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Making an Old Door Table

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Our old door table has been in the works for a while. I'm so happy it's DONE and we're able to enjoy it all summer long. This table is made up of an old door from a friend of mine and plumbing conduit that my husband configured for the base. It serves as the perfect patio table.

Old Door Table
I've had the hardest time finding a dining table for our patio. After living here an entire year, I just went for it and made my own. Initially, we went with the plumbing pipe table base because it was the simplest solution with minimal construction...now I just love how it looks and can't imagine it without the pipe. See how we put this old door table together below (including the painting techniques).

Inspiration Monday

Welcome to the PARRRRR-TAY! And it's definitely a party around here, y'all...the kids are out of school and we are officially on summer break. Let the good times roll! Late bedtimes, no alarm clocks, playing into the nighttime...summer is my jam, man!

And the party is chocked full of summertime inspiration...all ready for you!

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And these awesome summer features were chosen by Meegan of What Meegan Makes.

Check out all of the fun features below.

Free Printable Father's Day Gift Tags

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These Free Printable Father's Day Gift Tags are all about LEGOS. Because sometimes dad still wants to be a kid and build cool things, too, right? Celebrate dad with his favorite BRICKS this Father's Day!

Free Printable Father's Day Gift Tags with a fun LEGO theme!
As my boys have gotten older, one thing that has remained consistent is their love for Legos. One memory that we will always cherish is building the sets with them. My husband was a part of this a lot over the years. I think a fun gift for Father's Day would be to incorporate a few Lego sets for dad, too...so he can build with the boys for the day! These Free Printable Father's Day Gift Tags are perfect with ANY gift...but especially one that's full of bricks! Grab these free printables below.

Patriotic Printables

These six Patriotic Printables are all kinds of watercolor-licious, y'all! 
They are the latest addition in my Printables for Purchase line...bundled together for ya.

These SIX 8x10" Patriotic Printables are made up of fun watercolor letters and scream summertime! Party like it's 1776, y'all!
Red, white, and blue season is upon us. With Memorial Day on Monday and Fourth of July right around the corner, it's time to break out the Patriotic Printables and festive decor.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THIS BUNDLE.
Or check out the details of each printable below.

Tin Can Flower Garden

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Our chain link fence got a little makeover with a simple tin can flower garden. We had enough cans leftover that we used a few for a centerpiece down our patio table, too. I think any place is a good place for a sweet little tin can flower garden, actually!
Tin Can Flower Garden
Do you have a chain link fence that could use a little spruce up? We have vine growing on the majority of our fence, but it was a bit untidy where the vine tapered off. We fixed that with the sweetest little tin can flower garden that the whole family worked on together. See how simple it was to create below.


Inspiration Monday

Happy party day, y'all. It's our favorite day of the week to be inspired by YOU!
You never cease to BRING IT on these party days...the creativity is over the top fantastic!



Inspiration Monday was filled with awesome DIY Ideas for Outdoor Living last week. Y'all are so creative...the below features just ooze with awesomeness! These were chosen by Christy from Our Southern Home.
Please be sure to pin the images below from the original source!

DIY Travel Journals

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These DIY Travel Journals are the perfect small size to slip in a carry-on or crossbody bag.
I have the free labels for you to use on these, too...they're perfect with Mod Podge.
Oh, and speaking of Mod Podge...HAPPY NATIONAL MOD PODGE DAY to you and yours!
In honor of this FUN day, I've got a fabulous MOD PODGE giveaway below. 

DIY Travel Journals | Fun little journals perfect for vacation memories. Download the free printable labels in the post to make these.
Today marks the 50th anniversary of everyone's favorite decoupage medium...because what would a crafter's life be without a jar or two of Mod Podge tucked in the stash? Celebrating this great occasion by giving away a craft pack of Mod Podge fabulousness AND sharing these DIY Travel Journals (with their free printable journal labels).

Vintage Father's Day Printables

These Vintage Father's Day Printables bring a retro flair to your dad's special day.
They're the latest addition to my Printables for Purchase line.

