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DIY Frosted Pumpkins

October 17, 2022 by Kate 3 Comments

Happy October! Today’s frosted pumpkin project is what happens when you take a mini pumpkin and try to turn it into a sugar cereal from the ’80s!

A DIY Valentine’s Day Tree

February 12, 2022 by Kate 6 Comments

This year my daughter and I created a Valentine’s Day tree. We just weren’t ready for the holiday tree to come down! Get ready for brush strokes, splatter paint and plenty of whimsical style. Read on for all of the DIY details…

DIY Splatter Paint Pumpkins

October 30, 2021 by Kate Leave a Comment

This last-minute pumpkin project couldn’t be easier to create! Splatter paint will forever evoke a sense of ’80s style, and getting a speckled look is as easy as flicking a paintbrush or toothbrush.

DIY Pumpkins: Confetti and Colorful Forms

October 24, 2020 by Kate 2 Comments

It’s officially one week until Halloween! This has always been one of my favorite times of the year, and as the end of October gets closer, I typically take a cool morning or afternoon to decorate pumpkins while listening to ’80s music and sampling chocolate.

DIY Soap Balls

December 23, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a last-minute gift idea, may I suggest soap balls. If you were a kid in the ’80s, you likely had these in your bathroom (perhaps in a scalloped dish), or you made them for your mom, thanks to a school art project. Keep reading for details on how to make your own…

DIY Terrazzo Confetti Pumpkins

October 19, 2019 by Kate Leave a Comment

Happy (almost) Halloween! We’re in the final countdown, and if you’ve been reading the blog for awhile, you know that I can’t let an October go by without tackling a pumpkin project. It’s become a tradition, and the only thing I love more than creating the pumpkins is the doing photo shoot…

DIY Weepuls with Halloween Flair

October 26, 2017 by Kate Leave a Comment

Get ready for the ultimate in alien terror…masquerading as a pom pom craft. Remember the Weepuls?! If you grew up in the ’80s, you know these google-eyed, sticky foam-footed creatures well. Today’s post is all about nostalgia, complete with a Halloween twist. Read on for all the details on making your own DIY Weepuls, plus a little bit of ’80s horror movie trivia!

A DIY Tribal Necklace

May 31, 2017 by Kate 1 Comment

This year I’ve been searching for the perfect tribal rope necklace to wear with my ever-growing collection of comfy tees and tanks in bright colors. I didn’t find quite what I was looking for, so I decided to make my own. You can go big with this DIY tribal necklace project, but I really wanted something on the thin side, able to be worn everyday with the most casual of shirts. So here’s what I came up with…

DIY Easter Eggs with Retro-Modern Style

April 6, 2017 by Kate 1 Comment

Today I’m sharing a sneak peek of a DIY Easter egg project I recently created for Decoist. You can dye your own eggs as a starting point, or you can take the easy route (like I did) and decorate these faux wooden Easter eggs! The secret to pulling it off: stick to designs featuring sprinkles, dots, circles and macaroni-style curves.

A DIY Gift Bag Idea

November 21, 2016 by Kate 2 Comments

Hi Everyone! I’m sharing a festive holiday DIY today, and this fun painting project can be used any time of the year to embellish gift bags and gift wrap. Memphis-Milano style takes center stage, along with metallic paint. Continue reading for a few easy steps that will help you create a DIY gift bag (or 10!) this season…

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