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June 25, 2019 By Yami Leave a Comment

DIY Farmhouse Shower Curtain

Summer is in full swing at our house and that means the kids are all over the place…. like for real…. ALL.OVER.THE.PLACE. And keeping up with anything has been particularly tough this year for some reason.

It was nice to get the guest bathroom done when we did because honestly I don’t know if I could do it now.

The one thing I was able to do, that I am totally proud of, was make a sweet farmhouse style shower curtain for the guest bathroom out of a plain white shower curtain that I bought at Wal Mart. I had mentioned during my guest bathroom reveal that I had to change a few things up from my vision board since I was not able to find everything: the shower curtain below was one of them.

But frankly I think I like this more that the vision board shower curtain. Plus it has ruffles!!!!!

You know I like me some ruffles…. like on farmhouse tablecloths and chargers just to name a few… I think I am going to put ruffles everywhere. LOL!

And it was so easy to make too! I have an easy-to-follow video tutorial that you can easily take on even if you are a beginner!

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All you need is the following:

DIY Farmhouse Shower Curtain Supplies

Plain white shower curtain
1 yd of fabric of choice (I chose a ticking stripe duck cloth)
Wooden buttons
Sewing Machine ( I use this one)
Rotary Cutter
Cutting Mat
Fabric Ruler
Thread to Match
Scissors
Sewing Needle for buttons

Now that you know what you need, get a cup of coffee, sit back and relax while you watch how to make it!

RELATED: DIY Farmhouse Table Cloth

I hope you enjoyed the video and saw how easy it was to make.

Let me know, do you like step-by-step instructions with just images or do you think videos help with a little more complicated tutorials like this?

Also check out more tutorials on my Youtube channel….

June 12, 2019 By Yami 5 Comments

Coastal Farmhouse Bathroom Reveal

Well, I am finally happy to say that I am done with my guest bathroom and while I was not able to stick to the entire design board (below) I was still able to give it the look and feel that I wanted.

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The nicest upgrade we did was replace the countertops and I am super happy with how they came out. We went to a local granite shop and selected the quartzite I had in mu vision board above. It looks so good in person!!!

The name of the quartzite is called Fantasy Brown (even though it has a lot of gray and blue undertones) and it’s perfect if you want that coastal feel. Plus, it’s not as high-maintenance as granite… woo hoo!

I take you on a trip to the shop and show you how easily they were installed in the video below:

Also, painting the cabinets was pretty easy and we used Sherwin Williams’s color Gibraltar – I love that deep gray blue. It’s stunning!

I have a previous tutorial on how to paint cabinets that you can check out, however, I have learned so many things since painting many more cabinets and built-ins that I finally figured out the best paints and practices that I prefer for the job and plan on sharing that information very soon.

I found some cute items for my bathroom as well like the bottles you see below. They are just like the ones from Grove Collaborative only much cheaper!

You can buy your own set of them here. I bought 6 for a few bucks more than the price of one! SCORE!

GET a FREE Mrs. Meyer’s 5 Piece Cleaning Set here!

I brought back some of my Dollar Tree DIY’s as well like the succulent wall art below.

The mirror and the lights aren’t my favorite, but they work for now so we kept them.

I did make a custom shower curtain as well since I couldn’t find the one on my vision board online – it was out of stock. But I ended up liking my version better.

I also ended up using a jute rug that I had somewhere else in my home that wasn’t really working and placed it in my bathroom and I think it was a perfect fit.

I was able to replicate the wooden shelf in my vision board. I made a slight change to it but I love how it turned out! I even share the full tutorial below in case you want to make one yourself.

Here is an up close shot…

It works perfectly above the toilet.

Finally, I added my last Look for Less DIY Artwork to the bathroom.

And I am so glad it’s done!!!!

Now my guests have a nice place to “go in” when they are over. LOL! And while it’s not the biggest overhaul since we didn’t tackle absolutely everything I think we made a huge impact with what we did do.

If you prefer the video walk-through check it out below.

Until next time!

Yami Signature Coastal Farmhouse Bathroom Reveal

May 9, 2019 By Yami Leave a Comment

Coastal Farmhouse Bathroom Inspiration and BEFORE

Hey there! Can you believe this school year is almost to an end???? My kids keep counting down the days to the last day…. 9 more days, or wait… is it 8 now? I can’t recall, but I am sure my kids will tell me the minute they get home. LOL

Well, it seems I cannot get enough done around this house cause I am already planning my next room makeover. Since my great room is already done… I figured it was time to tackle the guest bathroom on our main floor since it is the one everyone uses when they come over.

