Crafting For The Home
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10 Crafty Christmas Gifts on A Budget
Do you need some crafty Christmas gift ideas that stretch the dollar? We did too! So, we came up with a new series called “Crafty Christmas Gifts on a Budget” where we share ideas that are budget and beginner-friendly, but pack a real “wow” factor into your gift giving this year! If you would like to continue to see crafty and budget-friendly gift ideas like these, you can follow us on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram as well! Links located at the bottom of this page! Idea #1: Framed Watercolor Prints Idea #2: Old Metal Street Signs Idea #3: Customized Wood Cutting Boards Idea #4: Crayon Names & Shapes Idea #5:…
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How This $7 Homemade Board Changed My Praying Game
I am going to admit something here, right up front. I spent many (many) years paying little (or no) attention to my prayer game. I honestly felt like God was going to do… well… whatever He wanted to do, with or without my prayers. Wow… that’s a lot of honesty. But maybe you find it relatable? All of that changed for me about a year ago. If you’ve ever been through a life circumstance that literally dropped you to your knees, then you understand the complete paradigm shift that took place in my heart when I witnessed the truly divine power of prayer. I had a beautiful friend reach out…
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Oatmeal Honey Lavender Soap Recipe For Beginners (& Kids)
Sometimes, the little rabbit holes that we wander down as part of our homeschooling curriculum are just as much fun for me as they are for the little guy. This happens to be one of them… Over the winter, the little Mr. inquired about the process of making medicine from various plants. It was a subject that we had discussed briefly as part of his History curriculum, but he wanted to dive deeper. Because I love hands-on learning, I made the decision that once we had enough sunshine to grow a true herb garden outdoors, we would explore learning to make handmade products using everything that we grew. I’m definitely…
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How To Make Farmhouse Stamped Books Without Stamps!
Last year, I absolutely fell in love with these adorable Farmhouse Stamped Books that were popping up everywhere! Pretty soon, the wheels started turning and my little DIY-obsessed heart began to get really excited for a new project! So, after looking up some tutorials on Pinterest, I jumped right in. Getting started was pretty easy, but when I couldn’t fix an imperfectly stamped book, it would drive me absolutely crazy! (If the perfectionist in you is feeling seen right now, see my blog post Ditch the Hamster Wheel of Perfection & Step Into Your Best Life With Jesus. I’m still very much a work-in-progress.) But, back to stamped books…there had…
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Let’s Make Pebble Art!
I’m always on the hunt for art projects that are easy on the wallet, but pack in lots of imagination, fun, laughter, and excitement! Even better, I love art projects that result in something unique that we can hang on our art wall as a great conversation piece and a reminder of our time spent together as a family! As homeschoolers, we practice a lot of art in our curriculum because it encourages not only creativity, but also critical thinking and problem solving. Further, on the elementary school level, it also helps develop fine motor skills! What I personally love about our art projects is that they build confidence in…
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DIY: Beautiful Handmade Crosses in Six Steps or Less!
I am so excited to share these beautiful handmade crosses with you today! Inspired by my hubby’s unique, intricate, and stunning “Flawless” series (see the last photos in this blog post), I set out to create a cross that was DIY friendly for the blog. The crosses pictured can be achieved in six steps or less! They do require a bit more equipment than some of our other DIY projects, but they are very beginner-friendly! And the best part? You can customize, embellish, and decorate them any way that you like! I hope you enjoy this DIY project as much as I did! No more stalling…let’s jump right in! The…
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Make Your Own Family Cookbook: A Gift That Warms The Heart and Spans the Generations
I read somewhere once that the most treasured heirlooms that you can pass down to your children are memories. Our son recently lost his beloved grandma, my mother-in-law, at the tender age of four. How could I help him hold on to his memories of her when he was so young? The answer…. I needed to be very intentional in documenting those memories for years to come. Fortunately for us, we were blessed with the gift of time. You see, my mother-in-law was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer almost 14 years ago. Her prognosis was poor at diagnosis, but she fought bravely for years and she (and God) gave…
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Piano Upcycle: Milk Paint Transformed Our Old Piano!
When our entertainment center started literally falling apart, my husband and I began to search for something old and sturdy second-hand that we could upcycle into a cute and unique tv stand. I love old furniture! It’s rock solid and lasts forever! After several nights cruising Pinterest, I realized that people were using old pianos for all kinds of upcycled purposes and an idea was born. I talked my husband into letting me try to find an old upright piano with the intention of using it as a one-of-a-kind tv stand. (Talk about a conversation piece!) I still think that this would have been an amazing idea, but what happened…
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DIY TV Tray Table Makeover: Colorado Flag
Have you ever thought about painting your tv tray tables? No kidding…these are one of the most talked about pieces in our entire house, and I have painted a lot of pieces in our house. Everyone comments on them and wants to know where I bought them. LOOKING FOR THE TEXAS FLAG MAKEOVER? Click here to be redirected. To provide a bit of a back story on where this idea came from, I love to play with DIY furniture upcycling! When I have a storage need in my home, I love to buy old, heavy-duty real wood furniture second-hand and paint/distress it to give it lots of character. Sometimes I’ll…
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DIY TV Tray Table Makeover: Texas Flag
Have you ever thought about painting your tv tray tables? No kidding…these are one of the most talked about pieces in our entire house, and I have painted a lot of pieces in our house. Everyone comments on them and wants to know where I bought them. LOOKING FOR THE COLORADO FLAG MAKEOVER? Click Here to be Redirected. To provide a bit of a back story on where this idea came from, I love to play with DIY furniture upcycling! When I have a storage need in my home, I love to buy old, heavy-duty real wood furniture second-hand and paint/distress it to give it lots of character. Sometimes I’ll…
