I’ve been batting around ideas for a new stencil design, and the thought of creating one that could be used to make antique style wooden shipping crates popped into my head. I absolutely love old crates, but have you seen the prices on them lately? Yikes! They are super expensive – especially if they have cool typography on them. I love getting the real thing when it’s affordable, but since I haven’t found one in several years, creating my own is the {Read More}
KISS: Easy Rustic Bench Makeover in Just 3 Steps!
September 9, 2015 by 23 Comments
I’ve been thinking I need to do a weekly KISS project (keep it simple stupid). It’s a good reminder for me that not every project needs to have 20 steps to complete, and challenges me to keep projects as simple as possible. Last week when I brought home a bunch of bargains from a thrift store grand re-opening, one of my purchases was this rustic bench. It’s super sturdy, has great wood, and I knew it wouldn’t take much effort to give {Read More}
DIY Vintage Railroad Sign
August 27, 2015 by 26 Comments
Do you recall my ordeal last year getting our yearly family photos taken – the ones that required my family and I to jump on and off of railroad tracks, fake smile and give me grief? Well, as much as I would have loved to replay that scenario again this year – I totally forgot! I usually shoot our family photos right before one of my college kids returns to school, but I didn’t even think about it until we {Read More}
DIY Apothecary Sign Display Shelf
August 20, 2015 by 21 Comments
If you’re feeling under the weather, or are feeling sick and tired, today’s project is just what the doctor ordered to make you feel better – guaranteed! 🙂
Autumn Moments Coat Rack Sign
August 16, 2015 by 7 Comments
It’s still a little over a month before Autumn officially arrives, but we took our middle son back to his college over the weekend, and that means that summer is basically over for my family and we’ll get back to our usual schedules and work now. I’m sad summer is coming to an end, but I do love autumn. It’s a season so rich with wonderful smells, beautiful sights and yummy things to eat. When you think of autumn, what images immediately {Read More}
Salvaging a Failed Project
August 3, 2015 by 30 Comments
I’m never happy when I botch up a project, but generally my projects are made with salvaged pieces that cost little to no money, so it’s not that big of a deal. When I botch up a project that I actually spend money on – that drives me nuts. I don’t usually share my failed projects, but today I’m going to, because I’m also going to show you how I saved it from getting thrown in the trash. I bought {Read More}
Mrs. Claus Makes a Comeback!
July 30, 2015 by 4 Comments
I’m squeaking in at the last minute, but what’s July without at least one Christmas in July post, right? 🙂 Last year, I decided that Mrs. Claus deserved a moment in the spotlight, since her hubby normally gets all the attention. I made a sign in her honor and it was so well-liked that she now has her own Christmas stencil design as well. Mrs. Claus stencil available to purchase HERE.
Rosemary & Thyme and a Garden Herbs Sign
July 23, 2015 by 6 Comments
I know I’ve climbed on this soapbox before, so please forgive me, but I’ve just got to gripe about it one more time. Why in the world do companies – especially companies that have been around forever – switch from awesome product packaging made of metal with fantastic designs, to ugly plastic and boring designs? Why, why, why? I’m sure there’s some bottom-dollar reason for it, and perhaps I’m part of a small percentage of the population that actually cares, but I {Read More}
As Easy as Pie
July 18, 2015 by 9 Comments
A few days ago, I saw a photo taken “way back when” (I don’t know when). It was such a nostalgic photo. A family was sitting on their front porch – all together like. They were probably discussing how they’d spent their day, or sharing neighborhood gossip, and everyone was drinking sweet tea … because that’s what you do on front porches. It seemed so quaint – so yesteryearish. It made me want to gather my family out on our {Read More}
Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner
July 12, 2015 by 9 Comments
Apparently back in the 70’s, the standard bet at a casino was $2, and most casinos in Vegas offered a 3-piece chicken dinner with a potato and vegetable for $1.79. So if you won a bet, you had enough money to get a chicken dinner, hence the expression, “winner winner, chicken dinner!” I’ve only been to a casino once in my life. We stayed at a campground owned by a casino, and you got $10 free to play at the casino {Read More}
