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House Number Plaque

You are about to get a front row seat to exactly how cheap and lazy I can be. We moved into this house in 2007 and I disliked the house number plaque immediately. I remember the first time we came to...

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Rustic Bridal Shower

Thank goodness Pinterest wasn’t around when I was getting married. I would have been one stressed-out, idea-wavering bride-to-be. You should have seen my sisters and I planning this rustic bridal...

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Instagram Photo Frame + Giveaway!!

*This post is sponsored by ZINK Imaging. I have received product and/or compensation from them. All ideas and opinions are 100% my own and I looooved this little gadget! We are living in a world of...

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DIY Deer Artwork

Is it normal to walk up your stairs and chuckle? To catch a glance at a wall in your living room and snort? This “Oh Deer” artwork I made last spring is still one of my favorite pieces in my living...

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DIY Chalkboard Centerpiece

Our holiday meals are pretty much always served buffet style. I mean, when you’re hosting 30-40 people, sitting at a table is usually out of the question, amiright?! So our food gets spread out on...

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Candle Centerpiece

This candle centerpiece is one of those wonderful projects that came together so quickly, and for so little money, but looks just gorgeous! It’s like a crafty goodness trifecta. Around the holidays, I...

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Thankful Banner

I’ve always been fascinated by time capsules. Looking back and seeing what was important to us at various times in our lives. Seeing a little kid’s scrawl and watching it mature over time. Such a...

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Christmas Card Display

During December, I often hear my husband whispering to the kids, “Make sure you turn the Christmas lights on before Mommy gets up. She likes to walk out and see it lit up!” Ahhh, yes, this man...

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Advent Calendar

If you ask my kids what they look forward to most during the holiday season, I think their Advent Calendar would rank right up there in the Top 3. My daughter forgets to put her shoes in the basket...

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TURTLES Gifts for Neighbors

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of DeMet’s TURTLES®. All opinions are 100% mine. For 38 years now, my mom and I have exchanged turtle-themed gifts for every birthday and Christmas....

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Hershey’s Kisses and Rolos Christmas Tree Garland

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hershey Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. A couple weeks ago, my daughter was sitting at the table with me while I was working. She...

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DIY Homemade Gifts

The whole month of December, I’m itching to share with you guys the DIY homemade gifts that we’re busy making! For the past 4 years or so, my extended family has had a homemade gift exchange. The kids...

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Wood Burning Class with Walnut Hollow

I’m officially back and rested from my weekend at the Philly Home and Garden Show! Why does it feel like it takes me a day to recover from 3 days away!? I couldn’t wait to share with you guys about...

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Wood Burning Tips

Yesterday, I shared with you some pictures from the wood burning class I taught in Philly this past weekend. Today, I wanted to go a little more into detail about how I made my specific projects and...

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DIY Striped Walls

We’ve all seen lots of striped walls floating around Pinterest (and maybe my loft), but my daughter marches to the beat of her own drum and wanted something a little different for her bedroom. She had...

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Indoor Hopscotch

This Indoor Hopscotch takes me many years back to the days when my kids were toddlers! My goodness, how I miss those days! At the time, though, some days were more about survival than they were...

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Wood Planters

In celebration of National Craft Month, I decided to step away from the kitchen. Put down the hammer. And, well, craft! I made these gorgeous wood planters using some thrift store finds. Seriously, the...

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Wood Slice Necklace

When my kids were little, we had a trail near us that we liked to hike, and they always seemed to turn it into a scavenger hunt. We started saving empty egg cartons, and I would paint each cup a...

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Picture Frame Bookends!

These picture frame bookends are so easy to make with just a few supplies and some creativity! Summer is my favorite time for little makeovers on my kids’ rooms, and it’s an even better time to pick...

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DIY Halloween Decorations from Wood Scraps

You can make these DIY Halloween Decorations from Wood Scraps in less time than it takes to watch a 30 minute TV show!! It took me about 10-15 minutes of hands-on time… the rest is just waiting for...

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