How to Nest for Less™

Linen and Oak: Handcrafted Pillow Covers & Decor

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I couple of weeks ago I celebrated 1,000 fans on Facebook and was lucky enough to have Laura from Linen and Oak be a sponsor of a HUGE giveaway. So, what is Laura’s specialty? Handcrafted pillow covers..and they are GORGEOUS! OK, ready to take a sneak peek with me of Linen and Oak’s Etsy shop? Let’s go! I first found… View Post

Craft Room Peg Board & Scrapbook Paper Letters

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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 this would be a perfect… View Post

Valentine’s Day Family Foam Hearts

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Well, almost. I did this project for a guest blog last week but thought I would share it with you here just in case you missed it! Nothing like last minute decorating! Pin It This project is super simple and super cheap! All you need is: foam hearts from a craft store ($1 each, get one per… View Post

Lessons Learned: My Favorite Projects {February 10th}

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Here again are a couple of my favorite projects I found while flipping through the DIY blog websites. These people have totally inspired me and want me to get out my paint brush (or sewing machine, oven mitt, and anything else crafty)! First up are these GORGEOUS watercolor paper roses from Craftberry Bush. Lucy shares a wonderful tutorial, and as… View Post

Canvas Dance Bag: Create a Stencil Using Stickers!

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My little four year old daughter currently takes ballet and it’s the CUTEST thing ever! I wanted to create a little dance bag so she can tote around her ballet slippers and THIS is what I came up with! Pin It Last week I found a canvas drawstring back from Michael’s for $1! I knew I could turn it into… View Post

Sewing Desk Makeover {with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint}

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My aunt recently gave me a sewing desk that used to belong to her mother. While I don’t know how to sew {yet}, I decided that giving this old & worn-out sewing desk a fabulous makeover might give me the push I needed to sit down and start sewing. Or so I’m hoping… I knew I was going to put… View Post

LINKY FOLLOWERS: A New Way to Keep in Touch

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We’ve all heard that Google Friend Connect (GFC) will soon be going away. While a lot of bloggers have been worried about how to stay connected with their friends and followers, the creator of Linky Tools has come up with a wonderful and inventive solution! Linky Followers allows people to follow your blog and you can follow theirs. It’s fun,… View Post

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