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Orange You Loving Orange?

October 27, 2012 by SNAP 1 Comment

In the spirit of Halloween (can you believe it's only a few days away?) today we've rounded up some fabulous rooms that incorporate the color orange. Orange is one of those colors that can be a bit intimidating when it comes to using it in decor, but these ladies prove that orange is amazing! Decorating with Orange First, Just A Girl uses punches of orange to liven up a tween bedroom. The orange adds a pop of citrus-hued fun which makes this room feel young and fresh! In this lovely Master Bedroom created by Emily A. Clark for a client, orange accents play off the complimentary … [Read more...]

$3 Simple DIY Lace Votives

October 11, 2012 by Tauni 10 Comments

The last few years I've added a few dark glam pieces to the Halloween decor. Last year I made a large black glittered candelabra and I wanted to balance the fireplace out with a little light on the other side. I decided some dollar store votives would be just the thing. To glam them up, I added a little lace. How to Make DIY Lace Votives This is a really inexpensive project (it only cost me $3), with very few items. Supplies Votives and vases (purchased at the dollar store) Decoupage/Mod Podge (on hand) Lace and netting (on hand) Sponge brush Brush a little glue onto the vase or … [Read more...]

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How to Make Candy Corn Buttons

October 8, 2012 by Tauni 10 Comments

Happy Monday friends! I am excited to be celebrating a Handmade Monday with Laura, from Pink Cake Plate. I first met Laura a little over two years ago in Arizona - what a great person. She's super giving and such a fun member of our community. When she contacted me about sharing her candy corn buttons recipe tutorial on SNAP! I was elated. Take it away Laura... How to Make Candy Corn Buttons Hi Snapsters!!! I am so excited to be here and share with you a fun and cute Halloween treat that is easy to make! Do you remember the nostalgic candy buttons? You can still find them, I … [Read more...]

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Nine Amazing Pumpkin Decor Ideas

October 7, 2012 by SNAP 2 Comments

There's still plenty of time to get your fall decor out. And today, we're sharing a plentiful crop of pumpkin projects to help you get started (or to add to your existing fall decor). There's always room for more pumpkin decor, right? This fun pumpkin garland tutorial from 36th Avenue is a quick and easy way to add some non-spooky Halloween spirit to your decor. If you're sick of those plastic jack-o-lanterns, try up-cycling them with some pretty fabric like these from Remodelando la casa. Or dig into your fabric stash and create some cute yo-yo pumpkins like … [Read more...]

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Yarn Halloween Bat Wreath

October 4, 2012 by Tauni 4 Comments

I have a habit of ignoring many trends. The fact that everyone is doing something can be a big turn off for me, so by the time I act on a trend it's often no longer a trend. Do you ever feel like that? Enter the yarn wreath. I've seen so many cute ones...I've even pinned a few to my wreath Pinterest board, but I just never felt the urge to make one. Then last week while wandering around Michael's, I found this amazingly fun sparkly eyelash yarn. I wanted to use it for a wreath, but it would have taken a million skeins and cost a fortune to use on its own so I picked up some super-soft, … [Read more...]

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DIY Cloche {Halloween Display}

October 2, 2012 by Rebecca @ The Crafted Sparrow Leave a Comment

Today I am sharing a fun DIY Halloween Cloche. This project couldn't be any easier...seriously you can find these vintage cheese trays at any local thrift shop. I see them all the time. Usually at a price point of $1.50 - $6. Most times I have seen them with the glass dome. If you happen to see one grab it! They look similar to this one I found on Etsy. I have had the cheese tray and glass dome for about a year, I previously spray painted it black and had it out for a display last year..but didn't love it. It needed something. While shopping at my local grocery … [Read more...]

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DIY West Elm Style Bubble Air Plants

September 27, 2012 by Tauni 4 Comments

I've started trimming back a lot of my outdoor plants for fall. Though I love this time of year, I do get a little sad clearing out the fading flowers from my deck and getting the planters ready for winter storage. I am especially sensitive because there is a real lack of light, and plants, in my main living space...The situation has helped establish my infatuation with decorating with air plants and succulents. Anyone else have a similar infatuation? I started an air plant style file ages ago. Here are a few favorites... Shane Powers Bubbles via West Elm Cube Aerium via Flora … [Read more...]

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How to Pick the Perfect Entryway Rug

September 25, 2012 by Tauni 1 Comment

Choosing a rug is one of the most difficult design decisions I've made in my house. Selecting flooring? No problem. Choosing paint colors? No big deal. Choosing a rug, even a small 2x3 for the entryway? Nearly impossible. Anyone else have this problem? In the summer I've resorted to using bamboo rugs in both the front entry and near the door out to the back deck. I like the modern, sleek look they provide and they're so durable. I purchased my bamboo rugs from World Market - I think they are about three years old and still look great! The weather is cooling off again though and … [Read more...]

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How to Remove Wallpaper

September 20, 2012 by Tauni 5 Comments

In an old house, you're bound to run into wallpaper in at least a few of the rooms. In my grandma's house, there's wallpaper in almost all of the rooms - generally multiple layers. As we've de-papered several area's now, I thought I would share the tips and tricks that have been picked up along the way... I love this brightly lit bedroom that sits at the back of the house, but the dainty wallpaper my grandmother installed sometime between 1975-80 just had to go... I would like to say that this was the only layer of paper in the room, but under this sweet stripped floral print was some … [Read more...]

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Baby Food Jar Pumpkins

September 18, 2012 by Tauni 5 Comments

It seems like I always have a need for little gifts and items to share...It's lead me to pick up little items here and there that can be up-cycled into a small goodie. It's gotten to the point where I can't resist the Target "dollar" area and I have a whole "gift" closet (please tell me I am not the only one with this problem). I am trying to be more frugal, which really translates into using what I've already got. So this week when I knew I would need a few items for some of the ladies in my neighborhood, I dove into the craft closet. I inherited some a lot of at least 100 baby food … [Read more...]

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