Up till now we have only done our son’s bathroom…

So I thought it would be the perfect time to start so I joined 4 other amazing ladies on my Youtube channel to do the Room of the Month Challenge and give this a makeover during the month of May.

Today we are sharing our BEFORE pictures and believe me you, you will agree the bathroom is not so pretty.

As you can see we already took the mirror down, but those red mohagany stained cabinets and that seashell sink is nothing to brag about. I am sure they were great back then, but today, not so much.

At least the faucet is updated!

The cabinets have seen some wear over time and while I am not thrilled about the floors, I don’t have the budget to change them right now, so I at least am pleased that they are solid white.

Those green walls have got to go!

And we have already removed the tank of the toilet to prepare for painting. It’s s much easier to get behind it if you do this….

Now, one of the few things staying the same will be the cute little Dollar Tree Succulent Wall Planter’s that I DIY’d. I love them and I think they will go great with my the new updates…

So what are my new updates, you ask?

Here they are below!

Changes and items I hope to get for the transformation:

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Gray Paint for Walls
SW Gibraltar for the cabinets
Glass Soap Dispenser
New Bath Mat
Rustic Wall Decor
Quartzite Countertops
Apothecary Jars for Decor
Grass Greenery
Ticking Stripe Farmhouse Inspired Shower Curtain

The faucet, the light fixture and mirror are not too bad so I will go ahead and save money there by not replacing them.

I hope to be able to find everything and if not, then I will most likely DIY some of these items, but I am really excited to start and can’t wait to share the final results!

April 30, 2019 By Yami 3 Comments

Coastal Farmhouse Great Room Reveal

This post was sponsored by Sherwin Williams and some of the links below are affiliate links for your convenience.

In my last post I shared all about what my great room used to look like and what my plans were for the space.

It was a pretty tall order since the great room was a 2-story great room and there was a ton of purple paint to cover up. But we got to work and I think we pulled it together.

As always you can view the video of this on my Youtube channel here.

Here is everything we used:

M-1 Paint Deglosser and Pre-Paint Cleaner
FrogTape Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape
ScotchBlue Pre-Taped Painter’s Plastic
American Line Pro Mini Roller Tray
Contractor Series Microfiber Mini Rollers
HANDy Paint Pail & Liners
Angled Paint Brush
3M Dual Grit All Purpose Sanding Sponge
Standard Paint Rollers
Purdy Standard Paint Tray
Purdy Standard Paint Tray Liner
Big Time Products Firm Grip Pro Paint Disposable Nitrile Gloves
Intex Precision-Fiber Cloth Rags
Purdy Premium Flexible Joint Knife
Wall Spackle

So the first thing we did was prep the room. We removed as much furniture as possible and took down all those drapes and curtain rods as well as any art or décor in the room. We filled any holes in the walls with spackle and sanded them smooth.

Of course after that was done we had to make sure room we dusted and cleaned the room prior to commencing. We laid down ScotchBlue Pre-Taped Painter’s Plastic which is our favorite form of protection for our floors and baseboards.

Next we began to paint the walls with a my favorite neutral gray: Repose Gray SW7015. With Sherwin Williams’s SuperPaint line, all we needed was 2 coats of paint over the dark purple color.

Since we had 20’ walls we decided to split the work in 2 sections so painted the lower level first.

So, we removed the shelves & cabinet doors and gave them a good cleaning along with the units built-into in the wall.

In order to clean them we used M-1 Paint Deglosser and Pre-Paint Cleaner then wiped them down with clean water & a rag and let them dry.

Next we sanded all rough areas with a sanding sponge.

And then we wiped everything clean again with a damp cloth.

Alright, so then we taped the necessary areas off with painter’s tape.

I used ProBlock Interior Oil-Based Primer to prime the built-ins and prevent any knots or stains to bleed through the paint. There were several on them as you see below…

I applied 2 coats of that primer and here is what it looked like on a cabinet door.

Then as the primer dried, we wanted to add trim above the fireplace. We cut it so that it would fit like a square frame above the mantle.

As you can see the fireplace needed a focal point above the mantle and something to tie in the 2 built-ins on either side.

So we built a square frame.

And used a combination of liquid nails and a nail gun to install the wood.

Then we added faux “shiplap” inside the frame. We cut thin floor underlayment in 5” wide pieces and used liquid nails and brad nails to adhere them onto the wall.

You may choose to caulk any gaps or nail holes after it has been installed or you can leave as is for a more rustic feel.

We primed this wood with oil-based primer as well and then when fully dried we applied 2 coats of Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel – Extra White SW 7006 Semi Gloss to the built-ins, shelves, and cabinet doors. (This is my FAVORITE paint for cabinets. The finish is perfect and doesn’t need a sealer. The paint even gets harder over time. I love how durable it is! The combination of the oil base primer paired with this paint makes an amazing bond).

