My Creative Days

DIY blog sharing our home, budget decorating tips with repurposed farmhouse decor.

This DIY wood bead wreath is easy to make with only a few supplies and can be customized to match the style of your holiday decor.

DIY Wood Bead Wreath For The Holidays

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This DIY wood bead wreath is so easy that your kids can help you make them. I have seen wreaths like these in the stores and they are usually $20 or more. They are so simple that I knew I could make them exactly how I wanted them for a lot less than that. {Affiliate links are used in this post. Click on any of the pink links to find the products I am talking about. You can read my disclosure HERE.} Supplies Used To Make This DIY Wood Bead Wreath Wire Wreath Form (you can use any size, color or… Read More

I am sharing how to decorate for Christmas with thrift store finds. This way of decorating ensures you get the look you want for a lot less.

How To Decorate For Christmas With Thrift Store Finds

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Today, I am sharing how to decorate for Christmas with thrift store finds.  If you have been here for any time, you know how passionate I am about finding ways to create a beautiful home without breaking the bank. It is something I have done since we moved into our first home. You can decorate your home all year round from thrift store finds and it is just as easy around the holidays.  5 Tips For Shopping Thrift Stores For Christmas Decor: The first rule you must abide by when shopping for Christmas decor at the thrift stores is to… Read More

Sharing the easy way to refinish furniture without paint. A little elbow grease and one of my favorite products make this DIY a cinch!

Easy Way To Refinish Furniture Without Stain or Paint

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Today, I am sharing the easy way to refinish furniture without stain or paint.  There are so many different ways to make over furniture. I have tried so many of them, but the easiest methods are always my favorite. DUH! I don’t thrive on really hard projects and I usually walk away from pieces that need to be stripped, stained and poly’d because I don’t enjoy that work nor do I have the time to spend on them.  I like quick results and that is why I am so excited to show you what one of my favorite products did… Read More

These easy DIY Cookie Cutter Ornaments turn a kitchen staple into something special that you can display in your home for the holidays!

DIY Cookie Cutter Ornaments For The Tree

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These easy DIY Cookie Cutter Ornaments turn a kitchen staple into something special that you can display in your home for the holidays! These ornaments couldn’t be easier to make and I love that you can customize them any way you want. You can use any cookie cutters you have. You can spray-paint the cookie cutters any color you want and you can hang any kind of bell or even wood beads from the center. The possibilities are endless.  {Affiliate links are used in this post. Click on any of the pink links to find the products I am talking… Read More

These DIY Mercury Glass Ornaments are easy to make, can be customized to any color you like and they are inexpensive!

DIY Mercury Glass Ornaments

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These DIY Mercury Glass Ornaments are so easy to make and they look fabulous in the end! This was one of those projects that I just had to try and I was so happy with the outcome, I had to share it. I love mercury glass ornaments. They look old and have a ton of character. I have seen a lot of knock-offs over the past couple of years that were really good dupes. I have never bought any and hope to run into the real deal sometime when I am at a thrift store, yard sale, or estate sale…. Read More

Where To Buy Antique Brass Bells For Decor

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I shared a photo on Instagram that showed some vintage-inspired brass bells I had hung on a chippy bench in our living room a few Christmas’ ago. I got a lot of DM’s and comments on the post asking me where I got them. I love vintage bells and antique bells so much and always pick them up when I find them. If I find a good dupe that isn’t antique but still looks so good, I grab those too. This set is not antique which shows you that there are some great options out there and I wanted to… Read More