Love chippy layered paint treatments? Want to do it in a hurry? That's the beauty of this shabby farmhouse paint finish - it's so easy you can't mess it up and quick enough to do it in one afternoon. Mr. SCC was in too big of a hurry for me to take step by step photos of the table - booooo! But, my friends, it's the paint job that makes this farmhouse table somethin' special! I LURVE the weathered, worn finish of an old piece of furniture that's been smothered in layer after layer of ... continue reading...
Easy Hot Crab Dip Recipe
Hot crab dip is one of those recipes that I only pull out on special occasions... but I ALWAYS have to pull it out on special occasions. New Years Eve, birthday parties, basically whenever we have a big get together, my family insists that I make hot crab dip. I rarely ever make it unless we are having a crowd over, a) because it can be pretty pricey to make and b) it makes quite a large batch. Yet any time I do take the time to make it, there are never any leftovers gone to waste. Hot Crab ... continue reading...
Ruffled curtains: The Tutorial
Last week I showed y'all the reveal of my own little spa, and lots of you commented and emailed (and some even called) me about a tutorial for the curtains. They are really easy. First you need to determine what size curtain you need for your window. You'll need a "base" (or a piece that covers the whole curtain), and you'll need to cut strips for the ruffles. Determine how many rows of ruffles you want, then measure the length of the curtain and add 2 inches for each ruffle. Divide the ... continue reading...
how to make starfish ornaments
Starfish ornaments are the perfect, quick craft for so many occasions: weddings, birthday parties, summer parties, Christmas decor, the list goes on and on. They're so quick and easy to make that you can have a whole batch of them in a matter of minutes. You can use any color of ribbon to coordinate them to almost any event - and you can also make them from any size of starfish, too. All you need to make some is a starfish, some thin ribbon or twine and a Dremel or drill. I used a ... continue reading...
Day 3 – 12 Days of Handmade Christmas in July
Gift cards are some of the most popular holiday gifts. Give them some personality with this great idea from Stephanie of Parker's Prints! Gift Wrapping Gift Cards The next time you give a gift card, why not spice up the wrapping in a creative way? If food/beverage places are on your gift card list, simply ask for a to go container with when buying the gift card! Examples: Coffee/beverage place: get an (unused!) empty to go cup Burger/fast food restaurant: get a burger box ... continue reading...