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January 27, 2022 By Yami Leave a Comment

Serena & Lily Tray Dupe

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Hey friends! Hope you are doing well! Today I am excited because I have brought back the Look for Less Challenge and I cannot wait to share what I recreated.

This challenge has been a long time favorite on my channel and I have had to host it on and off for scheduling reasons, but I am bringing it back every other month this year.

If you are not familiar with the Look for Less Challenge, it’s where I take items from a high end home decor store and recreate them for a whole lot less. But it’s not just me who tries to do this, I invite other YouTubers to the challenge as well.

I create and entire playlist so that everyone has a chance to see what everyone came up with. It’s a lot of fun and it’s always great to see what everyone creates.

Today I chose to recreate the Portland Bone Inlay Tray from Serena & Lily. It retails for a whopping $698.00! Ouch! That is a lot for something that is going to sit on a coffee table, but I guess there is a market for everything.

Anyways, I LOVED it and I knew I just had to make my own.

I came across this tray at my local Goodwill for only $3.99. It was originally from Crate & Barrel (it still had the sticker on the bottom).

It was the perfect shape so I snagged it. I brought it home, cleaned it and sanded it down a bit. There were some chips in some areas and I wanted to smooth them out. I also wanted the paint to stick better since it was a really glossy finish.

Afterwards, I got some DIY Paint in Sandy Blonde and White Swan. I wanted to lighten up the Sandy Blonde to look more of a “bone” color.

Once I got the right color, I painted the entire tray with 2 coats.

RELATED: Look for Less Pottery Barn Candleholders

Next I went to Cricut Design Studio and made the pattern that was on the tray from scratch. This part was a lot fun!

And, since I love this pattern so much, I also saved this as an SVG and saved it to my Free Printables Library. You can download it and use it on your own cutting machine if you wish to recreate this tray yourself!

Just look for the icon in the library that looks like this:

So next it was time to add the stencil. One way I like to save money when using my Cricut is to save scraps of contact paper. I had some at home and used it for my stencil. It cuts just fine!

I applied the pattern all over the tray and I added tape to the areas I did not want painted blue. This was a little time consuming, but with a little music, murder mystery podcast or your favorite show on Netflix, it can be a little more enjoyable.

Anyone else listen to true crime stories while they craft? No… Just me?…. Okay…

I mixed up some chalk paint that I had on hand to get that same blue from the original tray. Then, I started to use a stencil brush to apply the blue color, but I ended up using a regular one to make the process go a little faster.

After applying 2 coats of the custom blue chalk paint and letting it dry it was time to remove the stencil decals.

Another very time consuming job, but as I kept going and that pattern got larger so did my heart!

Gasp!

It was looking gorgeous.

But as luck would have it, the contact paper removal didn’t go smoothly either. My weeding tool did remove some of the previous paint and I had to go back in and touch up certain areas, but it was worth it!

I sealed the tray with DIY Paint clear wax and that was it! I love this tray! That pattern looks so stunning.

It’s the perfect addition to my coffee table especially for Spring.

It’s also pretty large so it will come in handy as well.

So how did I do?

Because I have everything on hand EXCEPT the tray, all I spent was $4 on this dupe. Of course, there was a lot of man hours, sweat and maybe even some tears, but I am definitely happy I pulled through and finished it!

And you know what? There are 2 other Serena & Lily Dupes in the image below. Can you guess which ones?

That vase is a dupe and this lamp is a dupe!

If you are curious how I made those, you can watch these dupes in the video below as well!

Let me know what you think of the tray! Are you a fan of these Look for Less dupes?

Don’t forget to share this with your friends!

I will see you in the next one!

Until then… adios!

January 21, 2022 By Yami 7 Comments

Valentines Day Wreath High End Dupe

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Hey there friends! Today I am bringing you another Valentine’s Day DIY.

In order to keep in line with my theme from my last Valentine’s Day post where I shared I just want to make useful creations for my home that won’t clutter my space, I thought I would create a wreath that I could hang on my front door, but not “scream” Valentine’s Day only.

I saw this wreath on Grandin Road and I thought it was darling! I liked how it was made of greenery and could be used longer than just for Valentine’s Day. However the price was a bit much so I decided to make one myself.

I could not find any heart shaped wire wreath forms at Dollar Tree this time around so I decided to use what I had on hand. I traced and cut out a large heart form from some poster board using my favorite box cutter.

Next, I covered the entire heart in jute twine. This gave it more strength and made it look a lot nicer too (in case there were any peeks through the greenery.)

For the greenery I used the eucalyptus bushes from Wal Mart. They carry the small ones for under $1 and some larger ones for about $3. I used a combination of both since they are a slightly different color and would give the wreath nice dimension.

I removed each of the stems individually with a wire cutter and hot glued them onto the wreath form. I placed them with the stems facing the bottom point of the heart from either side.

I alternated the leaves: some light and some dark and moved my way up to the top of the heart.

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This took a bit of time since I was going for a really full heart, but in the end it all came together just the way I had hoped.

I used some neutral striped ribbon from Dollar Tree to hang it and that was it!

All in all this wreath cost me less than $20 and so much better than the original $100 price tag. The great thing is that I can leave it up longer during Spring so I don’t have to change out my decor as often.

What do you think? I love how it turned out.

If you wish to see other great Valentine’s Day ideas don’t forget to check out my latest video below.

If you enjoyed this don’t forget to share it with your friends!

Valentines Day Wreath High End Dupe

I will see you in the next one!

Until then…. adios!

January 20, 2022 By Yami 2 Comments

Valentines Day Wall Art and Printable

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This year is quickly flying by and Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it, so today I have something really special for you.

Ya know, the older I get the less knickknacks I want around the house cluttering my space especially for fleeting holidays. While I enjoy making home decor and unique pieces for my home, I want to make more meaningful pieces for my decor. And by meaningful sometimes I mean more challenging.

This year is going to be the year where I test my artistic abilities so I thought why not challenge myself in creating custom artwork for Valentine’s Day.

