Arts & Crafts

PB Knock Off Monogrammed Bulletin Board
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Knockoff PB Personalized Pinboard

Hey everyone!  If you remember, last month, I shared with you how I updated my boys' desk in our den with a wood plank desktop.  The den is just about ready for the big reveal and now I'm just working on adding little details.  This…
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Egg Place Cards

Finally Spring is on the way!  Hello Pretty Handy Readers, I'm Jaime from That's My Letter here to share a simple DIY project for your Easter table: DIY Egg Place Cards. Or as my kids like to call these: eggs on a stick.  These egg…
How to Build a Rustic Crate Centerpiece (No Power Tools Needed!) #DIYCourage | Pretty Handy Girl
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Build a Vintage Produce Crate Centerpiece – No Power Tools!

It occurred to me the other day that many woodworking projects may deter people simply because they don't have power tools or they don't know how to use them yet. For that reason, I created this tutorial to help you Build a Vintage Produce…
Inexpensive Faux Copper and Patina Metal | Pretty Handy Girl
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Inexpensive Faux Copper and Patina Metal

Do you love the look of copper, but the price makes your head whip the other way? Have no fear my dear! You can create inexpensive faux copper and patina for a fraction of the cost. I was introduced to Modern Masters Metal Effects at…
Cute Sock Snowmen | Pretty Handy Girl
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Cute Sock Snowmen

I have a very special guest for you today. This woman is a very talented artist and art instructor in Northern Virginia. She is the one responsible for my artistic genes and half the equation for my DIY passion. This woman is my fabulous…
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Leather Heart Necklace

Hello Pretty Handy Readers!  We survived the holidays! Yes, January can be quiet but February will be here before you know it and that means Valentine's Day. Jaime here today from That's My Letter sharing this DIY leather heart necklace,…
Metallic Color Block Canisters | Pretty Handy Girl
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DIY Metallic Color Blocked Canisters

I'm back with another easy Lowe's Creative Idea this month. When you get tired of your cobalt blue canisters you can easily spray paint them with a metallic color block pattern. That's exactly what I decided to do with my thrift store canisters. I've…
DIY Constellation Wall Art
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DIY Constellation Wall Art

Happy New Year! It's Jessica from Decor Adventures, back with a fun project for your walls this month.  In late November, my husband and I had a baby girl! We are enjoying every minute of her and on the side I've been working on decorating…
Sleigh Gift Wrap
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20 Creative Gift Wrap Ideas

Hi there! I'm Colleen from Just Paint It and I'm excited to share some of Pretty Handy Girl's great creative gift wrapping ideas. We're reaching the home stretch before the big day and I know things can get crazy. But something I really…
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Floating Wood Block Picture Frames {Lowe’s Creative Idea}

We are days away from Christmas and I'm sure there is someone on your list that you just can't figure out what to get for them. I have the perfect solution! Make them a wood block floating picture frame using scrap 2x4" lumber and plexiglass. If…
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DIY Paper Bag Ornament

Looking for a fast and easy ornament or gift tag?  I'm Jaime from That's My Letter here to share a diy ornament you can make from a readily available paper bag.  This project will have you looking at grocery and retail paper bags in a…
Hang Stockings Without a Mantel
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Hang Stockings Without a Mantel

Hello, it's Jessica here from Decor Adventures, back this month with a simple solution for holiday decorating. These days we see all kinds of lovely homes with Christmas stockings hung beautifully from the mantel or staircase. But what if…
Mosaic Tile Coasters | Pretty Handy Girl
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Mosaic Tile Coasters {Lowe’s Creative Idea}

Want an easy and inexpensive gift idea to give out as a hostess gift for those upcoming holiday parties? How about Mosaic Tile Coasters? They are quick and easy to make. Last month, for my Lowe's Creative Idea I created a unique lamp shade…
Build Your Own Giant Chalkboard | Pretty Handy Girl
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Build a Giant Vintage Chalkboard

