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HAPPY Holidays – Make DIY Faux Fur Trees!

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Hi! We're Nat and Holly from My Sister's Suitcase... We are thrilled to be here as a part of Jen's "Happy Holidays" series. This Christmas, I wanted to create some of the simple "cone" trees, but with a little texture and whimsy. The result is really quite elegant, but can go rustic or modern too... depending on your decor. Presenting our faux fur tree... If any of you have made … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 34 Beautiful Holiday Projects

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How's your holiday decorating coming along?  I'm working on mine this weekend - -I love this time of year!! If you are looking for some inspiration, check out these 34 holiday ideas!!  And be sure to check out all of the ideas linked up this week -- there are so many more amazing holiday ideas, plus DIY projects, yummy recipes and more. I love seeing all of YOUR incredible ideas!! Joy to … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — Free Printables {2}!!

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 Do Your Best @ Kiki Creates Trick or Treat Printables @ I Heart Naptime … [Read more...]

Stenciled Pillows {tutorial} — New Martha Stewart Decorative Paint Line!!

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Last week I came home to a big box of craftiness!!   It was the new Martha Stewart Crafts Decorative Paint Line. And let me tell you - this line has things that have never been available before!!  For one thing, the colors of this line are beautiful -- 160 colors to choose from, in all sorts of finishes: Glitter, Pearl, Satin and High Gloss!! I love this … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — Back to School {1}

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Back to School Free Subway Art Printable @ Sweet Coconut Lime Back to the Grind Teacher Gift @ Jac o' Lyn Murphy  Back to School Ideas @ Organizing Made Fun … [Read more...]

Giveaway — Jenni Bowlin Designs {$200+ Paper and Embellishment package}

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UPDATE -- Giveaway is closed. The winner is #105 -- Laura. With my trip and trying to get my kitchen remodel project done, Giveaway Monday is a little late this week. But I am super excited about this giveaway!! It's from Jenni Bowlin/JBS Mercantile--  one of my favorite paper/embellishment designers.  I first discovered Jenni's designs at my local craft store and was so excited use … [Read more...]

"Summer Social" Guest Project — Make DIY Corbels out of Scrap Wood!!

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  Hey! I am Stacy from Not JUST A Housewife and I LOVE power tools! I also love to make things out of nothing.  I recently redecorated my hallway and I wanted to have an old corbel to use as a shelf. I knew that a vintage one would be super pricey so I looked online to see about a new one. They are anywhere between $60 to $300+!!!! Crazy huh? So I thought to myself, there … [Read more...]

"Summer Social" Guest Project — Make an Embellished Grocery Bag Container!! {great item to keep in your car}

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Jen is my bloggy bestie.  We run The CSI Project together, Crafterminds, and we are doing a web show together in the fall.  Yet I have never guest posted on her blog.  I wanted to have the perfect project before I posted here.  Well that day of perfection will never come. However, I did come to share with you a fun little gift to give yourself or a friend for the summer…an embellished … [Read more...]

Striped Garden Bench Makeover!! {spray paint project}

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I have a bench that has been sitting neglected in my garden for a couple of years -- poor bench. It really needed a makeover. The first thing that I did was sand off the peeling paint. {I thought this would take a few minutes, but really it took about an hour or so}. PS -- don't wear white while sanding old black paint - lol :)  … [Read more...]

Guest Post — Installing Barn Sliding Doors!

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My husband and I design, build, and decorate custom homes in Portland, OR. Having  "champagne taste" on a "boxed-wine budget", I have learned over the years to DIY most everything in my home. Everything I've learned over the years in building and decorating has evolved into my blog. I'd love to share my Barn Door Project with you as well as some ideas for installing barn door systems in your … [Read more...]