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
