Adding to Our Family

New Christmas Tree “Skirt”

I stumbled upon this new idea for a Christmas tree skirt and love it! What you’ll need: 1 Roll of Alum Valley Metal Flashing (find at local hardware store) Scissors Electrical or Duct Tape Fabric...

Holiday Television Specials

My favorite time of year is Christmas TV Special time! Click the link below to download a complete list of holiday specials that will be on television this season. 2012 Christmas TV Specials Enjoy...

DIY Centerpieces

DIY Centerpieces Create Your Own Pomander Flower Balls Tutorial HERE Source: Pizzazzerie Rustic Harvest Centerpiece Tutorial HERE Source: Martha Stewart Weddings

LOVE Your Scale

Decorate your SCALE to coordinate with your Bathroom Decor!Tutorial HEREImage Source: Scrap in ProgressSome more great examples:Image Source: The Cozy Green CocoonImage Source: Pamela Joyce

Perfect Peachy Pork Tenderloin

This meal is a family FAVORITE!!{so I thought I’d share}{Photo Source}Prep Time: 10 minsCooking Time: 1 hr 5 min{I LOVE short Prep Time because let’s be honest… who has time?}Ingredients2 pork...

A Raggedy Ann Party

We put together a fun and bright Raggedy Ann Birthday Party for our daughter’s 1st birthday last week. We made cupcakes, white chocolate covered strawberries, and Italian ricotta cookies for the...

Freebie Fridee

A Ten51 Freebie Fridee Printable Download Your Free Spring Subway Art HERE Want to receive your FREEBIE every Friday? Follow Us: Enjoy!

Ten51 Tuesdays

Welcome to Our Very First Linkity-Link Partayyy! Since Tuesdays seem so neglected, we’ve started a Creative Link Party at Ten51 in honor of the middle-child. Direct links only… Anything goes! Be...

A Vase Improvement

I decide to give this ceramic vase a quick facelift… First, I spray painted with my favorite go-to: Painter’s Touch Heirloom White After it dried, I wiped with Smoke Faux Technique Glaze {available...

Put a Cork In It!

We’re back! The stomach bug is finally out of our house… spring is here… and it’s a beautiful thing. In honor of being able to enjoy a glass of wine on the front porch… CRAFTS with CORKS Wine Cork...

Leprechaun Tricks

Since St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow, here are some last minute leprechaun tricks and treats for the kiddos… LEPRECHAUN MISCHIEF TRACKS from A Differentiated Kindergarten LEPRECHAUN TRAP from The...

Easter Crafts for Kids

Round-Up of Kiddo-Inspired Easter Crafts LUCKY RABBIT FEET from Disney Family Fun SUPPLIES Lucky Rabbit Feet Template {DOWNLOAD HERE} White, Brown, and Pink Felt Glue Jingle Bells Pink Paint POP-UP...

CYO No-Sew Knot Blanket

A Ten51 TUTORIAL Let me start by saying, I do not sew. I know this is a drawback when it comes to crafting {and maybe someday I’ll learn} but that day is not today. This blanket only took me about...

Kiss Me I’m Irish!

… Okay, so maybe like 10% Irish, but I’ll take it! In honor of St. Patty’s Day… {linking up} KISS ME, I’M IRISH COUNT-DOWN CALENDAR from Infarrantly Creative PERSONALIZED HERSHEY KISS BOX from...

Paint a Couch….?!

Yes… apparently you can! Should we attempt? I’m seriously considering… Tutorial HERE from Biblical Homemaking Tutorial HERE from Fabric Bliss

The Cube Tube

Check out my buds over at The Cube Tube! Jill and Lisa are so creative and take the day-to-day cubicle life to a whole new level. Stop over for ideas to decorate your space, useful tips, and ways...

Scrabble-Inspired Crafts

Anyone else addicted to Words With Friends or Scramble with Friends? As I was playing today, it inspired me to round-up some Scrabble DIY projects. This post is for you, Sandy! {the best Scrabble...

Rug Paintin’

Painting a rug is definitely on this year’s TO DO list. Some of our favorites: Tutorial HERE from Pudel-Design Tutorial HERE from A Little Bit of Everything Tutorial HERE from The House of Smiths...

Vaulted Ceiling Decor

Our new home has vaulted ceilings which we absolutely love. They make the room feel so spacious…. and well… umm… bare. We need to do something about that! Coming up with ideas for large wall spaces...

Unconventional Bathroom Decor

Repurpose, reuse, restore! Sharing some of these creative and unique ideas for your bathroom: DOOR KNOB TOWEL HOOKS from Not Just a Housewife WINE RACK TOWEL HOLDER from Life Currents LADDER BACK...

Our Bathroom Makeover

I’m so happy the walls in our home are wallpaper-free and painted… It makes such a difference! We’ll start with the bathroom. For now, we need to keep the yellow cabinets so I ran with that. We...

Cute as a Button

So many things to make with buttons… Here’s a round-up of ideas! Button Napkin Holder Simply glue buttons of choice to vintage cards. Choose 5 colors of silk ribbon; gather into a bunch, cut into...

DIY Lamp Revamp

Lamp Revamp Tutorial {Guest Post by Sandy} There were 3 old lamps left in the house my daughter bought. She was going to throw them away, but I thought I could update them rather than buy new ones....

Kiddo Blocks Key Holder

KIDDO BLOCKS KEY HOLDER {on Corkboard Frame} A Ten51 Design Tutorial Supplies: Wooden ABC Blocks Spray Paint Corkboard Frame {or other backing of your choice} 1 inch Screw Hooks Hot Glue Gun This...

Reupholster with Memories

Upload a file to design your own fabric! from Spoonflower Spoonflower.com lets you put anything on material. Use artwork, photos, or even handwritten letters. Think of the possibilities… from...

Claim Your Cold One!

Turns out I’m addicted to CBSP {chalkboard spray paint}… so many ideas! CBSP Series One CHALKBOARD DRINK KOOZIE A Ten51 Tutorial Koozies are $1 at Michael’s {even less with coupon… all different...

Happy Valentine’s Day

The Hoobs and I don’t really do the chocolate and flower thing for L-O-V-E day. I did however receive this letter in my inbox today. He’s my #1 Valentine. It’s the little things… HAPPY VALENTINE’S...

Sassy Ceiling Fans

A great way to update your ceiling fans on the cheap: PAINT EM’ from Design Sponge from Dimples and Tangles or…. add a LAMPSHADE Tutorial HERE from Thrifty Decor Chick Enjoy! Were you featured?...