• Crafts,  DIY,  Home Decor,  Summertime fun

    DIY Faux Ice Cream Toppers

    I love finding new things to add to my tiered trays. For the cooler months I have a cute mug with a faux whipped topping in my trays. As summer came along it just didn’t seem like a topped mug fit the seasonal fruits and things I was placing in my trays. I found some cute ceramic ice cream cone bases at the store and knew I needed to come up with a way to make a faux ice cream topper. To create your own Faux Ice Cream Toppers you will need: Hallow plastic ball lightweight spackle frosting piping bag or tool plastic knife small saw or knife Paint (if…

  • Crafts,  DIY,  Home Decor,  Summertime fun

    Watermelon Door Hanger

    Summer days are winding down and coming to a close. I am ready for the cooler temperatures and a better fall routine. But, I have been loving all the trendy fruit decor and bright colors to decorate with. Before it’s officially over I’ve had a few more summer theme projects to finish up. One of the projects I’ve been wanting to create was a watermelon door hanger. We found some 16″ pre-cut wood rounds at a yard sale a while back. I kept thinking if we cut them in half they would be darling watermelon door hangers. Finally, Avry and I were able to get our craft mojo going and…

  • Crafts,  DIY,  Home Decor,  Woodworking

    Shiplap Happens Wooden Sign

    I can’t remember where I saw this funny sentiment. I knew immediately I needed it on some kind of sign. If I was turning it into a sign it needed to look like shiplap! To create your own Shiplap Happens wooden sign you will need: Scrap wooden pieces (leftover wood floor, palate, or fencing) Lathing or trim strips to create a frame Chop saw Nail gun wood/liquid nail glue White Paint Paint brush vinyl (I used white) personal cutting machine Start by cutting 2 of your scrap boards the same length. I made several signs and cut them in all different sizes. After your cut, your mainboards measure and cut…