“Only in the darkness can you see the stars.” This Martin Luther King Jr. quote is such a great analogy that I really wanted to turn it into a sign to remind me that hardships happen to everyone, but the hardships don’t need to define our lives. The stars represent the insights that can reshape our life and outlook. I’ll share a personal story about dark days in my life at the end of this post. I intended to have {Read More}
Phases of the Moon Sign
Phases of the Moon Sign If you love the night sky, learn how to create a beautiful Phases of the Moon sign with this step-by-step tutorial and free printable.
Gnome Welcome Porch Sign DIY with Ikonart Stencils
Hi Friends! I’m back to share how to make a Gnome Welcome Porch Sign. My creative juices are not just flowing again since I got the Ikonart Stencil maker – they’re gushing! Ha!! It’s been over a year since I made these porch signs, which I sold locally, except the sunflower and bees one which I gave to my mom. This post contains some affiliate links in which I earn a small percentage from qualifying purchases through these links, at {Read More}
It Is Well with My Soul Wood Sign DIY with Ikonart Reusable Silkscreen Stencils
Learn how to create a beautifully rustic “It Is Well With My Soul” wood sign easily using reusable silkscreen stencils and chalk paint. Before we get to today’s project, I have a HUGE favor to ask. My email delivery service lost ALL my subscribers so if you’d like to see all my new projects you’ll need to subscribe below. You’ll be glad you did because I have tons of new ideas! Thanks SO much! Now on to the project. Years {Read More}
Thomas Edison Quote Opportunity Quote Sign
Thomas Edison Quote Opportunity Quote Sign When we remodeled our kitchen, my husband rebuilt the existing cabinets to make the cabinet under our sink. But the previous doors no longer fit, so he built some out of pine boards. He connected several together to make them look like worn plank boards, but honestly, neither of us was in love with them. Later, he made new cabinet doors that were fronted with antique ceiling tiles. I came across a quote by {Read More}
Christmas DIY Projects And More Decor Tour
Christmas DIY Projects And More Decor Tour Christmas decor season is in full swing and I’m having a ball making a ton of new DIY Christmas projects! I have been selling online on Facebook Marketplace and I’m going to be in a small show this weekend, so I had to make a lot of projects. I’ve included links so that you can find the supplies used in these projects. I hope you enjoy my tour of Christmas projects!
Easy DIY Signs and a Painting Tip
DIY Gifts: Finished Projects Friday: Share Yours!
DIY Gifts: Finished Projects Friday: Share Yours! Have you finished any projects lately? I’ve completed quite a few projects and I wanted to share them and also give you an opportunity to share your finish projects. You don’t have to be a blogger. Just snap a photo of your project and link it up below. I’ll leave it open for awhile. Some of the projects I finished are for my own home and some of them are for gifts.
On the Workbench and in the Shop: Quick and Easy DIY Signs
As usual, it’s been a busy week with lots of projects occupying my kitchen table. I worked on quite a few new signs while my mom was visiting. First is a Pallet Sign. It is 5½” x 7½”. For this sign, I chose the Happiness Blooms transfer. It’s our smallest size. Perfect for cards, photo frames, and small signs. Here’s how it looks. I used just one of the flowers with the sentiment and added ribbon. I totally love {Read More}
Custom Signs and Vintage Decor On the Workbench & In the Shop
This is just a quick post to show you the new signs I’ve recently made that are in my shop now. I’m now taking special orders for custom signs in 22 different color options. First up is one that is the same design as the Dollar Tree pizza pan tray I made last month. That tray was painted white with the graphics in red. This sign is in a midnight sky blue color on a wood box frame. Every mom {Read More}