DIY
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DIY Oversized Fabric Covered Pinboard
This project has been on my list for a while and I couldn’t tell you why I didn’t complete it sooner. It took less than 10 minutes to put together and it looks so good in my office! Keep reading for a tutorial on how I created this oversized fabric covered cork board. Supplies: Tools: Read more
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DIY Hand Sewn Wool Felt Ornament Gift Name Tags
This year I created my very own heirloom wool felt advent calendar and I loved the ornament pieces so much that I decided to turn them into gift name tags for my family. I’m obsessed with how they turned out! The process is similar to the advent calendar with a few changes. Here is a Read more
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DIY Hand Sewn Heirloom Wool Felt Advent Calendar
This year was the year I finally decided to take a leap and make my very own heirloom wool felt advent calendar! I had a lot of interest in this project on my socials, so I wanted to share a quick guide on how I created the calendar 🙂 Supplies: Steps: The majority of the Read more
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How to Install Temporary Peel And Stick Backsplash Tile
I finished my bar area in the basement roughly 1 year ago and I’m still undecided on the style backsplash I want above the counters. So I decided to put up a temporary backsplash until I am confident in moving forward with a permanent style (bc who knows how long that will take for me Read more
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DIY Two-Toned Satin and Organza Rosettes
Last week I shared how to create Easy Satin and Organza Rosettes and today I am sharing how to create a two-toned version! Supplies Here is a sped up version of me creating one two-toned rosette: Two-Tone Rosette Instructions: Read more
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How to Make a Custom Dress Form for Under $100
I’ve always wanted a twin! Thanks to Bootstrap Fashion I finally have one 🙂 I won’t go into much detail about how to construct the dress form because I think Bootstrap Fashion did a fantastic job with the written instructions and providing helpful tips throughout the ENTIRE process from ordering to constructing the piece. So Read more
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Party Signage Ideas + FREE Templates
Party signage not only adds extra detail for your event, but it also acts as a guide for your guests. You’ll be pulled in a lot of different directions as you mingle and having signage to help direct them will help answer any questions they might have! Here is a full list of my party Read more
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DIY Summer Floral Wall Installation
Floral wall installations are one of my new favorite ways to bring a boring space to life. I love the depth and texture that it brings to the space. I made a fall floral wall arrangement in September and it was so much fun to put together. I decided to put another one together for Read more
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Thrift Flip: Gingham Strapless Maxi Dress to Matching Set
I’m so ready to take on summer in my latest thrift flip! I purchased this J Crew Reimagined gingham spaghetti strap maxi dress for $8 at a thrift store near me and turned it into a matching crop top and midi tiered skirt. I guess you can say I reimagined an already reimagined piece lolz Read more
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DIY Mirror Welcome Sign
I’ve had my Silhouette machine for almost 10 years now and she’s still kickin’! I brought out my machine for the first time in a while to create my own custom welcome sign for my 30th birthday par(tea). Here is a tutorial on how I created the sign! Supplies: Instructions Tips Read more
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How To Use Floating Floral Garland As A Polaroid Station
I’ve recently shared how to create your own Floating Floral Garland and today I am showing you how I used it as a polaroid station backdrop! Polaroid Station Supplies: Here Is A Quick Step By Step Video Polaroid Station Tips Read more
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Everything You Need For A Bloom Bar
The time has finally come for me to host my own bloom bar! I decided to use this as a party gift for my afternoon garden tea party. It was a big hit! Here is everything that I used to put my bloom bar together. Large Containers – This will be used for the floral Read more
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DIY Rosette Choker Necklace And Boutonniere
I recently shared a post on how to create this satin and organza rosette and today I’m showing you how to turn them into accessories! I originally created them for a DIY station at my birthday party. It was a fun and interactive way for my guests to get dressed up for the party theme. Read more
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DIY Floating Floral Garland
For my birthday party, I wanted to create a whimsical floral wall as a backdrop for photo opps. I’ve seen a lot of tutorials that recommended sewing the flowers to a fishing line and using hot glue to hold the flowers in place, but that didn’t work for me since I hung the fishing line Read more
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Easy DIY Satin and Organza Rosette
I’ve been loving this rosette trend and decided to make my own. This was super simple to create and probably took me less than 3 minutes to put together! Here is how I did it: Supplies Rosette Instructions Here is a sped up video of me creating one solid rosette: Read more
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DIY $25 Oversized Floating Frame 36″ by 48″
I recently created this Oversized Wall Art with just a 36”x48” canvas and fabric. I thought the piece itself was beautiful, but the space needed a little bit more color. So I challenged myself to create my very own floating frame. These usually retail for $150+ depending on the type you get. It costs $250+ Read more
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DIY Moss Bowl Centerpiece
She’s back with another preserved moss tutorial! Last year I shared how to create Moss Wall Art and today I am showing you how to make a moss bowl centerpiece. Basically the same thing, in a different font 😉 This project is also a trash to treasure creation – the vessel is a reused candle Read more
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DIY $20 Oversized Gym Mirror Frame