I love watching people paint and one of my favorite watercolor painters is Ellen Crimi Trent on YouTube. She’s amazing and I hope to one day paint as good as her. She created two beautiful watercolor pieces of art and I thought I would recreate one of them (using my stash of non-professional craft acrylic paint, LOL!)

So here goes..

Valentines Day Wall Art and Printable

I bought some canvases at the Dollar Tree (in their more expensive section). They have 3 packs for $5. I used the largest one of the pack for this.

I gave it one coat of white chalk paint. And when that dried I used a heart doily to trace a heart onto it.

Next, I taped off the inside of the heart so I wouldn’t get paint on that portion.

Then I just pulled out some of my craft paint and began adding flowers all around. I used light pink, peach and a fuchsia color.

I started with roses, made buds and honestly I just kept adding shapes all over the place. I really didn’t know how it was going to turn out.

I also added stems and random leaves throughout.

I added layers of color, waiting until the paint below dried to add more. Then I continued to fill in all the white space left around the heart.

Once I thought I did enough, I removed the tape.

RELATED: Dollar Tree Valentine’s Day Lantern

Here’s how it turned out in the end! I didn’t think it was too bad considering it was my first attempt. And while I am happy I can enjoy this in my home, I figured I would share it with you all!

I adjusted the colors just a bit in order to make a more romantic and upscale look but the quality of the image turned out pretty great!

There is an 8 x 10 version as well as a printable for a Valentine’s Day card for you to use this Valentine’s Day.

I was so excited to be able to turn this into a digital print and I cannot wait to create more the better I get.

To access them simply head HERE and you will see the following page show up. Enter the information shown by the arrows.

You will then receive the following email with a special link and password to get into my private FREE library of printables where you can access the prints above as well as anything I have created in the past.

For even more Valentine’s Day Inspiration check out the video below as well!

Valentines Day Wall Art and Printable

I really hope you enjoyed this!

Until next time… adios!

January 14, 2022 By Yami 2 Comments

DIY Candlesticks From Old Banisters

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Hello sweet friends! I recently went to South Carolina for a workshop and to meet one of my favorite YouTubers, Debi’s Design Diary. On the days leading up to the trip I told my husband that I wanted to stop by every single second hand, thrift or antique store along the way.

I love thrifting but I will be honest, by the end of last year I was so burned out. And I needed to go and take a fun break and just look at pretty things instead of make pretty things for a change. Of course, I could not help myself and I ended up buying things to DIY anyways. I share more about the trip here.

In one of the shops, I found these cute mini cloches at only 50 cents each so naturally I picked them up. I didn’t have a plan for them right away, but I knew I wanted to incorporate them into some candle holders of some type.

Oh and did I mention, I have a huge announcement in this post? Keep reading to see what it is!

After we came back from our trip I came across a FB Marketplace listing for a couple of banisters a lady was selling for $10 for the pair. I quickly went by and picked them up.

Aren’t they amazing?!

My husband and I had been working with our bathroom renovation and he had his power tools out, so I quickly asked him to cut them down for me. I had him cut them at differing heights.

He also cut the bolts off at the bottom of each.

I recently purchased this box of wooden rings for another project and decided to use two of them for the tops of the candleholders. This gave it a more finished look (instead of it looking like it had been cut off).

I used some wood glue to adhere them.

And I placed something heavy to hold them down while they dried.

Since sage is the color of the year, I thought I would go with DIY Paint’s Gypsy Green and on that note…..

I will actually be selling these paints very shortly!

I met Debi last month and she is a fan of my Youtube channel (as much as I am of hers) and she brought up the idea of me selling her paints. After so much deliberation (cause I overthink) and a couple of conversations, I thought I would take the leap of faith. I mean, I talk about her clear wax all the time anyway. LOL!

So right now I am setting up everything behind the scenes so I can get started and sell them in my online shop.

Her paint is highly pigmented and is made of only 9 all natural ingredients. Because it is clay based it has amazing coverage and dries with a chalky feel.

It’s great for both small and large projects. And I will even be carrying sample size paints as well for smaller projects like this!

I love the look and feel of it and I cannot wait to show you more from her line.

Now back to the candlesticks… I could have left them with one coat, but I went ahead and did a second since the banister was stained such a dark color to begin with.

After they dried I used some of her clear wax (it’s my favorite!) It deepens the color and seals the surface so smoothly.

While it was still tacky I sprinkled some of DIY Paint’s white Decrepit Dust and worked it into the paint strokes and all of the nooks and crannies with my brush.

I also incorporated some of the DIY Paint’s white wax to bring out the creases even more.

Then I wiped off the excess with clean cloth that was just a little damp. As you can see I also distressed some of the edges a bit. You can see the different after I removed the excess on the bottom part of the candlestick.

Next I took some E6000 and applied it to the top rings so that I could adhere the mini glass cloches.

I even used a small level to make sure they stuck on straight.

And that was it! I think this is probably one of my best DIYs yet!

It’s like the mini cloches were meant for these banister legs! Such a perfect fit. Can you tell these were DIY candlesticks from old banisters?

I think the distressing is just the perfect amount and the white wax gives it an aged look. And I even put felt underneath them to protect my furniture surfaces.

What’s even more exciting is that I was able to make these book ends from one of the banister tops as well! And I still have more banister pieces left to make more projects!

If you are interested in how I made these, you can watch how I made these here.

Let me know what you think of these and feel free to share this with your crafty friends! Let me know what you think below.

DIY Candlesticks From Old Banisters

I will see you soon with another DIY!

Until then… adios!

January 6, 2022 By Yami 3 Comments

Simple & Elegant Winter Wreath

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Can you believe it is already 2022?! The more the years go past the faster they seem to go. This year will be super special though. For one thing, this year I turn 39 (before the end of the month actually). It’s my last year in my 30’s and I really want to make it a good one.

There are many things I want to do and a lot of goals I have set for myself by the end of this year. Let’s see if I can accomplish everything I have planned!

