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My cats’ clawing habit inspired this chair makeover.
17 Chair Makeover MyFixitUpLife Theresa crochet twine after

When we moved into this home, the armchair was already here. It was the previous owner’s armchair, and her family had lived in the home since it was built in 1903. The armchair has a long history in this home.

I selected a material mix based on cat claw repellent nailhead trim plus claw-loving natural colored twine. And this time I chose a darker stain for the wood.

Star stitches! Crazy about a pair of twine crochet handbags that I made
Twine handbag star crochet with belt strap myfixituplife

A pretty hue of twine inspired a fun pair of crochet handbags. I discovered the star crochet stitch, and I fell hard. First, I made…

How to make this colorful crochet flower wreath
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I found myself in meditative happiness when making this fun spring wreath This crochet flower wreath makes me smile every time I see it. I…

Little plastic animals form a fun metallic heart art for Valentine’s Day
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This is a super easy and inexpensive craft project that takes just an afternoon, but will last for many years on your home’s wall.

Make an easy turkey craft for Thanksgiving.
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For less than $20, we can make 4 of these easy turkey crafts.

Need Valentine’s Day mailbox ideas? Make a Poké Ball … using a shoebox.
Pokemon Poké Ball Ball Valentine MyFixitUpLife shoe box after

I love fun Valentine’s Day mailbox ideas, especially when they’re easy + inexpensive like this Poké Ball.     While my third grader Jack’s class is making…

How about a fun Valentine’s (or Galentine’s) gift for your friends?
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I made fun and festive little Galentine’s gifts with champagne and hearts for my friends.

I made a witch hat table and spider ball stools for Halloween!
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I had an idea to make a witch table for Halloween this year, and this is how I created it using Krylon® Brand.

A round table is a perfect base for making an upside-down witch hat. And it’s easier, and takes less time, than you might think.

Make holiday decorations from your own backyard with paint and glue.
Holiday wreath leaf paint rose gold myfixituplife

Holiday decorations don’t have to cost a lot to look like they did.

Leftover holiday greeting cards are now a little sparkling holiday village
The little holiday village is making me so super happy on our mantel MyFixitUpLife 2

Holiday greeting cards and envelopes can be recycled, but it’s more to fun to repurpose. It’s fun to make something out of something else, and…

Celebrate the 4th of July with easy Door Decorations
Patriotic door decoration on a Therma Tru Door MyFixitUpLife

The best door decorations is sometimes the easiest to make. This one is perfect for the Fourth of July, Flag Day, Memorial Day, and any…

Red-white-and-blue. Easy Fourth of July crafts for kids.
Jack is ready to start our kid craft for Fourth of July.

Crafting with our kids is one of the best ways to spend an afternoon.