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May 20, 2021
1 min

IOD Transfers 101: Straight from The Sisters Mouths

i remember not that long ago wanting to add some pizzaz to an old buffet and at that time I didn’t know I could draw...my solution? I...

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Apr 25, 2021
2 min

5 Creative Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Easter is behind us and we are more than halfway through April, which means Mother’s Day is on the horizon! Not to worry, there is still...

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Apr 13, 2021
2 min

Digital Downloads are Here!

Have you ever been so excited to create a project only to realize that the items you need for the project are either outside your wheel...

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Feb 20, 2021
2 min

Project Ideas with IOD Transfers: Playing with Ferns and the Fronds Botanical Transfer

If you love ferns, wait 'til you see what you can do with the IOD Fronds Botanical Transfer! Are you tired of the winter months and...

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Jan 25, 2021
2 min

Are you ready for some sun? Sun flowers that is...

As the dogged days of winter are upon us it's so refreshing to look forward to the sunshine of spring and the promise of brighter days...

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Jan 10, 2021
1 min

A Mixed Media Exploration: Lady in Wander

I love pretty things and to put things together that might not seem to meld. I think that's the idea behind eclectic, isn't it? Mixing...

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Nov 9, 2020
3 min

Who Doesn't Love a Good Snowman?

The older I get the more I wonder why I live in Michigan. Don't get me wrong, it has its advantages; who else in the country can use...

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Sep 2, 2020
2 min

A Chair Fit for a Princess: Painting Roses

One of my favorite things to do as a little girl was dress up and have tea parties. One of the neighbors on our block was from England...

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Aug 5, 2020
1 min

Create an Old World, Faux Mosaic Framed Wall Art

I love the look of old world architecture and time worn finishes so I couldn't resist trying to replicate the look. Old finishes seem to...

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Jul 19, 2020
1 min

BOHO Painted Wooden Tray DIY

I'm really loving anything with a boho vibe these days and incorporating those colors into my home decor has been so much fun! For this...

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Jul 6, 2020
1 min

A potted plant that doesn't require water? An easy DIY tutorial.

I don't know about you but I definitely do not have a green thumb. I love flowers and plants but have little luck growing them; too much...

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Jul 3, 2020
1 min

DIY Decoupaged Wooden Tray: Quick and Easy

I love everything that decoupage makes possible and this tray was no exception! When I was looking through all of the Monahan Papers that...

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Jun 23, 2020
1 min

Wall Art Tutorial using Old School House Wood

I bought a pile of old, school house wood over a2 years ago waiting for the right inspiration to finally use it. The wood was beautiful,...

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Jun 21, 2020
1 min

I turned an old, chippy window into beautiful wall art. Here's how I did it...

One of my favorite canvases is an old, vintage window. This window was unique in it's size as it was super long and narrow; the perfect...

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Jun 21, 2020
1 min

French Country Inspired Book Makeover: Fast and Easy

There is something to be said for all things French Country...they're more romantic than farmhouse, but I absolutely love both styles of...

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Jun 17, 2020
1 min

DIY: How to create the look of framed art without the expense

I love creating but I don't want to compromise on quality so I'm going to share one of my favorite tips and tricks with you: how to...

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Jun 13, 2020
1 min

DIY Painted Mini Gallery Wall

Beautiful wall art doesn't have to be expensive and, better yet, you can make it yourself in this easy DIY home decor project. Iron...

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Jun 12, 2020
1 min

Decoupage, DIY Paint, and IOD Stamps come together for this BOHO Inspired Wall Art

I created this beautiful wall art using interior sanded plywood, 3/4" thick. I like to use this as the canvas for most of my wall art...

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Jun 11, 2020
1 min

Using DIY paint, an IOD rub on transfer, and creativity to paint a family heirloom.

I grew up in the 70's and remember my Mom decorating everything in our home in greens and golds. That was torture, lol, and I thought it...

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Jun 3, 2020
1 min

Vacation, Summer, Fun...create this bright wood decor with DIY Paint and a JRV Stencil

Summer is about sunshine, trips to the lake, and the sand in your toes; doesn't this just scream all of those sentiments? I love how the...

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