But as for now let’s get to creating something beautiful for this winter season. I don’t know about you, but I get a little sad when I take down all of my Christmas decorations. Everything seems so plain and empty, so it’s nice to add little touches here and there to cozy up our home for the remaining months.

Scroll to the end for even more simple and elegant winter decor ideas!

I love creating wreaths so I thought I would try one that looks like a winter sweater (no knitting required).

First, you will need yarn, and I picked this one up at Hobby Lobby at 30% off.

Next, you will need a round wire wreath form. I wanted a large thick wreath so I actually zip-tied 2 of them together.

I spray painted it white. This part is optional, but I do think it makes a difference since you may see some of the wire peek through the yarn and it would be less noticeable if it were white.

Once it is dry it is time to measure your yarn length. You want to wrap it around the wreath and then about 1/4 more of the length of the wreath (marked by the red arrows). The reason you need to add length is because we will be braiding the yarn which will cause the total length to shrink.

Doing this will make sure you have enough slack to make it all the way around.

Tape 3 pieces down and begin to make a simple braid.

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Next, use some hot glue and start adhering the braid to the outside perimeter of the wreath and work your way until you come back to the start.

When you reach the other end simply get it as close to the beginning piece and fold downwards onto the wreath to hide the ends. The yarn is so fluffy you won’t be able to tell when the yarn ends or starts.

After the first row, start the second. In order to add contrast I applied the braid in the opposite direction so there is an opposing pattern.

Finally glue your last braid onto the wreath.

Now it’s time to add some greenery. I used some picks from Hobby Lobby’s Christmas clearance sale.

Finally, make a bow the color of your choice. I picked a white and burlap combination since I prefer neutral colors especially for winter. Glue it on and you are done!

And here is how it turned out!

I love how it turned out! It feels wintery, yet cozy at the same time.

I think all of the colors blend together so well and the fact that it’s not knitted even though it reminds me of a cozy sweater is a bigger bonus. I would love to learn to knit, but honestly haven’t gotten the time.

Maybe I should add that as a goal too. LOL!

I would love to know what you think and if you think anyone would enjoy this lovely wreath, please share this with your friends!

If you want more winter decor ideas, check out my latest video from my Youtube channel where I share even more!

I will see you in the next one!

Until then, adios!

December 9, 2021 By Yami 2 Comments

Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

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Hey there friends! I hope you are doing well and enjoying some of the holiday cheer! Gift buying is at full speed and I am sure you will be wrapping gifts soon so I thought I would share some creative ways to wrap your presents this year!

I don’t know about you, but I am a visual person and I like seeing things as they progress. Sometimes, gift wrapping tutorials are too fast paced and/or have no actual instructions so I decided to share a step by step video on how to gift wrap your presents in 11 different ways. The video is below at the end of this post, and here are all of the featured gift wrapping ideas I share.

The Double Envelope Fold.

2. The Pocket Fold

3. The Ribbon Tree

4. The Wreath Wrap

5. The Accordion Bow

6. DIY Paper (Smooching Fish) Bow

7. The Double “V” Wrap

8.The Basket Weave Ribbon

Here’s another example of the basket weave.

9. The Fan Top (for weird shaped packages)

10. The Candy Wrapper (for stuffed animals)

11. The Classic Fabric Bow

And here is the full tutorial video on how to do each one of these!

11 Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

Let me know what you think and I will see you in the next one.

Until then… adios!

November 29, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

Amazing Christmas Ornament Ideas

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Hey friends! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving break! I was able to remove myself from social media a bit and take a few days off to enjoy some time with family. I even got to spend some time with some cousins who I had not seen in 9 years.

It was time well spent.

Now it’s back to reality and business as usual as I share some great DIY ornament ideas with you! Some of the are brand new never before seen ideas on here and others are some of my best of all time. I have a nice compilation video on my Youtube channel that goes through how to make each one in easy to follow step by step instructions. You can also watch it at the end of the post.

The best part is that most of these cost no more than a dollar to make! Some supplies you might even have on hand and others make use of leftover scraps from your craft stash. I will include all the links to all the ones that have individual tutorials.

Let me know which one is your favorite below!

1. Wreath Ornament

This ornament can be make with scrap yarn, leftover ribbon and mini pine cones. All you need is a wreath form and I got mine for only 60 cents a a piece! Tutorial is found in this video.

2. Snow Glass Ornament

This ornaments is one of my very first DIYs but I think it’s a classic and I still have it and use it every year. It’s simple with faux snow on the inside, jute and some Christmas florals. Tutorial found in this video:

3. Cork Snowflakes

This ornament was from last year’s 12 Days of Christmas and all you need is a few wine corks and a small wood now flake cut out. It’s a great way to use some of those corks lying around! Find the tutorial here.

4. Beaded Farmhouse Ornaments

These are actually one of my most popular DIYs here on my site with over 81,000 pins on Pinterest. I would have never thought. These were so easy to make and extremely affordable. Check out the tutorial here.

5. Neutral Farmhouse Ornaments

This is such a sweet ornament that looks really delicate and perfect for those who love a neutral look. Check how how to make these here.

6. Farmhouse Berry Ornaments

These cute crimson ornaments are probably one of my favorites ever. This was another Dollar Tree DIY and I enjoyed making these so much. They may be a little tedious to make since they look best with careful placement of each berry, but the brightness they bring to any tree is totally worth it!

See the tutorial here.

7. Fabric Ornaments

If you have scraps of fabric then you will love these! These ornaments are darling and really easy to put together, plus it gets rid of scraps of fabric and who can not like that! Watch video tutorial here.

8. Rustic Christmas Tree Ornament

If you are into a more rustic look for your tree and don’t mind working with a power tools, this one is for you! Each of these will cost no more than 50 cents and can be easily customized to any color scheme.

Full tutorial found in this video.

9. Embroidered Christmas Tree Ornament

If you liked the concept of the previous ornament, but would much rather stay clear of power tools, then this version would be better suited for you. All you need is a few supplies and no experience with embroidery.

Check out how easy it is to make in this video.

