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November 28, 2015 by Laura Nuss

DIY Grapevine Wreath for the Crafty Impaired

DIY Grapevine Wreath for the Crafty Impaired

I have many wreaths, but they take up a lot of valuable space.  So I am trying to find multiple uses for my wreaths.  This year I re-purposed this $3.00 white wreath  from the post-Christmas sale at Target and added the heart wreath from the $1.00 aisle at Target to convert it to this Valentine’s [Read more…]

September 8, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Thrifty Canvas Idea

Thrifty Canvas Idea

A few years ago I surprised my family with this Prayer of Saint Francis printable on  Valentine’s Day. I uploaded it to an online source and they custom formatted it to resemble the subway art I love.  I paid a lot for this custom canvas and I don’t know if my family appreciated the effort [Read more…]

August 31, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Updated Basement Accessories for Under $100.00

Updated Basement Accessories for Under $100.00

décor Hi everyone – I am so excited to share this updated basement family room area.  Here is the basement space this winter.  This basement space  doesn’t know if it wants to be a contemporary football viewing space  or a mountain rental décor space. Seriously, it is the room for misfit furniture and  accessories. Check out the painting over the fireplace; [Read more…]

July 25, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Clearance Perennials at Lowe’s

Clearance Perennials at Lowe’s

Hi everyone- I was at Lowe’s  Home Improvement a few weeks ago and found these perennials.  Not the perennials outside or down the center aisle, but tucked away near the mulch. At first I was like , “Why  is there a random shelf with perennials?” And, then I spotted the clearly identifiable clearance tag. I had found the island [Read more…]

July 14, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Privacy Windows in Minutes

Privacy Windows in Minutes

 2 minute tuesdays Here is an easy and thrifty way to add privacy to window in minutes. Seriously: minutes!  The hardest part is deciding the type of pattern or shape to use to your window. All you need for this 2 minute Tuesday idea  is a marker, clear contact paper, scissors and a ruler/ tape [Read more…]

June 24, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Cork Décor Ideas

Cork Décor Ideas

Hi there- I am a cork dork these days! I found a package of cork circles at Ikea a few months ago. I had no idea what I was going to do with the cork, but this  has never stopped me from making a purchase! I was on a mission to find a few cork décor ideas.  [Read more…]

June 14, 2015 by Laura Nuss

I am addicted to the website Pick Your Plum?

I am addicted to the website Pick Your Plum?

Pick Your Plum | Weekend Find Hi everyone! Have you found Pick Your Plum online? Pick Your Plum is  a clearing house of sorts of craft supplies, clothes (nothing high end), décor, jewelry and much more!  You can check it out HERE. My  sister introduced me to this website find, or maybe I found it and got her hooked. [Read more…]

June 8, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Thrifty Patio Lighting in Minutes

Thrifty Patio Lighting in Minutes

Hi Everyone-   We are addressing multiple issues in our yard!  We have outdoor lighting but we have a few pockets in the yard and our patio that have little or no light.  With a new puppy I wanted to have some way of finding her for her midnight bathroom breaks! So I snagged a few of [Read more…]

March 25, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Easy Canvas Project

A few years ago I surprised my family with this Prayer of Saint Francis printable on Valentine’s Day. I uploaded it to an online source and they custom formatted it to resemble the subway art I love. I paid a lot for this custom canvas and I don’t know if my family appreciated the effort [Read more…]

March 23, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Bunny Image Printable

Bunny Image Printable

Hi Everyone- I am in love with this bunny image printable.   The best part is you don’t have to drain your printer’s ink!  I emailed my local printer (Office Max soon to be Staples) with the graphic below and asked for the image to print to an 18×24 printable. The cost for the 18×24 printable: $2.11.  This price was definitely worth the [Read more…]

January 8, 2015 by Laura Nuss

DIY Dog Treat Puzzle

DIY Dog Treat Puzzle

It’s freezing in Denver this week and my dogs are going crazy being stuck inside most of the day!  Their early morning walks are pretty short this time of year!  To fight off the boredom and subsequent antics I searched online for dog treat puzzles  and found this one on Pinterest.  I purchased a treat [Read more…]

November 20, 2014 by Laura Nuss

Clearance at Crate & Barrel

Clearance at Crate & Barrel

 I’m trying, really trying to stay out of the discount home stores like TJ Maxx and HomeGoods.  But, there is some magnetic pull that sucks me in between errands or juggling carpools.  So it must have been fate or that magnetic pull that lead me to these dish towels on the clearance endcap !  What [Read more…]

November 5, 2014 by Laura Nuss

DIY Monogram Template for Cheap : 2 Minute Idea Tuesday

DIY Monogram Template for Cheap : 2 Minute Idea Tuesday

Here is a simple DIY monogram template idea for cheap!  My  local printer is a great resource for convenience and value for my crafty side!  I love monograms, but I am limited to an 8×10 on my printer.  And, I can’t stay focused long enough to learn how to print 4 images to make one 16×20 [Read more…]

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A little free time always benefits my dogs, Owen and Tanner ( Big O and Little T).  Usually, the free time is in the form of an extra walk, but this week with week of rain I decided to make them homemade dog bones!    I did a quick Google search, but some of the ingredients [Read more…]

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