Tag: DIY

This is Not your Typical Farmhouse Sign

jackiecantblog@gmail.com January 31, 2017 0 Comments
I just love Farmhouse signs. They can be simply made, and are usually painted. They can be one or two word on the sign. They can be used for your front porch, and say "Welcome". They can be used for holiday decorating, and say "Joy". These fun signs can be any color or size to fit your style and decor. The possibilities are endless. I wanted to make a sign for my kitchen. I thought about words...

Another Painted Quilt

Jackie Hill September 23, 2016 0 Comments
Hello. I love quilts. I love quilt patterns. I love the graphic statement they make. They are traditional and modern at the same time. I painted another quilt. I am a little obsessed with them. I am not going to give a tutorial on Painting quilts. It is pretty self explanatory, draw out a quilt pattern and fill in with paint. An easy DIY artwork that anyone could do.   I had this canvas that...

Another Outdoor Gallery Wall

Jackie Hill August 15, 2016 0 Comments
Hi! For the next couple of posts, I will be showing you the back yard and how we have had it decorated this summer. Seems like a good time, since the summer is more than half way over. Soon, I will be taking it all down and putting it away. This fence is on the south side of our yard. It was a huge bare spot that just needed something. Of course I had a few thrifted frames in my stash. Out came...

DIY Art for the Patio

Jackie Hill July 22, 2016 0 Comments
Hi There, how are you? Thanks for stopping by. Today I have another piece of DIY artwork to show you. Last summer 2015, I made this herringbone pattern on a wine crate lid. I used wood shims from the hardware store cut into small pieces and glued them down with wood glue. I liked all of the different tones in the wood shims. But it just wasn't feeling like it was done, ya know? So, out came the...

A Painted Quilt?

Jackie Hill July 19, 2016 0 Comments
Hi there, how are you? Have you ever heard of Barn Quilts? Well- simply put, they are painted quilt block patterns on wood that are hung on the side of a barn. They can be simple or complex. They are all beautiful and I think they are awesome! Last summer I painted a cork board with a double wedding ring pattern. I love it so much. You can see how I painted a found by the side of the road cork...

A Lovely little Vignette in the Living Room

Jackie Hill July 18, 2016 0 Comments
Hi There! I am so glad you dropped by! I was sitting in the living room, watching TV. Losing brain cells, I'm sure. And I just loved how the light was hitting this small vignette I have on the top of a small bookcase. Whats a girl to do? Get out her camera and go take some pictures. This is the top of a little bookcase I have had for years. It sits between the TV armoire and the window. The...

A boring post with photos…

Jackie Hill June 9, 2016 0 Comments
Hi There, how are you? I hope you have had some coffee. I think that I am about to bore you. This is your fair warning, that this is not an exciting post. Are you ready for what it is? It is tiny/small space with more doors than walls. Crazy, I know! But please stay with me, it won't be too bad ;) We have been in our cute little rental house for a couple of years. And most likely will be here...

An old Window is now an old Mirror?

Jackie Hill August 15, 2014 0 Comments
 I have the most thoughtful boyfriend. I saw this old window at an antique shop. I love the shape. Not too big or too small. I love the lead glass, the diamond pattern. I knew it could be a fun project. But it was the holidays and I wasn't spending any money, except on presents for my kids and my boyfriend. So I passed it up, and forgot about it. Then Christmas came, and there it was under...