Paint Stir Sticks Picture Frame {Mod Podge Image Transfer}

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Mod Podge is one of the most versatile mediums in my craft arsenal.  It comes in a zillion different formulas and shine.  The latest Mod Podge I got to try was the Image Transfer.  Did you know you could use Mod Podge to transfer an image to fabric, wood, glass or virtually any other surface?  I also added paint sticks to create a wood frame around it.

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Picture Frame with Printables

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The eighteen25 girls are back this year sharing with you their amazing printable collection.  They have resized some of them and created others for you to print out an give with a 4” x 6” frame.  It is the easiest gift to give and it is a gift that gives the whole year through.

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5 Ways to Craft with Acorns

Betz White felted acorns

Acorns are the nut, or small seedling, of the mighty oak tree.  Their pleasing, rounded shape, interesting textures, and warm brown tones make them perfect subjects for fall craft projects.  Take a look at this collection of acorn themed crafts I’ve found, and I think you’ll become a fan of the little nuts, too!

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5…No, 6!..Ways to Craft with Maps

Martha Stewart stitched map

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…}





Mother’s Day Personalized Picture Frame

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner and giving handmade is always a sweet and sentimental way to show your mom you care.   My mom happens to think her grandbabies are the perfect creatures of this earth so I decided to make an art piece to showcase them for her Mother’s Day gift this {…Read More…}





Shaped Frame Family Photo

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This shaped frame family photo is a beautiful way to make an impact for not a lot of cash. Monica and Jess, one of my monthly contributors is back with an awesome way to frame a picture.   I know many of you ask me all the time how to get large pieces of art {…Read More…}





Barn Wood Frames {Roadkill Rescue}

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I found some old fence slats in my neighbors trash a few months ago.  Seeing the beautiful weather beaten patina made me rush over and ask my neighbor if I could have them.  My neighbors are used to my trash picking by now, I think.  So I took some of those slats and stashed them {…Read More…}