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.
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Showing posts with label Primitive. Show all posts
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Monday, November 29, 2021
Easy Craft Projects a Primitive Candy Cane Sign
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?
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?
Monday, November 22, 2021
How to get the French Country Christmas Look! 60 plus photos for Inspira...
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.
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.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
The Making of a Christmas House. French Country Style Decorating.
This year the Old Haunted House takes on a simpler, brighter French Country theme, with more white, and lighter colors in the Christmas decorating.
Join me for this step by step video of how I achieved the look.
We have brought everyday pieces from around the house, and some of the white, and light Christmas peices that fit, along with a few new handmade craft pieces for the look we wanted.
Join me for this step by step video of how I achieved the look.
We have brought everyday pieces from around the house, and some of the white, and light Christmas peices that fit, along with a few new handmade craft pieces for the look we wanted.
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Easy Fall Crafts I have made, and you can too!
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!
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!
Thursday, September 10, 2020
A Summer to Fall Porch Makeover Let's Get Busy Decorating!
Get ideas, and inspiration to make your very most important welcoming point a Happy Place to visit! New ideas, and easy crafts for this year! Fun for the entire family.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
A Summer to Fall Decorating Makeover. All New 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!
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!
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Fall Halloween Wooden Cats. Easy Crafts!
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
Thursday, May 28, 2020
From Old Wooden Pallet to Nice Garden Decor at No Cost
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!
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Make New Ghostly Friends for Halloween!
How to make a Primitive Halloween Ghost Trio for your Home!
You can view the You Tube Video, or read the steps, and see the photos below. Either way you are going to love making these easy little Ghost for your home.
There 3 little ghost are fun and easy to make for you, and the kids. They don't take very long, so the little one's are sure to stay interested, and you will have New/Old Halloween Decorations!
We begin with 3 strips of old lattice. We have sanded off the dirt. We wouldn't want to paint over dirt. We have also cut notches, and slants into the wood for our ghostly shapes.
Now we paint them white. I first tried white spray paint. The spray paint did not hold, so I used white house paint. Live and learn.
Next we paint the eyes, and mouths. They are already looking ghostly, but we still have more to do! Next we move on to giving them a more primitive look.
We begin sanding the ghost here and there to resemble wear. See how it gives them an "Old" look. These are 3 happy fellows! I think we are almost done!
With the sanding all finished, we are now ready to pick out just the right spot to display them... I almost forgot, I rubbed on a coat of sealer at the end, and let that dry over night.
Here we are in out new ghostly haunting spot! They can't wait to greet all of the little Trick or Treaters! See how easy that was!
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You can view the You Tube Video, or read the steps, and see the photos below. Either way you are going to love making these easy little Ghost for your home.
There 3 little ghost are fun and easy to make for you, and the kids. They don't take very long, so the little one's are sure to stay interested, and you will have New/Old Halloween Decorations!
We begin with 3 strips of old lattice. We have sanded off the dirt. We wouldn't want to paint over dirt. We have also cut notches, and slants into the wood for our ghostly shapes.
Now we paint them white. I first tried white spray paint. The spray paint did not hold, so I used white house paint. Live and learn.
Next we paint the eyes, and mouths. They are already looking ghostly, but we still have more to do! Next we move on to giving them a more primitive look.
We begin sanding the ghost here and there to resemble wear. See how it gives them an "Old" look. These are 3 happy fellows! I think we are almost done!
With the sanding all finished, we are now ready to pick out just the right spot to display them... I almost forgot, I rubbed on a coat of sealer at the end, and let that dry over night.
Here we are in out new ghostly haunting spot! They can't wait to greet all of the little Trick or Treaters! See how easy that was!
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Thursday, October 4, 2018
Make A Primitive, Spooky Halloween Trio!
It's that wonderful, magical, and haunting time of year again, and I have come up with a very quick and easy project to help get you in the Halloween mood.
Just follow the easy step by step instructions below, and you will be haunting in no time!
Begin by choosing your piece of wood. Draw the desired Halloween shapes you would like. Choose the colors, and begin painting. Remember, it's a primitive piece, so you don't have to be perfect.
One by one the project begins to take shape. As you fnish painting the base color you can begin to see what it is going to look like. Now we can begin putting in the details!
