There’s something about spending time going through old magazines and ripping out pages that just tugs at my vintage-loving heart strings. I mean… who doesn’t love putting together bits and pieces of things they love and compiling them into something unique that speaks to your soul? Over on instagram, I recently shared a video showing […] The post DIY Vintage Inspired Vision Board appeared first on The Shabby Creek Cottage ..read more

Is there anything better than Handmade Christmas Ornaments? The memories you can create by making them with your kids, having fun crafting along to your favorite holiday tunes while sipping hot cocoa? Or maybe a girl’s night full of ornament making and cocktail partaking? Ahhh… there’s just something so great about making your own handmade […] The post 200+ Handmade Christmas Ornaments appeared first on The Shabby Creek Cottage ..read more

Every year I love to see all the new Christmas tree decorating ideas pop up on Pinterest & Facebooks and, most of all, my favorite blogs. I’m always blown away at the creativity that some people bring to life in their homes at Christmas time. Especially with their trees. Bloggers go all out with crazy […] The post Blogger’s Best: Christmas tree decorating ideas appeared first on The Shabby Creek Cottage ..read more

Christmas decorating ideas are always a good idea, right? Each year we look forward to Christmas decorating because it brings in so much joy to our homes. Whether you’re looking for ideas to decorate your mantel or your tree or even your porch – there’s an idea for that! An InLinkz Link-up Christmas decorating ideas […] The post 200+ Christmas Decorating Ideas appeared first on The Shabby Creek Cottage ..read more

No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are probably the most made kind at our house. I mean… what’s not to love? Chocolate, peanut butter, oatmeal… and did I mention they’re no bake? Yeah…. kinda the best cookies ever. Honestly, though, it might be that my favorite thing about them is that I’m never the one who […] The post Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Cookies appeared first on The Shabby Creek Cottage ..read more

Learning how to make a bow can be frustrating, right? It’s honestly too much work do pull out a fancy machine (that you’ll only use one month out of the year) and try to remember how it works. Honestly, I hate those. I really, really do! So that’s why I’ve learned a few bow making […] The post How to Make a Bow (the easy cheat that works every time!) appeared first on The Shabby Creek Cottage ..read more

Are you ready for Christmas? I am totally crushing on black and white Buffalo plaid this year. So let’s make a tiered tray together. Can we just chat about this cute tray I started with? I grabbed it at Hobby Lobby (for 50% off, of course) and knew it was going to be perfect to […] The post Buffalo Plaid Christmas Tiered Tray Ideas appeared first on The Shabby Creek Cottage ..read more

Looking for the best Christmas DIY ideas? These gorgeous ideas only look like they cost a fortune! They're budget friendly and you can make them in minutes! The post The 10 Best Christmas DIYs of 2020 appeared first on The Shabby Creek Cottage ..read more

Want a fun way to add a little holiday decor outdoors this year? These super simple evergreen gnomes are perfect! And if you can get your hands on some free greenery (like I did) you can make them for just a couple of bucks. Supplies needed: Tomato cage – 36 inches tall Evergreen greenery Gnome […] The post Easy DIY Evergreen Gnome appeared first on The Shabby Creek Cottage ..read more

Have you ever tried a reverse canvas? This easy craft technique takes a cheap craft store canvas to a whole new level – and it’s a snap with Chalk Couture! Craft store canvases have to be one of the best bangs for a buck in the whole store. I mean, you basically have infinite possibilities […] The post How to Make a Quick & Easy Reverse Canvas appeared first on The Shabby Creek Cottage ..read more