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How to Make Kids Crafting Personal

May

2013

Hello Somewhat Simple Readers! My name is Angelina and you can find me blogging over at JoJo and Eloise. I am so thrilled to be here sharing with you and I am also looking forward to getting to know you. I have to say that this is, Hands Down the best Kids craft EVER!!! Okay, Okay!!! I know you probably here that all the time, but this time it's REALLY true. :) Why? You ask!! Because, this little guy was THRILLED to pieces to be a part of creating his very, OWN SHIRT!! Now, that's a Craft … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baby & Kids, DIY, Paint, Projects · Tagged With: clothing, kids crafts

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

Rustic Painting Techniques: Dry Brushing

Jan

2013

by Jessica Moon 7 Comments

Hello Somewhat Simple readers! One of my favorite things to do (and actually what I do for a living) is to paint furniture! My main niche is rustic, distressed furniture. I thought it would be fun to go over a few rustic painting techniques with you all over the next couple of months. Today I'm sharing a painting technique I absolutely love for furniture: dry brushing! We'll start with something small to practice on. I found some old cutting boards I bought for about a dollar. They have plenty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Furniture & Decor, Paint · Tagged With: paint, refinishing

5 Inexpensive Ways to Add Color to your Home

Oct

2012

by Jessica Moon 2 Comments

One great way to bring depth and interest to a room is by adding color. I think it's safe to say that a lot of us are afraid of decorating with color in our homes. We tend to play safe with neutrals, but that's okay. The perfect way to add color in your home is to start with a neutral base and slowly infuse color as an accent. And the best part? It doesn't have to cost a lot of money! Let's go over five simple and inexpensive ideas to get your started. 1) Paint - This is probably the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Furniture & Decor, Paint · Tagged With: decor

Chalkboard Paint Projects

Oct

2012

by Megan 8 Comments

It's nothing new, we've all seen a million walls, tables, etc done with chalkboard paint, but check out these fresh chalkboard paint ideas! I'm loving all of them! This project makes me what to go out and get myself a piano, I've seen several of them on craigslist for FREE...now if I only had the space in my house! Check it out @ The Modern Hive Make your own custom colored chalkboard paint! Find out how @ Martha Stewart What a cool way to organize! I love that you can change the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paint · Tagged With: chalkboard paint, repurposing