10. Traditional Farmhouse Ornament

If you are into more color and prefer a more traditional farmhouse look then these ones are for you! Super simple to make and all you need are a few supplies. Check out the tutorial here.

11. Dollar Tree Glass Ornaments

These little glass ornaments were another one that were a part of my 12 Days of Christmas last year. I wanted to actually create a glass ornament from Dollar Tree instead of the non-breakable plastic ones and I came up with this cute idea!

Check it out here.

12. Rae Dunn Inspired Ornaments

These are for the Rae Dunn fans. You don’t need much to recreate these and you don’t even need hand lettering skills. A little paint and some markers and that’s all there is to it!

Here is the video with the tutorial.

13. DIY Ornament Garland

If you have enough ornaments and would rather make something different out of any leftovers that you have on hand, you will appreciate this idea. Create a garland out of them and put them to use in a different way.

Check out how easy it is to do here.

14. Cute Rudolf Ornament

If you love farmhouse signs with a whimsical touch you will love this! Plus, I have the reindeer template available for free in my Printables Library .

Check out how to make it here.

15. Mini Toboggan Ornament

I have seen these all over Pinterest and I finally learned how to make them. My kids love how cute they are. My daughter even thought I was making her Barbie a winter hat, which is actually not a bad idea. You won’t believe what you need to start this cute ornament.

Find out here.

16. Christmas Tree Yarn Ornament

Last but not least is this really cute mini Christmas tree ornament that can be made with leftover yarn. These are perfect for anyone in the family to make no matter what age!

Find the tutorial in this video.

You can watch the entire list unfold in the video below. All you need is to sit back with a cup of coffee (or glass of wine) and enjoy!

Please share these ideas with your crafty friends and I will see you back here in the next one!

Until then… adios!

November 21, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

Classy Dollar Tree Ornaments

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Hello friends! I hope you all are enjoying this wonderful season! The change in weather has been great and cozying up by the fire has been a regular thing nowadays. Oh how these days bring joy to my heart. I hope you are enjoying them too.

I have another really easy DIY for you today and a freebie!

I am sure you have seen the clear plastic ornaments from Dollar Tree. These are perfect to create beautiful custom ornaments for your decor.

I had several of these on hand so I decided to use them so that I can add new ornaments to my decor this year in my new color scheme.

First, I added some acrylic paint in the inside of the ornament. I chose a midnight blue color.

I moved the ornament around until the paint covered the entire inside and poured out any excess paint.

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As those dried, I created a few words in Cricut Design Space. You can download the SVG for these from my free printables library.

I used permanent gold vinyl to cut these words out.

And then I applied them onto the ornaments.

I added some ribbon and then hung them up! Super easy!

You would never guess these came from Dollar Tree.

The best part is that you can customize the color of the ornament. You can dd your family names, use another vinyl color and/or use different kinds of ribbon to suit your style. The possibilities here are endless.

And if you wish to download the free SVG file for these ornaments simply go to the top of the page and click “ACCESS MY FREE PRINTABLES LIBRARY”

Enter your information and click subscribe (you can unsubscribe anytime).

Afterwards, you will get an email that will look like the one below with the link and password to access them. That’s it!

If you liked this DIY you can also check out more DIYs like this in the video below:

I hope you enjoyed this super easy yet classy ornament!

I will see you back here soon!

Until then… adios!

November 19, 2021 By Yami 2 Comments

DIY Snow Globe for Christmas

DIY Snowglobe for Christmas

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This year I am changing up my Christmas decor up and I am enjoying creating new DIYs for this season (keeping things budget friendly of course).

There are so many things in stores right now that are just beautiful and most of the time we want “all the things.” And yet this makes us forget that some of the simplest things can be the most enjoyable.

And just like that this cute little glass globe caught my eye at Target’s dollar spot for only $5.

It’s nice and heavy and both pieces are glass. Since I am going for a more formal and traditional feel for Christmas, I thought I would paint the bottom.

I used this antique brass spray paint and gave it a couple of coats.

Once it was dry I got some floral foam that I had on hand and cut it to fit inside.

Then I cut a piece of white cloth. I get these from Dollar Tree in the automotive section and they are so soft.

I covered the foam with the cloth and inserted it into the globe base.

Next, I took a couple of Dollar Tree Christmas trees and glued them onto a small piece of white round poster board to keep them sturdy.

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I placed them on the foam and then added some fake snow around the base and put the globe back on.

I added a navy blue ribbon to it and it was done! I love how simple it is yet how chic it turned out. It didn’t take much to personalize it and now I have a new piece of decor that I can enjoy that did not cost much at all to make.

It’s so sweet and elegant, my only regret is not getting another one.

For more DIYs like this check out the video below:

I hope you enjoyed this sweet little DIY. Let me know what you think and be sure to share below.

I will see you in the next one.

Until then… adios!

November 19, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

Homeschool Room Reveal

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Hello again friends! I am so excited to be sharing this post because I finally have another space in my home that is complete. If you have been following along on my Youtube channel you know that we just started our homeschool journey this year (completely unplanned) but it’s been a great change for my family.

I am so happy I get to teach my children on our own time and curriculum. The flexibility and informal setting has been great, but I still wanted an area that was dedicated to learning.

We first started out in the dining room, but I will admit, it was driving me crazy. There was too much chaos and having to remove everything off the table at the end of the day to eat dinner…. sucked.

However, in our much smaller home, I had to get creative when searching for a space.

Our home is a little older and when we first saw the home we noticed it had quite a unique layout. The stairs to the second floor take you to a landing that’s quite open, but not much can really be done with the space.

(original listing image)

It’s too large to leave it without furniture, but too small to create a living space or media room.

(original listing image)

We hadn’t done much in the space since we moved in, but we did get that nasty carpet replaced as soon as we moved in. It was so gross, it literally sent me to the hospital.

(original listing image)

As you can see from this angle, the area is a little awkward.

Since moving in, I had been using the space for my crafting and video editing. I had a table by the window to film my DIYs and then the desk to the left is where I edited.

I am not going to lie…. it was not pretty.

