Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who’s the fairest of them all?? .. Well, I can tell you one thing for certain .. this mirror definitely wasn’t the Snow White of mirrors! In fact, it very nearly ended up in mirror heaven. But, you know me, I love a good project / challenge for a simple and quick makeover. And I…
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Aaahhh Mod Podge. Whether it’s some letters, a piece of wood or even a piece of furniture, Mod Podge is just sooo versatile for a budget quick fix project. And sometimes these basic projects are the best! Old is gold as they say. Like these paper mache letters from Hobbycraft. Let’s give them a quick Valentine makeover! OXO .. definitely…
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I’m sure there’s a million different ways to do this project! But with all the scrap wood we’ve got in the workshop this way was the obvious choice for me. I’m talking about making a decorative book stack. I’m sure you’ve seen them on Pinterest. Or maybe in a shop when they “stage” a dresser or coffee table? They just…
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If you’re a newbie here, you may not know that I do a Live craft session on Facebook every week? If you’ve not checked it out, you may want to so here (and maybe give my page a “like” while you’re there? – I’d really appreciate it!). Aaaanyway .. I recently asked the question “what do you guys want to…
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Who says gnomes are for Christmas only?! I love these little fellows for ALL seasons! And this cute little Valentine gnome is just perfect for adding some cuteness when I’m getting my daily coffee fix :). You know I like to use Mod Podge for different projects? Well, I usually use scrap book paper or serviettes. (Check out these projects…
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Here’s a confession for you. I get bored quite easily and can’t sit still. I’m ALWAYS moving things around in our home (my poor husband ..) Or creating something to transform a little corner here and there. Which is why I love to create things on a budget! With some basic materials you can make THE cutest creations in hardly…
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Have you ever wanted to do a furniture makeover, but weren’t sure where to start? Well look no further. This type of project is absolutely perfect for your first attempt! I’ve painted a few pieces before (you can check one of my favourites out here). However, I don’t think any of them have been as easy or as much fun…
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Anyone else get upset when their home is “back to bare” when the Christmas decorations are taken down? Not upset in the way that I’m sitting down crying over it, of course. (Because that would be weird!…) But, I do always have a bit of a dip after Christmas. After a few cozy days (even if this Christmas was just…
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Happy 2021!! As you know, my Christmas decorations went up super early in 2020. And guess what? I’m reluctant to take them down!! There’s something about having the twinkle and glow of the lights in the evening. Especially under the current circumstances of the new corona lockdown. So .. I’ve decided to keep one of my trees in the dining…
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Anyone else run out of steam by Christmas Day?! December seems to pass in a blur trying to sort out all the things!! Shopping, buying presents, wrapping them and writing the tags. Not to mention the endless amounts of Christmas cards that need writing and sending! By the time it comes to setting our Christmas table, less work is definitely…
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