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DIY Winter Mosaic Wall Art Using a Broken Frame (No-Spend Decor)
After Christmas comes down, I always love easing into winter decor rather than jumping straight into the next season. This year, I wanted something soft, neutral, and wintry — but I also didn’t want to spend any money. That’s when I remembered a broken frame I had tucked away. The glass and frame itself were…
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DIY Christmas String Art Using Scrap 2×4 Wood
This Christmas I decided to dig into my scrap wood pile and ended up making one of my favorite little projects yet — Christmas string art on leftover 2x4s! These pieces turned out rustic, sparkly, and incredibly festive, and they were practically free since I used supplies I already had on hand. I started with…
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Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments Using Junk Wood & Scrap Fabric
Affordable, adorable, and totally beginner-friendly! Christmas crafting is my favorite way to get into the holiday spirit, and this year I decided to make a handful of homemade Christmas ornaments using nothing but junk wood cut-offs and scrap fabric I already had on hand. These little projects were quick, cozy, and perfect for anyone wanting…
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Sewing a Christmas Apron Out of Old Clothes (My Latest Scrap Fabric Project)
Lately I’ve been on a huge kick of turning old clothes into something new, and this week I ended up sewing another handmade apron. The Patchwork Bottom For the bottom half, I cut a bunch of red and green fabric into squares and made a little patchwork quilt section. Nothing fancy — just scrappy, simple,…
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How I Weaned All Three of My Sons!”
I’ve now breastfed three boys, each for different lengths of time, and every single weaning story has been completely different. Some were emotional, some were stressful, and one was surprisingly easy — like shockingly easy. So this is just me sharing my real, unfiltered story in case it helps another mom who feels overwhelmed or…
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My Patchwork Dress Attempt… and the Huge, Hilarious Flop That Followed
Sometimes creativity gives you a masterpiece… And sometimes it gives you something so crazy you don’t know whether to laugh or cry. Today’s story is definitely the second one. 😅 I’ve been wanting to stretch myself a little more with sewing lately. I’m not a good sewer by any means, but I had this dress…
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Paper Quilling “Don’t Worry, Pray” Sign – Neutral, Peaceful, and Handmade
I did another paper quilling project recently, and this one turned out so peaceful and pretty! I actually used an I-joist cutoff from our house build — just a leftover scrap of wood — and it ended up being perfect for this project. I love when I can reuse something from our build and turn…
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🏡 My Seasonal Decorating Schedule (Free Download!)
Hi friends! 🌸 Today, I’m so excited to share something that’s truly near and dear to my heart—my seasonal decorating schedule. Over the years, I’ve refined it and adjusted it until it just feels right for our home. Following this schedule makes decorating feel fun and intentional instead of overwhelming. And the best part? I’ve…
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Junk Wood Wall Hooks with Hanging Jar – DIY Rustic Decor
Sometimes the best ideas come from the scrap pile! This week, I spotted a few random pieces of wood in my junk wood pile—two small squares and one little rectangle—and instantly got inspired to turn them into something cute and functional. I decided to make a little set of wall hooks! Painting and Stenciling the…
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DIY Junk Wood Prayer Sign | Easy Inspirational Craft
Have you ever looked at your scrap pile of wood and thought, “I should just make something with that”? That’s exactly how this little project started. I had a rough, rectangular piece of junk wood—nothing fancy at all—and decided to turn it into a simple, inspirational prayer sign. The quote I used was: “Don’t worry…
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