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Tool Tutorial Friday – Vacuum Cleaner and Holiday House Tour

Welcome back to another Tool Tutorial Friday! Before we begin I want to congratulate Wendy, who won the Tomboy Tools Magnetic Hammer! Wendy said, "Thank you for continuing your education for women on power tools! I learn so much from your…

arts and craft, decor, Decorating, Holiday decorating, Paintbrushes, painting, Sewing, Tutorial, Upcycling

Dollar Tree Placemat Turned into a Snowman Flag with Tulip Shimmer

Brrrr! Anyone else experiencing the dipping temperatures? I really don't like the cold unless it is going to snow. If it snows, I'll put up with the sub-zero artic blast because I know we couldn't have snow without the cold. But, if it…

Before and After, Build It, built-in window seat, Home Tour

Garage/Workshop Makeover Final Reveal – Thanks to the Bagster Bag

When last we left our gal, Pretty Messy Girl was embarking on a journey into the bowels of her garage. There were crevices and corners that hadn't seen a shop-vac in years. Dead spiders and centipedes lurked in their dark and dusty hideaways.…

arts and craft, chandeliers, Decorating, decoupage, habitat ReStore, Holiday decorating, light fixture, mod podge, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Uncategorized, Upcycling

Beveled Glass Ornaments from an Old Brass Light

I had so much fun at the Habitat ReStore talk this past weekend. My favorite holiday decorations were these adorable beveled glass ornaments. Would you believe me if I told you that they began life as a dated octagon brass light fixture? Well,…

Empowerment, Giveaway, power tools, Tool Tutorial Friday Video, Tool Tutorials, Tutorial

Tool Tutorial Friday – Circular Saw Tutorial

Today is Friday! And you know what that means...it's time for another Tool Tutorial Friday! Today I'll be introducing you to the circular saw. But first, how are you? I don't know about your week, but I've had a busy one. If…

art, arts and craft, Crafts, Decorating, Holiday decorating, Tutorial, Uncategorized, Video

Video Tutorial for using Simply Screen – Free Printable

The holidays are at full throttle speed and my boys couldn't be more excited. Myself? I still haven't decorated the house — in fact — truth be told I let Pretty Handsome Guy and the boys bring in the tree and decorate it. But, I did…

accessories, arts and craft, Build It, Crafts, decor, Decorating, DIY, Holiday decorating, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

Scrap Wood Christmas Tree using RIT Dye

Holiday decorating is in full swing in my house. We bought our tree today and Pretty Handsome Guy and the boys decorated it today while I worked on the cute little scrap wood Christmas tree above. When I saw the scrap wood DIY Christmas…

Ceiling Medallion Peppermint Wreath | Pretty Handy Girl

decor, Decorating, habitat ReStore, Holiday decorating

Holiday Decor from ReStore Finds – Saturday, December 10th – 1pm

I just got back from Pretty Handsome Guy's office party. We had a blast, and the evening was defined by a surprise entertainer: Doug E. Fresh who showed up to work the crowd. I have to tell you that I wasn't too familiar with him. So when…

Empowerment, power tools, Tool Tutorial Friday Video, Tool Tutorials, Toolbox

Tool Tutorial Friday – How to Use a Band Saw

Welcome back to another Tool Tutorial Friday! I hope you enjoyed some time off last week. Today I want to share with you a power tool that can cut long straight lines and it can cut curved lines with ease. This tool is also my "go to" tool…

accessories, arts and craft, Build It, DIY, drill, elmer's glue, Giveaway, Glaze, graphic letters and numbers, habitat ReStore, memo board, organizational tips, pottery barn inspiration, ReNew, Tutorial, Upcycling, Valspar Asphaltum

PB Rustic Chalkboard Wall Organizer Copy Cat

I love a challenge. If you hold an object up to me and ask me how it can be transformed, I can usually name a few different things. So, when the Elmer's #Look4Less Challenge was introduced, I jumped at the opportunity! For this challenge…

