Candy Wrapper Pails

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These Mod Podged candy wrapper pails are a great addition to your fall décor. They add a bit of whimsy to your décor by celebrating the candy-crazed month of October.  You can have them out on a table filled with goodies, use it as a trick-or-treat basket, and then store toys in it in a child’s play area after the month. I mean…who couldn’t use another cute way to store stuff right?

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5…No, 6!..Ways to Craft with Maps

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Things are finally cooling down here in the Midwest  after a long, hot summer.   The school year is well under way, and I spotted some pumpkins at a roadside stand just the other day.  Summer is officially over.  But for all of you who are having a hard time saying good-bye to a summer {…Read More…}





5 Ways to Upcycle Maps and Globes for Home Decor

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Upcycling is one of the hottest trends in this second decade of the 21st century.  We’re all looking for ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle to leave a smaller footprint on the earth our children will inherit.  It’s safe to say that repurposing is certainly easier on the pocketbook, too.  You know how much I {…Read More…}





5 Ways to Decorate with Terra Cotta Pots

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It’s summertime, when most homeowners make more than a few trips to the garden center.  While you shop for your outdoor spaces at the local nursery, why not get some inspiration for your indoor spaces, too?  Stacks of terra cotta pots you pass on your way to the petunias are just waiting to be repurposed {…Read More…}





5 Ways to Reuse Tin Cans

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Inevitably you have chucked a few tin cans in the garbage or recycling bin before without considering their potential for thrifty crafting. Reusing is great for both the environment and your wallet, so why not turn this trash into treasure? Today’s post features five ways to repurpose tin cans for both practical and decorative purposes. {…Read More…}





Displaying Kids Artwork {Ruler Frame Idea}

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Today’s tutorial is how to take your child’s artwork and showcase it to create a memento. I am guessing your children have a ton of art they bring home.   If you are a saver you have a lot of artwork to go through at the end of the year.   Well our special guest {…Read More…}





5 Ways to Decorate with Birds

Birds on a Wire Wall Art

As I have gotten older, I have found myself taking more pleasure in God’s creation. One of the joys of spring is seeing the birds flitting in the trees and hearing them sing their sweet melodies. It is no wonder people have looked for ways to bring these sweet creatures into their home décor. Designers {…Read More…}