Pretty prints make it easy to create your own artwork – all on a friendly budget! Today I’ve got a trio of summery daisy printables for you to enjoy in your own home! Daisies always remind me of my mother. They were her favorite flower. Every birthday or Mother’s Day, it seems like someone…
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Cow Printables: DIY Farmhouse Art
Add instant farmhouse appeal to your home by creating country style wall art with a pair of vintage cow printables. Enjoy these soft images of beautiful cows in peaceful fields during the summertime. Today I’m joining a group of bloggers to share free printables for you to use and enjoy. A special thank you…
Make a Summer Birdhouse Wreath in Minutes!
See how to make a cheerful summer birdhouse wreath to brighten any room in your home. A few inexpensive supplies and less than an hour of your time is all that’s needed! Welcome to the month of June! It’s the first Saturday which means it’s time for another Cozy Living post! I’m joining my…
Easy DIY Summer Floral Wreath
The first wreath I ever made was back when I belonged to the Geneva Young Mother’s Club. A local florist came to a club meeting for a hands-on tutorial. She said she liked my wreath but I wasn’t so sure. I’ve always envied people who can make pretty wreaths, and I think I finally figured…
Ribbon Chandelier: An Easy DIY Project
When summer rolls around I like to add a bit of decorating whimsy. To create a pretty summer table setting, I decided to make an easy DIY ribbon chandelier in pink and white. I’m sharing the instructions so you can make one of your own! I promise you’ll be amazed at how easy it…
Wooden Valentine Boxes: Heartfelt and Handmade
Welcome to Heartfelt and Handmade! In honor of Valentine’s Day, 28 bloggers have joined together to share something they made by hand for Valentine’s Day. You’ll find crafts, recipe, artwork, printables, and more! Heartfelt and Handmade runs Monday through Wednesday this week and all links are at the bottom of this post (just remember that…
Pressed Fall Leaves: Window Art
Fall is fading and I find myself wishing to preserve it for as long as possible. Remember when you’d collect colorful leaves and take them home hoping they’d stay fresh and pretty? But they’d curl up and dry out unless you took proper steps. Today I’m sharing a super easy way to display pressed fall…
Vintage Bird Printables for Fall
Fall will officially be here in less than two weeks! I’ve been cozying up my rooms with warm colors for the autumn season. I saw beautiful bird prints in round black frames that I loved, but didn’t purchase them due to their price. Instead, I decided to make my own. And what’s more … I…
Fall Floral Chandelier: Make Your Own
Kids are back in school and my thoughts and creativity have turned to fall projects. Today I’m joining four blogging friends to bring you a collection of autumn DIY projects. Thanks to Taryn of Taryn Whiteaker Designs for organizing this crafty event. I’m sharing how to make a fall floral chandelier with beautiful silk flowers….
DIY Recycled Cardboard Coasters
Last week we were idly shopping on my favorite street in Geneva, Illinois, and I came across a set of adorable coasters – made of cardboard! I knew I had supplies at home to make my own DIY recycled cardboard coasters. Why spend money if you don’t have to? (This post contains affiliate links.) Cardboard…
DIY Wall Art: How to Make Your Own
Lately I’ve been turning a critical eye to the walls in my home. I’m making some changes, but decorative changes can be expensive. If you’re also challenged by the high cost of artwork, you’ll enjoy this post that shares a collection of economical DIY wall art. Some are my own creations, and some are the…
Vintage Poster Art for Sitting Room
One of my favorite stores moved further away, which didn’t make me happy. But the other day we took a trip out there and I found some cool vintage posters. For just a few dollars, I turned them into vintage poster art and hung the first one in my sitting room. (This post contains affiliate…
DIY Rustic Flower Vase
Are you enjoying your summer? I sure hope so! Today I have a quick and easy home decor project for you that I think you’ll enjoy. It’s a DIY rustic flower vase that makes a cute centerpiece – perfect for a dinner party, a bridal shower, a wedding, or just every day use. Another bonus…
How to Make Lavender Rosemary Bath Salts
Summer means spending time outside in the fresh air and sometimes that can be exhausting. Working in the garden, bike rides and long walks, swimming in the pool or at the beach – plenty of physical activity! What better way to unwind and soothe sore muscles than with a luxurious and therapeutic soak in the…
Book Page Apples and Free Printable
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved working with paper. It started with doing origami as a young child and moved onto making gum wrapper chains as an older kid. Then in junior high I became enamored with stationery and all the different patterns available. When I managed a fitness club, I loved…
15 Handmade Gifts for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is right around the corner and there’s still time to make mom’s day special with handmade gifts. My mother is no longer with me, but there’s no reason I can’t give a gift to my daughters who are moms. While store-bought presents are always nice, there’s something special about a gift you make…