I applied Emerald Extra White SW 7006 in Satin to the shiplap so that it was not as shiny.

I made sure to let everything dry overnight.

You can add a polycrylic if you wish, however, I have found that as long a you use an oil-based primer, all you need is the Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel – Extra White SW 7006 in Semi Gloss on your cabinets and built-ins since it dries to a strong and durable finish.

Then it was time to finally finish the upper walls.

We applied 2 coats.

So it looks like the hubby is doing all of the work, but I was the one who did the trim at the very top… TWICE!

I also repainted all the trim, window casings, and baseboards.

And even used a small artist brush to get into tiny little areas…

And OMG, after all that I was able to bring in some new furniture, new curtains and some decor to decorate the built-ins and these are the final results:

I love the fireplace and built-ins now!

I still have to practice my styling but these shelves definitely look better than before!

Well, that’s it for now… What do you think? This place looks so much better now that the

April 22, 2019 By Yami Leave a Comment

Great Room Transformation – BEFORE

As bloggers, one of the things we try to do to capture interest when posting a new blog post is to get your attention with a gorgeous photograph, even if it is a “before” image. However, with THIS great room that wasn’t happening.

Nope!

Uh uh.

So I decided to share my design board FIRST and then the ugly room. LOL!

But then again perhaps going with a terribly ugly image of what my great room used to look like, might have still gotten your attention. ?

Let’s be real…

You are definitely entitled to having your own style in your own home, but this was too unbearable for me.

IT HAD TO GO!

For being a 2 story great room it was just too dark…. almost cavelike….

The blinds were old and discolored and those medieval curtains going all the way up to the second story were just too much.

It was so dark the room itself was hard to capture.

But here is a better lit image.

PURPLE.

Need I say more?

No wait, 2 stories of purple!

In a sea of purple-ness the fireplace and built-ins were lost.

And here is the other side.

Not that any side of this room had a “good side” but at least there was some gray on this side of the room.

Let’s face it, if you know me, you know this is not my style.

But I could see the potential.

The fireplace was a good start with the stone.

And the built-ins were very well made.

So I decided to get my creative juices in order and I came up with this!

If you have been here a while, you know I have shown bits and pieces of this room (just not the whole she-bang!)

So, just like for my master bedroom I decided to create an inspiration board. It really does help put everything together visually for you. I have included sources for the items I was able to find as well.

I knew I wanted to marry farmhouse with a coastal feel so blue accents were a must!

Great Room Transformation – THE PLAN

So in my head this what was going to go down!

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First, I was going to take down those medieval curtains. Off they go!!!!
Next, I was going to paint the walls Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams and give all (yes, ALL) of the trim a fresh coat of paint
Then, I was going to paint the built-ins white and add shiplap above the fireplace.
I was getting a brand new sectional from IKEA
A shoe cabinet for the hubby was a must (cause I prefer them NOT to be all over the house)
A quatrefoil mirror which I already had was going to make its way in.
This awesome farmhouse inspired topiary set which I talked about in this post was going to be perfect on the mantle (I shared a discount for them in the post as well).
New curtains to add a little blue (I was able to find the exact ones I used here).
Farmhouse greenery throughout.
And of course a rustic wood mirror had to be a part of the design (I can’t find the one I have, but the one in the image is very similar to it and you can find it here).

Did I make it happen?

Oh you bet I did!

I can’t wait to show it to you in the next post!

So be sure to stay tuned!

April 21, 2019 By Yami Leave a Comment

Rustic Sunburst Mirror DIY

Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful Easter Sunday. Our day started off a little chilly but it warmed up nicely. The day was gorgeous without a cloud in sight and with gentle wind. We spent half the day outdoors as my kids could not get enough of the beautiful weather.

I am not sure you recall, but I have a fun series on my channel called the Look for Less Challenge and it’s an open invitation to anyone who wishes to participate. Basically I ask you to find a home decor item that you love but is out of your price range, and recreate it for less. Like this Pottery Barn mirror dupe I shared previously.

Well, I decided to tackle another mirror in my latest challenge and I think this one is even better than the first.

For a while now I have been wanting a sunburst mirror, but most are not my style and are overpriced. I did a recent search of rustic sunburst mirrors and there are several options out there now. They’re still out of my price range, so I decided to finally tackle it on my own.

I went to my local Home Depot and came up with an inexpensive idea.

