Think it’s impossible to paint outdated laminate furniture? Think again! With the right supplies, you can transform an old laminate piece into something to be proud of. Read on for the details! Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all…
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How to Make a Pom Pom Baby Mobile {Tutorial}
This project could actually be called something like how to make a baby mobile using as many ideas as possible from Pinterest. Gracious, do I ever love that site. I honestly could never have begun to plan or execute George’s nursery without it!In changing many, many diapers over the course of the last six years, one…
DIY Framed Chalkboard Tutorial
Do you ever get a project in your head that just won’t let you rest until you get it done? When I first stumbled upon this sweet nursery decor at Spearmint Baby (which I referenced in my Chalkboard Birth Announcement post earlier this week), that is exactly how I felt. I knew I wanted a board…
Vintage Photo Pillow Tutorial
Thumbing through the December/January issue of Country Living, I stumbled upon these darling throw pillows showcasing old photos. I loved the concept, and I knew immediately that these would make great, easy-to-sew Christmas presents! Some of you might remember the DIY Painted Tile tutorial I shared earlier this year using the new line of Martha…
Pine Cone Place Card Ornaments
Are you hosting a big holiday meal this year? Today I’m going to share a quick and easy project that is not only a perfect way to dress up your table for holiday entertaining, but it also doubles as a thoughtful gift! These Pine Cone Place Card Ornaments will let holiday dinner guests know exactly their…
Ruffled Christmas Trees (Swell Noel #37)
Today’s Swell Noel post is courtesy of a super sweet girl I met on the very first day of Creative Estates, Jen from Scissors and Spatulas. She is a gem, and her blog is, too! Take it away, Jen! *** Hi Positively Splendid readers! I’m so excited to be here today while Amy is taking…
Stamped Metal Tags from Coke Cans!
Love the looked of metal stamping, but wanting to keep your crafting budget to a minimum? Use empty soda cans to create DIY stamped metal tags! Let me show you how it’s done. Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all…
Framed Pinecones (Swell Noel #21)
Next in our Swell Noel lineup is a fun, kid-friendly decor project from Linda at Craftaholics Anonymous! *** hi there! my name is linda and i’m a craft addict. i‘m the gal behind Craftaholics Anonymous, a site brimming with crafts, home decor, DIY, tutorials, and holiday decorating! my crafting philosophy is: Crafting doesn’t have to…
Bottle Cap Flower Magnets (Swell Noel #15)
It’s time for another inspirational Swell Noel project idea, and this one comes from Brittany of Pretty Handy Girl, one of my power-tool-wielding blogging heros! *** I’m so happy that Amy invited me back to participate in A Swell Noel! It is definitely never too early to start making your holiday gifts! Today I wanted…
Chevron Stocking Hangers (Swell Noel #13)
The fabulous Ashley and Whitney from Shanty 2 Chic are here this morning sharing an inexpensively amazing idea for creating your own stocking hangers! *** Hey guys! We are the Shanty Sisters of Shanty 2 Chic and we want to thank Amy for asking us to share a fun Christmas DIY! We chose to make…