in a space devoid of color. So when I am planning a DIY project, of course there will be color. But it's HARD to come up with the PERFECT color for a room. That's … [Read more...]

Fall Project — Make Painted Address Pumpkins {tutorial}

house number pumpkisn on the bench

Here's a little project I made the other day. I had picked up these cool Nickel Address Numbers awhile ago, intending to make a new address sign for the front of my house. But when I saw a good deal on pumpkins, I thought it would be fun to make a little Family Address pumpkin vignette for my front porch. {and when I'm done I can take them off and make another project with the … [Read more...]