Creative ideas, and decorative items, and techniques that I have used in my home, or would like to use. DIY, and how to post and videos of things that I am working on in my own house. I also encourage all of you to share your own thoughts, photos, and projects.
We began on the front porch in the last post, and now we are moving on into the living room from it's summer look to one for early fall. This cost me nothing but a little time, and bonus...the living room got a cleaning!
So once again...just click for the video on YouTube, and see what I have been up to!
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I have been trying to get these paintings up, one because there are more to post, and I will be painting again, and things will be piling up before you know it, and I don't like keeping too many photos on the phone. I know, some people have lots of photos, but I still think it slows down the phone, but that's me...
Anyway, here are three new paintings. I hope you like them. n any case, let me know what you think, and be creative!
IT'S TIME FOR DECORATING AGAIN, AND IT IS FOR THAT VERY SPECIAL NIGHT OF ALL HALLOWS EVE!
Join me, in the Old Haunted House for new, and spooky Halloween ideas, and frights to behold. Most everyones second favorite holidays to dress up the home for, and it takes nothing but imagination, and just a little fun work.
Here we have two paintings, step by step. First, the Haunted House, and second Cherry Blossoms. Both, as always, easy to do, and well worth the time it takes to create them.
I try to create something for everyone, and as you can see...I think we have done that here. Original paintings for your home decor, and budget friendly too! Learn to paint, it's relaxing, and fun, and it will make you happy too!
As you can see below, we have the before, middle, and finished photos of both original paintings. The Haunted House, and Cherry Blossoms.
It may seem very time consuming, to hard, or very involved, but when you take it step by step, you may be very surprised just hot easy it can be to create original artwork for your own home. Today we are doing a Streetscape of a place I don't know, but would like to visit! Why not try it yourself, and create a little artwork for your home!
The photos will show you the begining, middle, and end of our painting.
I hope you like and find a little inspiration to try it on your own!
Who wouldn't want to live in a Castle?
I can't right now, but you and I can pretend, and paint one at the same time!
Join me from start to finish in painting one, and see where you end.
Here is a very quick ans easy addition to your French Country Decor. All you need is a piece of wood, and a print, of your choice, from the printer. We stained the wood, glued on our print, and polyurethane for a nice finish, and we were all done! Now it graces the porch with the rest of the French Country greeting.
We are trying out two different looks for Valentines Day decorating to see which we like the best. These are very easy crafts that you can do with the kids, and they cost very little in time, or cash, but they still look great. Let me know what you think.
If you wish to see more inexpensive decorating ideas for the Holidays, or everyday, please subscribe to the YouTube Channel!!!
There is always time for another Easy Christmas Craft! Especially one that takes so little time to do. You will love this little Christmas Tree, and the ease of the project!
Today we are doing a very easy DIY project. I have seen these around, but why pay for one when you can make your own?!?
The making of a Primitive Candy Cane Sign for Christmas. I had seen for sale on the internet, but why not just make our own out of leftover wood, and paint we already have, so it cost us nothing but very little time! This is a very easy project taking up little time to finish. I hope you try it out for your Christmas decor, and let me know what you think!
We start with out piece of wood.
Next we base coat it with black.
We move on to painting the candy cane, and lettering.
Finally we have sanded it all, for the aged effect, and we are finished! Wasn't that easy?
Today we are learning how to create that French Country Christmas look for very little money, and using what you would already have around the house. You need only your old pieces, glass bottles, white, or metal vases, greenery, and sticks from the yard, favorite light colored Christmas ornaments, light throws, pillows, picture frames, and such. Watch for inspiring ideas. It's really pretty simple to do, and takes very little time. It's fun just going around the house looking for everyday objects to add to your own look! Please Subscribe to the YouTube Channel for more!!!
There is something very calming, ans screne about a French Country Christmas, and for everyday for that matter. As the years go by I am using it more, and more in the house. Below are some of my ideas for this Christmas.
Here we have 3 very easy to do Fall craft projects you can make by yourself, or with the kids. Easy enough that everyone can get involved.
Decorating for fall doesn't need to cost a lot of money, just use what you already have, and change it up a little. Using your imagination is all of the fun, and you come up with a unique look for your home!
We are going to start the New Year out right, and add a little happiness to our living space!
It is done with a little creativity, and no money, so we can all do it if we want to.
I had a little free time the other day, and and needed a project to fill that time, so here we have the results of that. I hope you like these 3 things.
Our first piece was inspired by a packace I had received in the mail, and thought the box it came in had a very nice shape, and that something could be done with it...so came the other ideas.
I covered (glued) it with wrinkeled up white paper, and used my French Country stencile to decorate around it. Now I have a French Country pillar at no cost.
I placed a little metal bird upon it, and it took it's place next to a chair in the dining room. It took very little time, and it looks great!
Next I printed out a few sheets of French Country script, and covered a couple of books with it, placed them on top of a desk in the Library, put a metal birdcage on top, and it was finished. Looks very nice for a couple minutes of my time.
The last project was an old cigar box, and again I covered it in paper, and used my French Country stencil over it, let it dry, and it was ready to be placed on top of the chifferobe in the living room. All 3 of these projects took no money, or even much time to do, but bring just a little more fun to my living space, and will be able to decorate my home for some time to come. I hope you find a little inspiration from these, and the other ideas I have posted, and let me know what you think!
This year's theme to the home for Christmas is French Country/Old world
We have taken bits from here and there in the house, and put them together for a very simple and elegant Christmas. It took very little time, or expense.
A few dries flowers from the garden, add some rustic pieces, old Christmas treasures, and everyday objects. Keeping im mind the goal is a simple Christmas theme.
I think we have pulled it off. Let me know if you and your home share in this French Country/Old World look this year. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the YouTube Channel for more creative ideas!
We're changing our dark Victorian Library into a light, airy French Country/Old World look for very little cost in this DIY Video.
Below are a few of the new things that have changed.
First we have the Chifferobe which was stained a dark cherry, and not in the best of shatp. We gave it a cream color base coat, a few stencils, and a light stain to seal it.
Above we have, what use to be a cheap, plain black computer desk, and we have given it the same treatment as the Chifferobe. This has turned out very well, and is certainly a great improvement on what it once was.
This little side table has undergone a tremendous transformation. First it started out covered in a false wood look, then it was painted a cream color, and now it has been given an Old World look with faux painted panels, a blue wash, stenciling, and finally a light stain to seal it.
As always, let me know what you think, and keep on watching for more creative, and inexpensive decorating ideas!
Just in time!
A Summer to Fall Magical Makeover! Filled with ideas you can use to spruce up your home!!! We go through each room downstairs in the Old Haunted House, and bring it to Fall Life all in one video!
Fall Halloween Wooden Cats to decorate the home during the fall season. These are very simple to make out of left over boards, and so quick you won't believe it. #DIY #EasyCrafts #Fall #Halloween
Today we are creating a little more primitive garden decor, this time out of a discarded wooden pallet. It took very little time, and cost nothing since I always have craft paints. Hopefully you will like this (don't forget to hit "like"), and subscribe for even more great decorating ideas. Also check out the other videos for more inspirational decorating ideas, for you and the kids, on a budget!