Give your ghoulish creature eyes, nose, and a mouth. A little touch of red on their eyes adds to the spookiness. I dipped a tooth brush in white paint, and spattered the entire piece with it. It adds to the look.
I also outlined the cat with white paint to bring him out of the background. Add a little string to hang your piece by, and it's all ready to put out! Happy Haunting, and Please Subscribe to the You Tube Channel for more!!!
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Halloween Decorations, How To Make a Primitive Mummy! Fast and Easy
I am always looking at decorations, and wondering if I could make that myself, and save money. This Primitive Halloween Mummy turned out to be very easy, and quick to do. It's so easy you could have the kids making their own in no time with things lying around the house.
Below I have included the photos for each step of the craft project.
Step 1: Pick out your 3 pieces for the Mummy (head, body, and base).
Step 2: Attach the head to the body. I used a metal piece with 4 holes, and drilled in 4 screws.
Step 3: Attach the body to the base. I used 2 screws going in through the bottom of the base.
Step 4: Wrap the Mummy in gauze, and add 2 eyes, and 2 arms. I placed Spanish moss here and there, and on the base just for an added "aged" effect. After that you are all finished, and ready to put your Mummy out for Halloween! See how easy that was. You may want to make an entire Mummy family it goes so fast. Happy Haunting!
Below I have included the photos for each step of the craft project.
Step 1: Pick out your 3 pieces for the Mummy (head, body, and base).
Step 2: Attach the head to the body. I used a metal piece with 4 holes, and drilled in 4 screws.
Step 3: Attach the body to the base. I used 2 screws going in through the bottom of the base.
Step 4: Wrap the Mummy in gauze, and add 2 eyes, and 2 arms. I placed Spanish moss here and there, and on the base just for an added "aged" effect. After that you are all finished, and ready to put your Mummy out for Halloween! See how easy that was. You may want to make an entire Mummy family it goes so fast. Happy Haunting!
Monday, February 26, 2018
How to create your own Primitive and Stunning Easter Decorations DIY Crafts
Easter Decorating made easy. Primitive, and Stunning Easter Crafting in no time at all!
Looking for a not so typical Easter Craft Project that the entire family can take part in
Look no further, because here it is. Not only do these pieces look great, but they really are easy, and quick to do, and will certainly brighten up your home for the Easter Season. In fact they are nice enough to leave out all year long!
Though the video will explain everything you need to know step by step, I will also post some of the photos, and give a brief synopsis of what I have done to create these one of a kind little art projects.
After you have picked out your wood shapes, you can base coat them in black. Black is very important, because you will be uncovering some of that color latter in the process.
Dry brushed a little white on top of the black, tie a jute cord in the middle (if you wish it to look like two boards when you are finished). Next you can begin layering your colors. I chose brown, then beige, blue, and finally a little white.
For the birds nest, get a tool with a sharp end to scrape across the nest to simulate sticks. When you scrape it you will see the black underneath is what helps the nest to look like many separate sticks woven in to a nest.
Finally, spatter black on to the pieces with a tooth brush. Doing this will add depth to the piece, and believe me, it does a lot for the finished project.
Now you can remove the jute cord (if you used it) I also used 2 screws, and jute cord on the back to create a way to hang the boards.
I hope you will try this fun, and different kind of Easter Craft for your home, and please let me know what you thought of it!
Look no further, because here it is. Not only do these pieces look great, but they really are easy, and quick to do, and will certainly brighten up your home for the Easter Season. In fact they are nice enough to leave out all year long!
Though the video will explain everything you need to know step by step, I will also post some of the photos, and give a brief synopsis of what I have done to create these one of a kind little art projects.
After you have picked out your wood shapes, you can base coat them in black. Black is very important, because you will be uncovering some of that color latter in the process.
For the birds nest, get a tool with a sharp end to scrape across the nest to simulate sticks. When you scrape it you will see the black underneath is what helps the nest to look like many separate sticks woven in to a nest.
Finally, spatter black on to the pieces with a tooth brush. Doing this will add depth to the piece, and believe me, it does a lot for the finished project.
Now you can remove the jute cord (if you used it) I also used 2 screws, and jute cord on the back to create a way to hang the boards.