Crafts, Gift Ideas, gifts, Holiday decorating, Sewing

Sewing Snowflake Box Bottom Gift Pouches

Gift pouches are super easy to make. You can use fabric, cloth napkins, or even a pair of pajama pants or boxers* (see bottom of this post)! I made pouches using fabric that I stenciled with Martha Stewart stencils and the roller top…

About Me, arts and craft, decor, Decorating, DIY, Holiday decorating, Home Decor

Handmade Holiday Decor eBook

Happy Day After Thanksgiving! I don't know about you, but despite the week I had last week, I am very grateful and thankful for modern medicine and trained surgeons who can take all the broken pieces and put them back together again. Humpty…

arts and craft, Crafts, Gift Ideas, gifts, Holiday decorating, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, stencil

Coffee Lover’s Snowflake Gift Set using Martha Stewart Craft Stencils and Paints

Looking for a gift for those hard to buy people on your list? Or simply an inexpensive gift for your child's teachers? I found the perfect gift while grocery shopping. Our local Kroger had Illy ground coffee and tumbler sets on clearance.…

arts and craft, Crafts, Felt Roses, Sewing, Tutorial, Upcycling

The 10 Minute Tooth Fairy Pouch

Things happen fast in my family. So fast that I can barely keep up. If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you probably saw that I spent Tuesday and Wednesday in the hospital with my youngest son. I looked away for an instant and he…

DIY tools, Empowerment, power tools, Tool Tutorial Friday Video, Tool Tutorials, Toolbox, Tutorial, Video

Tool Tutorial Friday – Table Saw Tutorial

Welcome back to another Tool Tutorial Friday. I have a secret to tell you, this is one of the two power tools I own that I fear the most (the other is my router.) However, everytime I use my table saw I get a little more comfortable. Regardless,…

About Me, Build It, cabinet, habitat ReStore, Mudroom, pottery barn inspiration, Pretty Handy Girl, ReNew, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling, Video

How to Make a Shoe Storage Bench out of a Habitat ReStore Wall Cabinet

We had a great turnout at the Habitat ReStore demonstration on Saturday! Thank you to everyone who showed up. It was nice meeting some new friends. There will be another talk at 1 pm on Saturday, December 10th at the Cary, NC Habitat ReStore!…

DIY tools, drill, Giveaway, Tool Tutorial Friday Video, Tool Tutorials, Toolbox, Tutorial, Video

Tool Tutorial Friday – How to Use a Cordless Drill

A cordless drill is an essential tool for any DIYer. If you don't have one, stop reading this and go buy one! Seriously, a cordless drill is one of the most important tools for your toolbox. How to Use a Cordless Drill If you've been reading…

Build It, DIY, drill, Guests

Matchbox Cars Track — Guest Posting at Infarrantly Creative

Hey y'all! I've been hopping all over town lately. Home Depot and Lowe's have become my second home. So, if you see me in one of those stores will you send me home? I HAVE to finish my garage renovation sooner rather than later! Today…

cleaning, Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Safety, laundry room, repair, save money, Tutorial

Time to Clean Your Dryer Ducts – Prevent Fires

Once the weather turns cold and the heat kicks on, your home starts to get dry and static electricity arrives once again. This minor nuisance that causes siblings to shock each other for fun can actually be dangerous if it ignites lint that…

accessories, arts and craft, cabinet, Dry Erase, habitat ReStore, memo board, Nail Head Trim, organizational tips, ReNew, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

A Dry Erase Message Board from a Cabinet Door

Happy Monday morning y'all! I've been working like a busy bee this past month. So many projects! I need to clone myself so one of us can work on the projects like this dry erase message board and the other can write the posts. (Luckily…

Giveaway, moulding, nailgun, staple gun, Tool Tutorial Friday Video, Tool Tutorials, Toolbox, Tutorial

How to Use a Pneumatic Finish Nailer and Air Compressor (with video)

Welcome back for another Tool Tutorial Friday! Today I'm going to introduce you to a 2 gallon compressor and pneumatic finish nailer. I use the Campbell Hausfeld 2 gallon compressor with Pneumatic Finish Nailer. I bought these as a kit…