Category: Crafts & DIY Projects

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Crafts & DIY Projects

What Is an Advent Calendar?

The holiday season is a time of joy, reflection, and anticipation. One of the most enchanting ways to experience this period is through the use of an advent calendar. If you’ve ever wondered about the charm of this festive tradition, you’re in for a treat. Advent calendars are more than

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Chalk Paint

Chalk Painted Bathroom Vanity Makeover

  I have been wanting to paint my bathroom vanities for a loooooooong time. I changed my mind no less than ten times on the color. The bathroom isn’t bad….it just has ZERO personality. It’s very “ehh”. It was like that when I moved in to the house and once

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Adding Character to Your Home

DIY Prayer Beads with Krylon Chalky Spray Paint

I have always said that it takes a certain kind of optimism to look at something lovingly, without judging eyes, and see potential. When you look at the world around you with Creator-Eyes, you spot possibility everywhere. Strangers look more like friends… And that seemingly useless item that was tossed

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Chalk Paint

Chalk Painted Kitchen Cabinets — Two Years Later

***Note to Readers: This is a republished post from awhile back on chalk painting your kitchen cabinets. It has been a very popular post and I thought it would be a good idea to post again for some first timers who are visiting the site. Enjoy! It’s been two years

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Chalk Paint

A Chalk Paint Project — An End Table Rescued

Several weeks ago a friend texted me a photo saying, “You want this? It’s set out in the trash in my neighborhood.” Without hesitation, I responded, “YES!!!” I was just given an adorable, wobbly, drawer-less end table. An end table that was calling out for a little love and some

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Chalk Paint

The Wonderful World of Chalk Paint

I have discovered that chalk paint is a very crucial element to this blog. When I began taking over and going through Our Storied Home I was overwhelmed at all the chalk paint questions. Amanda needed to take a break on the blog so when I started poking around and

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