Easy Yarn Heart

 

Yarn Hearts are the perfect addition to any decor

It's time to heart  attach a friend or neighbor. Make a dozen easy hearts and then surprise someone with a note and hearts all over their door. A heart attack is the perfect way to brighten someone's day.

DIY Valentine Gnomes

 

How to Paint Countertops

It's been 3 years since I painted my kitchen countertops and I'm still in love with them. This was the best DIY project I have ever done. Love Love Love.
 

Rice Toss Challenge

 

Magnetic Makeup Station Dollar Tree DIY

Magnetic Makeup Station

I love creating and making my own gifts, but this one came out of a dire need.  One day I looked at my bathroom counter, with all my makeup strung about and thought to myself, there has to be a better way. When I put my makeup in a container of some kind, it is time consuming, jumbled up and not very effective.  In the morning when I am getting ready I find myself searching to  find the perfect brush, or the exact eyeshadow I was looking for. I realized I would prefer to have an entire makeup station where each item had a home. The problem with this logic, is that means my bathroom counter looks like a bomb went off all the time. I finally realized it was time to create a solution to my dilemma. That is when the magnetic makeup station idea came to my mind.  I have used the Dollar Tree makeup stands in the past, but they come in little sections so every time I wanted to clear the counter and move them, it is big chore. Also, they tend to get top heavy and tip over and with the brushes standing up, they don't really fit in a drawer. That is when I figured out the best solution would be to create a magnetic makeup station that can be easily moved to a shelf on the wall when not in use. If I blinged out the station enough, it would then look like a decoration rather than a huge mess. So out of necessity, I created the Magnetic Makeup Station. It turned out so beautiful, I decided to make a few extras and give them away as Christmas gifts.

Dollar Tree DIY

Paint Cookie Sheet Black

Glue and Glitter Glam it Up

It's an easy 5 minute craft

Lots of glue and glitter on the bottom

Glue and Glitter on the Sides is also Fun

Beautiful

Portable Makeup Station
Can easily be moved to a shelf

Insane Ingredient Combination For Best Sauce in a Tinfoil Dinner!

Secret Sauce!

Host a party making tinfoil dinners. It's fun and easy. Your guests can each make their own.

Our family makes these every weekend and cook them in our backyard firepit.

 

Valentine's Day Craft

This is an easy 5 minute craft that also is easy on the budget.  I love to spruce the house up for Valentine's day with a little bling. Putting 4 picture frames together makes a nice decoration. The Dollar Tree wooden heart is an easy 5 minute craft subject.

Love Sign - Craft

This might be the easiest upgrade I have ever done.  I was going to add lights, or bling it out with gems, but after I painted it white, I loved the look so much I just left plain.  I can never have too much white in my decor so this is perfect!

Dollar Tree DIY Craft

I love to do crafts on a tight budget and it turns out, this one might be my favorite one yet. I used glue and spray paint that I already had so the total cost for this project was $12 for two sconces.  Now that's a bargain!

I saw this craft on Beverly's Stunning Creations who had a post on Instagram.  I watched her how to video and couldn't get it out of my mind.  I knew I had to give it a try.  I went to the Dollar Tree store to pick up the necessary supplies.  My particular store did not have the right size metal wreath that she used in her video so I improvised and created my own version of the same wall decoration.

I really loved how it turned out.

Update Staircase - Remove carpet

Best DIY Project Ever!
I love how my stairs turned out.

How to remove carpet from staircase and give them an updated look for under $100.  It's so easy even a grandma could do it.  I know because I did it, and I'm a grandma.  

Refinished Table 4 Years Later - Update

The Epoxy Table Top is Still Holding Up

Before I updated the table it was very dated

The top was formica

https://youtu.be/AD_IYbAeXck

The original post with all the instructions on the DIY is in the link below:

https://fiveorlesssteps.blogspot.com/2015/01/epic-fail-every-once-in-while-diy.html

He Is Risen

Epic Fail- Every once in a while a DIY project goes seriously wrong, But I fixed it and now it's better than ever!

Table Top Had To Be Re-Done

The shellac finish did not work at all.

I updated the original post with the new instructions so you don't make the same mistakes I made.

Step by step video instructions of table glaze project.

http://youtu.be/PPyZ5ffPEfk

Kansas City With Friends 2014

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How to Open A Can Without a Can Opener-No Tools Needed

Opening a can with no can opener or tools sounds impossible.  It's not, and just in case the Apocalypse happens, you are going to want to know how to do this.

It is possible to open a can without using a can opener or any tools.  Watch the video to see how.

The Zombie Apocalypse Response Team

Silver Back Gorillas - Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, Nebraska

Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, Nebraska
Silver Back Gorillas

We went to the zoo yesterday and had such a good time.  The silver back gorillas are always so much fun.  The Omaha Zoo has such a great exhibit with a lot of glass walls so you can get up close and personal with the gorillas.  For some reason, the gorillas always love Seth.  I caught a few of the interactions on video.

Eyelashes

DIY Eyelash Extensions

I am all about saving money, but I love the look of eyelash extensions.  I checked into the cost of extensions done at a beauty salon and I was amazed at how much it cost.  I decided to see if I could do my own DIY eyelash extensions.  I talked my 17 year old son into applying them for me.  I bought an eyelash kit form the drugstore for $10.  As it turns out, the glue that comes with the kits is only semi-permanent.  It lasts for 2 to 3 weeks.  I have found some permanent eyelash glue online but I won't use it until I get the hang of the process a little more and I'm sure I want to be that committed to the eyelashes.

I will say, I have really enjoyed the eyelashes.  I hate putting on mascara, although next time around I am not going to do my eyelashes as long.  I want the look to be a bit more subtle.

Over all I was very pleased with the results and plan on continuing adding my false lashes.  This is the best DIY I have done in a long time.

DIY Lip Stain Tutorial

DIY Lip Stain

This lip stain tutorial is so much fun.  You can change the color of your lips just by selecting a different color of Kool-aid.  Keep applying layers of Kool-aid until you get the amount of darkness you prefer.  It lasts for 3 or 4 hours.  I added lip gloss over the top to give it a shiny appearance, then went on a date night out on the town which included dinner and hanging out with friends.  The next morning some of the lip stain had still not faded away, so it really is fairly permanent.

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