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Easy (and cheap!) Salt Dough Hand Print Dish for Mother’s Day

Easy (and cheap!) Salt Dough Hand Print Dish for Mother’s Day

  Easy (and inexpensive!) Salt Dough Hand Print Dish It’s a quandary every year; what do we get for Mom, Grandma and all the other important maternal figures in our lives on Mother’s Day? Here’s a great inexpensive gift that they will treasure forever. A …read more

Dollar Store DIY – Turn Bargain Baskets into Stylish Storage

Dollar Store DIY – Turn Bargain Baskets into Stylish Storage

  Around my house there is never enough storage, how about you?    I’m feeling inspired to organize and beautify and this means I need places to put things. Preferably darling little baskets and cute totes to stash all the stuff.  But, while the decorating …read more

Decanting ideas for budget friendly décor

Decanting ideas for budget friendly décor

  Decanting ideas for budget friendly décor I’m always looking for ways to add beauty and elegance my home, although those concepts usually come with a hefty price tag. But here I have an easy idea that costs next to nothing but gives you big …read more

Paper Bag Floor

Paper Bag Floor

Paper bags?  On a floor??  You betcha! To make a floor that’s recyclable, durable, and beautiful read on.     THE PAPER BAG FLOOR   What You’ll Need:  A floor (the uglier the better) Paper Grocery Bags, Packing Paper, or Kraft Paper White Glue (not …read more

11 Cool Uses for Pillowcases (besides covering pillows)

11 Cool Uses for Pillowcases (besides covering pillows)

  Here are 11 Cool Uses for Pillowcases (besides covering pillows!) Pillowcases are available at yard sales, thrift stores and clearance racks for next to nothing. Chances are you have some you never use sitting in your linen closet right now! Let’s get them out …read more