Banner Love

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I love banners! I would hang them from everything if I could get away with it! They are so cute and you can make them in so many fun shapes and colors! I decided to come up with an original one for Valentine’s Day. I love how it came out! … Continue reading

Valentine Vignette

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Love being able to decorate with soft, girly colors. Pinks, grays, and whites mixed with all the hearts and lovey dovey romanticness makes me swoonified. This vignette started with the gray subway art. I started with a 1X12 board I stole from my husband’s shelves in the garage. I mixed … Continue reading

Stickin’ to the Menu Challenge Overdue

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Don’t you love a good friend that can recommend recipes for you to try? Well, friend, look no further, cuz heres I ams! Pinterest is good fo mo than justa craftin’ girlies. I have “blossomed” as a cook, my honey says. Which makes him happy. The only one not happy … Continue reading

Chalkboard Art

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How many of you have been frustrated trying to write something beautifully with CHALK? AAAghh!! As a teacher, I have been writing on chalkboards/whiteboards for 16 years, but I can NOT seem to get my homemade chalkboards to look pretty.  So, I decided to TRACE! See how pretty? Much better … Continue reading

Fabric Scrap Valentine Lamp

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Hey folks! Another busy day here at the Blissfully Shabby Home:) It is the last day of Christmas vacation for me, back to class tomorrow. I do love my job and the kids, but dang I wish 5:30 AM didn’t come so stinkin’ early.  I spent the day organizing and … Continue reading

Coat Buttons Prim Pillow

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Whew! We made it! Another holiday season over! Although I truly LOVE Christmas, I feel like I don’t stop running between Thanksgiving and News Year’s. Where does the time go? Every year I have a plan for so many projects, and every year I get about 50 percent done. Oh … Continue reading

Paper Plate Angel Art

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You probably remember all those great crafts as an elementary student that involved paper plates. As a former first grade teacher, I have had the pleasure of making several paper plate creatures with a room full of 6 year olds. Yes, if you were lucky enough to be in Mrs. … Continue reading

SOAR & Live Bravely Heart Art

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Hi friends! Today’s post is about putting yourself out there, not worrying about failure. I am trying my best to live up to that idea. I love to do certain things, like make beautiful art to put in my decor. I like what I make and I’m glad there are … Continue reading

Etsy Shop Now Open

BlissfullyShabbyHome on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlissfullyShabbyHome Heydee Ho Folks! I finally decided to let go of some of my babies, AKA my creations. My husband convinced me that things are getting a little crowded around the house, plus, I can buy new supplies and junk if I sell some of my old stuff! … Continue reading