Here are the supplies I used:

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Wood Shims (16 packs of 12 shims each)
Wood Glue
Clamps
Embroidery Hoop 8″
Round Mirror
Wire Hanging Kit

How to make…

Rustic Sunburst Mirror DIY

Heads up! This tutorial is actually a little complicated and quite repetitive. So, I am sharing a couple of up close pictures of one of the 16 sunburst “flares” (I think that it what you would call them ??‍♀️) and the rest of the tutorial is in the video below. It will show you exactly how much wood glue I used and exactly how I put all of them together.

I also show different methods of holding the shims together that might work for you depending on what you have available in terms of supplies.

Each pack of shims comes with 12 shims. You will use all of them in a pack but you will first take out 3 and glue them together like this:

Make sure to use a good amount of wood glue and clamp them together for several hours before removing.

Next you will take the next 8 shims and glue 2 sets of 4 of them together like shown below.

After those are glued together you will glue them all together like shown below.

***Please note, that because of the shape and size of the “flare” you will NOT be able to glue them all at once and hold them down with clamps, so please make sure to go by these steps and glue them in the 4,3,4 groupings first and then the entire piece together like below.

After you make one of these, make 15 more of them and you will notice you will use 11 shims for this “flare” but you must keep the 12th shim because you will need those for the final assembly.

Okay, now for the rest of the tutorial, I suggest you watch the video as I will show you exactly how to put it together and how to reinforce and eventually hang the piece on your wall.

This is a large and heavy piece and I want to make sure you don’t miss a detail…

I hope you like this as much as I do! It couldn’t have turned out more amazing!

I preferred to leave mine rustic and not paint or stain it, but you can do so depending on your preference.

Don’t forget to pin!

April 11, 2019 By Yami 6 Comments

IKEA Table Hack – Farmhouse Transformation

Happy Friday! I don’t know what is up with me, but it’s like I have been missing my “mojo”lately – perhaps it’s the allergies or perhaps it’s burnout… I’m sure you have noticed I haven’t posted as much on here as I would like. Maybe it’s because I have been doing this for a while and perhaps I just need a break from blogging??? No idea….

Or maybe time hasn’t been enough lately. I mean….

I.JUST.FINISHED.POTTY.TRAINING.MY.LAST(stubborn).CHILD!

Can I get an amen!?!

Then there’s my Youtube channel.

It has been growing at a much faster rate than I would have expected, and I can say that I have been enjoying the benefits of a loving community over there. Weird. I never thought of myself as a YouTuber, but frankly the complexity of filming and editing is actually something I have been enjoying… (nerd alert!).

And sometimes I get so involved in a project that I honestly forget to take images as I am filming.

I keep telling my husband I need a camera crew, but I don’t think he’s been listening. ?

Even still I don’t want to miss sharing my projects with my community here so I am sharing my latest furniture transformation that I happened to film… plus sometimes I think it’s nice to just sit back and enjoy a quick video instead of having to thumb up and down a post and actually read.

Perhaps, I’m just lazy like that! ?

So I will be inserting my video tutorials by themselves here and there to see how they work out. However, if you would rather enjoy images and print, do speak out!

Okay, my breakfast area was in dire need of a table that I could use for a coffee station. I had been looking a while for something cheap on FB Marketplace and I came across an IKEA table for $20. I was on it like white on rice cause you know I love a good score!

My hubby and I picked it up STAT!

She was not pretty by any means though, but I knew I could fix her up!

With the help of some leftover 1 x 4’s…

and some paint…. I was able to turn her into this!

She’s a vision!

I love the blue color (that my husband actually picked out) and the pop color it gives this wall. And the wood along with the distressing makes it look like it’s been in a farmhouse kitchen for a long time.

Things you will need for this…

IKEA Table Hack – Farmhouse Transformation

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Folkart Chalk Paint in Nantucket Blue
Folkart Chalk Paint in White Adirondack
Wood Tint Walnut Stain
Folkart Clear Wax
Chalk Paint & Wax Brush DUO
Sanding Block
Lint Free Cloth
Miter Saw
Nail Gun
Wood Glue

And here is how I did it… simply click play and enjoy the process!

Have you done any Ikea hacks lately? I was so lucky to have found this table for only $20! This is one of my favorite pieces yet!

March 25, 2019 By Yami Leave a Comment

Dollar Tree Spring DIYs

I hope your start to Spring has been wonderful. Warmer weather has been able to peek through here and there and I cannot tell you how excited I am for a new season (the allergies not so much!).

A little while ago I shared my Dollar Tree Spring Haul and I finally got to use some of my supplies for this and 2 other DIY’s. I love how they all turned out so I am just going to jump in.

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Here is what you need for this beautiful flower topiary or as I like to call it “flower ball”…. You will see why in a bit.

First we are going to start with the base.

You will need:

3 wooden dowel packets (I got mine from Dollar Tree)
Hot glue
An old tape roll (or something rounded like a can of food, minus the food).
Twine or ribbon

You will glue the dowels onto the tape roll.

