5 Ways to Redo a Vintage Trailer

Fancy Farm Girl 1

Making over a vintage trailer probably isn’t something that most of us are going to have a chance to do…but you never know!  What I do know is that I love it when I see someone take something old and fix it up to give it a new start at life.  So, seeing these once-forgotten camping trailers made fresh and pretty just makes me happy!  Have fun peeking inside these sweet little homes on wheels as I show you 5 Ways to Redo a Vintage Trailer.

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5 Ways to Upcycle an Old Sweater

Old Sweaters

It’s sweater weather!  I bet that many of you have been doing the same thing we’ve been doing: pulling out the boxes of cold season clothing, and figuring out what can be worn for another year, passed on to someone else in the family, or tossed into the giveaway pile.  You might want to wait a second before you give them the old heave-ho, and check out the tutorials I’ve found for upcycling everything from cable knit to cashmere.

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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…}





5 Ways to Decorate with Paint Sticks

Our Humble A{bow}ed sunburst mirror

You know how much I love getting something for free and figuring out a way to fix it up into something pretty or useful.  I’m always stopping by the paint department of my local hardware store, and every time I buy a can of paint, it comes with a small stack of paint stirring sticks.  One day it dawned on me that those paint sticks gathering dust in my garage were actually pre-cut and pre-measured pieces of free, quality wood, and a world of possibilities opened up before me!  I’ve since used those paint sticks to organize my kitchen and my jewelry.  I’m not the only one who has figured out that paint sticks = free craft supplies.  Check out these five other creative uses..

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5 Ways to Be Re{styled}

Tatertots & Jello mantel

You know how much I love things that can be reused and repurposed.  It’s true, if I’m going to spend money on something, I want to get a lot of bang for my buck!  So I am totally crushing on the {styled} by Tori Spelling jewelry line.  Jewelry pieces that can be mixed and matched to creat {…Read More…}





5 Ways to Decorate a Porch

porch feature

I’ve been busy this week sprucing up my outdoor spaces, and I’m so excited to show you how everything turns out! (Read more about what I’m working on here.) Decorating outside can be a bit of a challenge for several reasons. If, like me, you live in a four season climate, you have to be {…Read More…}