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Toddler Artwork Painting {using vinyl stencil}
We’ve been starting to think about ‘finishing touches’ to compliment all the big projects that we’ve completed in the girls’ toddler room. This has been SUCH a fun room to put together for our precious...
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Pinwheel Collage {using scrapbook paper}
In addition to the dollhouse progress, we’ve been working on little finishing touches for the girls room to make it feel more personal and… finished. Ever since we added the papason canopy ‘reading...
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Easy Wrap-Around Toddler Blouse (or Dress!)
I get pretty intimidated to do any type of sewing tutorials, because I know so many of you readers are amazing and seasoned seamstresses. I just have to remind myself that there are others out there...
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The Dollhouse Finale (finally)
Dear friends… Nick and I have been overcome with encouragement these past few days and want to thank you for rooting for us to expand our family. It’s been such a crazy/emotional (and expensive)...
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Doily-Stenciled Terra Cotta Pots
Hey friends! Mornin’ to ya! Can I just say? OUR DISHWASHER BROKE. And my time has been consumed with washing dishes. So.many.dishes. How old do the girls have to be before I can delegate the dishes...
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Indian Corn Cake Stand
I did a little something out of character yesterday. I’m not really one to decorate seasonally… with the exception of Christmas. I like to blame it on my lack-of-fireplace. Cause all the bloggers be...
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Dipped Paint Brush Starburst Clock
One of my favorite blogs to read is A Beautiful Mess. There’s always so much inspiration, DIY projects, recipes, and phenomenal photography to be had. Awhile back, I saw this amazing Wooden Spoon Clock...
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Mini Dipped Paint Can Planters
Did you know that you can buy plain empty paint cans at your local home improvement store? Every time I pass them, I think… ‘there MUST be some fun project to do with those’! And then it hit me. FUN...
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Staining Wood w/ Raspberry Juice (Unique Art!)
Last week, I took a bag of frozen raspberries out of the freezer to thaw. There must have been a hole in the bag, because the next morning there was bright red juice all around the bag. It had even...
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Fabric Painted Onesies {Big Summer BLOWOUT!}
I know the movie Frozen is SO LAST YEAR. It came and went like Brittany Spears. But one thing that lives on is this hilarious scene that Nick and I quote ALL.THE.TIME. Don’t sit there and try to tell...
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Styled x3 Challenge… THE WOODEN BOWL!
One of my fave blogging buddies, Stacy from Not Just a Housewife, has a monthly series where she sends a couple bloggers the same exact item to do with whatever they want. Each month it’s a different...
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Coffee Filter Poppies
Well it’s that time of year when we’re all pretty much OVER WINTER. It’s only fun for so long… until it’s not fun. It’s just cold. I’m not usually one to complain about winter (especially when I’m...
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Rotating Craft Caddy
I don’t know about your part of the world, but here in Iowa, the weather has been amahhh-zing. It could not be more beautiful! Waking up to the birds chirping and a slight breeze blowing in the window?...
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‘Falling Leaves’ Watercolor Kids Craft
When it comes to kids crafts, I struggle to come up with creative and engaging ideas for our kids to participate in. The twins (age 5) are super creative on their own and are very good at coming up...
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Embossed Metal Christmas Ornaments
For those of you that aren’t familiar with this series… my mom is an art teacher, and she sends the girls a craft in the mail each month. The twins (5 years old) look forward to it sooooo much! This...
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Heart-Shaped Beginner String Art Kids Craft
As much as Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a ‘lovey romantic holiday’, the thing I enjoy about it most is getting to see the girls look forward to and celebrate it. They love making Valentines for...
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Etched Skyline Stemware Tutorial
I don’t know what it’s been like where you live, but the weather here in Iowa has been A.M.A.Z.I.N.G the last few days. We spent every minute of the weekend outside… riding bikes, sidewalk chalk,...
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Kids Craft: Thanksgiving Turkey Finger painting with Unicorn Spit
You know how I feel about Unicorn Spit as stain, glaze, or even paint (see this post). But even after learning of it’s magical non-toxic properties, I never considered using it as FINGER PAINT until...
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Teachers Day: Succulent Gift Idea ‘Thank you for Helping me GROW’
I’ve been blogging for 8 years now (WHAAA?!) and if there’s one thing I’ve learned during that time is that I should photograph the steps of every project… even if I’m not planning to blog about it....
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Learn how to MAKE A STENCIL with your own two hands!
We’re no strangers to stenciling ‘round these parts, and I thought it would be awesome to polish up and re-share this post from our archives on how to make your own stencil! It’s simple, fun and most...
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