Category Archives: art work

Easy Lazy Day Art Project for Kids & Adults

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Jennifer

Here’s a fun art project I discovered when cruising around the web…Glue & Salt Painting! Here are the directions: 1. Make an interesting design with some glue on your paper – we went abstract but you could easily makes a … Continue reading →

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Simple Spring (& Summer) Mantle

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Jennifer

We recently had company coming over and an empty mantle so I looked around the house for some materials to make something. I had recently ordered several $5, 8 x 10 canvases for our house from an online company. The … Continue reading →

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Mermaid Shelf using a Pallet

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Jennifer

Last time I shared my daughter’s bathroom with you and today I’m sharing the pallet shelving unit my husband made. When we completed this project 3 years ago pallet projects were all the rage. At the time I was able … Continue reading →

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A Little Girl Bathroom – Under the Sea

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Jennifer

This is the bathroom that took 3 years to complete – did we do any major repairs? did we take out the tub and sink? Did we redo the floor? No. No. And no. We painted, hung a shelf, and … Continue reading →

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2015 Family Words

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Jennifer

Last week I shared our 2014 family words and today I’m going to share with you our 2015 words. For the canvases last year we used colorful magazine clippings but I decided to try and make it a little different … Continue reading →

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2014 Family Words of the Year & Our Wall of Pictures

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Jennifer

Last year was the first year each member of our family came up with a “word” for the year. The word each person chose was entirely up to them, although I did provide the 4 yr old with some choices. … Continue reading →

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2015 Free Dowloadable Calendar

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Jennifer

Well, it’s been awhile. Between the kids activities, working, and my vow to get off the electronics to spend time with my husband at night, it doesn’t leave a lot of time for this space. But I am going to … Continue reading →

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Halloween Pillows Made by Kids

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Jennifer

I was walking through the store the other day when I found orange polka dot napkins on clearance. I decided to pick up a few since I thought they would make some fun Halloween pillows. My 5 yr old and … Continue reading →

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She is Fierce: Bedroom Art

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Jennifer

Anyone who knows my four year old knows that she has a mind of her own. I present to you one of her latest self chosen preschool outfits as a small piece of evidence. So when I came across the … Continue reading →

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A Colorful Bedroom Wreath

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Jennifer

My name is Jennifer and I am a craft materials hoarder. When you are a craft materials hoarder it’s easy to say, “This project didn’t cost me anything.” At least that’s what I tell my husband. He is well aware … Continue reading →

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