Make sure they are glued tightly together and all the way around.

After this you can add twine or a ribbon around the center. I also added hot glue along the top (pictured below) so the dowels wouldn’t separate and be a little more stable.

Then I took a soccer ball from the Dollar Tree kids aisle (cause they are cheaper than a stryofoam ball and it was the perfect size) and placed it on the top of the base. I did not glue it on though.

Then I took all of those yellow roses and attached them onto the ball.

I simply cut the stems short, added hot glue on the tip of the stem and base of the flower, poked the ball and inserted the flower.

I did this in rows making sure that the roses on each row above were placed above and between the roses below (in staggered rows).

Easy peasy! If there were any areas where the ball poked through, I just would hot glue a couple of petals together slightly so that it would cover it up.

Last, I added a row of leaves to the bottom of the flower ball to add a little green and to hide the top of the base that had the hot glue on it. And that’s it!

Simple, yet elegant.

This can go on a side table, bookshelf, or even as a centerpiece at a wedding.

And the best part about this is when you get tired of the yellow roses, get another ball and do the same thing with another type of flower!

#winning

And of course, I couldn’t just stop there. I made a beautiful wreath for my front door…

And spruced up my winter arrangement for my great room with a set of Spring flowers…

Make sure to check out how to make those in my video tutorial below!

I would love to know which one you liked the most!

Also, don’t forget to pin and share with your friends ?!

Be back soon….

March 11, 2019 By Yami 2 Comments

Farmhouse Spring and St. Patrick’s DIY’s

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Hey there! I know it has been a while since I’ve posted, but I am sure you’ll appreciate the DIY’s I’m sharing with you all today. I’ve been so busy at home getting rid of unwanted and unnecessary things that I’m making sure I only make what I really want and is truly necessary as far as my decorating is concerned. Since reading the book and seeing her show, I’ve taken the Marie Kondo thing seriously and I don’t plan on going back now.

So while taking that into consideration I am trying to make DIY’s that can be used for multiple occasions or seasons and used in different places throughout the home.

While St. Patrick’s Day is not a Latin American holiday it’s actually very special to me and my husband since my he asked me to be his girlfriend on St. Patrick’s Day (apparently he had some liquid courage that day)…. so it’s kinda nice to celebrate that occasion.

I knew I wanted to add a few touches of green here and there, but I’m not fond of all that green glitter and decor you see out in the stores. So I began looking for alternative solutions and I came across some dried split peas at my local grocery store and had an awesome idea.

I had these candle holders from Dollar Tree that I had left over from last year… ( you can totally use any candle holders you have on hand or even thrifted ones).

And I decided to give them a coat of my favorite Martha Stewart brown paint in Tilled Soil (I have used it here and here as well).

After 2 coats I then took some Folkart acrylic paint in the color Country Twilland used a chip brush to dry brush on some streaks.

They’ll look like this when they are done.

Then afterwards, I used one of my new FAVORITE products… It’s called Antique Wax by Folkart .

All you do is take a lint free cloth and rub it on these candle holders.

And it will deepen the color and make these candle holders look like wood!

They look just fine the way they are and you can totally leave them this way, however, I wanted to add glass hurricanes to the top.

So I took one of the extra tall vases from Dollar Tree, one of the regular size vases and finally one of my leftover Yankee Candle jars (cause DT does not carry any in these size)… I cleaned them and adhered them to the top of the candleholders with E6000 and a little bit of hot glue…

Of course, I did not get a picture of this ??‍♀️ but I am sure you can figure it out ?.

Once they were adhered I added those split peas I talked about earlier along with some Dollar Tree white candles and they make the sweetest Spring/St. Patrick’s Day themed center piece for my breakfast area.

And you would never guess most of the items used were from Dollar Tree!

These are going to be so versatile. I can add orange lentils for Fall, sand if I want a more coastal theme or moss for Summer. The options are endless and I think they look so good together…

Of course my love for this farmhouse version of “green glitter” (as my dear friend Marie from The Inspiration Vault calls it) did not stop there and I made 2 of the following wreaths…

Yeah, I went a little nuts! ?

If you are interested in how I made it you can check out tutorial for the wreath in my video below…

Hope you all have a wonderful week and I will see you soon! Don’t forget to pin this and share with your friends!

January 24, 2019 By Yami 1 Comment

4 Farmhouse Valentine’s DIYs

You guys have no idea how excited I am to share some more Dollar Tree DIY’s with you all! And while I have never been into decorating for Valentine’s Day in the past, I can honestly say that I have been enjoying it this year (did you see my Berry Suspended Heart!?). Especially because I have found a way to get away from all the in-yo-face red glitter and sparkle you see everywhere around this time.

