Category Archives: DIY Projects

Chevron Dresser Tutorial and other fun spray painted furniture

things i’ve learned  ALWAYS ALWAYS USE A PRIMER (i normally use Krylon spray primer but on the drawers in this chevron dresser i used a paint roller with kilz paint) DUST AWAY ANY COBWEBS, DIRT, FOOD (my furniture always tends … Continue reading

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30 Day Light and Love Affirmation Challenge for Kids (and adults)

I believe so much emphasis is put on children to compete and to succeed and sometimes we forget to nurture them and to help build their confidence….in school, we are tested and everything is based on numbers…in sports, we are … Continue reading

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Strawberry and Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake, a very merry unbirthday celebration and a fun way to jazz up an old tree stump

First things first….let’s start with this fabulous cheesecake….i just can.not.  wait.          any.       longer. INGREDIENTS 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons butter melted 2 T sugar 4 packages of cream cheese softened…i used … Continue reading

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A Picture Garland and Grasshopper Pie…What a combo!

Tuesday (do you realize i had Monday written in here before i proofed it!!!! so totally me to not know what day it is) morning and it’s business as usual but as for the last few days, the bright spots were…well…pink … Continue reading

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Newspaper/Magazine Print Nail Art…Gussy Up those piggies

Put on nail polish and let dry ~use a light enough color that you will be able to see newpaper print Dip fingernail in alcohol-basically any will do, vodka is suggested~i used bacardi rum tear out a page from a … Continue reading

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Decoupage a Clock ~a junk upcycle Tutorial

Mom and I have had these clocks forever and we both fished them out of our Goodwill piles~ what a great idea to upcycle and re-invent the hands of time! OLD CLOCK What you will need: an old clock scraps … Continue reading

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Braided Halo Hair Tutorial

Yet another “hair raising” tutorial…ha…i get so bored with my locks and i’m trying to grow them out….In college, i chopped 2 feet off of my hair the first 2 weeks of school…i think it was a little like cutting … Continue reading

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~A Rainbow Party Cheat Sheet~

Wanna know a secret? I hate planning birthday parties….seriously….I’m an all or nothing person….so the thought of parties scare the bejeebers outta me! So, I’m blogging a cheat sheeet for Gracie’s Rainbow Birthday Party…and this is one idea, I WANT … Continue reading

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Pom Pom Garland Tutorial (under $10 to make) and SUPER EASY!

Here is a cute and simple way to make a Pom Pom Garland…. all you need is: fishing line (i love this stuff) a needle (it took me longer to find the one needle i own than it took me … Continue reading

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The 1st day of Summer starts with Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins and a list of Boredom Busters to get us through the summer!

The first day of summer started yesterday and my little Noodle slept until 915….she knows how to start it off right…then i served her breakfast in bed~ahhhh the life of a 6 year old! She made a request for Banana … Continue reading

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