Vintage Father's Day Printables | These EIGHT retro-logo-style printables are perfect for all of the dads! Frame and gift.
These eight printables are designed to look like vintage-style logos that any dad would love. They're designed to be displayed separately or together. The entire bundle is $5 (you get all EIGHT designs for that!).

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR BUNDLE.
Or check out each print's details below.

Free Printable End-of-School Gift Tags

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These Free Printable End-of-School Gift Tags are perfect for your favorite educators (not just teachers!) and graduates, too. Their bright colors and fun and fantastic...and make any gift look CUTE!

Free Printable End-of-School Gift Tags | Perfect for all school personnel and graduates of all levels, too!
These tags are perfect for all of the end-of-school-year gift giving. Two versions of these printable tags are available. One is for all of the teachers, aides, principals, and other school friends, and the other is perfect for all levels of graduations. Grab yours below.

Painting Cornhole Boards

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One of the most beloved games of the south is good, old-fashioned cornhole. Our family enjoys it a lot. When we had our extended family over for Easter, cornhole was in full playing mode. But, after a busy day of play, we realized our cornhole boards were in need of a little paint and TLC. Check out our tutorial on painting cornhole boards below.
Painting Cornhole Boards

Are you a cornhole fan? It's a really simple game...but highly addictive (well, it is to us, anyway). My friend, Emily, was kind enough to gift us a couple of cornhole boards a while back...she gave me carte blanche with taking a paintbrush to them. After playing with our boards for a while, I finally got around to fixing them up a bit. I'm really happy with how they turned out, too. See how simple painting cornhole boards can be. I have a full tutorial for you below.

Easy Quilted Coasters

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These Easy Quilted Coasters are my new favorite gift to give. They're definitely a beginner sewing project that anyone can tackle. And I have a simple trick to make sure they last forever, in spite of spills and daily use.
Easy Quilted Coasters | Create this beginning sewing project without any in-depth quilting skills and minimal supplies. These make a perfect gift.
A few years ago, we had another family over to our house for dinner. They brought me the sweetest set of handmade, quilted coasters as a hostess gift. They were so pretty...cream colored and monogrammed, too. I absolutely loved them and how they looked in my living room. I truly used the heehaw out of them. Much to my sadness, they became stained over the years with our endless cups of tea and coffee. Now that I've learned to make my own easy quilted coasters, I've also learned how to make them hold up over time a bit better. Check out their tutorial below.

KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway

I've got a fun KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway today with a bunch of bloggy friends...
aaaaaaand, a fun free LET'S TAKE A SPIN printable for you!

Free 8x10 Mixer Printable: LET'S TAKE A SPIN!
In celebration of this fun giveaway, I thought I'd create a printable surrounding everyone's favorite kitchen appliance...a KitchenAid Mixer. Grab your print and enter to win below.

Inspiration Monday

Happy Mother's Day and Happy Weekend! Hope you are all doing well.
We've got some fun features for all of you...and can't WAIT to see what you have been up to.

Last week the party was filled with some fabulous crafts to try! You all are so creative, we can't wait to try some of the features. These were chosen by Debbie from Refresh Restyle

Be sure to pin these projects from their original source.
Check out all of the creative fun below (and link up your own!):

Free Printable Shabby Chic Banner

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This little miniature scalloped banner has some endless possibilities, y'all. From cake toppers, to wreaths, to just draping it anywhere you please...it's a sweet one for sure. Download this free printable shabby chic banner below.

Shabby Chic Banner
Man, I love a good frilly and feminine banner. I placed this in my entryway for photos (since I can get lots of good light with the front door open). I totally left it here since I liked it so much. You can make this banner with or without the scalloped edge...it's super versatile. Grab this free printable shabby chic banner below.

Printable Watercolor Mason Jar Letters

EDITED: These printables are about to be discontinued for good. They are available at HALF OFF! These are all going away for good on Sunday...USE CODE discontinued AT CHECKOUT TO SAVE 50% ON THEM!

These Printable Watercolor Mason Jar Letters look *almost* like actual mason jars. They are the latest addition in my Printables for Purchase line.

