When a love for sewing and woodworking unite: make adorable barn quilts with cedar planks from CedarSafe. This post is sponsored by CedarSafe. One thing I've always wanted to make is a quilt. I'm not much of a seamstress though and I don't think I have the patience to see it through. But woodworking? Much more my jam. I like the feel of wood and like how easy it is to work with - no need to iron or worry about bunching it up. Barn quilts are the perfect union of the two: I get ... continue reading...
Garage Organization Ideas: How To Store Paint Supplies
Looking for garage organization ideas? This post is sponsored by Hirsh Industries! I realized recently that I'm "accidentally organized" quite often! I watched Tidying Up with Marie Kondo on Netflix and realized I was already using some of her basic tips. I've used her folding method for years without even realizing it was hers! I'd also done a pretty good job keeping our garage organized - I had similar things grouped together but I didn't have a good way to store paint supplies. They were ... continue reading...
Make A DIY Lampshade Using an Upcycled Sweater
The new year usually brings this sense of urgency when it comes to cleaning and organizing. I know I'm not alone because the Marie Kondo show "Tidying Up" pops up EVERY TIME I pull up Netflix! We don't really use the KonMari method but we've been trying to downsize each quarter by donating any clothes we don't wear and getting rid of things in our home that are just clutter. One of the easiest things to get rid of us clothes that are in bad shape. I've got the an awesome way to use an upcycled ... continue reading...
How To Clean Your Keurig
How to clean your Keurig: use my secret cleaning weapon - vinegar! Get your coffee maker sparkling clean with this deep cleaning hack. We use our Keurig almost every morning, and aside from wiping down the exterior it had never been given a deep clean. I'll usually add the removeable pieces to the dishwasher and give them a quick cleaning but we were way overdue for a nice deep cleaning! The key to removing all the yucky buildup inside is VINEGAR! I use vinegar to clean everything! My best ... continue reading...
How To Organize Christmas Decorations
This post is sponsored by At Home. If you're wondering how to organize Christmas decorations, head to At Home to pick up everything you need to get your decor in order! The holidays have come and gone. We spent our Christmas break with family in Oklahoma and I didn't know what day it was for over a week. That's because of a combination of cold medicine and 14 people in one house - but it was such a great holiday! We came home and our house was still sparkling and shining in all it's Christmas ... continue reading...
How To Make Reverse Canvas Signs
Make reverse canvas signs quickly and easily with the Cricut EasyPress and iron on vinyl. This project is sponsored by JOANN! I love a quick and simple project. This project not only meets both those criteria - it's also super customizable! I made my first reverse canvas sign in a simple black and white design with the classic "Home Sweet Home" quote. But you could literally put anything. you. want. on YOUR reverse canvas! This is an easy project you can create in under an hour with just a ... continue reading...
Amber Oliver on Houston Life!
Earlier this week I shared the new Cricut Explore Air 2 in COBALT (sooo pretty!!) that's available exclusively at JOANN. Today, me and my handy Cricut made a guest appearance on Houston's channel 2 KPRC! We did a DIY segment showing home organization ideas to help get you organized in the new year. We showed three projects on the show that used the Cricut Explore Air 2. The first was a mason jar organizer that we added custom vinyl labels to. We showed you how you can use this for bathroom ... continue reading...
Handmade Christmas Card
I used the Cricut® Explore Air™ 2, Cobalt to create a handmade Christmas card! The Cobalt Explore Air 2 is available exclusively at JOANN. It's no secret that I LOVE Cricut. I switched to Cricut brand machines a few years ago, and have created some amazing projects since then. I love that the Cricut enables me to create amazing projects from 100s of materials that I would never be able to cut by hand or with scissors. I got to try the new Cricut Explore Air 2, Cobalt available ... continue reading...
DIY Christmas Card Holder – Made with Cedar Planks!
For a festive way to display your holiday cards, make a DIY Christmas card holder with cedar planks from CedarSafe. This post is sponsored by CedarSafe. Starting around mid-November we begin receiving lots, and lots of cards! Both mine and my husbands birthdays fall between Thanksgiving and Christmas and we love displaying all the thoughtful cards we receive from friends and family. For a creative way to display our holiday cards, I made a DIY Christmas card holder with cedar planks! The ... continue reading...
How to Make DIY Lighted PVC Candy Canes
CHRISTMAS IS COMING! Once November rolls around, I can't help but want to jump straight into the Christmas decorating. Instead of decorating "spooky" for Halloween, we stick with festive fall pumpkins that double for both Halloween and Thanksgiving. That way we don't have to decorate twice! I had to move said pumpkins out of the way and pull out my JOY wreath so I could snap a few photos of our new DIY lighted PVC candy canes! How festive does this look in our front yard! I used a ... continue reading...
DIY Card Box Made With Cricut
This DIY card box was sponsored by Cricut. Handmade cards with a beautiful custom box to hold them makes an amazingly creative handmade holiday gift! The Cricut Scoring Wheel makes this project a breeze! The opinions and text are all mine. I've been making cards for many, many years. In fact, a few years ago I made it my New Year's resolution to send a birthday card to all of my friends and family. Scrapbook paper is one of those things that's super easy to collect and I pick up a new ... continue reading...
10 Thoughtful DIY Christmas Gifts
I've always loved making gifts for people. My mom still has the ornaments we crafted as children - didn't everyone make popsicle stick reindeer!? The time and care involved in creating DIY Christmas gifts shows the recipient that you really care! I especially love gifts that you can use. From sugar scrubs and cozy slippers to edible gifts like cinnamon bread and hot cocoa - I've rounded up 10 thoughtful DIY Christmas gifts you can make for all the favorite people on your Christmas ... continue reading...