I had such a good day today. I decided when I woke up I would have a Lauren day, and I would do all the fun things I had been wanting to do all week. Well I did..and it was awesome! A while back I posted this DIY on making your own necklace out of an old ring. You can see the post here. If you didn’t read it, the reason I wanted to do this was because my husband and I have matching rings that are memorable to us. I never wear mine anymore,… Continue Reading
I started this post yesterday, but I got so busy and was so tired I didn't get to finish it! Anyway: This is Mod Podge. If you are looking to be crafty, and you need a friend to do it with, I suggest making that friend this little bottle right here. Seriously.. there is so much you can do with it. I found a few projects that I really want to work on and I thought I would share them. For those of you who don't know what this is, Mod Podge is… Continue Reading
How to take in a dress that is too big for you. So in one of my earlier posts, I mentioned that I was attending a wedding today. I bought this beautiful black lace dress with hot pink tones from the thrift store, and it was an xl (I am a small). I decided I would take the challenge and learn how to to take in a dress! Besides, the dress was less than 15 dollars so it didn't hurt to give it a try. It is a really simple process and the dress came… Continue Reading
So then I started googling what other things you… Continue Reading
I have had a lot of spare time this year so a made my family crests. I embroidered each of them with a running stitch and satin stitch.
Brophy
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Smyth
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Don't throw out that empty tissue box! With this DIY flower centerpiece tutorial made from a tissue box and newspaper strips, you'll always have a reason to display a fresh bouquet. A tissue box is a great alternative to a vase and especially perfect for short-stemmed… Continue Reading
I made these cute little chalk paint plaques for an Earth Day project this past sunday. I wanted to make something that would involve recycling and that would also save me money.
I planted a hanging herb garden (I posted the project tutorial over at smallgardenlove) in old tin containers that I had lying around. The cilantro and parsley, and basil and mint were looking to much alike. So I made these chalk paint plaques to be able to… Continue Reading
For Earth Day this year I wanted to create something that was useful and involved recycling. So I decided on a hanging herb garden. I needed a new batch of herbs, the only survivor from the last time I planted herbs was a couple of types of basil. Everything else either died with the heat or got eaten alive by bugs.
This time will be different, hanging the herb garden will: help keep the bugs away and keep them cooler since they’ll get… Continue Reading
A bubble mailer is the perfect object to upcycle for this DIY project, because not only is it the ideal size and shape for a tablet, but its very function is to protect your stuff! Add some fabric and glue and you've got a custom case for your iPad, iPod, laptop or phone.
Bonus: No sewing… Continue Reading
At every house you can find the simple glass vase.
With just a few simple steps this dull vase can become a piece of art.
So what do you need:
A glass vase, of course.
Glass paint (can be found in any art store).
A brush.
Sketch your design on a piece of paper and apply it on the glass.
Make sure to clean the glass before painting & Follow the instructions carefully for each paint product selected.
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Baked right in the Apple Pie...
Easy and Delicious.
4 red delicious apples
1 tspn cinnimon
1/4 tspn nutmeg
1/4 tspn clove
1/4 allspice
1/2 cup sugar
2 tblspoons flour
1/2 bar of butter
1 tspn vanilla
2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
1 can pop open Biscuits
First I used a potato peeler (the old fashiond kind) and I carefully cored the apples it's ok to leave a… Continue Reading
We took a family trip a couple of summers ago to Captiva Island, Florida near Naples. We had a great time and among all the fun things we did we collected shells on the beach. I used some of them to create a little bathroom art fitting in with the beachy theme we had going.
The only problem was that when we painted and did our mini makeover early last year the frames no longer fit in with the rest of the decor. I recently revamped the… Continue Reading
We’ve had these four frames hanging in the guest bathroom for 3 years now and before that I had them for about 2 years. Not bad for a dollar store find. I got these cute little frames at The Dollar Tree and the sea themed art actually had a previous life as a calendar. I love using calendars for art, you get to look at something you love for a whole year and then you hang it up and enjoy it some more
I really liked them, but the thing… Continue Reading
I made some botanical old book page coasters as a present for my sister-in-law a few months ago. I really liked how they came out , so I decided to make another set. I originally intended to give them as a gift to a good friend, but I ended giving him something else. So I guess for now the coasters are mine.
I wanted to make them masculine so I decided to use blueprints. I basically did a google search and found several plans and… Continue Reading
I love this sunburst mirror from Layla Grace, but at $308 a pop it just wasn’t in the budget. actually one mirror is more than the entire budget.
What I love most is the pattern. But in order to recreate it you have to get a little technical.
I Gathered my supplies; 5? mirror, cardboard, skewers and 5? brass ring. I traced the mirror onto a cardboard piece I was saving for a craft just like this. Glad I didn’t get rid of it, see… Continue Reading
Stuck with nowhere to pick the TV I suddenly had an upcycle challenge on my hands. I love a reclaimed project and have done the odd bit of garden table making with some old roof timber. This time round I found some stair banisters and couldn't resist the challenge.
So how do you get the look? First you need to gather you materials
Would you ever choose to live in a broom closet? MSN Real Estate has a story about someone who did -- a college student, not wanting a roommate, creatively looked for some extra space around his dorm. Voila! A room with a broom.
We might all not want to live in a closet (although some do), but living in a small space can be rewarding. More applicable to a general audience, though, are these tips from MSN Real Estate on how to live with… Continue Reading
What do you do with an old table you no longer want? Turn it into a footstool of course. If you fancy making one of your own follow these easy steps on our blog - ReMadeIt
Small kitchens: we've covered them before because it is fascinating to see how all the kitchen essentials can be fit into a space that is compact, efficient, and dare we say, beautiful. Dig Digs rounded up some small kitchens that we think anyone would be glad to cook in. Let's take a look at a few...
How luxurious is this tiny kitchen? Gleaming stainless steel appliances and everything a cook needs are featured in Kitchen Studio by Fendi… Continue Reading
My name is Leo Valenzuela, I am a Realtor here in the Beautiful White Mountains. I love homes, Gardens, Crafting, DIY and the Rural lifestyle. That is why I love Curbly, it brings all my loves together but best of all I get to share with you.
in 2010 I won the Betty Crocker-Que Rica Vida Cooking contest. That is what got me started on sharing. I made this delicious meal one day, It was so easy too. I… Continue Reading
Sundays are about indulgence right? In my head I wanted pancakes, but I also had some over ripe bananas sitting in the fruit bowl I needed to eat. Well why not have both? So here's my perfect banana pancakes with hot toffee sauce. Epic stuff.
If you fancy like the ultimate Sunday treat yourself and want the the full recipe, take a look at out blog - ReMadeIt
We love unusual homes, and MSN Real Estate has an awesome slideshow about unusual apartments all over the world. Here are a few of our favorites. Check out the rest here.
Ever wonder where old shipping containers go to die? Thanks to some creative ingenuity, Container City in London is making them into beautiful live-work spaces for artists. They even managed to use 80 percent recycled materials to build these apartments. 
Philadelphia's… Continue Reading
With the real estate market slowly springing back, there is an underlying issue: your homes worth. Chances are there is a home -- or several homes -- in your area that has been foreclosed on. It's not only sad for the person or family that lived in that home but sad for you, as well, as it pertains to the overall value of your home.
The best option for many of us is to stay put, invest in what we have, and in doing so, increase your… Continue Reading
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