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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 Ghost Mirror, Haunted Halloween Decor, with Krylon Looking Glass Paint

DIY Ghost Mirror ~ Haunted Halloween Decor

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

DIY Ghost Mirror, Haunted Halloween Decor, with Krylon Looking Glass Paint

OMGhoulness...I love Krylon Looking Glass Paint B-O-O!!! I created this Ghoulish Ghostly Ghost Mirror with Krylon Looking Glass paint. I shared the mirror first in 2011 but the tutorial disappeared … [Read more...]

Spooktacular Halloween Mantlescape wall

Spooktacular Halloween Mantlescape with No Fireplace

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Spooktacular Halloween Mantlescape wall

What? No Fireplace? HORRORS!!!! Well how on earth does one decorate a mantle when they don't have one? Ah Ha...that's the magic! I am not going to let a little thing like no fireplace stop me from … [Read more...]

painted American flag

Rustic Painted American Flag Tutorial

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

painted American flag

Paint your own Rustic Painted American Flag with this simple Step-by-Step Tutorial. I painted this US flag four years ago and it is still my most popular post ever. I thought I would update it here … [Read more...]

a midnight fly over printable gift from Rebecca E. Parsons

Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun…Fun…Fun!!! DIY Halloween Gift 4 YOU!!!

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

a midnight fly over printable gift from Rebecca E. Parsons

Tonight upon your pillow Close your eyes and hide your head For the fairies and the goblins Will be hovering 'round your head... here is my gift to you... Happy Halloween to all my ghoulish … [Read more...]

The Witch is In Outdoor Decor for Fall and Halloween

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Last year I found the piéce de resistance to complete one of my Halloween vignettes...these spidery web shoes! I got them for $2 at a local yard sale...SCORE!!! I knew exactly what I would do with … [Read more...]

DIY Halloween silohuettes

DIY Crafting for Halloween – Easy Craft Ideas

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

DIY Halloween silohuettes

As you know I love to decorate for the season or holiday...or just to have a change! It is that creative ADD I have embraced as part of my personality! Visionary ideas are easy for me...I am a master … [Read more...]

Decadent candy apples with Snickers

Decadent Gourmet Salted Caramel Candy Apples

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Decadent candy apples with Snickers

The spirit of Halloween decor has overtaken me; I invited my neighbors to a Halloween Celebration Pumpkin Painting Party at the pool. (Rain came and moved it indoors.) I furnished the pumpkins and … [Read more...]

Technique Junkies Blog Hop Celebrating Rita Barakat's New Stamp Designs!

Technique Junkies Blog Hop Celebrating Rita Barakat’s New Designs!

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Technique Junkies Blog Hop Celebrating Rita Barakat's New Stamp Designs!

paid post in conjunction with Technique Junkies and Rita Barakat Welcome Crafters and Blog Hoppers! Today I am deep within Technique Junkies Blog Hop Celebrating Rita Barakat's New Designs! If … [Read more...]

happy holly days gift tag

FREE Last Minute Christmas Gift Tags Printable

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

happy holly days gift tag

I have a FREE Last Minute Christmas Gift Tags Printable for my readers. I always run out of gift tags no matter how many I gather for the season. I always make cookies or fudge for neighbor, service … [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...]

Felted Christmas Trees from Recycled wool sweaters

Felted Christmas Trees from Recycled Wool Sweaters Tutorial

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Felted Christmas Trees from Recycled wool sweaters

A handmade Christmas is such a blessing for me. Creating something from nothing makes my heart sing. I created some Felted Christmas Trees from Recycled Wool Sweaters a few years ago. I updated some … [Read more...]

Haunted Mirror

DIY Haunted Ghostly Mirror with Krylon Looking Glass Paint Tutorial

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Haunted Mirror

OMGhoul...I love Krylon Looking Glass Paint B-O-O!!! For Halloween 2011, I created this Ghoulish Ghostly Mirror. I promised then to show you how I did it...well, for some reason I forgot to … [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...]

Party Ideas…A Colection of Outdoor Party Ideas I Really Like

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

You know I love a good party and am always looking for ideas and inspiration. This time I will feature one-of-a-kind Outdoor & Summer Party Themes and Ideas. Here are some of my new favorite party … [Read more...]

The Great Craft Swap Wandering Feather Walhanging

Fiber Art for The Great Craft Swap

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

The Great Craft Swap Wandering Feather Walhanging

I am participating in The Great Craft Swap with Wayfair Homemakers. Wayfair.com sent me a white European Damask 60" round tablecloth byViolet Linen to create with. And I was compensated for my craft … [Read more...]

Valentine printable tile by Rebecca E. Parsons

DIY Valentine Tile Printable

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Valentine printable tile by Rebecca E. Parsons

Hugs and Kisses abound this time of year. XOXOX I am in a pink mood lately. It is a girly-girl year. I designed this cute and colorful Valentine subway tile printable just for the special day. I … [Read more...]

Beachy Christmas Brunch Tablescape ~ DIY Stenciled Cloth & Napkins

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I am excited to work with Royal Design Studio and their lovely Victoria Lace Doily stencil for my Beachy Christmas Brunch Tablescape. I love the art of stenciling. I even edited a stenciling magazine … [Read more...]

Angel Wood Cottage Spring Mantle #SwingIntoSpring

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I am doing Swing Into Spring blog hop #swingintospring with many other DIY bloggers this week. I am hoping to participate in each day's fun. Today's link party is Mantles with Craftberry Bush. Come … [Read more...]

paper-craft-DIY-flowers-canvas

DIY Paper Art Decor – Flowers Created from Book Pages

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

paper-craft-DIY-flowers-canvas

I am decorating a new home!!! I was browsing for some creative inspiration and ended up on book art artist Lisa Occhipinti website. I  was head over heels inspired by her Sea Anemones. As my … [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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