Have you scoured antique stores or Craig's List looking for a big giant vintage chalkboard? Those vintage school green chalkboards are highly sought after. But, hard to find. I have good news for you! You can build a Giant Chalkboard any…
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DIY Snow Globe Ornament

Jaime here today from That's My Letter and it's officially holiday prep time!  Today I'm sharing a DIY snow globe ornament with a wood base that makes a perfect gift for anyone big or small. This snow globe ornament is constructed…
Make Your Own Mosaic Tile Lampshade | Pretty Handy Girl
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How to Make a Mosaic Tile Lamp Shade #Lowes Creator

Want to make a lamp shade that will bring some style and bling to your home? All you need are a few mosaic tile sheets, a lamp shade top piece, and some thread. In no time you'll have a beautiful Mosaic Tile Lamp Shade! Materials: (I've…
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DIY Block Print Stamped Tea Towel

Hey there! It's Melissa from The Happier Homemaker back again with a fun and easy DIY tutorial you can even get the kiddos involved with! I've been noticing block printing coming up a lot in my home decor magazines and catalogs lately. Last…
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DIY “Eat Your Veggies” Cloth Napkin Gift Set

Bringing a hostess gift to someone whose home you are staying in is apparently a pretty universal thing.  I had never heard of such a thing until I was in my late 20's.  It's not a mind blowing concept but I have come to appreciate the…
DIY Chalkboard Memo Board (4th grade project) | Pretty Handy Girl
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Chalkboard Memo Board – The Time I Made a 4th Grade Teacher Use a Power Tool

Before the end of the school year a REALLY GOOD friend of mine asked if I would give a talk in her daughter's class about what I do for a living. I hemmed and hawed because I rarely have the free time. But, the main reason I was hesitant…
DIY Clock
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DIY Clock

August means getting ready for the upcoming fall season, back to school, sports season and the holidays. Hi everyone, it's Jessica at Decor Adventures and I have an easy project to keep you on time for all the activities you and your family…
DIY Marble Toss Game | Pretty Handy Girl
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Building a DIY Marble Toss Game with Dremel Fortiflex

The summer is dragging on and the kids don't have any summer camps for the next few weeks. That means: 1) I need to find a way to keep the kids entertained. 2) I need to keep them from pushing me over the brink of insanity. 3) I need…
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101+ Birthday Gift Ideas for Friends

I'm excited to share 101+ Birthday Gift Ideas for your Friends. I am joining creative forces with Kristen Duke in her Birthday Celebration Week along with over 100 talented bloggers sharing lots of inexpensive ideas and free printables!…
Metal-Flashing-Orbs
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Decorative Metal Flashing Orbs

Happy July friends! It's Jessica from Decor Adventures. I hope you are enjoying all things summer and have a close friend or relative with a pool, if you don't have one yourself. It is super hot here and I'm glad my sister finally opened…
How to Tile a Small Table Top
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How to Tile a Small Table Top

Hello and happy summer pretty handy readers. It's Jessica from Decor Adventures. With the weather getting warmer, I'm completing lots of outdoor projects these days. One DIY adventure I've never actually tackled is tiling, but I've always…
Farmhouse Painted (chalk like paint) Jar Vases | Pretty Handy Girl
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Why I’m NOT going to participate in Teacher Appreciation Week anymore!

Two weeks ago was Teacher Appreciation Week at my son's school. Every year I have a bit of a knee jerk reaction to this week. Is it because I don't appreciate my sons' teachers and administrators? Definitely not true! I appreciate them more…
How to Make a Chalkboard Surface Desk | Pretty Handy Girl
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How to Make a Chalkboard Surface Desk

As part of the makeover of my son's bedroom, I wanted to create a fun chalkboard desk surface for him to write and build legos on. The idea of a chalkboard coated surface came to me when I remembered how much he liked the mini-chalkboard…
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Budget-Friendly Customizable Etched Glasses

