Opportunity Farmhouse Sign
I stumbled across this quote many years ago and instantly knew I wanted it in my home somewhere, I just didn't know where exactly. When I made my kids' customized magnetic chore charts and needed a place to put the extra unused magnets I knew this is where I could...
Chore Chart Picture Magnets
I recently posted a tutorial on how I made my kids' customized magnetic chore charts . To go along with the chore charts, I made picture magnets so that even my younger children that can't read know how to help around the house. Here's how I made them . . . Supplies...
Magnetic Chore Charts
Let me just say that having 5 boys, ages 8 and under makes for a dirty, messy house. If I end up doing all the cleaning and picking up I quickly get frustrated with everyone and everything. I also have a strong belief that kids should learn a good work ethic early on....
Child of God
I want my boys to always remember that they have a Heavenly Father and are children of God. So naturally I pulled out my cutting machine and cut this image in vinyl. Now to get started . . . Step 1: Decide Location You first need to decide if you will be putting this...
Caulking Tips
I have done caulking in many various projects (one being my DIY Shiplap Fireplace) and I have experimented with many techniques. So I thought I would share how I like to do caulking . . . You will notice that there are a bunch of different techniques for caulking out...
Wood Glaze Finish
I recently posted how I did my Shiplap Fireplaces and mentioned I did a paint glaze on one of them. So I thought I would share how I glaze . . . Note: For all of you who are new to glazing, I thought I would mention you can create a glaze in any color. I did a...
DIY Shiplap Fireplace
I love the look of white shiplap; It gives a clean, finished look with a little added interest! I recently have finished shiplapping both of our fireplaces. It is surprisingly quite easy. Here is how I did it . . . Before & After photos of both fireplaces. . ....
DIY Police K-9 Unit Shirt
My 7 year old son is a crazy police lover/supporter! He has recently being telling me that when he is a police officer he wants to be part of the K-9 unit. He has even be trying to train our Great Danes how to be police dogs. Two years ago, I made this Future Police...
DIY Carriage House Garage Door
I love the look of the cute carriage house garage doors with the tinted windows and the black hardware. When we bought our home last year, I instantly wanted to update the garage door to improve our house's curb appeal, but didn't want to pay the $3000 for a new one....
I Scream for Amazing Teachers
The end of school has snuck up on us this year. Maybe it's all the excitement of summer coming or maybe it's just being 30 weeks pregnant and being exhausted! Either way, I needed a gift to give to all our wonderful teachers. I needed something easy and fast so we...