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DIY Halloween Costume Ideas
What costume will you wear for Halloween? Halloween is fast-approaching, and time is running out to figure out what ghoulish goblin or pretty princess you’ll trek out into the night as on October 31st. At this point, you’ve got 11 days to shop-and-ship, and let’s be honest: are you really going to trust the expedited shipping to get your costume to your home in time? Not to mention–will it fit?
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Last-Minute Memorial Day Decorations
** LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? FROM JUNE 19 to JUNE 26, GO HERE TO ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN YOUR OWN 4-PIECE SET OF BISTRO CHALK MARKERS BY MARVY UCHIDA FOR CHALKBOARD PROJECTS! ** Man, this month is just flying by, isn’t it?! It seems like just yesterday it was Mother’s day, I blinked, and bam, Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner! Today I thought I’d share a quick and easy DIY Project: DIY Last Minute Memorial Day Decorations Seriously, y’all, this display took me about 15 minutes total, which is exactly how long I like to spend on holiday decorations in my home, haha. Okay, okay, it might…
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DIY Pillow Cover in Five Easy Steps
I’m back with another Drab to Fab for y’all: DIY hand-sewn pillow cover! This is one of the Pinterest project attempts completed for the 30-before-30 challenge: 30 completed Pinterest projects. View the rest here. I had seen so many pillow case tutorials online, and sewing-machine tutorials for decorative pillow covers. But as ironic as it is, this avid DIY-er does not own a sewing machine (yet)! Because of this, the easier the template, and the fewer stitches needed, the better. And thus, though I pulled some tips and tricks from other Pinterest pins of pillow covers, I’m sharing a tutorial for those of y’all who also stick to the traditional…
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Easy and Quick DIY St. Patrick’s Day “Feelin’ Lucky” Bunting Banner
Hey there, all my crafty vixens! February always seems to come and go so quickly, doesn’t it? It seems like just yesterday I was figuring out what heart-shaped goodies to give my Valentine. St. Patrick’s Day will be here before you know it. In honor of the holiday (and because I needed an excuse to FINALLY take down the Merry Christmas bunting banner… I know, I have holiday decor problems), here’s a quick set of pictures to give you some inspiration for St. Patrick’s Day home decor. Specifically, a Feelin’ Lucky bunting banner! Looking for a full tutorial? Use the dimensions and tips in my previous bunting projects: Give Thanks Bunting…
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DIY Christmas Bunting Banner
Got an hour to spare this weekend before the big day arrives next week? Get out your holiday scrapbook paper and get to work! This quick, easy-to-make Chirstmas bunting banner is sure to brighten up your home during your holiday festivities! DIY Christmas Bunting Banner Materials Needed: – Scrapbook Paper, 2 sheets in 3 separate Christmas-related designs/colors Craft-Laminated Burlap Jumbo-Sized Jute String “Clipboard” Self-Adhesive Letters 15 Wooden Clothes Pins Christmas-Themed Ribbon Two Clear Push Pins Scissors Instructions: 1. Cut the scrapbook papers and burlap. Make a template stencil using scrap paper or cardboard. I used this blog post for guidance on the dimensions for the stencil for my last project, the Thanksgiving Bunting.…
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DIY Thanksgiving Bunting
It’s one week before Thanksgiving, but JUST in case you’re a last-minute DIY-er like me, here’s a quick Pinterest-inspired tutorial to spice up your living area for the quickly-approaching holiday! PS: This is part of my 30 before 30 project (completing and posting 30 Pinterest projects before I turn 30). I used this pin, this pin, and this pin for inspiration. DIY Thanksgiving Bunting Banner Materials Needed: – Scrapbook Paper, 2 sheets in 2 separate designs/colors Craft-Laminated Burlap Jumbo-Sized Jute String “Clipboard” Self-Adhesive Letters Wooden Clothes Pins Autumn-Themed Ribbon Two Clear Push Pins Scissors Instructions: 1. Cut the scrapbook papers and burlap. Make a template stencil using scrap paper or cardboard. I used this blog post for…
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DIY Sock Bun Tutorial
I don’t know about you, but I try to wash my hair every other day because of its oily-ness. My roots get oily, but my ends stay dry and brittle, especially if I over-wash. Unfortunately, wearing my hair down isn’t always an option, whether it’s because I’m on-the-go, don’t have time to do my hair, or am experiencing a case of “second-day hair.” When this happens, I turn to the sock bun. I love a well-made sock bun, because while it takes just minutes to complete, it looks chic all day, and is work, school, restaurant, gym, bar-ready. It’s one of the most adaptable hairstyles depending on the occasion, and…
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Sarah’s Aloha BBQ Chicken
Once in a while I try my hand at creating a new, exciting dish to spice up my home-cooking schedule. There is only so many times one can roast a chicken the same way before it gets dull! Last week I struck some luck and created a recipe that was a sure winner in my book. I had been craving fruit all day and wanted to incorporate it into my dinner plans. Now, while I would be perfectly fine with a bowl of fruit for dinner, I’m pretty sure any nutritionist and my dear nurse of a mother would scowl at me for doing so. I love the mixture of…
