This Kentucky Derby inspired wall art craft was fun and easy to make and can be adapted for any occasion or celebration.
Kentucky Derby Inspired Wall Art Craft
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Crafts
In crafting there are no mistakes, just unique creations. — Sizzix
Crafting is my happy place. If you’re my soul sister, then jump in. You’ll find all sorts of DIY craft ideas for adults and kids – everything from colored wooden bead garlands to upcycling pre-loved furniture and amazing homecoming mums, I’ll share step by step tutorials so you can see what worked for me – and what didn’t – and don’t be shy to share your results!
Easy Easter Egg Decorating Hack
Here’s a quick and easy Easter egg decorating hack. No paint or water involved but the eggs come out beautifully. Click through to see how.
Upcycled School Uniform Teacher’s Gifts
Teacher’s gifts do not get more fun or meaningful than these gorgeous DIY upcycled school uniform ornaments.
Reliant Energy Gingerbread House Decorating Content Hits Close to Home
If you had 45 minutes, a table full of surprise candy, and a blank gingerbread house, what would you make for a $1000 donation to your charity? That's what I did last night. Participating in the Reliant Energy sponsored Gingerbread House Decorating contest is the...
Baking Soda and Paint Cement Pots
This is a thrift flip I've been wanting to try for a while! I'll show you a cheap way to make glass and ceramics look like stone or cement vases. It's super easy, and you don't need to stop with the paint - you can stamp on them too! Hope you enjoy! Resources below.PS...
How to Make a Balloon Arch (in two hours or less!)
Whatever you are celebrating, whether it is a birthday, a wedding or a graduation, is it even a party without a balloon arch these days? Nope! Don't stress about ordering a ready-made arch though - you can totally make one yourself! The one you see below took me about...
Baking Soda and Paint – Textured Clay
The hottest technique in thrift flips these days is to resurface something outdated with a "cement-like" finish. It's pretty simple really, you just mix baking soda and paint together, but I still had questions about the mechanics of this combination and how I might...
Easy DIY Wreath Makeover
I can't stand a naked door! Porch appeal is something I am passionate about, and the basics begin with a door wreath. Door wreaths are welcoming but they can cost a small fortune. Have no fear, my boujie on a budget idea will speak to your wallet. After you see how...
Upcycling Desk Glamup – Fauxcation Project:
This upcycling desk glamup was just the right project to feed my furniture thrift flip habit. Have you ever had a piece of furniture that was really well-made but maybe is not your current style? Or maybe you have a sentimental attachment to it, but it just doesn’t...
Easy Easter Bunny Project – Hobby Lobby Dupe
This simple, super cute boxwood Easter bunny with gingham ears is perfect for Easter and is as about as easy a project as you can get! It comes together in minutes! Feel free to substitute whatever colors, fabrics, or ribbons, to match your decor. This was inspired by...
Daiso Haul of Crafting Supplies
If Texas's wild weather in February had any upside for me at all, it was that I had lots of time to binge-watch all the crafting videos. I'm a junkie for all the how-to's for dollar store craft supplies, but it's painful that there's no dollar store near me! But I do...
Antique Dresser Makeover Using Chalk Paint
I have been waiting for a three-day weekend to be able to tackle this dresser upgrade for some time. Labor Day weekend was IT! Despite the 100 degree temperatures, I slugged down gallons of water, secluded myself in the garage with my paint and got to work. Here’s the...
How to Needle Felt Baby Yoda (GroGu)
You don't need to be a Star Wars or Mandalorian fan to absolutely adore Baby Yoda (aka Grogu, or simply "The Child" for those who are super fans). I needed that cute little guy in my life, and decided he would be the best reason to try out a new craft, needle felting....
Artist Dog Challenge
Could you have made it through the Covid quarantines without your fur-family? That’s a hard no from the Perots. We adore our doggos and their hilariously opposite personalities. Spending so much extra time with them during quarantine has been a positive and led me to...
Hey y’all!
What’s your happy place? Crafting? Cooking? Cocktails? Party planning? Yes please! I love it all, and I’ve tried a lot. Check out my how-to’s! What should we do next?
