I received products from Coca-Cola’s 5by20 program; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. I started this blog as a hobby, and from there it grew into a business that helps to bring income to my family. It is not lost on me … [Read more...]
MARQUEE HEART MADE FROM A CEREAL BOX & DUCK TAPE
After five years of craft and home blogging, it’s kind of a miracle that this is my first attempt at a marquee light DIY. The variations of the idea are everywhere, so I didn’t have to reinvent the wheel for this tutorial. My version can … [Read more...]
RECYCLE AN ARTIFICIAL TREE INTO TOPIARIES
This year my parents gave us their old artificial tree, which is larger and nicer than our old one. I considered trying to sell our old tree on Craigslist, but the bottom row of branches was pretty beat up. I hated the idea of throwing … [Read more...]
MARBLED DRAWER PULLS FROM POLYMER CLAY
After I refinished the cabinet in our bathroom, I began shopping for new hardware. I searched online and in stores nearby, trying to find hardware that I liked that would fit our budget. Even basic knobs would have cost me $15 to … [Read more...]
Dress Up a No-Sew Cardigan with Duck® Fabric Tape
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Duck Brand for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I love seeing clothing refashions on other blogs, but since my sewing skills are so limited I am always too scared to try … [Read more...]
Michigan Christmas Stenciled Wood Sign
You are probably wondering what I am doing posting about a Christmas project in February, huh? For Christmas this year, I made a few family members Michigan-themed handmade gifts. I wasn’t able to give my cousin, who now lives in Florida, … [Read more...]
Vintage-Style Kitchen Decorations
I haven’t shared many pictures of The Mad House kitchen for a few reasons: 1) It’s never clean; 2) Poor lighting + semi-gloss paint = terrible photos; and 3) it’s not really decorated. I don’t have a magazine-quality, high-end, immaculate … [Read more...]
How to Marbleize Old Beads with Nail Polish
I used to do my nails all the time. Since I have become a full-time crafter and DIYer, it just doesn’t make sense to go to the trouble of painting my nails when they are just going to get covered by layers of spray paint, grout, or whatever … [Read more...]
The Mad House Year in Review
As I look back on 2013, I am pretty impressed with all we got done in The Mad House this year. It’s important for me to remember how far we’ve come, instead of always looking forward to the next project. Here are all the home projects … [Read more...]
Faux Studded Infinity Scarf
Christmas and New Year’s are perfect times to add some glitter to your wardrobe, so I thought I would add some Tulip Sparkle and Shine to make a faux studded infinity scarf. Tulip makes a wide variety of glitter and sparkle products … [Read more...]