Looking for a good upcycling idea? This project started out with a coffee table and turned into a bold, farmhouse style sign. It was so easy to make - and the results make it hard to believe that it started out with a piece that was destined for the dump. Luckily upcycling doesn't scare me, so I decided to dig it out of the barn and bring it back to life. And since I had everything on hand, this was a "free for me" project. Upcycling a Coffee Table to a Sign This post contains affiliate ... continue reading...
Creating a Shabby Farmhouse Finish
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 clean driftwood
Whether you're at the beach or lake or even a creek, chances are you've found some beautiful driftwood. If you're like me, you want to figure out how to clean driftwood before using it in craft projects or decorating. It's actually quite simple, and if you have small pieces to clean you can do them all fairly quickly. All you need is a little bleach, a little water and a couple of weeks and you can clean small driftwood pieces easily. HOW TO CLEAN DRIFTWOOD After you've collected your wood, ... continue reading...