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Rustic Key To My Heart Picket – Gift Idea

By: linda7 Comments

Hi All! Today I’m going to show you a really simple project that can be made in no time at all, and would make a great gift idea. My rustic key to my heart picket. I finally broke down and used one of the metal keys that I’ve been hoarding. This project can be personalized […]

Whimsical Turkey

By: lindacomment

3 Day Special!!! Was $18 Now $15 and Free Shipping for 3 days only! This adorable whimsical turkey needs a loving home. He will be on sale (3 days only) in my Handmade Artist Shop through Sunday. He would cheer up any room with his colorful feathers, and would look great sitting on any counter, […]

Handmade Personalized Family Name Sign

By: linda1 Comment

Hi All! Looking for some gift ideas with Christmas getting near. Than how about a handmade personalized family name sign. These make great gifts that can be displayed indefinitely. This personalized family name sign is a house warming present for my daughter. I took pictures of each step, so I could share the steps for […]

DIY Rope Lantern Vases

By: lindacomment

I ran across these DIY rope lantern vases at “Made In A Day”, and I had to share. Don’t you just love finding awesome, inexpensive home decor that you can make yourself. I know I sure do! These lanterns would look great out by the pool. I could put citronella candles in them to help […]

Repurposed Mailbox

By: lindacomment

I love it when I stumble across an awesome new DIY project for the home or garden, and giving new life to something old makes it even that much better. I ran across this repurposed mailbox turned planter at “From Dream To Reality” linky party. But the actual project is found at “Second Chance To […]

Hand Painted Bath Sign

By: linda2 Comments

This hand-painted bath sign was a custom order. Sorry about the pictures they are kind of dark. The picture above is what it looked like with the crackle paint over brown acrylic paint, before I stenciled the letters, and added the antiquing gel. This was a fun sign to make until it came to getting […]

DIY Picture Frame Pincushion

By: lindacomment

Here’s a super cute Picture Frame Pin Cushion that I found the other day at Cheerios and Lattes. Looks simple to make, and a great way to use up some of your scrap fabric pieces. Not only a great way to keep your pins organized, but would make a cute accent piece for any sewing […]

DIY Country Sign “My Home, My Rules”

By: linda5 Comments

You will need a 1″x6″ piece of pine cut 20″ long. Using a fine grade of sandpaper give your piece of wood a good sanding. Then pick the color of paint you would like for your sign. I chose true burgundy acrylic paint. Give your sign two coats of paint. Use a blank piece of […]