How NOT to make a cupcake stand

Supplies from the dollar store

Monday was hubby's 30th birthday and I spent most of that day running around, doing last minute things because my motto is typically, "Procrastinate now, freak out later". He had asked for cupcakes instead of a cake and I had wanted to make a cute cupcake stand that was a little more unique than the store bought one I have. I'd had this tutorial bookmarked for a cheap/easy cupcake stand using dollar store finds. I thought it was super … [Read more...]

Armed (with Mod Podge) and dangerous

Books

I've seen the art of stacking books w/knick-knacks to add height to objects and also to create visual interest. Using plain ol' books seemed kinda boring to me, plus none of the books I had were right for my color scheme, because I'm all matchy-matchy like that. I was so excited when I came across two great tutorials on how to fabulize your old books (yeah, not a real word).... The Pleasures of Homemaking: Painted Books & A … [Read more...]