Printable Watercolor Mason Jar Letters A-Z | Perfect for banners, initials, decor, and more!
Letter printables are, by far, my favorite. There are so many possibilities here...make a fun banner, string up the alphabet, display your initials. These print four letters (jars) to a page and are best printed out on card stock. Print as many as you need to spell whatever you'd like!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR SET FOR $5.


Or, check out all of the details below. 

DIY Polka Dot Planter

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This cute DIY Polka Dot Planter started out in someone else's kitchen as a hard-working stockpot. It probably held soups, stews, and all kinds of delicious recipes over the years. But, these days, it's packed with dirt and flowers (and love!) for its second lease on life. See how to make your own polka dot planter below.

Polka Dot Planter

This vintage stockpot was given to me by a friend when she cleaned out some cabinets. I love a fun container of any kind and the wheels started turning on how to transform this great little pot. Polka dots are kind of my go-to-no-fail pattern for pretty much anything, so that's the direction I headed. See how I upcycled this stockpot into a polka dot planter below.

Inspiration Monday

Another fantastic week of spring is upon us! Can you believe we're knocking on the door of summer? I'm definitely ready for summer schedules...my alarm clock is my nemesis these days. 

I did want to take a minute and share my latest creation with you all...
just in time for all of the GRADUATIONS!
These SIX Watercolor Rainbow Graduation prints are already a big hit.

Or keep scrolling for the PAR-TAY!!

Our features are so AHHHH-MASON this week...lots of mason jar inspiration that was all linked up at last week's shindig. Hoping some of these inspire you!


These features were chosen by me!

Free Printable Mother's Day Card

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This free printable Mother's Day card is perfect for all the special moms out there. With its sunny colors and watercolor feels, it's sure to put a smile on anyone's face. It's easy to just download, print, fold, and give. Download this free printable Mother's Day card below. 

Free Printable Mother's Day Card
Mother's Day is just a little less than a week away, y'all. This sweet card is not only perfect for your own mom, but for all of the moms you celebrate and love. Tell ALLLLL the mothers that they are an Amazing Mom! Download this free printable Mother's Day card below.


Six Watercolor Graduation Printables

Whether you are celebrating a college or kindergarten graduate, these six watercolor graduation printables make the perfect party decor or framed gift to celebrate your grad and all of their accomplishments. All six watercolor, 8x10", rainbow-licious prints are bundled together for a fun package and one easy download. Grab these graduation printables below. 

Graduation Printables

It's the MOST wonderful time of the year. Graduation season is such a good one, isn't it? Young people are accomplishing big things and heading off to change the world...or maybe they're just heading up to first grade and learning to tie their sneakers (still a big deal!). Either way, it's worth a nice celebration and big ol' pat on the back. Wouldn't these printables be so fun and motivational for any graduate? Whether leaving nursery school, high school, or college, these are perfect for all of the celebrating surrounding this special time. All six of these watercolor graduation printables are included in this bundle for $5 (and I have a fun add-on pack at the bottom of this post, be sure to check it out). You can grab these graduation bundles here in the shop or through the widget below. Or, scroll down to see the details of each print.


Click here to purchase these graduation printables.





DIY Mason Jar Succulents

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Mother's Day is just around the corner, y'all. Make these lovely lil' polka dot painted DIY Mason Jar Succulents for all of the special moms in your life...they're simple, sweet, and always a hit with their recipients.

DIY Mason Jar Succulents | Make these sweet, budget friendly mason jar succulents for a simple and lovely gift!
So, technically, these aren't all succulents...several are air plants. And while I know that *technically* one doesn't plant an air plant into soil, these are all of the faux variety...because I can't even keep a succulent alive, y'all. Check out the tutorial for these DIY Mason Jar Succulents below.

DIY Raised Dog Feeder

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Our Chloe is loving her new DIY Raised Dog Feeder. And we're loving that her bowls no longer clank against the walls while she's eating or drinking. Chloe is also a bit ornery and picks up her bowls in her mouth to deposit in unknown locations . Much to her dismay, this feeding station has brought that little shenanigan to a stop. Check out how we made this DIY raised dog feeder below.


DIY Raised Dog Feeder
This new DIY raised dog feeder was actually really simple to create. And it keeps Chloe's feeding area a lot more tidy. See its complete tutorial below.