My Life as a DIY Wannabe
So you know when you buy all of the matching decor items for your little kid’s bedroom and then a year or two later they outgrow it? Yeah, this happened to me. But now I have an easy solution for a themed trashcan makeover. Mod Podge + Scrapbook Paper. Yeah, why didn’t I think of [...]
While walking through the aisles of a home décor big box store the other day, I saw some adorable picture frames that I desperately wanted for my daughter’s bedroom… except they were $25 each. Yeah, not gonna happen. So instead I decided to make my own and I’m super happy with the results! I snagged [...]
Yep, the holidays are fast approaching… can you believe it?! Seems like only yesterday it was 110 degrees outside and I was wishing for snow. Well now that I’m getting prepped for the Christmas season, gifts are on my mind! I thought I would break out my Silhouette Cameo to spruce up some plain gift [...]
The holidays are right around the corner and it’s time to update my iPhone case with some new bling. I have to admit… this project is so stinkin’ cheap and easy, yet my absolute favorite! I first posted this idea back in October of 2011 and it was a huge hit. Now I love updating [...]
I’m finishing up some last minute projects for my big Kitchen reveal on Monday and I needed something for a blank wall right when you enter from our Great Room. I thought a monogram would be a nice touch, and the final product only cost me about $7 for new supplies. Come take a look… [...]
Hello there How to Nest for Less readers! My name is Heather and I blog at Setting for Four. I am so excited to be invited by Erin to guest post today and to share one of my all time favorite tutorials with you, my DIY Beaded Sunburst Mirror! Thank you so much Erin for [...]
Don’t forget to sign up for my Mod Podge swag box giveaway going on NOW! I received my June Whimseybox this past week and it was filled with a bunch of goodies! I couldn’t wait to get started with all my new craft supplies. First project on my list? A SCRAPBOOK PAPER COVERED JOURNAL! For [...]
When my May Whimseybox arrived, I first gravitated towards the mini canvas. I’ve never worked with one of these puppies before but had the perfect project in mind. I gathered my supplies and got to work: (1) mini canvas Scrapbook paper Ribbon Large circle jewelry pendant Photo printout for pendant Embellishments (tags, flowers, washi tape, [...]
Last week I revealed my new sewing desk makeover for my craft room/home office. I love the way the white pops of the yellow stenciled wall, but I needed to create some storage above it for all my crafting tools. I’ve been seeing a lot of peg boards recently across the web, so I thought [...]
So winter isn’t even close to being over and the kiddos are already bored with the same ol’ stuff. So what’s a mommy to do? Create some Winter Games Activity Sticks! Pin It Here’s the step by step instructions to cure the common case of winter boredom! I gathered all of my supplies: White tin jar [...]