Time for a gym upgrade! And by upgrade, I mean the tiniest change that made a huge difference. Last year my husband and I installed three 36” x 60” mirrors in our home gym and I thought it was time to elevate the look and complete the space by adding a frame. Depending on the Read more
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How To Shirr Fabric
Sharing a guide to how I shirr fabric! I recently made this Shirred Tank Top with Ruffle Straps and thought it would be helpful to share my own tutorial on how to shirr fabric. Here is a set by step video with written instructions below. Head over to my post DIY Shirred Top – Thrift Flip Read more
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DIY Shirred Top – Thrift Flip
Yay, my first shirring project! I’ve been wanting to learn how to shirr for a while because I think it’s a great skill to have and a lot of the clothing that I already have feature a shirred back or panel. I think this feature makes the clothing more fitted and forgiving. Steps to make Read more
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Easy DIY Oversized Textured Textile Wall Art
While I was at Hobby Lobby shopping for another project, I came across the most beautiful upholstery fabric. It was the clean yet textured timeless design that caught my eye. There was wall space in my entry way that I thought would be the perfect home for using the fabric as textile wall art. I Read more
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Simple Playbill Display Idea
I’m a sucker for musicals and I’ve started collecting playbills from the shows I’ve seen over the past year. The playbills have started to grow in a pile in my office and I wanted to find a way to display them where they could be easily accessible for anyone to view and easy to move Read more
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How to Take in the Waist of Jeans
Very rarely do I find a pair of pants that fit me at the hips and waistline. Since I have a pear frame, I usually have to buy pants that fit my hip measurement, then have the waistline taken in. Today I am sharing one way that I take in my pants utilizing elastic. This Read more
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DIY Raw Hem Jeans
If you’re looking for an easy and stylized way to finish the hem of your jeans, a raw hem may be your answer. It’s a trendy way to style — you can see a couple of examples from Anthropologie and Oliver Logan. As a 5’0 petite person, I often have to get my pants and Read more
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DIY Fabric Covered Storage Box Pottery Barn Dupe
I’ve been on the search for the perfect storage boxes for the extra photographs and trinkets that I have in a pile on my bookshelves. I haven’t found the one just yet and the growing pile is beginning to drive me a little nuts (: Until I find the right boxes, I decided to create Read more
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My Two Best Petite Alterations
For someone with a petite pear build, it’s very rare for me to find clothes that fit me just right. Recently I’ve started to perform my own alterations to save some money (for example, I’ve received quotes anywhere from $15 – $35 to hem a pair of pants). Today I am sharing two beginner friendly Read more
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How To Make Beginner Friendly Oven Mitts
Last week I posted about How To Make Easy Double-Sided Pot Holders, and using the same first 4 steps, I was able to make beginner friendly oven mitts! Materials: Steps: This is the 2nd project I was able to make from a thrifted curtain. Up next may be a runner and/or a skirt apron 🙂 Read more
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How To Make Easy Double-Sided Pot Holders
I recently thrifted a beautiful patterned curtain set that I am flipping into a kitchen and table linen set! To kick things off, I started with an easy pot holder pattern. Today I’m sharing how I created them. Read more
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Thrift Flip: Quilted Pillowcase to Padded Laptop Cover & Kindle Sleeve
After following tutorials and creating my own Makeup Travel Pouches, I decided to make my own Kindle sleeve and laptop cover! I used the leftover fabric from the pillowcases I purchased at the thrift store which was pre-quilted with padding. Kindle Sleeve Materials: Kindle Sleeve Steps: Laptop Cover Materials: Laptop Cover Steps: Read more
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Thrift Flip: Pillow Cases To Makeup Travel Pouches
For 2024, I’m challenging myself to sew 1 complete item per month and I started the year off strong by completing not one, but two projects! Granted, they are the same thing . . just in different fonts (sizes lol). I still think it counts as two projects 🙂 I followed the tutorials for this Read more
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Making An Indoor Vertical Herb Garden
I’ve always loved the idea of having fresh herbs for home cooked meals AND incorporating a vertical plant wall garden as decor. I figured I could combine the two by making my own indoor vertical herb garden in my kitchen! Here were some inspirational photos that I came across on Pinterest vs what I put Read more
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Modular Tonal Gym Accessories Storage
In my first home gym post, I covered my weekly workout routine which touches briefly on the Tonal home gym. Today, I’m sharing how I organize the accessories for my Tonal. It was important for me to make sure the tools are easily accessible since many programs rotate the accessories throughout the entire workout. Tonal Read more
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DIY Beyonce’s Renaissance Mirror Ball Hat
It took me up until 1 week before the concert to nail down my clothes, but I knew from the very beginning I absolutely needed to have a version of the mirror ball hat. That was a non negotiable. Read more
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DIY Preserved Moss Wall Art
I’m always looking for ways to incorporate more green and nature into my home decor that isn’t messy or takes a lot of maintenance. For a while I was looking into installing my own plant wall, but let’s be real . . . I don’t want dirt and bugs on my white walls. A fun Read more
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DIY Greeting Card Book Binding
Friends and family send you thoughtful notes in greeting cards for momentous achievements and celebrations throughout your life – from birthdays to graduations, weddings to baby showers. Guiltily, I usually store mine in a shoebox within a plastic tote and they never see the light of day . . . ever again. Give me a Read more
Petite Glimmers 