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How to Sew Openings Closed by Hand with a Ladder Stitch

March 1, 2018 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Ladder Stitch Tutorial (How to sew openings on pillows and other project closed by hand!)

A ladder stitch is the very best way to sew openings closed by hand! Learn how to hand sew a ladder stitch with this step-by-step photo guide. If you ever have wanted to make a pillow but have been intimidated by the hand stitching involved, today’s tutorial for how sew a ladder stitch (sometimes called…

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Filed Under: Hand Sewing, Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Tutorials Tagged With: Crafts, DIY, Hand Sewing, Hand Stitching, Pillows, Sewing, Stitching, Tutorials

Christmas Tree DIY Christmas Card Holder

December 13, 2017 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Christmas Tree DIY Christmas Card Holder

Looking for a fun way to display Christmas cards you receive from friends and family? This Christmas tree DIY Christmas card holder is fun to make, and the perfect way to display cards to enjoy all season long! I’ve teamed up with Dremel to bring this project tutorial to you today. Continue reading for all…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, DIY Home Decor Projects, Holiday Crafts, Home Decor Crafts, Home Decor Crafts, Painted Projects, Positively Handmade, Positively Home & Garden, Positively Seasons, Tutorials Tagged With: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Tutorials

Fun Craft Night Idea: Painted City Art!

September 22, 2017 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Family Craft Night with Dremel Hatch Kits

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is such a great idea to carve out time to reconnect with friends and family. Instead of the standard movie or game night, have fun together creating up a storm with some fun new kits from Dremel! The Dremel Hatch Project Kits (affiliate link) contain…

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Filed Under: Craft Projects, Crafts, DIY Home Decor Projects, Kid-Friendly Projects, Positively Family, Positively Handmade, Positively Home & Garden Tagged With: Crafts, DIY, Family

Black and White Striped Shag Footstool (IKEA Hack Idea)

August 14, 2017 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

DIY Striped Shag Footstool - IKEA hack

Turn an inexpensive plant stand from IKEA into a sweet DIY shag footstool with this fun tutorial! I’ve teamed up with Bucilla today to show you how to use their Bucilla RyaTie™ tool kit and some pretty yarn to create fabulous home decor projects that exude a cozy, retro vibe. This black and white striped…

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, DIY Home Decor Projects, Fiber Arts, Home Decor Crafts, Positively Handmade, Positively Home & Garden, Tutorials Tagged With: Crafts, DIY, Positively Home & Garden

5 Steps for Perfectly Painted Interiors

July 18, 2017 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

5 Tips for Perfectly Painted Interiors. Great information for DIYers!

  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of FrogTape®. All opinions are 100% mine. If you’re looking to start a paint project in your home, and you’re wanting to get the best possible result for that investment of your time, energy, and money, you won’t want to miss my list today…

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Filed Under: DIY, DIY Home Decor Projects, Helpful Tips, Positively Home & Garden Tagged With: DIY, Painting, Positively Home & Garden

5 Tips for Creating a Cozy Guest Retreat #BHGLiveBetter

December 7, 2016 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

5 great tips for how to create a cozy guest room retreat in your home. Smart and budget-friendly ideas! #BHGLiveBetter

Thank you to Better Homes and Gardens at Walmart for sponsoring today’s post about how to create a cozy guest room retreat. All opinions are 100% mine, and I am committed to sharing only terrific products that I truly love! This post contains affiliate links. Welcome guests into your home with a well appointed guest room filled…

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Filed Under: Christmas, DIY, DIY Home Decor Projects, Helpful Tips, Home Tour, Positively Home & Garden, Positively Seasons Tagged With: Decorating, DIY, Guest Room, Home Tour

DIY Fabric Cork Memo Board

August 17, 2016 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Looking for a pretty way to display pictures, notes and other items? This DIY fabric cork memo board showcases favorite fabric and is easy to make in just minutes. I made today’s project for my daughters’ bedroom, but this same concept would be perfect for classrooms, dorm rooms, home offices, and more! Read on to see…

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DIY Wood Crate Bookshelf #PlaidCreators

August 16, 2016 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

This DIY wood crate bookshelf is a terrific and inexpensive way to add some extra storage to any space. I recently created this vibrant wood crate bookshelf for my daughters’ shared room, and it is the perfect place for them to store favorite books, knickknacks, dolls, stuffed animals and more. I absolutely adore the bright,…

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Filed Under: DIY Home Decor Projects, Home Decor Crafts, Home Decor Crafts, Organization, Positively Handmade, Positively Home & Garden, Tutorials Tagged With: Crafts, DIY, Paint, Positively Home & Garden

Craft Storage Center from an Old Hutch!

May 26, 2016 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

Turn an outdated hutch into a craft storage center

When my husband and I married, we inherited an old hutch from his grandmother that has been used throughout the years throughout our home: first to store our collection of china, and then later in my craft room to store supplies and tools. I have always loved the storage capabilities of this piece, but after…

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Filed Under: DIY, DIY Home Decor Projects, Organization, Positively Home & Garden Tagged With: Craft Room, DIY, Organization, Paint

DIY Ladder Photo Display #3MDIY

July 17, 2014 By Amy @ Positively Splendid

DIY Ladder Photo Display. Such a great way to showcase lots of photos! #3MDIY

Today’s post is brought to you by 3M. Looking for a fun, unique way to showcase your favorite photos? This DIY ladder photo display is just the ticket! Outfitted with six ladder “rungs,” each containing two bulldog clips, this DIY photo display makes displaying and swapping out photos as easy as can be. Think of the possibilities:…

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