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For everything in life that keeps you on your feet! I share simple DIY projects and crafts, home decor ideas and helpful tips as well as easy recipes for week-night meals.

Fall and Halloween Crafts to Make and Sell

Hey there crafty friend!  Are you looking for Fall and Halloween crafts to make and sell?  Well, you are in the right place.  Now that craft fairs are picking up, it is a great time to create and sell some seasonal crafts.  Whether you are selling on Etsy, at a craft fair or online, I am sharing these ideas to help you come up with crafts to make and sell this fall. T-Shirts T-shirts are a great craft to make and sell.  I have found that sassy Halloween t-shirts like this are HOT! Whether you ... View Post

DIY Patriotic Decor You Can Make at Home Without an Expensive Machine

Hey Hey!!  It is SUMMER and that means decorating for the 4th of July!  The 4th is my FAVORITE holiday and I absolutely love decorating with red, white and blue!  Today I am sharing my favorite DIY Patriotic decor with you. Have you heard of Chalk Couture?  If not, START HERE.  If you have, then you might recognize that everything I used to decorate my patriotic entryway was made with Chalk Couture.  One of the easiest ways to make DIY Patriotic decor is to use reusable silk-screen ... View Post

30 Chalk Couture Tips and Tricks Every Crafter Needs to Know

Hey Hey!  I am betting you found this post because you are looking for tips and tricks for using Chalk Couture!  You have hit the jackpot, my friend!  This post includes thirty Chalk Couture tips and tricks every crafter needs to know.  From paste to ink, when to wax, basics of washing transfers and advanced techniques...I will cover it all and give you the tips and tricks to be a pro at using Chalk Couture products. 30 Chalk Couture Tips and Tricks Let's start with some basic tips and tricks, ... View Post

DIY Disney Shirt

Hiya Pal!  If you are heading to Disney or just want to make a shirt for everyday-wear, you have come to the right place!  Today,  I will show you exactly how to make a DIY Disney Shirt.  This particular shirt is PERFECT for the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival.  It would also be a great shirt for a Disney Cruise too. Before we begin, I need to tell you what I used to make this.  For this shirt, I used Chalk Couture transfers and permanent ink.  If you don't know about Chalk Couture, ... View Post

DIY Wedding Projects

Hey Hey!  Congrats on your wedding!  If you are anything link me, you are probably super excited about getting married, but also want to save a few dollars and DIY what you can!  I have a few great ideas on DIY wedding projects including wedding decorations, photo props and wedding favors. First of all, I want to introduce you to Chalk Couture.  Chalk Couture makes reusable, self-adhesive stencils called transfers and removable chalk paste as well as permanent ink.  Both the chalk paste and ... View Post

Religious Christmas Decor

Do you collect nativity scenes or decorate with religious Christmas decor?  If so, you are in the right place, my friend!  I am sharing my week of religious Christmas decor ideas with you.  I created a handful of religious-inspired Christmas decorations over on Facebook so you can click on the videos to see exactly how I made them! Make sure to watch the videos to see the tutorials! I started the week by creating a simple framed chalkboard with a beautiful scripture verse!  Check out the ... View Post