I just knew when Mr. Honey Do and I began to remove our old fence one year that I would make great use of every single board. And… this Fall they will make the best wooden pumpkins for my front porch! Mr. Honey Do wasn’t exactly ecstatic about the idea of the nail pulling. But, […]
If you’re looking for fun and easy DIY Fall decor, you’re in the right place. Today I’m excited to share with you a project that started out with my Grands… and ended with me alone with my paintbrush of course. Kids! These 4X4 wood pumpkins are the perfect rustic complement to any front porch for […]
It doesn’t take much to melt this Grandma’s heart. A few years ago my Grands created these fingerpainted masterpieces. I can still see in the painting how tiny their hands were. They grow up too fast and preserving their work is important to me. I’ve been wanting to frames these since… forever. And then I […]
When you need to decorate for the 4th of July and you wait until the last minute… ?♀️ I just finished making this quick and easy wooden American Flag sign for my front porch. But sometimes those last-minute ideas turn out to be the best! Right? And I got a chance to repurpose some of […]
Hey creative friend! This week’s blog is all about turning trash to treasures with a chippy paint technique. Literally! Because we have been sheltering in place, the Dodson household has created a lot more trash than usual. I’ve heard the term “trash to treasure” in the DIY world but never really gave it much thought… […]
Every Fall I search for inexpensive ways that I can create rustic DIY Fall decor on a budget. Let’s just say I’m a bit picky about my Fall decor and I’m not afraid to DIY. I want my own unique look because cookie-cutter just isn’t my style. Is this you too??? Well, here’s a way […]
Making wood pumpkins are a great way to save money while decorating your home for Fall and these little beauties took me less than 3 hours to make. Oh, and it also helps if you save a lot of “good” junk. I used repurposed fence pickets, leftover hardware, and wooden appliques from some of my […]
You can only imagine my excitement when I came across these Dollar Store felt table decor items. It was just a few months ago I was spraying over felt pumpkins from the Dollar Tree on every piece of wood I could find. I was obsessed! Now I have a new felt thingy for country crafts […]
I’ve been admiring all the beautiful deer head wall decor for some time now but wanted to put my own spin on one with a copper patina. While at Hobby Lobby and by total accident I spotted this one made from paper mache. Lightweight and paintable! That was all I needed to grab up this […]
When I think of a bathtub caddy tray, I think of a fancy lady of leisure. You know, the one that lives in our head. All put together and rolls out of the bed looking like she just stepped out of a magazine. SCRRRRREEECH! Back to reality. That doesn’t exist. But, it’s fun to imagine […]
