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Sunday, January 8, 2023

Barn Doors in the House | How to Stain a Farmhouse Door

We purchased a barn door and hung it up. After a couple of years, we wanted to stain the door to give it a more homey look and feel. To start, purchase a barn door kit.


Purchase a barn door kit


remove the hardware

Sand the door using a DeWalt Orbital sander.
Selecting a color of wood stain was one of the hardest decisions. I selected gray, Fogstone, but there are numerous variations to choose from.


Apply the wood stain using a foam brush.



 
hang the wood stained barn door



   

Saturday, December 31, 2022

How to Make a Ty Beanie Baby Dog Halloween Costume

Create your own beanie baby easy DIY dog Halloween costume. Here's our cute Dolly the dog last Halloween:

  This easy dog costumes for Halloween was made using this template:


I emailed my local UPS store and asked them to print on cardstock for a medium size dog collar. They kindly obliged and printed 3 different sizes on 1 sheet of paper for just $1.60. 

If you're not as crafty,  you can purchase a premade tag on Amazon. They also have a Scooby Doo costume tag!


 

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Saturday, December 24, 2022

How to Make a Themed Christmas Tree | Decorations Ideas Santa Claus Tree Decorating Kit

Who else creates a themed Christmas tree? We decorated a Christmas tree like Santa Claus using red tulle and fur boas. Then, I sold the tree decorating kit on Poshmark.

To make your own Santa Claus decorated Christmas tree, supplies needed include:

- Christmas tree (artificial, preferably, due to the amount of fabric on the tree
Red tulle
Black velvet ribbon, wide
Gold sparkly, thin ribbon
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- 4 or 5 
white feather boas
White Christmas lights

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Christmas Tree Decorating 2021 Farmhouse Rustic Style w Burlap Bows and Ribbon


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Easy decorated Christmas tree using burlap for ribbon, plaid bows in a rustic / farmhouse style that is sure to please. Decorating idea for your family Christmas tree with many ornaments purchased from thrift stores!


     

Thursday, October 7, 2021

DIY Last Minute Halloween costumes for boys, girls, couples or groups!

The best award winning homemade Halloween Costumes for boys girls and adults. Dress as a couple, group or individual with this one of kind creations. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Piece Of Scrap for last minute DIY Halloween costume ideas. View a video mix of costume ideas for boys, girls, adults, couples and groups:


Subscribe to my YouTube channel: Piece Of Scrap for more easy DIY Halloween costume ideas for children and adults.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Award Winning Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas | Crayon Oscar Elmo

I've created many Halloween costumes for my children winning several costume contests along the way with these last minute DIY homemade costume ideas! Subscribe to my YouTube channel: Piece Of Scrap for more last minute Halloween costume ideas for children and adults. Do it yourself using thrift store clothing or finds from your own closet!

Sunday, September 26, 2021

DIY Cookies & Milk Halloween Costume No Sew for a Couple

 


I made this chocolate chip cookie as an accessory for a Cookie Monster costume, but it can also be paired in a couples costume for Cookies & Milk. I make money selling my children's DIY Halloween costumes online and you can too!

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