Furniture and Decor

Master Bedroom Collage & Monogram

Apr

2013

I hardly have any pictures hanging on the wall of me and my husband together- all our frames are occupied with pictures of the kiddos (they are much cuter than we are!) but I thought it would be fun to make a master bedroom collage that showcased the awesome places we have been, the fun stuff we have done, and the great memories we have made together! I made this arrangement that is now hanging just above our bed and I absolutely love it! (The big frame is 24x24 & the other frames are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Furniture & Decor, Photography, Projects, Rooms of the House, Vinyl · Tagged With: master bedroom

How to Stencil- A Time Out Chair Tutorial plus MORE Stenciling Ideas

Mar

2013

by Stephanie 1 Comment

I am not only a mom of 4, but I am also a preschool teacher of 10 and one of the ways I discipline my kids both in the home and in the classroom is by having them sit for a short time in a Time Out Chair. The Time Out Chair I made a couple years ago has seen better days, so when Blue Print Social asked me to be a part of a campaign where I could show my readers how to stencil a fun piece of furniture, I knew right away it was time to spruce up that little chair of mine. While browsing Walmart … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Furniture & Decor, Home and Garden, Paint, Promotions · Tagged With: chairs, parenting, preschool, Sponsors & Giveaways

5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Update Your Bedroom

Mar

2013

by Jessica Moon Leave a Comment

Decorating your bedroom does not have to cost a lot of money! There are many ways you can instantly update a bedroom without breaking the bank. Let's go over a few ideas! 1) Invest in a Focal Point - If you are going to put any money toward something while redecorating your bedroom, I would suggest putting it all toward one awesome focal point. An eye catching headboard is a great way to do this. Headboards can sometimes be expensive, so if you are really watching your budget, consider a DIY … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Furniture & Decor, Rooms of the House · Tagged With: Bedrooms

Growth Chart

Mar

2013

by Stephanie 3 Comments

We have all seen these before! Here is my take on the Family Growth Chart! First I cut the vinyl on the left, but then I decided to cut my last name to make it more personalized: Here is how I made it, from start to finish: 1. Paint your wood and let it dry completely 2. Measure every inch on the board and mark it lightly with a pencil. 3. Add your vinyl numbers and paint or mark each hash tag. This seems like it would take forever, but it is actually easier to draw each mark than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Furniture & Decor, Vinyl · Tagged With: gift ideas, Wood

A Hodge Podge of Mod Podge- 10 Mod Podge Ideas

Feb

2013

by Stephanie 25 Comments

Mod Podge is one of those items no crafter can live without! Here are some fun mod podge ideas floating around blog land: 1. I love this simple monogram! And would you believe Christy's Creative Chaos made out of a shipping box? 2. Tin Stars are a fun piece of decor, but Not So Idle Hands shows us how much more fun they can be with some paper and Mod Podge! 3. I love how unique these Starfish covered in book pages are. See the simple tutorial on Tales from an OC Cottage. 4. I've … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Furniture & Decor, Mod Podge · Tagged With: mod podge