I hope you will try this fun, and different kind of Easter Craft for your home, and please let me know what you thought of it!
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
No Cost Low Cost Exquisite Easter Crafts you can make Yourself. Primitive Rabbit
Looking for an easy DIY Craft for you and the kids?
How about this primitive Rabbit? It looks great, it's very easy, and may cost you nothing to do. Also, if you have kids, it's simple enough that they will find it fun too!
A Primitive Easter Rabbit, or even for an everyday decoration in the home, that you can make by yourself in about an hour. This is a very easy no cost, or low cost craft that is fun, and quick for anyone to try out.
Begin by drawing your selected image onto the piece of cardboard. I know, it's cardboard, but don't worry, it's going to look great when you are finished. You won't believe your eyes.
Paint your image. Don't worry about the areas that show through underneath, it will only add to the "aged" look of the piece. After all, it is a primitive, and that is what gives them their charm.
Next you can add your shading, and spots of "wear" to the piece, and cut it out. Note: For me, cutting it out was actually the hardest part of the entire prokect. Now the fun part! It is ready for a little fancy decorating, as you see fit. I used a few twigs from the yard, Spanish moss, and left over ribbon for mine.
You are all finished, and ready to put it on display. These pieces are very fast, and also easy enough for kids to do as well.
Below are a few more Rabbits that I have added to my collection, and as you can see, they are wonderful, fun, and festive! I hope you try this project, and as always, if you do...let me know!
The Dining Room Table Rabbit
Rabbit in the Fireplace
Two Bunnies in a Bedroom
How about this primitive Rabbit? It looks great, it's very easy, and may cost you nothing to do. Also, if you have kids, it's simple enough that they will find it fun too!
A Primitive Easter Rabbit, or even for an everyday decoration in the home, that you can make by yourself in about an hour. This is a very easy no cost, or low cost craft that is fun, and quick for anyone to try out.
Begin by drawing your selected image onto the piece of cardboard. I know, it's cardboard, but don't worry, it's going to look great when you are finished. You won't believe your eyes.
Paint your image. Don't worry about the areas that show through underneath, it will only add to the "aged" look of the piece. After all, it is a primitive, and that is what gives them their charm.
Next you can add your shading, and spots of "wear" to the piece, and cut it out. Note: For me, cutting it out was actually the hardest part of the entire prokect. Now the fun part! It is ready for a little fancy decorating, as you see fit. I used a few twigs from the yard, Spanish moss, and left over ribbon for mine.
You are all finished, and ready to put it on display. These pieces are very fast, and also easy enough for kids to do as well.
Below are a few more Rabbits that I have added to my collection, and as you can see, they are wonderful, fun, and festive! I hope you try this project, and as always, if you do...let me know!
The Dining Room Table Rabbit
Rabbit in the Fireplace
Two Bunnies in a Bedroom
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
How to make a Primitive Wooden Valentine Heart DIY Craft
This Primitive Wooden Valentine Heart is certainly one of them. It's so easy that your kids will have fun making it as well.
Just a few items that you need, and most probably already have, and you are on your way to having a lot of Valentine's day fun!
Friday, October 6, 2017
Easy DIY Fall and Halloween Decorations
Why buy Fall and Halloween decorations when you can make them yourself? 4 quick and easy Fall/Halloween crafts to get you inspired to try something on your own.
https://youtu.be/9t5XXE3zTAY
I was feeling crafty so I searched photos for a little inspiration and came up with a few quick and easy DIY ideas for Fall/Halloween crafts that anyone could do. I hope you like them.
1: The Primitive Wooden Pumpkin
2: A Trio of Primitive Wooden Pumpkins
3: The naming of the House (You can name your own too)
4: The Raven "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,..."
All pieces were made with recycled wood, and painted with acrylic paints. People have already been stopping by to ask me where I got the pieces, they love them.
1: The Primitive Wooden Pumpkin
2: A Trio of Primitive Wooden Pumpkins
3: The naming of the House (You can name your own too)
4: The Raven "Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,..."
All pieces were made with recycled wood, and painted with acrylic paints. People have already been stopping by to ask me where I got the pieces, they love them.
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