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Painting a mural is easier than you think!

Painting a mural is easier than you think!

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY

If you’ve been watching my recent stories and posts on Facebook you know I’ve been tackling our photo collection and…
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“Pick your own Strawberries” sign from an old tray!

“Pick your own Strawberries” sign from an old tray!

Blog· Free Printables· Seasonal decorating· Summer

OK, I know we’ve only just hardly hit Spring time, BUT .. my head is gearing up for summer already!!…
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Simple and quick craft – rainbow butterfly wreath!

Simple and quick craft – rainbow butterfly wreath!

Blog· Easter / Spring· Easy Crafts and DIY· Seasonal decorating

I was having a clear out of my craft stuff. Well .. no, that’s a lie .. one does not…
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I’m using WoodUbend to transform this planter!

I’m using WoodUbend to transform this planter!

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY

I don’t know what it is with me and Terracotta pots at the moment, but I’m loving creating different projects…
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Glitter Easter Egg Place Name Holders

Glitter Easter Egg Place Name Holders

Blog· Easter / Spring· Easy Crafts and DIY· Seasonal decorating

Easter breakfast is kinda a big deal in our household. It’s not quite Christmas morning but it’s pretty special! And…
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The one with the FRIENDS themed birthday

The one with the FRIENDS themed birthday

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY· Free Printables

So last week was our daughter’s 22nd birthday. Which reminded me of her 21st birthday we celebrated in lockdown last…
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Make your own Easter Topiary Centrepiece

Make your own Easter Topiary Centrepiece

Blog· Easter / Spring· Easy Crafts and DIY· Seasonal decorating

Well, this project sent me on a bit of a wild goose chase! You see, I had a more natural…
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Bright and Happy Spring Bunny!

Bright and Happy Spring Bunny!

Blog· Easter / Spring· Easy Crafts and DIY· Seasonal decorating

What if I told you that before we had our current kitchen redone about 5 years ago we had white…
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DIY Hobnail Second Hand Vase Transformation

DIY Hobnail Second Hand Vase Transformation

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY

Sometimes I see an item I really like .. until I see the price tag! Know what I mean? But,…
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Emoji eggs for an easy, cheap and fun Easter project

Emoji eggs for an easy, cheap and fun Easter project

Blog· Easter / Spring· Easy Crafts and DIY· Seasonal decorating

I absolutely loved painting Easter eggs as a kid. But then I had to grow up and somehow life gets…
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Hi! My name is Marianne and I’m so pleased you stopped by!  I love decorating on a budget, as well as sharing fun, simple craft & DIY projects to turn your house into a gorgeous home.

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