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Cozy Neutral Dining Room Reveal

Colleen Pastoor — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:01:55 +0000

We renovated our kitchen and dining room, then NEVER decorated. I transformed it from a white box of a room into a cozy neutral dining room in this makeover reveal… all in one weekend! Remember about a month ago, I shared our dining room makeover plans? Well, we made this room over that weekend, sharing …

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watercolour hand lettering for beginners

Colleen Pastoor — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:03:47 +0000

Sharing all about watercolour hand lettering for beginners using a brush and solid watercolours. Focusing on how to get that beautiful watercolour blend between colours. I’m sure you might have noticed that I love hand lettering, but I mostly share hand lettering with a brush marker. What you might not know is that hand lettering …

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Which Cricut Machine Should I Buy?

Colleen Pastoor — Sun, 25 Oct 2020 23:46:52 +0000

What are the differences between the Cricut Machines? Which Cricut Machine should I buy? I’m sharing an overview of the 3 different machine types Cricut currently makes and the features of each to help you pick the machine that suits you best! Over on YouTube, I have a series with my friend Alexis from Persia …

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“Silly Goose” Double Letters Practice Sheet (brush lettering)

Colleen Pastoor — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:56:04 +0000

Download this free printable double letters practice sheet for brush lettering. Try six different styles of lettering in this fun practice sheet! What better time than now to sit down and immerse yourself in some creativity? If you’re new to brush lettering (woohoo, you!) or if you’ve been practicing for a while, this printable brush …

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DIY Brush Lettering on Canvas with Acrylic

Colleen Pastoor — Sun, 31 May 2020 20:59:00 +0000

Sharing all about brush lettering on canvas using acrylic paint, water and a brush for this brush stroke-y effect I used for my living room art. I made this large canvas for my living room years ago for a living room makeover. I hustled to get it done – a last minute DIY that I …

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DIY Brick Fireplace Makeover

Colleen Pastoor — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:00:25 +0000

Sharing my DIY brick fireplace makeover with you guys! This weekend renovation before and after includes painting brick fireplace with a paint sprayer, adding a new chunky wood mantel, spray painting our gas fireplace insert, and tiling the hearth with a custom tile edge. I’m so excited to share our brick fireplace makeover with you …

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Modern Superhero Birthday Party (Windsor’s 3rd Birthday Party!)

Colleen Pastoor — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 02:03:34 +0000

This modern superhero birthday party for our sons third birthday was such a fun theme to put a black and white twist to with comic book bubbles and dollar store affordability thanks to some simple party crafts! One of the goals I made for myself when this year started was to put time into finishing …

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DIY Wooden Bath Caddy

Colleen Pastoor — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 13:00:11 +0000

Sigh, can I make a confession? I just finished up this bath caddy yesterday and ran a bath just to take pictures. But I was rushed to get to a meeting so didn’t get to enjoy the bath. So I can’t tell you from experience how wonderful it is to use… but man, it’s so …

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