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Quick Valentine Craft How To – Recycled Quilt Hearts

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I love this easy and quick Valentine craft. You can find the step-by-step tutorial below plus a blanket stitch how to. I love quilts...old quilts, new quilts, quilt tops, quilt pieces...all quilts. So … [Read more...]

DIY Nickel Plated Candelabra Makeover with candles

Super Easy DIY Nickel Plated Candelabra Makeover

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

DIY Nickel Plated Candelabra Makeover with candles

DIY Christmas Decor Project Here is an Elegantly Sumptuous and Super Easy DIY Nickel Plated Candelabra Makeover to get your decorating juices flowing. It is created with a candelabra I found for a … [Read more...]

DIY faux wooden stocking #ElmersHoliday #Looks4Less #GlueNGlitter #cBias

Quick and Easy DIY Faux Wooden Stocking Hack Tutorial

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

DIY faux wooden stocking #ElmersHoliday #Looks4Less #GlueNGlitter #cBias

DIY Faux Wooden Stocking Hack Tutorial I am a consummate DIY re-creator...if I see something I want, but cannot afford or find, I set about making my own version. When I first saw this image of … [Read more...]

25 Gorgeous Harvest DIY Tablescapes with Tutorials

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

It's just a few weeks until the official start of fall. I was browsing Hometalk (a fave hangout for DIY and crafty peeps) and found so many bountiful ways to lay a gorgeous table...many of them easy … [Read more...]

My Organized Pantry

Kitchen Storage: My Organized Pantry Makeover – Lesson Learned

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

My Organized Pantry

My pantry was a hot mess. This Wayfair Homemaker is on a mission to simplify and organize in 2015. I love browsing the pages of Wayfair.com for items to help me achieve that goal. I received … [Read more...]

This Fiskateer Broke Out the Craft Scissors to Help Fiskars and Champions for Kids #cfk #Fiskars4Kids

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I am excited to be able to participate in Champions 4 Kids and Fiskars Shape Their Future campaign as part of a sponsored post with the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community.   Who doesn't … [Read more...]

Art Card~Dressmaker, Dressmaker Make Me a Dream

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I shared this today on The Blogger Connection blog for TBC Crafters. I love to sew and I love dress forms. When I saw this VivaLasVegas stamp (6388), it inspired me. The artwork (card) I created … [Read more...]

Pout No More Stenciled Glasses #FAEnamels

DIY ‘Pout No More’ Retro Polka Dot Glassware for Plaid Street Team #FAEnamels

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Pout No More Stenciled Glasses #FAEnamels

Happy Friday before Spring and St. Patrick's Day!!! It's a great day to get your craft on with this fun set of retro glassware. I told you earlier this month how excited I am to be a member of the … [Read more...]

Adorable Holiday Tree Created from Recycled Wool Sweaters #TBCcrafters

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

This is a republication of a popular post from 2010. I love to search thrift stores for good wool sweaters that I will felt in my washing machine. I usually create purses with them. This … [Read more...]

framed chalk board tutorial

DIY Thanksgiving Chalk Board Tutorial

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

framed chalk board tutorial

Do you ever have a dream project that all the pieces seem to fall into place easily? This DIY Thanksgiving Chalk Board Tutorial is one of those! It all started when HIMself and I went to town the … [Read more...]

Life's a Witch Party Invitation

Unforgettable Halloween Invitation Keepsake – Consumer Crafts Art Supplies

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Life's a Witch Party Invitation

You know when I have a party; I tend to go a tiny bit crazy bonkers overboard. My greatest desire when I entertain is that the occasion be unforgettable. And to set the stage for my ‘girlfriends only’ … [Read more...]

ace front and back covers over the outside paper. Make any adjustments now.

DIY No Sew Travel ScrapBook Journal with Elmer’s Tri-fold Display Board – Tutorial

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

ace front and back covers over the outside paper. Make any adjustments now.

I love books and I love to make books, especially journals and vacation books. I have been making them for years and have been fortunate enough to take classes with some of the best book makers and … [Read more...]

painted American flag

Rustic Painted American Flag {Luxe 4 Less} Tutorial #GluenGlitter

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

painted American flag

Paint your own Rustic Painted American Flag with this simple Step-by-Step Tutorial using paint pens. It is a Pottery Barn Knock Off project. I love to browse the high end stores like Pottery Barn and … [Read more...]

Color for all Reasons I

written by Debra Disman

We have so many situations in our lives when we are called upon to make color decisions.  Whether it be for our homes, our appearance, our mode of transport, our creative endeavors, our web presence, … [Read more...]

Chris Brogan's infographic that explains Google+ for business: http://sgp.cm/875432/ Made by http: http://sgp.cm/5684ea

Check out Chris Brogan’s Infographic Explaining Google+ for Business

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Chris Brogan's infographic that explains Google+ for business: http://sgp.cm/875432/ Made by http: http://sgp.cm/5684ea

Check out Chris Brogan's Infographic that explains clearly why Google+ is important for business! This is also a one-stop tutorial for social media mastery. Read every word...it is important … [Read more...]

DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #18 ~ Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less mirror over mantle

DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #18 ~ Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #18 ~ Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less mirror over mantle

My DIY Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less Christmas Decor Vignette #18 is an inexpensive way to get some glamour into your decorating scheme. I so wanted a large mirror over the mantle this year. Mirrors … [Read more...]

DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #15 ~ Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less Photo jewelry Ornaments

DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #13 ~ Elegantly Sumptuous Photo Jewelry Ornaments

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #15 ~ Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less Photo jewelry Ornaments

I thought I would do a little crafting tutorial as my DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #15. I designed these Elegantly Sumptuous Luxe 4 Less Photo Jewelry Christmas Ornaments quickly and easily with an EZ … [Read more...]

Elmer's Glue X-Acto #Looks4Less #GlueNGlitter

DIY Pottery Barn Knock Off ~ Carved Architectural Charger w/Elmer’s #Looks4Less & Giveaway

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Elmer's Glue X-Acto #Looks4Less #GlueNGlitter

The Elmer’s Looks for Less Challenge Lucky for me, Elmer’s is challenging some of their favorite bloggers to participate in The Elmer’s Looks for Less Challenge.  I was given a mission to 'recreate' … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Pine Cone Centerpiece

DIY ~ Simple, Inexpensive Thanksgiving Gratitude Table Decor & Place Card Printable

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Thanksgiving Pine Cone Centerpiece

This year is all about simple living for me. I challenged myself to create the Thanksgiving table decor for FREE...yes free. I have a load of craft and creativity supplies in my stash...so I decided … [Read more...]

The Haunted welcome sign Halloween decor

DIY Halloween Outdoor Decor ~ The Haunted Welcome Sign Tutorial #GlueNGlitter

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

The Haunted welcome sign Halloween decor

I love to decorate for Halloween, inside and out!!! This year's outdoor decor became The Haunted Welcome. How do I think of these things? Well, I found some old tree branches with leaves still … [Read more...]

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DIYer. Graphic Designer. Creative. Foodie. Rebecca E. Parsons is a Renaissance gal with designers eye living happily where design meets new media. Rebecca is an award-winning graphic designer, writer, storyteller, digital and Photographic Artist, Dreamer, Lifelong Communicator and Blissful Wordsmith. Unconventional and delightfully curious, she is passionate about helping others find their visual voice through great blog design. She believes that every dream is possible and possible is everywhere!

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