11
May

Trend Spotting: the neon trend!

Posted Under: crafts, DIY, fabric, fashion, Paint, spray paint | Posted By · 8 comments
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I am a girl who embraces neutrals. Like, they are my water. The vast majority of my wardrobe, home, and life is very safe. Very  bland. While listening to some of my blog idols at SNAP {Jen, Lara, and Mandi} talk about trends, I realized that I needed to break out of my blah box. It is time to embrace some of the trends that are up and coming ladies! Now I'm not talking about dressing from head to toe neon. As fabulous as that sounds {not!}, … [Read more...]

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07
Feb

DIY Button Letter

Posted Under: baby, crafts, DIY, nursery, Paint, tutorial | Posted By · 20 comments
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Hey friends! Happy Tuesday! Today I'm going to share with you this button letter I made for my daughter nursery awhile back. Sorry these pic's aren't the greatest, I actually  took them about six months ago. Some how I forgot to post this. I still cannot believe I haven't posted her nursery yet. It is by far my favorite room in my house... I'm on it! This button letter was so easy to make. All you need to get started is a plain wooden letter. … [Read more...]

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10
Dec

Royal Design Studio Stencil Review & Giveaway! {Bathroom Progress}

Posted Under: DIY, giveaway, Paint, review | Posted By · 130 comments
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Hey friends! I'm excited to share with you our bathroom progress. We've been procrastinating our bathroom for way too long! It is by far the ugliest room in our house. The poor guest bathroom has been very neglected.  It is definitely in need of a little (okay big) makeover! I'm still trying to decide all the colors, but I think I'm going to go with all neutrals. When Royal Design Studios contacting me about reviewing one of their stencils, I … [Read more...]

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07
Dec

How To Start Upcycling Furniture- Part 2

Posted Under: DIY, Paint, thrifty, Tips and Techniques, tutorial | Posted By · 6 comments
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If you missed the first installment of this upcycling furniture series, check it out here. So every craftsman needs a good set of tools.  I’d like to talk a little today about the “tools of the trade” for a furniture upcycler.  These are the things I think are essential if you’re looking to start into upcycling furniture. 1.  Electric Sander(s) – When I started out furniture upcycling, I only had a palm sander.  It did the … [Read more...]

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29
Nov

DIY Party Makeovers {Pink Vanity & Painted Vases}

Posted Under: before and after, DIY, Paint, parties, thrifty | Posted By · 36 comments
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Here's some more eye candy (no pun intended ;)) from Emmalyn's Pretty in Pink party. I had SO much fun making everthing for her 1st Birthday! Some people may think I went a little over board {okay maybe I did ;)}, but I loved making it all! I'm all over throwing a DIY party... and hey what if she's my only girl?! I absolutely love all things girly and pink and my little diva does too! { Pink Vanity - DIY Party } When I found this nightstand … [Read more...]

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14
Nov

Christmas Sucker tree! {CCC}

Posted Under: Christmas, Crazy Christmas Crafter, DIY, gifts, guest blogger, Paint, wood | Posted By · 6 comments
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Um... Is it naptime yet?  Because my Christmas "to-do" list has doubled since I started following the fabulous Crazy Christmas Crafters Event!  And yes, my four year old still naps.  {score}  Because I'm livin' it up while I still can and the dude is a bear without it! Did I forget to introduce myself?  Oops!  My name is Ashleigh, and I blog with my sister over at bee in our bonnet.  We share our projects in an effort to preserve our … [Read more...]

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