However, now that I have my Youtube studio, this space is open and I thought it was the perfect opportunity to create a dedicated space for my kids to utilize.

So this is how I transformed the space!

You can watch the entire process in the video below:

The first thing I did was sell the bookcase, move the desk further down the space and paint the walls. My husband also added casing around the window to match the rest of the house. We only have one more window to do in the entire house and then we will be done with all the window molding.

You can read how to add window molding here.

I needed bookshelves to hold all of the kids books and some supplies and I purchased these 2 on Facebook Marketplace for only $10 each. They had great bones, but I wasn’t too fond of the color.

I gave them a makeover and shared the process in my last post. They look so much better now.

Next, I needed a work surface for the kids so I decided to use the table that I used for crafting. I no longer needed it since we found a free desk on FB Marketplace for my Youtube studio.

You can see that desk and how I transformed it here.

As soon as you come up the stairs you walk right into this space so I thought I would add a mirror right above the right bookcase so that it could at least resemble more of a foyer set up instead of a homeschool bookshelf.

The bench under the window is an old bench that used to be in the foyer of my last house. The carpet is from Boutique Rugs and this one is called the Pittsview. I love their quality rugs and I have purchased from them several times.

They were my sponsor for the video I shared above and right now they have a Black Friday sale going on where you can get 65% off plus free shipping! I give a lot more details about Boutique Rugs in my video and if you are looking for a rug now is the time for huge savings!

The curtains are from Plow & Hearth. I had them in my living room, but since I changed the curtains out for Christmas, I brought these up here.

The map is a Trash to Treasure DIY I made earlier this year and the little cabinet is from a yard sale from before I was even married. I love that little cabinet. It cost me $20 way back. I store all of the kids workbooks and binders in there.

The chairs were a FB Marketplace find and I got 4 for $20 each and they were basically brand new.

And of course I had to sprinkle some Christmas touches here and there.

This room was truly so much fun to put together. I really tried to make it cozy and comfortable, but also encourage them to learn.

For the limited amount of money that I had to put this together, I think I did pretty well in pulling this off.

I am so happy with this space. The kids love it as well and really that is all that matters.

If you have limited resources for a homeschool space, consider what you already have and what you can find second hand that can function for your space. Pull things from other rooms that you can use and don’t worry if everything is not perfect.

It’s all about the environment and mood you create. The rest is just material stuff.

I hope you found a little inspiration today! I will see you in the next one.

Until then… adios!

November 16, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

Painted Bookcases For Our Homeschool Space

EASY DIY Painted Bookcases For Our Homeschool Space

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I cannot believe it is already the end of October! It seems like summer was just here and we started on our homeschool journey. A few months in and things are going great! We have been really enjoying our new routine.

The only thing I still need to work on is our homeschool space. I really want a space that is inviting and fun for the kids yet blends seamlessly with the rest of the house. One of the things I needed to tackle was storage space for books and I was finally able to make some progress on that front.

Over the summer, I came upon a couple of bookshelves on FB Marketplace for only $10 each. They needed an update, but they were in good condition and had great bones.

As you know, I love giving furniture pieces makeovers so I was eager to give these bookcases a fresh look even though they were just simple bookcases. Sometimes it can be easy to overlook simple pieces like this when they are listed online. Even though they don’t have intricate design elements they can still make an impact in any room. Plus, they are functional pieces for storage and that’s a double bonus!

Now, these bookcases are pretty dark so one of the most important things I needed to consider was using a good primer to cover the dark color, especially since I was going to lighten it up. I also wanted to make sure the paint treatment would last, because after all, this was going to be used by kids.

I have used KILZ® Primer in the past with previous furniture projects and it has always worked great so it was a no-brainer that I would use it for this project as well!

For this go-around I used KILZ® All Purpose 2 Primer easily found at your local hardware store.

This primer is great for blocking medium stains including minor water stains, rust, grease, ink and even marker. It’s ideal for changing colors and reduces the number of coats of paint necessary to complete a project. KILZ® All Purpose 2 works both for interior and exterior applications and it can be applied on surfaces such as wood, drywall, plaster, paneling, masonry, and even metal.

Another great feature is that it works with oil and water-based paints so it gives you flexibility.

Application is easy. First, I made sure that the bookcase surfaces were clean. Then, I used a small angled sash brush as well as a 4 inch foam roller to apply the primer.

Applying the primer is simple. I like to use the angled brush to get in all of the nooks and creases first and then I roll over everything to make it smooth with the roller.

When applying it on long surfaces, I like to roll the roller from one end of the piece to the other. This helps ensure a nice smooth application straight across.

And I make sure to get every single last part of the bookcases. If it was getting painted, it was getting primed!

Now, if you ever use primer and notice that the primed piece looks a little streaky or uneven – this is perfectly normal. As long as it is covered, it is fine!

Just make sure it is completely dry before you move onto the next step!

Once the bookcases were dry I was ready to paint!

I have been liking more earthy and warm tones lately when selecting my colors. I really love Solid Wood from Magnolia Home by Joanna Gains®. It’s like a mushroom color (at least that’s what it looks like to me).

So I used this paint for the bookcases. I use the same angled sash brush for the creases and nooks, but for the roller, I prefer to use a Wooster Pro 4 inch roller for smooth surfaces. It gives the painted surface a smoother finish in my opinion.

It’s the same roller I use for my kitchen cabinets as well.

The second difference is that I always apply two coats of paint no matter what. For me, this is imperative as this ensures that the surface is completely covered.

I let the second coat dry for at least 24 hours so that the paint could properly cure. Then, it’s all about the decorating!

I used mostly books and things I had on hand, but I was able to get a few fun accessories to make the space for fun.

And what is a homeschool space without a globe?!??

We are slowly adding more books to our collection, but I think we have a great start!

I love how fresh and clean these bookcases look now with their new paint!

The final application looks great and the paint is holding up well!

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If you have a project that needs a new coat of paint KILZ® Brand can definitely help make the project go smoothly and last a long time.

