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Christmas Bell Hoop

By |2022-07-08T14:23:45-04:00October 8, 2022|Lifestyle & Aesthetic, Tutorial|

If you're looking for an easy Christmas project, this Christmas Bell hoop uses just a few quick supplies. Time Spent: About 30 Minutes Tools Scissors Hot Glue Supplies Small Embroidery Hoop Bells (Jingle or Traditional) Ribbon Faux Greenery Steps Take apart your embroidery hoop, leaving only the ring. If you want to make two, you can use both parts and simply hid the connection on the adjustable hoop. Tie your bells onto ribbon. Then, tie these onto your hoop. You'll want to stagger them so they don't cluster at the same height. Cover the knots with faux greenery using hot [...]

Chalk Paint Living Room Furniture Makeover (Coffee Table and End Table Makeover)

By |2021-01-31T21:15:39-05:00January 31, 2021|Lifestyle & Aesthetic, Tutorial|

For this project, I transformed a solid set of living room furniture using chalk paint. To begin, I spent several weeks searching for the perfect living room set on Facebook Marketplace. I knew that I wanted to use dark gray paint and hoped I could find something with interesting details. Finally, I found this set for $118. They were in excellent condition, staying in one home for over 30 years. When I asked the kind seller why she was getting rid of them, she said she just wanted a change. In exchange, I got high-quality, solid furniture. Time: [...]

  • Paint a Chair with Chalk Paint Vintage IKEA Blue Chair Transformation with Good Bones Paint

How to Paint a Chair with Chalk Paint (Vintage Ikea Child’s Chair & Good Bones Paint)

By |2021-03-31T15:13:46-04:00July 28, 2020|Tutorial|

Learn how to paint a chair with chalk paint. Ever since I attended a class at James T. Davis in Lynchburg, VA, I've wanted to try Good Bones Paint on a furniture project. Their product advertises "NO SANDING. NO PRIMING. NO SEALING." making it "a truly a one-step furniture paint." Personally, I did opt to prep my chairs because they were old, IKEA furniture. My parents had purchased them as part of a set in the 1980s. I remember the little white table and chairs as one of my first crafting and coloring stations. Colors from Good Bones Paint Over [...]

How to Start a Bullet Journal

By |2021-04-16T17:19:21-04:00October 8, 2019|Journals and Planners, Tutorial|

When you start a bullet journal (or a planner), the inspiration is endless. Instagram and Pinterest are full of amazing creators that maintain accounts focused on creating beautiful, useful spreads. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwfq_cVgZXl/ From elegantly simple to garishly fun, you can find a community of accounts to match your aesthetic. How to Start a Bullet Journal If you've been thinking about starting a journal but, feel a little lost, don't be intimidated. It's actually quite easy. Step 1: Buy a dot journal in a convenient size https://www.instagram.com/p/B064H93AxFV/ Personally, I like to use a smaller-size journal (around 6 x9). But, there are a [...]

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