Some random projects from a snowy weekend.
Not going to lie, it felt good to get the creative juices flowing - even if the projects only consisted of hand-stamping coffee-stained tags or killing my arm with rub-on transfers.
Jeanine
You've probably seen these frames at your local Dollar Tree. Did you know you could turn them from this...
Into this?
Grab some black and gold acrylic paints. First, paint the frames black (I know it seems counterproductive given the frames are already gold, but stick with me) and allow to dry. Then use your gold to paint over the black. The end result is a gorgeous antique finish. It's hard to believe these are the same frames, right?!
I'm not going to lie: I'm a little obsessed.
This is my next antiquing project (ignore the mess in the reflection!): $25 decorative floor frame from Five Below.
I can't wait to turn it into an under $50 Anthropologie dupe!
Jeanine
I was packing away the Christmas decorations last weekend and realized this Dollar Tree bottle brush tree works just as well for Valentine's Day as it does for Christmas. It's like two holidays for the price of one!
Likewise for this Target bow candle-holder that I upcycled using a tutorial found on Instagram. I've never been a bow-wearing girl, but I do love them for my home decor.
And, yes - I've decided to keep my blog going after all. I missed it, and although I'm not doing as many projects as I used to, I still have the itch to craft. One of my goals for 2025 is to revamp and get this ol' blog going again.
Jeanine
Wishing everyone a safe and happy July 4th!
Jeanine
My dad - who is half Irish and half Cuban - just had skin cancer removed from one of his arms. I had a pre-skin cancer blotch removed from my own arm 5 years ago. So to say I'm taking SPF seriously this summer would be an understatement. Even if you have melanated skin: you. need. sunscreen. Now go get some!
Getting off my soapbox now.
Jeanine
It's hard to believe the 4th of July is next week. I mean, didn't June just start yesterday?!
I didn't have enough time to actually DIY this year, but I'm sharing some old familiar favorites from previous years. I still display the faux flashcards I made a couple of years ago, and this Target gumball machine still houses the red/white/blue decorations from last year.
And I always break out this little, vintage red matchbox fire truck.
This is one of my favorite views in the she-shed.
I kept the decorations to a minimum this year. Sometimes less really is more...
Jeanine
