Thursday, January 31, 2008

Retro Kitchen Hardware Made from Vintage Fabric

You can make some retro kitchen hardware for your kitchen cabinets using vintage fabric from your stash.

I love using vintage fabric in usual ways and these retro kitchen cabinet hardware and draw pulls are an awesome project!
Don't worry; your retro kitchen hardware made from vintage fabric is durable, affordable, and great looking in a retro kitchen...finish reading...

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

3 Ways to Frame Your Bathroom Window and Get the Hottest Trend

Framed bathroom windows are one of the hottest bathroom trends in 2008.

You can get this hot bathroom trend on a budget and without the pricey handy man or contractor.Here are three ways to frame your bathroom window and get that hot look in 2008.

I love creating easy ways to decorate in the home. Each of these ideas are quick, easy, and great DIY projects...finish reading...

Saturday, January 26, 2008

3 Ways to Update Outdated Curtains for Less Than $25

Curtains are an expensive part of decorating your home.

If your curtains have become outdated after years of use, then here are some fun ways to update the look of your curtains for less than $25.

Take those outdated curtains down and wash them first! No need to keep the dust with the new look of your updated curtains...finish reading...

Thursday, January 24, 2008

New Vintage Wristlet on Etsy


Just posted a new vintage wrislet made from old feed sack fabric on Etsy! There are quite few fabric choices, so you can customize your order.


Here is a close up of a finsihed retro wristlet.


By the way, if you want the pattern, I will be listing it on Etsy shortly as well.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Elegant Rustic Burlap Day Lillie Easter Card Craft

This Easter Lillie Card is made from burlap and fabric paints.

You can make a simple and elegant Easter Lillie craft into a fun Easter card perfect for someone special.

If Easter Lillies are yoru favorite flower, then you will love this simple Easter Lillie craft turned card...finish reading...

Friday, January 18, 2008

How to Make a Paper Flower Bouquet Using Coffee Filters

Coffee filters make fun and frilly paper flowers perfect for a Valentine's Day bouquet of flowers.

If you are looking for a fun paper flower craft, then check out this simple and easy to make paper flower bouquets made from plain old coffee filters. Kids can make this simple paper flower craft for Mom or Dad this year.

The great thing about this paper flower bouquet is that you do not even have to cut out the paper for the flower...finish reading...

Sunday, January 13, 2008

3 Tips for Correcting a Bright Paint Color

Bright paint colors on the wall can be corrected in a few simple ways. If you have painted your walls and the color turned out way too bright, then try one or all three of these tips to turning your garish paint into a delight!

Paint Correcting Tip #1: Dark Curtains

Adding dark curtains to your windows is not really to block out the sun. The dark colors of the fabric can really just outline each side of the window. You will see that the dark colors of the fabric will ground and define a too bright paint color...finish reading...

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