I have never really been a fan of the color red in my decor, but a teeny bit here or there won’t hurt, however, I would much rather create buffalo check hearts and fill my world with them… and that’s pretty much what I have done lately.

Like, fo’ real!

Anyways, we are going to start with that pretty flag you see above and then I will share 3 more coordinating pieces you will love!

So here’s the basics for what you need:

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Valentines Day Flag from Dollar Tree
Large Wooden Heart from Dollar Tree
Scrapbook paper ( I had some leftover from my Christmas stash)
Burlap
Faux Greenery ( I used some from Christmas but these are a great alternative if you want the farmhouse look)
Scissors or Box Cutter
Glue Gun & Sticks
Free Heart Printables that you can access here
White Paint – I used this one cause I already had it on hand
Matte Mod Podge
M od Podge Roller
Card Stock in White

So first thing’s first, you will need to paint the letters and images on the flag white. Even though I will be placing the burlap on top of the flag, I don’t want the letters to show through.

While that dries cut your scrapbook paper to the same shape as the wooden heart.

Then apply the Mod Podge on the wooden heart with a small brush, adhere the paper. Use a small roller to get all the bubbles out and flatten the paper down. Then finally add the top coat of Mod Podge.

Then while that dries cut your burlap fabric about an inch smaller that your flag all around and glue it with some hot glue.

Once the heart is ready, glue it onto the center of the burlap.

Then take my free heart printables that you can access here and print the language and font of your choice onto card stock. Cut it out and glue it onto the center of the buffalo check heart. You can use a glue stick for this.

Then take some faux greenery (make sure it has small leaves) and start cutting them off into groups of 3 – 4 leaves and begin hot gluing them all around the border of the center heart.

And viola! You have the cutest Farmhouse Buffalo Check flag EVER for Valentines Day!

I was impressed at how it turned out. I don’t see a smidge of Dollar Tree, do you?

Oh and if you love this, you will love these!!!!

Buffalo Check Garland

Buffalo Check LOVE sign

Buffalo Check Wreath Clip Ons

And for the sake of NOT making this the longest post ever, you can see the quick and easy-to-follow tutorials for the rest of them in my video below!

See you next time and don’t forget to PIN!!!!!

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January 15, 2019 By Yami 10 Comments

DIY Dollar Tree Valentines Day Decor

Okay, so first off I cannot believe it is already halfway through January! Time is flying and I haven’t been on here at all since December basically because my little one has been so sick and of course I had to get whatever she had so I have been battling this dry cough that just does not want to go away and keeps me from my much needed sleep.

The worst!

I have been able to share my first VLOG of the year about the happenings right now in our home as well as how I took down my Christmas decorations on my YouTube channel. It seems to be easier to film most days. I plan on sending out notifications on my blog for any relatable content on my channel that may be of interest. If you want to subscribe directly to my channel you always can do that here.

However, I thought the best way to light a fire under my butt and get to writing again was to join a sweet little blog hop hosted by my dear friend Cindy over at County Road 407. She is an absolute hoot and I can definitely say one good friend (although she’ll probably give me hell for not saying “great friend”?).

So… she created this fun event!

Yep! We were supposed to take this lovely Pinterest image from Christina over at THE DIY MOMMY and recreate it with our own style.

At that’s just what we all did… make sure to scroll all the way to the end to see what everyone else’s projects look like!

This year so far I have been really applying the KonMarie Method at home (I swear this will make sense in a bit!). I read the book last year, and took a light turn with it, but now with Marie Kondo’s Netflix special it has motivated me even more to use what I already have on hand to decorate instead of going out and getting more crafty things and cluttering my home some more, so I started to get really creative with this project.

The project you will see today is made of items I already had on hand (with the exception of one thing) and leftover Christmas decor so I am really proud of it.

DIY Dollar Tree Valentines Day Decor

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Supplies Used:

Wooden Frame
Berry Bushes from Dollar Tree
Linen White Chalk Paint
Red Acrylic Paint
Artist Brushes
Glossy Mod Podge
Foam Board
Jute String
Box Cutter (or scissors)
Heart Template
Marker or Pen
Hot Glue and Glue Gun

So the first thing you want to do is cut out a heart shape out of foam board. I used some hearts from a decor piece I bought at Dollar Tree.

As always you can view the tutorial below if video is more your jam! ?

Once the heart is cut out, mark an inner heart on the foam board.

Cut that out as well so you make a frame.

I had a red berry bush leftover from my Christmas Dollar Tree supply stash and I begin taking the berry bundles apart into much smaller ones, even single berries at a time.

