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Sometimes it's the simple designs that make the best home dec projects!  By using a plain square wood frame, printed art and a small bundle of lavender from my garden, I was able to create this project from start to finish in less than an hour.  I've included the art at the bottom of this post or you can use any favorite art of your choosing.  I've had this dimensional project hanging near my coffee station for nearly a year and it's a wonderful reminder that life doesn't have to be complicated.  I hope you'll give it a try!

If you have an old plastic serving tray that may be a bit scuffed up but is not cracked and is still usable, here's a fun makeover project to give it a whole new look!  For this project, my favorite well used clear plastic tray was the ideal choice for a makeover.  Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how I was able to use craft paint, fabric cut from a fat quarter and a few basic supplies to complete the project and hopefully put this tray back in service for several more years.  Feel free to modify this project to suit the size and shape of your plastic tray.  You can also  easily  match paint colors to your choice of fabrics and then paint tray edges with any design you have in mind.  I used handpainted stripes for this tray, but polka dots, tiny flowers, flourishes, vines, etc. would also look simply amazing on any finished tray.  I can't wait to see what YOU can come up with to renew your own tray to use for serving your guests in style! 

You can make a homespun potholder without fabric or a sewing machine when you DIY your own with this delightfully fun papercraft potholder greeting card!  To download the full page project sheet, simply right click the image below and save to your computer.  ENJOY! 

Life is sweet and so are Annie Lang's whimsical Gingerbread characters!  Make your own fun with Annie's FREE Ginger Sweet Notes that can be used for mini signs, tags, labels, memos and so much more.  To download the full page project sheet, simply right click the image below and save to your computer.  ENJOY! 

Black and white stripes are all the rage and Annie Lang's whimsical zebra characters are wearing them in style!  You'll find a whole herd of happy zebras on this FREE paper clip sheet to make DIY magnets, stickers, tags, pokes, envelope seals and more. To download the full page project sheet, simply right click the image below and save to your computer.  ENJOY!

Whether you're planning a Hollywood themed party, a movie night gathering or a home video showing, this is the perfect printable for you.  So grab a seat and a bowl of popcorn and let the fun begin! To download the full page project sheet, simply right click the image below and save to your computer.  ENJOY!

It's time for a hug and Annie Lang's whimsical bunny is waiting for you!  Page includes a Bunny Hug image, lined note page and 2 embellishment images to use for stickers, magnets, envelope seals or whatever!  So let's make something fun today and give yourself a Bunny Hug!  To download the full page project sheet, simply right click the image below and save to your computer.  ENJOY!

Here's Annie Lang's free Peek-A-Boo Bear dimensional card project you can personalize any way you'd like.  So go ahead and make something fun today  and surprise someone you love with a happy greeting!  To download the full page project sheet, simply right click the image below and save to your computer.  ENJOY!

Share some smiles today with Annie's FREE downloadable papercraft mini card and envelope.  This printable project features everything you need to make a busy crafting bee sharing his heart! To download the full page project sheet, simply right click the image below and save to your computer. So go ahead, bee happy and share some handcrafted smiles today!    

If you've got Cabin Fever, you are in the right place because for the next week, you'll find a fun FREE downloadable project to warm you up and chase away those winter blahs!  So let's make something fun today by starting out with this Winter Break dimensional card project.  To download the full page project sheet, simply right click the image below and save to your computer.  ENJOY!

If you love Gnomes as much as I always have, here's a fun little FREE project that any "Gnome Lover" will enjoy!  Originally designed as a Leprechaun Festival activity with my granddaughters, it can easily be adapted for any occasion in any color you wish.  Best of all, the kids can use embellishments of their choosing like gemstones, glitter, stickers, ribbons, washi tape and more to make this character their own!  You can download the FREE project from Annie Lang's DIY page because Annie Things Possible with a little imagination.  So bag up your own Gnome and take him home!

  The holidays are fast approaching so I've already started to plan this year's holiday decorating theme!  Potted trees, painted wood round ornaments, evergreen branches, farmhouse style clay pots and painted bottles filled with poinsettias and holly, are on my "to-do" list so I thought I'd get things started with a simple sign that anyone can make.  This sign was hand painted with black, white and forest green acrylic paints.  I also used red and silver Sharpie paint pens to highlight the upper lettering and add accent border lines.  I used a wood innkeepers sign I purchased several years ago, but this design is easily suited for wooden trays, metal sheet signs, painted on burlap, chalkboards and more.  To download the full size free pattern (also suitable for electronic cutting machines) simply right click and save the image to your computer.  You are also encouraged to share this link with friends, family and Pinterest boards!  Happy crafting!

Anyone can paint up this fun DIY wood project to decorate any way you wish for any season of the year!  Here's the basic step-by-step project to get you inspired to welcome the Autumn Season.  So grab your craft supplies and get started...no pattern needed!  You can find the  10" x 20" Door with Panel Kit used for the sample project online from Cupboard Distributing (also comes in smaller sizes!)  Just click the images below to see full size how-to instructions. Please Enjoy and feel free to SHARE THIS PAGE LINK!

Here's an enchanting project that will fill the air with a music box tune!  I designed this paper mache music box as a fairy garden collectible with my granddaughters in mind and I can't wait for them to add it to their rapidly expanding fairy village.  The project requires only a few basic craft supplies along with a paper mache house and wind-up music box.  The paper mache house was easy to find locally, but you can also order it online from Factory Direct Craft or  Amazon .  However, I had quite a difficult time locating wind-up music boxes at a reasonable price and finally stumbled onto an online source with fast service, good prices and easy ordering at Glaser Ceramics  .  I ordered several and mix and matched the tunes in the event I want to paint another Enchanting Musical Cottage for the Holidays.  So grab your brushes and get ready to create your own magical cottage and fill your days with a happy tune.  Enjoy!   House photo from Factory Direct Craft   CLICK PHOTOS TO

Whether it's for a rainy day, group project, keepsake gift or just for yourself, give this project a try and you'll surely fill your heart with music! I haven't made music boxes in quite a few years so I recently decided to introduce the grandkids to this super fun DIY craft.  I had the paper mache heart boxes in my craft closet so all I needed were some wind-up music boxes.  I had a difficult time finding them locally at a reasonable price but I stumbled upon a super selection of boxes and tunes online at Glaser Ceramics .  Best of all, I could buy them in bulk at a great price so I mixed and matched seasonal tunes for holiday projects along with some of the girl's fun favorites. I was pleasantly surprised when the order arrived on my doorstep a few days later. Whether it's for a rainy day, group project, keepsake gift or just for yourself, give this project a try and you'll surely fill your heart with music!