Let me know your thoughts on how they turned out below and don’t forget to check out KILZ® Brand for all of your priming needs!

That is definitely an amazing side-by-side! We can’t wait to get started learning in this space next week!

If you have any questions, make sure to list them below and I will see you back here soon.

Until then… adios!

November 15, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

DIY Vintage Frame Ornaments

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Hi friends! It is the most wonderful time of the year! I’m enjoying the colder weather along with cozy nights by the fire.

This year I wanted to change up my Christmas decor, and I wanted some unique pieces. But I also wanted to do it in a budget-friendly manner. So I thought I would create some new ornaments myself. And I got to try a new craft that I had never done before.

I had seen several DIYers use IOD molds and air clay before and the first person I saw who used this was Debi at Debi’s Designs Diary. She has done many tutorials on her Youtube channel and she has an online shop so I thought I would finally give them a try.

I have been really inspired by old world home decor lately. And I came across these frame molds that were just adorable. I also purchased a couple of packets of air dry clay ( I only used 1 for this project).

It took me a few tries to get the hang of it, but I quickly caught on and it was super simple to do.

Before you start make sure to dust the molds with cornstarch so the clay doesn’t stick.

Then, roll the clay in your hands to get it warmed up and loose.

Once it’s more malleable push the clay into the molds.

Once I made sure everything was pressed down evenly, I used a thin scraper to remove the excess from the mold.

Then, I removed the mold by peeling it away from the clay frame.

The frames need a good amount of time to dry, so set the frames aside at least 24 hours to dry completely.

Please note: My frames didn’t crack as they dried, but I noticed they did shrink a tiny bit.

Afterwards, I took gold acrylic paint. I used the Treasure Gold paint by Folkart because it is highly pigmented and it has a vintage tone to it.

As the frames dry you can find landscape (or any type) prints online that you may like to use. There are a ton of free printable options on Pinterest. You can print them out in tiny sizes so that they may fit inside the tiny frames. Then you cut them down to fit each one.

Please note: You can always hand paint this if you wish, or you can also use family pictures for this as well.

I then used matte Mod Podge to apply the prints onto the frame. First, I applied some one the middle section of the frame…

Then I added the print and applied more Mod Podge on top of it to seal it.

Once they were dry I got some ribbon and used clear craft glue to adhere it to the back of each ornament so I could hang them.

Please note: Hot glue will not work for this.

And that was it! I love how they turned out. They are so unique and add so much character to the tree.

I love the various shapes and sizes they come in. They can also be painted to suit any color scheme and can be given as keepsake gifts for the holidays as well.

I just love the unique touch each one has. Let me know what you think of these below.

If you like this, make sure to check out my latest video where I share 8 more inexpensive DIYs for the holidays!

I will see you in the next one.

Until then… adios!

September 28, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

How To Update Old Pumpkins

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Every year around this time we take out our fall decor and spruce our homes bringing in change. And all throughout stores there are so many beautiful things we can buy to add on to our current home decor. The thing is that it’s nice to follow new trends and change things up. But it’s also nice to save money. So how can we do both?

Revamp your outdated decor!

Yep! Mind-blowing, I know. 🤪

But it really is so easy and even fun, plus you save money so why not?!

Just look at the image below. These are some of the pumpkins I used to decorate this year. They are old and outdated pumpkins that I revamped to bring in a new look for fall this year. And it didn’t cost me more than $5 of supplies I already had in my stash.

So here is what I did… I took out some old pumpkins that I wasn’t using. This one is actually a Halloween one, but I don’t decorate the inside of the house for Halloween.

Full disclosure, my house is decorated for Christmas in October. #YouTubelife

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I had some yarn from Dollar Tree. I found these a few weeks ago and I really liked their colors and their quality. The store has really stepped up.

So the first thing I did was remove the stem and make a hole on the top and bottom of the pumpkin.

Then, I began cutting small bunches of yarn and applying them with hot glue. I cut the ends and wrapped them over and into the inside of the pumpkin, tucking the ends away.

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Then I just repeated. I kept adding little bunches making sure to keep the yarn straight and covering the parts of the pumpkins that protrude outward.

Once most of the pumpkin was covered and all that was left to cover was the inside creases I began creating braids out of the bunches of yarn.

And then I added them to the areas where the creases were still exposed.

Finally, when the pumpkin was complete, I took the glue gun and inserted it at the top. Most of the yarn had covered the hole and the heat helped open it back up so that I could put the stem back in.

After I put the stem back, I was done!

Perfection! I love the added detail of the braids. And the green color is so pretty and fresh.

Plus the yarn and braids give it a cozy feel.

It goes perfectly with the rest of the pumpkins I updated also.

As well as the topiary I just created which I shared here.

I tried so many different techniques to update some more of my pumpkins.

Here I used sticky beading from Dollar Tree and raffia from a hula skirt.

I decided to stencil this one. The stencil bled a bit, but it kinda gave it a water color feel.

I used a two-tone yarn for this small pumpkin and a mini gourd for the stem.

And I used chenille yarn for this one and wrapped it horizontally to give it a different look.

I added some lace to another.

And for this one I used Dollar Tree, rub on transfers. There really are so many options!

Now I have a huge assortment of pumpkins and I didn’t have to buy anything new! Total win in my book!

You can check out how did each one of these other pumpkins in the video below:

How To Update Old Pumpkins

I hope you enjoyed this sweet little idea and hopefully you can give it a try! It was so much fun to do. Don’t forget to share with your crafty friends and I will see you back here soon.

Until then… adios!

September 24, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

DIY Pumpkin Topiary

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Hey friends! Every couple of months my dear friend Courtney at Creative on the Cheap hosts a Mystery Box Challenge on her channel and invites several YouTubers to join in on the fun.

This is what the challenge entails. We shop for another Youtuber and we are supposed to buy things we can DIY with. Courtney picks the store we shop at and in that box we are supposed to have 8-10 items and 2 “challenge” items. The challenge items are things we wouldn’t normally craft with (nor would want to).

