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Buddy Handy Dog | English Shepherd Portrait

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Handy Dog News and Pet Portraits by Colleen of Just Paint It Blog

Hey y'all. Did you miss me on Friday? I missed you! It's been quite a week, so I hope you don't mind if I step away from the DIY tutorials today to share a little news from my personal life. About two months ago, I received a sweet…

arts and craft, Crafts, DIY, Do It Yourself, Gift Ideas, gifts, silhouette, Tutorial, Uncategorized

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…

accessories, Birthday Gift, Crafts, Gift Ideas, gift wrapping, gifts, Sewing

Sew Easy Anthropologie Cloth Napkin Gift Bags

When I want to give a small gift as a thank you or to make someone's day I like to dress it up by presenting the gift in a little fabric drawstring pouch. These cloth napkin gift bags are "sew" easy to make and they cost about 1/3 the cost…

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…

arts and craft, Decor Adventures, DIY, thrifting

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…

accessories, bedroom, Before and After, Decorating, Home Decor, Home Tour, Master Bedroom, Pendant Lamps

Master Bedroom Reveal

When I mentioned to Pretty Handsome Guy that I was going to give our master bedroom a makeover, he thought I was nuts. I did paint this room when we first moved into our home seven years ago. And I gave it a mini-makeover in 2011. But,…

Flying Yellow Jacket | Pretty Handy Girl

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How to Identify Yellow Jackets and Protect from Being Stung

Summertime is here and I can't keep shoes on the kids... ...or clothes for that matter. I think my kids inherited it from me. I have fond memories of running around our backyard as a child barely clothed. I also have a not…

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Painted Vanity Nightstand

In the quest to makeover our master bedroom and save money, I've been painting several pieces of furniture to coordinate with the new bed I built. One of the pieces I painted was this small desk that doubles as a nightstand. Our bedroom…

Pillows, Sewing

DIY Anthropologie Inspired Pillow

Hi there! It's Melissa from The Happier Homemaker back again this month with a super easy knock off project today. I don't know about you but I just love looking at stores and catalogs for my DIY inspiration. I recently saw a gorgeous…

Bed, bedroom, Build It, Decorating, Furniture, Master Bedroom, Upcycling

Farmhouse King Size Bed with Storage

The master bedroom is almost finished. If you've been following along, I decided to give our bedroom a makeover when we upgraded our mattress to a king size. That decision has resulted in a few "give a mouse a cookie" decisions. Every…

Facelift for a Knotty Pine Dresser | Pretty Handy Girl

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Aqua Dresser Makeover – What’s Knot to Love?

You know you've seen those knotty pine dressers from yesteryear. Their spotlight has faded and they are finding themselves at thrift shops, ReStores or worse yet...at the curb. I'm begging you to let this knotty eyesore back into…

bedroom, Contributor, DIY, drop cloths, painting, Sewing

DIY Striped Euro Shams

Every DIYer loves a little drop cloth project right? Jaime from That's My Letter here to share how to make striped euro shams. Using drop cloth and acrylic craft paint, I made these grain sack inspired shams to finish off our new poster…

HomeRight PaintStick vs. EZ Twist Review | Pretty Handy Girl

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What’s Holding Us Back

I've been putting off this post for a long time. I probably should have written it three years ago. But, each time, I thought to myself, "I don't want to write about negativity on my blog. I want this to be a positive and empowering space…

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Corn Salsa

Y'all, I have THE BEST Corn Salsa Recipe ever! It is amazing as a side dish, especially with Spice-rubbed salmon. But, it's also delicious for dipping chips into. Serve this at your next picnic and watch it disappear. Ingredients: …

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Savory Spice-Rubbed Salmon

Summertime is here and I've been in the mood for our favorite salmon recipe! Spice-Rubbed Salmon is the perfect meal for a hot summer evening. The spices cook to a sweet and spicy crust over deliciously flaky and healthy salmon. Normally,…

Birthday Gift, Gift Ideas, gift wrapping, gifts, recipe

DIY Lemonade Lip Balm

Happy Summer! Warm days and soaring temperatures always put me in the mood for lemonade. For a little end of the year gift for my sons' teachers I whipped up a small batch of DIY Lemonade lip balm. But, this is a fabulous gift to make for…

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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!…

How to Paint an Ombre Wall Technique | Pretty Handy Girl

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How to Paint an Ombré Wall Technique

How to Paint an Ombré Wall Technique Ombré painting is EVERYWHERE. Clothing, home décor and even wall paint techniques. An ombré wall is the paint technique I chose to create a misty and ethereal look in our master bedroom. It started…

Collection, Decorating, Door

32 Colorful Doors to Adore

Hello Pretty Handy readers! I'm Colleen from Just Paint It! Blog and today I have a collection of 32 gorgeous colorful doors to inspire your next curb appeal project. With warmer temps here, most of us are spending more time outside, sprucing…

bedroom, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Product Review

How to Paint Your Room Twice as Fast – HomeRight PaintSticks Review

Remember when I declared that I only use a handful of painting products that I've used for 15 years? I usually detest "new and improved" painting gadgets. I've tried many and they are usually a flop or not as efficient as my current arsenal…