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The Christmas countdown will begin in just a few short weeks and my little ones could not be more excited. This year, we decided to countdown the days until Christmas using this set of easy-to-make DIY Christmas Countdown Blocks. These blocks only took me two nap times to complete – and that was only because they needed time to dry! How to Make DIY Christmas
I’ll be honest, I feel a little silly posting this tutorial because these little ornaments are SO EASY. Seriously, they take about 10 minutes and only have 3 supplies. Ultimately, I had to share them because they are so simple, but such a great way to add some rustic charm to your Christmas tree. We have also used these as gift tags for Christmas gifts
DIY Modern Farmhouse Christmas Tree Decor While I love decorating for Christmas, I don’t always love the traditional animated red and green decor. There’s not anything wrong with a dancing Santa statue, it’s just doesn’t exactly fit my cozy cottage design style. I can feel a little lost in the Christmas decor aisles because everything seems to be flashy or extremely pricey. That’s why I
I love the style of old vintage hanging posters. These posters add such charm and character to a room, but they can be hard to find and pretty pricey. Luckily, they are easy to recreate using a few easy-to-find supplies. You can find art almost anywhere – we have shared lots of Free Printables on Our Handcrafted Life that I have designed myself. Today, I
I love the texture and feel of antique paper. Whenever I go to a thrift store or antique shop, I always gravitate towards anything made from paper. Books, sheet music, art prints. There’s just something so special about those pages. It feels like they are steeped in history. I think about who wrote the words or penned the music and all the people who have
Choosing a color for kitchen cabinets is not for the faint of heart. I know that sounds dramatic, but it makes a huge difference in the outcome of the room. Of course, the popular choice right now would be to paint the cabinets white, which would have been fine but not exactly our style. I thought that I wanted light wood countertops and a white
Learn how to make a DIY rustic clipboard with this step-by-step tutorial. It’s perfect for family photos, kid’s artwork, or meaningful printables. I might be just a little Type A – I actually have a favorite school supply. As you might have guessed from the title of this post, it’s the clipboard. I love organization and giving everything a place. Well, I decided that the
Learn how to make a rustic coat rack out of pallet wood with this step-by-step tutorial. It would also make a gorgeous towel rack or backpack holder. I am what you might call a ‘bag lady’. I have a bag for work, a bag for Bible Study, and a bag for the pool. I like to keep all the things that I might need on
How to Make a DIY Farmhouse Kid’s Table One of my favorite things as a mom is watching my kids be independently creative. I am so proud when my daughter sets up a party for her stuffed animals or builds an airplane out of blankets and pillows. She doesn’t need me to tell her the right way to do those things – they are completely
You might have seen our recent post about how to make No-Sew Bleached Drop Cloth Curtains. Well, the response has been amazing! SO many of you have pulled out those Rubbermade tubs and tackled this project for your own how, which got me thinking…there are tons of ways to use this gorgeous fabric, and so many options for creating incredible farmhouse decor on a budget.
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