This month we were to shop at Wal Mart and we were to include 2 challenge items. Plus, this month there was a twist. We were to send them an unfinished DIY project that we never finished ourselves so that they could complete it.

We are to film ourselves opening the box for the first time so we can capture our reactions as we see the items (they are hysterical). You can watch the entire video unfold below.

In today’s post, I will be sharing one of the six DIYs I created from the box, so I hope you enjoy!

Natalee from Designed to the Nines, sent me my box and among the things in it was a new large pumpkin, a pumpkin she tried to DIY previously (her unfinished item), some rope and a tension rod (one of the challenge items) as well as a greenery bush. I will be using all of these to create my topiary.

As you can see the unfinished pumpkin had words painted on it which I chose to paint over with one of my favorite chalk paint colors, Sandstone. I used it on these candleholders as well.

Afterwards, I added some metallic green paint to the top with a sponge brush. The other new pumpkin that Natalee had sent me also had this detail and I wanted to tie the two together.

While that dried, I started working with the rope. I like getting these gift boxes at Dollar Tree often because I am always using them to make planter crates. They are perfect for them.

I thought I would wrap the rope around it to create a square basket.

It took quite a bit of patience and the entire rope, but I wrapped it completely.

Next I took apart the tension rod. I only needed one of the pieces. This rod would hold my topiary in place. I also added some floral foam to the basket and secured with hot glue.

Afterwards, I removed the pumpkin stem from the larger pumpkin and then I took my hot glue gun and melted holes on the top and bottom of it. This would help the rod go through easier.

I inserted the rod the larger pumpkin and down into the floral foam.

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In order to fill in the gaps underneath the pumpkin, I used stems from the greenery bush.

Then I did the same thing with the green pumpkin.

I used the large pumpkin’s original stem on the green one and that was it! The topiary was complete!

I love how it turned out! Who would have thought that these were random items that were sent to me in a box?!?!?

It looks perfect in front of my fireplace. What do you think?

I will say sometimes this Mystery Box can be extremely challenging and sometimes projects like these make it all worthwhile. This is definitely a keeper!

As always share with your friends and don’t forget to check out the rest of the video to see what else I got in my box…. one word… animal. 😱

I will see you all in the next one!

Until then… adios!

September 22, 2021 By Yami 6 Comments

Pottery Barn Dupe Ring Candle Holders

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Happy Wednesday friends! Hope you are well. Today is the Look for Less Challenge over on my Youtube channel and I am really excited because it is something that my subscribers really enjoy. So of course, I am sharing my look for less dupe here as well!

If you are not familiar with the Look for Less Challenge, it is where I challenge fellow Youtubers to recreate high end home decor pieces on a smaller budget.

I saw these gorgeous candle holders on Pottery Barn’s website and I instantly wanted to recreate them… because, why not?!

If I were to buy a pair of these I would spend $158 (plus tax)… so let’s see what I come up with.

I found these larger rings on Amazon. The smaller one is 8 inches in diameter and the larger one is 10 inches. You can always use embroidery hoops for this, however, these are thicker and wider and I thought they would do a much better job at replicating the original ones.

I like to get these dupes as close to the originals as possible so these were a great find for this DIY.

In my stash, I had these Christmas craft ornaments from a couple years ago. I hadn’t found a reason to use them yet (hoarder, I know). They were 50% off at the time and I thought they would be perfect for the round base to place the candle on.

I removed the tops with my handy miter sheers.

And then sanded the edge smooth.

Next, I had some of this stuff called Edgemate. This is the stuff you iron onto plywood to clean the edges up. We are working on my studio right now and we had some left over from when my husband built the bottom cabinets for my space.

I sliced them in half to make them thinner and hot-glued it onto the perimeter of the round disc, giving it a slight lip.

Tip: If you don’t have something like Edgemate, you can always use an embroidery hoop for this step. They are inexpensive and work well for this.

I also had scrap pieces of plywood that my husband cut down to these small pieces. These were perfect for the bottom base.

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Next, I used wood glue to adhere the hoops onto the plywood rectangles. I made the rectangles different sizes to complement the different size hoops.

Tip: If you have rough edges on your plywood, use wood putty to fill in the raw edge and sand them to make them smooth.

If you notice above on the left side of the image, there is a small dowel piece – that small piece is glued on next. It was literally a small scrap piece of dowel that I cut into two pieces.

Finally, I glued the round disc onto the dowel piece and I let everything dry at once.

After they dried completely, I used black chalk paint to give them one coat of paint. Then after they dried, I used my brushed metal acrylic paint in “brushed black” to give it a more metal look.

You can see the difference between the flat black chalk paint and the metallic paint below.

I let that layer of paint dry and that was it! I love how these turned out!

What do you think?

I love having both of them in the two different sizes. These are slightly smaller than the originals but no one would really know the difference.

I think we have another amazing Pottery Barn dupe! So how did I do?

I tallied up what I spent for this which includes the hoops and the ornaments and it totaled $17. The paint and scraps I used where not included in this final cost, but you could easily do these for about $25 should you need to buy everything.

If you would like to see all of the high end dupes I created you can go here and check out my playlist of all the Look for Less Challenges I have taken on.

Don’t forget to share with your friends who love high end home decor on a budget!

Pottery Barn Dupe Ring Candle Holders

I hope you enjoyed this DIY and I will see you in the next one! Until then…. adios!

August 31, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

Decorating for Fall – Living Room

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Hello everyone! Happy last day of August! Can you believe that Fall is already around the corner? Well, I am excited to be back to my regular program and I thought I would share an update to my living space along with some fall decorating.

What’s even more exciting is that I have a chance for you all to win an amazing Fall Makeover Giveaway – the details are at the end of this post (giveaway is now closed-thank you to all who entered).

My living area has been a mash up of random things and frankly I have not shared much of it since I have been a little embarrassed. This is literally my main wall and well… it’s not cute.

Ever since we moved in I have been grateful for a real wood-burning fireplace, but not at all enchanted by the orange brick and unnecessarily high mantel that makes the ceiling feel a lot closer to the ground.