I simply hot glued them onto the heart shape, making sure to cover all of the white foam board.

Next, after all of them were on, I used some red acrylic paint to cover some of the white spots on the berries from where I took them apart. If you recall, I did the same thing with my DIY farmhouse ornaments this past Christmas.

Once that was dry, I painted all of the berries over with glossy Mod Podge.

While that was drying I took a wooden frame that I have had for a while (longer than my husband would like) and started sanding the edges. I had painted it with Linen White Chalked Paint a while back, but wanted a more rustic feel so I distressed it a bit.

Now the reason I hadn’t used this frame before was because of the two holes it had on one of the sides. I really didn’t know what to do with it… until now!

So, I turned the heart over and glued some jute string to the back. You can paint the back red or cover it with poster board since it’s not so pretty but since it wasn’t going to be seen, I just left it.

Then I looped the jute string through the holds, tied them in a bow and voila!

An adorable farmhouse berry heart in a frame!

Isn’t she so cute?!?!

And she cost me $0! (I can say that cause that Dollar Tree heart is actually for another project, LOL!)

And look at what everyone else created! Aren’t they precious!? This was too fun! Thank you Cindy for hosting!

Don’t forget to pin this and share with your friends if you love my berry heart as much as I do!

I will see you back here soon!

December 14, 2018 By Yami 8 Comments

Dollar Tree DIY Stocking Hangers

Did you ever see a DIY that made you go……

… in disbelief????

Well, I am pretty sure this one will since that stocking hanger you see was made with mainly Dollar Tree items. Yep! It can be done and your mantle will than you for it!

Welcome to Day 12 of the Fourth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Series!

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It’s Day 12 and we are ready to Hang the Stockings by the Chimney with Care!

Dollar Tree DIY Stocking Hangers

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Okay, so now that I have your attention you are definitely going to watch closely…

I made a complete step by step video that you will enjoy (while sipping your coffee, or eggnog, or Coquito – I won’t judge?)

The main components of the stocking hangers are gift boxes from Dollar Tree and the metal wreath hangers they are currently selling with the Christmas items.

>>>Oh and by the way Dollar Tree is having flat rate $1 SHIPPING from Dec. 14th to Dec. 17th so if you do not have one near you THIS is the time to shop! Go here NOW! <<<

And yes, I totally weighted them down so they are fully functional…. can you guess what I used?

They are the perfect blend of function and style. I love their perfect farmhouse vibe and the fact that they go great with the stockings I made earlier this year.

Now without further ado…. I leave you with the tutorial below!

Tell me what you think?! Would you ever have guessed that they were from Dollar Tree?

Oh and don’t forget to pin this and share it with your friends!

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December 7, 2018 By Yami 3 Comments

Dollar Tree Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas

Okay, I don’t know about you, but I don’t really go all out when it comes to gift wrapping. I mean I have a 6 year old, a 5 year old and a 3 year old…. they tear that wrapping paper up! LOL!

I think the only person who cares about not ripping wrapping paper in my circle is my dad and I get frustrated just looking at him taking his time not to mess up the wrapping paper.

I’m like “Open it up already!”

Ha! So when it actually comes to making them a little bit prettier, I head to Dollar Tree….. cause I know it’s going to get ripped up anyway!

And if you feel the same way I do, make sure you check out my ideas below.

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It’s Day 9 and we are sharing Pretty Gift Wrapping Ideas!

Dollar Tree Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas

The first thing I do when I want to make a present look nicer is add a simple ribbon. Seriously that is all it takes. I wrap it horizontally and vertically and tie it in the front with a bow.

Boom!

But if you want it to look a little fancier, take a garland pick (the same I used to spruce up my Dollar Tree Farmhouse Trees) and bend it in order to form a wreath. Add it to the ribbon and you’re done!

Okay if that is not your cup of tea, you can always add a bow with a little bit of greenery.

Or you can always add an additional “gift” by adding an ornament that matches the theme of your paper.

Or you can add a little bit of effort and make one yourself! I literally made the ornament below with popsicle sticks and wooden dowels. I freehanded the reindeer with a paint pen and added a red nose. Cute!

*LEARN how to make the Shiplap Reindeer Ornament below on my Youtube Channel and get the free downloadable patterns here.*

All of the items I used were from Dollar Tree including the ribbon. The only thing I did not use from Dollar Tree was the wooden dowel that I used to make the frame of the ornament above.

Simple and inexpensive yet totally makes a statement and elevates your gift wrap. How awesome is that!?

Don’t forget to pin this and share with your friends below!

