This easy farmhouse-inspired project will help get your home ready for the holidays. This DIY Christmas sign uses only scrap wood and Dollar Tree items, so it’s perfect if you’ve been on the hunt for Christmas decor ideas!
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This DIY Extra Large Modern Picnic Table is perfect for large families and for entertaining. It’s great for beginners and can be done in one afternoon. It’s just $90 in materials and can seat 10 people. No angles or special tools required.
It’s that time of year, when Christmas crafts are all the rage, and moms everywhere are looking for easy crafts to do with kids! I am a big fan of simple and handmade crafts that can be used in home decor. And these easy ribbon and craft stick Christmas tree ornaments are one of the …
Summer is in full swing, and we seem to have all sorts of ideas of fun things to do with the kids… that is until it actually comes time to DO it. Then we can’t seem to think of anything! But never fear! I have a two-fer for you! Two ideas in one. First up …
Whether you like the look of rustic handmade crafts during the holidays, or you just want to find a fun way to get your kids involved in some creative pursuits, this easy Christmas craft is perfect for all. With just a few small supplies (which you may even have on hand already!), you can create …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is nearly here, and I’m all about getting into the Christmas spirit with a whole lotta Christmas decorations! For the last few years, I’ve been moving more toward a sort of rustic style of decorations. My tree is decked out in burlap ornaments and lots of …
Dream catchers have long fascinated me. I’ve been making them since I was a kid because I truly believe that they can help to “catch” bad dreams before they reach you. As someone who has suffered from night terrors my whole life, I would do pretty much anything to prevent them. Unfortunately, my sons …
If you’re as obsessed with shiplap as I am (thank you, Joanna Gaines for filling me with the desire to move to Waco!), you may have wondered how you can fit it in to your home decor in some way. For me, a shiplap wall might work in our basement, where the theme is more …
When I was a kid, we used to save our popsicle sticks and use them to build towers, forts and even birdcages. Nowadays, though, you don’t have to eat eleventy-million popsicles. You can just buy craft sticks! And since there are literally thousands of activities to do with them, they are a GREAT way of …
Welcome to Day 6 of the 25 Days of Christmas celebration here at A Mother Thing! We’ve been bringing you some fun recipes and crafts over the last five days, and today I have a wonderful decorative craft for you! This is something I whipped up in about 30 minutes, and it’s my new favorite …
I LOVE home projects that are super cheap but pack a HUGE punch. This $5 Table ReVamp fits the bill perfectly. Using only some chalk paint, Mod Podge and wrapping paper, I transformed a rather mundane wooden table into a work of art! I found this super cute little table at our local DI (that’s Deseret …
String art has become a big thing in the world of home decor lately, and it’s no wonder! It is such a cute idea and really jazzes up the walls of your home. I have seen pieces going on Etsy for $30 – $40, and it’s amazing to me that people would pay so much …
Spring is Sprung! And to get in the mood, we’ve made this awesome spring-themed DIY Chalk & Wood Bunting! This is SUCH an easy project, but it has huge impact. Whether you choose to use it indoors or out, I promise that no one will believe that it didn’t come from a store. This probably …
Those who know me know how much I LOATHE Spongebob. I don’t let my kids watch it, and I find it a really troubling fact that most parents think it’s fine. I guess I’m just old fashioned, but I see no need for the gross humor. So when I found this Spongebob table and chairs …