Let’s face it, it was an eye sore and no matter what I did in the space, it always looked awkward. Something else I haven’t liked is having a ridiculously large flat screen. It sits to the right of the fireplace on top of a low console that just didn’t match the rest of the decor.

It all just needed to go.

So my husband and I gave it an entire makeover! I moved the large flatscreen out, and brought in a smaller one from the basement. Then I sold the console on FB Marketplace, and with the money I purchased paint for the fireplace.

I share all of the fireplace details here.

The room looks bigger and taller now.

Since everything looked so great I took the opportunity to redecorate for Fall along with the help of Plow & Hearth, an online warehouse that has a variety of decor items for your home. They have everything from seasonal decor, accent furniture, to practical outdoor items that make gardening a breeze.

They have a mix of both traditional and more modern items that can be enjoyed by everyone.

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I wanted my fall decor this season to not only be beautiful, but practical. Plow & Hearth has this gorgeous new wingback chair this season and I decided to place it by the fireplace. I find it would be a great place to read stories by the fire.

Next to it, I have this gorgeous galvanized ash bucket in copper. It is currently housing my Fatwood firestarter sticks that smell amazing.

Behind that is a hand forged iron fireplace tool set that should stand the test of time. The last one we had kind of fell apart (I think it was more for decorative purposes) so I hope to use this one quite a bit this winter. It is conveniently available in a taller size that helps my husband since he’s a pretty tall guy.

In front of the chair, and anchoring the space, is the most gorgeous rug! This Wakefield border polyester rug is nice and neutral but it brings in so many warm tones that are perfect for this leaf-changing season. It is so soft and plush and the pattern on it is so lovely.

Another addition to the living room is this gorgeous set of nesting tables. Plow & Hearth has a line of reclaimed wood pieces. This wood can range from railroad ties to old buildings so each set is unique.

The tables add warmth and functionality to the space and the metal bases are so sturdy.

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I added these beautiful black LED lanterns to each side of the fireplace. The maple leaf garland is also LED and what’s so nice about the P&H LED pre-lit greenery and lanterns is that you can set them on a timer. They go on for 6 hours and off for 18 hours, so you can set and forget and they will always come on at the same time.

How cool is that!?!?

I removed the secretary desk that was in the corner and the space feel so much larger. I swapped the curtains out for a wheat-colored buffalo check. These curtains are lined and meant to keep the cold out and heat in (or vice versa depending on the season).

I love buffalo check but I didn’t necessarily want the black and white for this room. This is much warmer.

These LED (imitation) wax candles are amazing, the feel like the real deal and the hand forged candlesticks look like something from Hocus Pocus!

I have a beautiful place to stack the wood this winter as well. There is so much joy to be had in this space!

I am enjoying the warmer tones and if you know me I am all about the cooler tones, but something is just taking my soul back to the more traditional look these days. The browns and oranges look so beautiful against the white backdrop.

RELATED: Gorgeous Fall Wreath Dupe

I sewed a few new cushion covers and added them to my sofa. I decided I would switch out the khaki slipcover for the white one this season.

The striped ones are the new ones, and the cushions with the leaves were from a few years past that I made. They are still holding strong!

After adding a few pumpkins, my space was complete. The tray lays on top of a 40 year old table that used to belong to my parents before I was born. It’s pretty banged up but I thought I would give it a nice home since it was literally in my father’s shed for the last 13 years. I hope to pass it along to one of my kids one day.

UPDATE:

Thank you to everyone who entered the Fall Makeover Giveaway! One lucky winner is to receive a $500 gift card to spend on their website! Entry has closed and I appreciate everyone who participated.

GOOD LUCK to everyone and I will see you back here very soon!

Until then, adios!

Yami

Serena & Lily Tray Dupe

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Valentines Day Wreath High End Dupe

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If you wish to see other great Valentine’s Day ideas don’t forget to check out my latest video below.

Valentines Day Wreath High End Dupe

Valentines Day Wall Art and Printable

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Valentines Day Wall Art and Printable

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For even more Valentine’s Day Inspiration check out the video below as well!

Valentines Day Wall Art and Printable

DIY Candlesticks From Old Banisters

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DIY Candlesticks From Old Banisters

Simple & Elegant Winter Wreath

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Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

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The Double Envelope Fold.

2. The Pocket Fold

3. The Ribbon Tree

4. The Wreath Wrap

5. The Accordion Bow

6. DIY Paper (Smooching Fish) Bow

7. The Double “V” Wrap

8.The Basket Weave Ribbon

Here’s another example of the basket weave.

9. The Fan Top (for weird shaped packages)

10. The Candy Wrapper (for stuffed animals)

11. The Classic Fabric Bow

And here is the full tutorial video on how to do each one of these!

11 Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas

Amazing Christmas Ornament Ideas

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1. Wreath Ornament

2. Snow Glass Ornament

3. Cork Snowflakes

4. Beaded Farmhouse Ornaments

5. Neutral Farmhouse Ornaments

6. Farmhouse Berry Ornaments

7. Fabric Ornaments

8. Rustic Christmas Tree Ornament

9. Embroidered Christmas Tree Ornament

10. Traditional Farmhouse Ornament

11. Dollar Tree Glass Ornaments

12. Rae Dunn Inspired Ornaments

13. DIY Ornament Garland

14. Cute Rudolf Ornament

15. Mini Toboggan Ornament

16. Christmas Tree Yarn Ornament

Classy Dollar Tree Ornaments

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If you liked this DIY you can also check out more DIYs like this in the video below:

DIY Snowglobe for Christmas

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For more DIYs like this check out the video below:

Homeschool Room Reveal

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You can watch the entire process in the video below:

EASY DIY Painted Bookcases For Our Homeschool Space

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DIY Vintage Frame Ornaments

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Revamp your outdated decor!

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How To Update Old Pumpkins

DIY Pumpkin Topiary

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Scroll to the end for even more simple and elegant winter decor ideas!

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This post is sponsored by KILZ® Brand but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Some of the following links are affiliate links. Please see full disclosure for more information

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