16
May

How to make chalk paint

chalk paint

So I've heard about the glorious chalk paint for a few months now and decided to see what all the hype was about. If you love the shabby look you will l-o-v-e chalk paint. It gives you a nice chalky  finish and makes distressing a piece of cake. One thing I love about chalk paint is it can be used on any surface. AND {bonus} there's no need for sanding or priming your piece  beforehand. Anything that saves me less steps-->I'm there! ;) I … [Read more...]

24
Apr

Butterfly canvas art

spring canvas

Hey guys! Still buried in laundry and e-mails...but don't worry I am alive! You guys would miss me too much, wouldn't you? ;) I do have another wonderful guest for you today. Let's meet Rachel... Hello IHN friends! I'm Rachel from Bubbly Nature Creations. I am beyond thrilled to guest post on Jamielyn's awesome blog today! I love simple projects that make a big statement and are pocket book friendly! I recently re-decorated my living room … [Read more...]

12
Apr

DIY decorating ideas for the kitchen

diy decorating ideas

As I was pulling down my Easter decor I was comtemplating what to put up on these white shelves. I usually put my holiday decor on them, but there isn't a big holiday for a while. So I headed out to my storage cabinet to see what I could find. I have a storage cabinet in my garage with tons of photo props and decor pieces I have found on sale or while thrifting. Well as I was digging through my stash I realized I had quite a LOT of white dishes. … [Read more...]

26
Mar

Spring decor

IMG_6742

Spring has to be one of my favorite times of year. The flowers are in bloom, sunshine is in the air and the weather is beautiful! I finally pulled out all of my Spring decor this past week. I still have projects in the works... but we'll see if I have time to get them done before Easter. {winks} Here is some of the Spring decor up in my home. I up-cycled my cherry blossoms flowers wreath from last year. I added a lace flower and a mini … [Read more...]

21
Mar

Spring printable Banner {free download}

Spring Banner Bright

Spring is HERE and so is a happy, bright and fun Spring printable banner. Well, actually your choice between TWO Spring banners, because I love Spring that much . You can choose from one BRIGHT and one PASTEL. I chose to make the bright banner to add some pop to my otherwise white and gray mantel. To make your Spring printable banner as shown above, you will need: Coffee Filters Twine Clothes … [Read more...]

19
Mar

How to make a curtain rod with clothespins

how to make a curtain rod

So I am FINALLY getting around to posting the last few projects from my daughter's nursery. {squeal!} I cannot believe it has taken me this long. It is my favorite room in the house, but the hardest room to photograph. I think that is why I have been putting it off. I promise to post the whole room by the end of the month. Someone better keep me to that promise. ;) Today I'm going to show you how to make a curtain rod. I looked EVERYWHERE for … [Read more...]

To The Top