DIY Vanity Tray

DIY Fragrance Tray

TGIF!   This may be the first time that I have wished a week to fly by!  I can’t believe I just said that!  Trust me….it will be the only week that I count down the days.  On second thought…..I have … Continue reading

Staining Pine Stair Treads

How to stain pine stairs

We had gorgeous weather this weekend, temperatures reaching into the 70’s ….. YEAH!  But yesterday brought us snow and cold temperatures.  Boo!  I wish Mother Nature would stop being so moody!  She is either throwing one last temper tantrum or … Continue reading

Framing a Bathroom Mirror

Framing a boring bathroom mirror

Sometimes the pretty pictures you see on Pinterest claiming to be quick and easy are actually NOT quick and easy! Case in point ….  the boys bathroom mirror.  All I wanted was a simple frame to go around the boring … Continue reading

{Boys} Bathroom Cabinets

Painting Oak Cabinets

I hope you all are having a great week!  We are getting dumped on once again, and I have to say I am getting tired of it.  I at least have to be thankful that we do not live in … Continue reading

Making Recipe cards using Picmonkey {How To}

Picmonkey Recipe Card

I have done a few tutorials on how to use Picmonkey, but with the holidays upon us I thought it would be fun to do something different!  Holidays, at least to me, represent many social gatherings with family and friends.  … Continue reading

Creating Social Media Icons {using Picmonkey and Image Mapping}

How to make social media buttons

Social Media has taken over our society these days!  Everything from Facebook —-> Stumbleupon —-> Pinterest —-> Hometalk —-> Twitter!  I know I left off countless media avenues, but I think I would be listing them for days if I … Continue reading

DIY Dog Gate {using a picture frame}!

DIY Dog Gate-Dog Gates

Gotta love it when you can repurpose an item that had just been hanging around taking up valuable space collecting dust!  I originally bought this open-backed picture frame ions ago, creating a cork board with it.  Loved the frame……hated it … Continue reading

How to make Subway Art using Picmonkey!

Subway Art-DIY subway art

You all know my love affair with Subway Art!    Since learning how to do it myself I have made countless artwork for our house, as well as giving them as gifts to family and friends!  I love it!  They can … Continue reading

How to Create a Transparent Watermark!

Tempting Thyme DIY Blog Design

I feel like I struck gold last week when I finally figured out how to create a Transparent Watermark ….  and I was able to do it without Photo Shop!!!! I don’t know if you all noticed or not, but … Continue reading

How to Paint an Old {Ugly} Light Fixture!

Updating a brass ceiling light with spray paint

Have you ever been so fed up with your light fixtures, that you just want to run screaming from the room? I am way past that point and have slowly been changing out the lights over the years!  Anything would … Continue reading

How to Make Coasters {Tutorial}

Tempting Thyme Coasters

I am so happy Christmas is over!  I know that sounds weird, but seriously……I have been on pins and needles waiting for everyone to open the gifts I made so that I could finally share this project with you!  The … Continue reading