This sign was free to make and super easy to do. It looks much nicer than the scary “Beware of Dog” signs they sell in the stores. Items Needed: Board– I used a pallet board in decent shape but cracked on the ends. The cracks and nail holes give it…
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DIY Pallet Flag
I’m sure you’ve seen these before. An old pallet painted like a flag. I know I’ve seen them around, and with a new house to decorate outside, I figured I’d give my own version a try. I went for an older, more handmade look but you could make yours however…
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Chain Link Fence Façade
Chain link fencing. It does the job, yet not very appealing to look at. After moving into a new house with chain link all around, I knew we couldn’t afford to replace a perfectly good fence just because I didn’t like the way it looked. I scoured the internet for…
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DIY Sign “Oh Holy Night”
There are lots of cool printable signs for Christmas out there on the internet. The problem that I ran into was that I wanted a large picture to place on my mantle. This particular canvas is 22 x 28 inches. Thanks to a sale at my local craft store, I…
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Recycled Magazine Ornaments
I have to admit, the idea for these super cute ornaments was not my own. I saw a pin from an Esty site of ones similar to what are pictured, and since there were no directions on how to make your own I decided to go for it! The pin…
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DIY “Joy” Sign
If you have the time and a little bit of money, this sign makes a great Christmas decoration or gift. Get your supplies at local thrift store for even more savings. Items Needed: Chalkboard Sign with Wood Frame White Craft Paint Twine, Rope, or Ribbon to Hang the Sign Hot…
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How to Design a Quilt
Designing your own quilt is not as difficult as it first may sound. With a few basic supplies and some math, you will have your custom quilt in no time! Basic supplies: Graph Paper (I printed mine from this website) Pen or Marker Colored Pencils Calculator Access to an online quilting…
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Baby Chevron Quilt
Chevron is a popular pattern these days, and can be easily included in a quilt design. I made this gender neutral baby quilt for a friend whose nursery theme is forest animals. The fun part about this design is that you can choose fabrics in any color scheme or print that…
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DIY Mind Jar
Mind Jars, also known as calm jars or glitter jars, are a great tool for individuals to help cope with feelings of anxiety, stress, or anger. When the jar is shaken, mixing up all of the glitter, the jumbled swirling glitter represents the jumbled or extreme emotions the user is…
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DIY Citronella Candles
Making your own citronella candles probably isn’t a whole lot cheaper than buying them at the store, but by making your own you will get all natural ingredients with quality essential oils, as opposed to synthetic fragrances. Not to mention, custom labels make them much more fun and can be…