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December 5, 2018 By Yami 3 Comments

Easy Christmas in a Jar for a Tween

So there comes a time in a kid’s life where they enter that in between stage… ya know, not a “kid” anymore and not a teen either. That “tween” stage. It’s at this awkward time that we scratch our heads the hardest and ask, “What in the world am I going to get him/her?!”

Well I have a few nieces in that stage (and you may too) so I thought I would share this cute little gem I found at my local $5 and Below store….

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It’s Day 8 and we are sharing Christmas In A Jar Ideas!

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Easy Christmas in a Jar for a Tween

As you know by now I am a little obsessed with Dollar Tree and I go there for all things crafty. However, I saw a $5 and Below from the corner of my eye while shopping a couple of weeks ago and decided to try it again…

The first time I went I wasn’t impressed, but I guess Dollar Tree has become such a big hit that they had to “up the ante”.

And let me tell you I was so happy they did! They have all sorts of goodies (that are actually nice!) in there and since nothing is over $5 it is all very reasonable.

While strolling through the store, I came across this little beauty:

Isn’t it adorable!?

It’s a frickin’ mason jar with nail polish and accessories inside and you can use the container to drink cause it has a frickin’ straw! ?

I felt like a 90’s teenager who won front row tickets to see NSYNC!

Okay maybe not that excited…

But still! I just had to get it!

The colors were girly but not too girly.

The nail polish wasn’t too “adult”.

They could all be contained in the jar for no clutter (thinking like a mom here).

It was a done deal for me…

The only, and I mean only, thing is that the cup is not glass (which may be a good thing for a Tween) but that was the only downside.

But you can totally get all kinds of stylish ones in different colors like the ones below if you are looking for something a little more “higher end” – you can totally DIY this and I probably would have if the idea had crossed my mind without seeing this first. But it looks like the universe gave me a break. ?

Now, of course this isn’t the only thing I would get a niece for Christmas, but it is a nice little side gift.?

And of course you can always fill it up with the polishes and accessories of your choice if you wish to piece them together yourself.

Scroll down for many more Christmas In A Jar Ideas you are sure to love!

December 3, 2018 By Yami 8 Comments

DIY Thrifted Christmas Centerpiece

Happy Monday! I am back at it again this week for more Christmas goodness!

Welcome to Day 7 of the Fourth Annual 12 Days of Christmas Series!

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It’s Day 7 and we are sharing Holiday Decor Ideas!

So, as you know I created a YouTube channel in order to share my projects there as well. Since becoming part of the YouTube community I have joined in on several challenges and have gotten to know other Youtubers.

One of my favorite challenges is the $5 Goodwill Challenge and there is one every season. I thought my project for this Christmas edition was perfect since I decided to created a Christmas centerpiece out of the candleholder I bought for $2.92 at my local Goodwill.

I used that outdated candleholder and turned it into this!!!

Of course, I made a DIY burlap box to go around it as well and in my latest video, I show you just how to make it…. sometimes, things are better seen than read. ?

Most of the items you see are from Dollar Tree and the burlap was leftover from another project…

I wanted to keep this centerpiece neutral and rustic and I think I achieved just that!

Now grab a coffee and a donut (or two) sit back and enjoy the tutorial below!

Let me know what you think and don’t forget to pin!

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November 30, 2018 By Yami 5 Comments

DIY Dollar Tree Farmhouse Ornament

Happy Friday friends! Today I hope to get you inspired so that you can hurry to your nearest Dollar Tree and get to crafting over the weekend. I am so in love with my Farmhouse inspired berry ornament and I think you will be too. Plus it’s super fun to make!

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It’s Day 6 and we are sharing DIY Ornament Ideas!

DIY Dollar Tree Farmhouse Ornament

I am not going to keep you waiting so we are going to get right into it!

Here’s what you need:

Cut a piece of twine and add it to your ornament (adhere with hot glue)

Then pull off the berries from the berry bushes. Try to be gentle with them.

Then start hot-gluing them on the styrofoam ball.

You will notice little white spots on them from where they were originally glued, just try to glue that side onto the styrofoam ball.

Try to glue them as close as possible and work your way around the entire ball.

If there are any bare white spots you can touch them up with red acrylic paint. Then apply glossy mod podge to seal it all around.

Finally when it’s dry, just hot glue a small ribbon on top and hang on your tree!

Didn’t these turn out amazing?!?! I simply love them.

If you love these, you will love my fabric ones below as well. Make sure to check out my YouTube channel to see the tutorial on those!

Scroll down for many more DIY Ornament Ideas for your holiday season!

Yami

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Great Room Transformation – THE PLAN

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IKEA Table Hack – Farmhouse Transformation

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Buffalo Check LOVE sign

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Dollar Tree DIY Stocking Hangers

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Easy Christmas in a Jar for a Tween

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