Hi Friends, I have to confess that I have felt really unorganized lately. I had all these high hopes of getting a million things done with Paper Planes NYC as soon as Knox started kindergarten. It has been a month since he started and I am finally getting some organizations and Bloggy TLC done. I […]
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Painted Leaf Art
Hi Friends, Don’t you love fall? It has always been my favorite season and my favorite season time of year to decorate. Today I will show you an amazingly easy and practically free fall decor art project. Painted Leaf Art On the way to the bus stop with my boys this morning I spotted […]
17 DIY Halloween Costumes
Hi Friends! I know that it is a little bit early, but I am already excited about Halloween and costumes. I mentioned in my 1990’s party post that my husband, David, and I are not afraid of dressing up in crazy costume for any occasion. It is almost like a contest between us, who can […]
Dipped Nautical Bookends { Thrift Store Upcycle }
Howdy Friends! A couple months ago Southern Holiday Life Magazine contacted me and asked if I would write an article. They have a thrift store/upcycled segment that they call “Funky Junk Craft”. This was absolutely my kind of challenge and I dove right in. I wanted to share the full tutorial with you guys. Dipped […]
The Great Upcycle Challenge- Paper and Fox
Hello Friends! This is going to be a great week. To start it off I have guest post on two fabulous blogs today. Check out my how I turned a broken necklace into inspiration to create a pretty painted pot over at Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s body. I am a big fan of Tasha […]
Whale Storage Boxes - Upcycle
Hello Friends! So, this week I declared to be “Whale Week” and I shared with you my Whale Tote Bag and my Whale Mason Jugs. Now for Whale Week I have created… Whale Storage Boxes I picked up two red storage boxes from Goodwill. I honestly cannot remember the cost, but I think they were […]
Mom Necklace
Hi Friends, It’s Mother’s Day this weekend…like you did not know. I know that there are some of you out there that still haven’t decided what to give that special lady in your life. No Worries… I have an easy, inexpensive and lovely Mother’s Day project that could be perfect for you. Last Minute Mother’s […]
Sea Urchin Art
Hi Friends! By now, ya’ll are aware that I love coastal and nautical inspired decor and accessories. Some days it takes all my willpower not to dress like a sailor. I have come across sea urchin wall sculptures in designer magazines and thought that I would try my own DIY version. I love the small […]
Upcycled Thrift Store Tray
Hi Friends! Sometimes the simplest accents can add a lot of personality to a room. It doesn’t hurt it the simple accent cost less than $5.00. I was on the hunt for a little tray to act as a landing zone for our keys and sunglasses. I would say that I am addicted to sunglasses. […]
DIY Paper Shields
Create Your Own Superhero Shields Hi Friends! I originally came up with this project a couple of years ago when my son had a Superhero themed Birthday Party. Each Party guest created their own Superhero identity with capes and DIY paper shields. It was a hit. I keep the materials on hand because we continue […]