With summer right around the corner, summertime barbecues and pool parties aren’t far behind! When a friend takes time to plan an event, Jacque and I always try to come up with a unique idea for a party gift to bring them as a thank you! …
Best of #PrettyWaterlogueApril Week 4
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Best of #PrettyWaterlogueApril Week 4

I have to send everyone who participated in #PrettyWaterlogueApril a big thank you! Thanks for participating because you blew up my Instagram feed with gorgeous images everyday! I truly couldn't wait to check the hashtag feed to see all…
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Easy DIY Yardstick Star

Hi there! It's Melissa from The Happier Homemaker again and I'm excited to share a super easy little DIY decor project with you today!  A few weeks back I was at Lowe's on a Saturday morning (isn't that where we all are on the weekends?)…
#PrettyWaterlogueApril Best of Week 3
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Best of #PrettyWaterlogueApril Week 3

Happy Easter! Once again, you amazing Waterlogue artists have amazed me. And again, I was tasked with narrowing down my 100+ favorites this week to 20. Perhaps it is from Spring in the air or Easter, but I was definitely drawn to some seasonal…
Tips for Better Waterlogue Images | Pretty Handy Girl
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Tips for Better Waterlogue Pictures + Best of #PrettyWaterlogueApril Week 2

Everyone participating in the #PrettyWaterlogueApril challenge are amazing artists! I had chosen 80 favorite Waterlogue images this week, but force myself to narrow it down to just twenty images. This has been torturous! If you don't see…
Pretty Waterlogue April Best of Week 1
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Best of #PrettyWaterlogueApril Week 1

I am absolutely blown away by all the Waterlogue artists that are partipating in #PrettyWaterlogueApril on Instagram. There are so many beautiful images. Some would make beautiful greeting cards or garden flags. Others need to be framed…
Jute Wrapped Eggs
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Jute Wrapped Eggs

Hello! It's Jessica here from Decor Adventures. I'm so happy to be back again with a creative and easy project for you to do this spring season. I'm usually a fall person, but find myself very excited for spring this year. It's nature at…
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DIY Colorful Coffee Stirrer Keychain

Hello Pretty Handy Girl readers, Jaime from That's My Letter back again to share a fun craft project.  Today we're making DIY wood keychains using coffee stirrer sticks. If you love coffee just as much as I do, what could be better than…
How to Cut an Art Mat Like a Pro | Pretty Handy Girl
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How to Cut an Art Mat Like a Pro

Want to save some money and mat your own prints and artwork? It's not hard, but having the right tools will really help you cut a straight, clean and beveled mat. I've been giving the boys' bathroom a little updating and one of the things…
Radiant Orchid Vases from Recycled Cans & Jars | #upcycling | Pretty Handy Girl
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Simple Vases using Radiant Orchid {Lowe’s Creative Idea}

There I was digging things out of the recycling bin again. Pretty Handsome Guy gave me a raised eyebrow, but he knew better than to question my motives. I had that idea bulb flashing over my head, and I was ready to transform some jars and…
Reusable monthly menu board with magnetic meals - perpetual menu board
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Perpetual Menu Board

We were recently in North Carolina visiting with Matt's family.  While we were there I took the time to visit an old dear friend of mine.  This girl has known me for years!  In fact I just realized it's been 21 years since I first met her.…
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Valentine’s Day Garden Flag from a Placemat

I love making unique garden flags. My go-to material for these outdoor accessories are Dollar Tree placemats! You read that right. $1 fabric placemats! But, if you don't live near a Dollar Tree and you have old placemats, you could upcycle…
DIY Wooden Arrows
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DIY Wooden Arrows

Although I don't typically decorate for Valentine's Day, this year I couldn't resist a little craft project to celebrate the holiday. After all, it is about love and chocolate and who can resist love and chocolate? Instead of the usual craft…
All You Need is...Valentine String Art | Pretty Handy Girl
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All You Need Is…Valentine String Art & Engraving

All you need is some scrap wood, and maybe a little string. And a few nails. And how about a gum wrapper? If you had all those you could be like MacGyver and build some kind of cool device that would catch fire. But, since I had everything…