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Homemade Soap Scum Remover

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July 7, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

Do you love making your own cleaning supplies? This Homemade Soap Scum Remover requires only two ingredients! Details on Frugal Coupon Living.

Homemade Soap Scum Remover

Hey (waves), “it’s me Ashley with I hate to clean the house Anonymous. ” I wanted to share with you a pretty easy cleaning tip!

What is the one task you will always put off? For me, it is cleaning. I don’t mind the weekly grind of laundry or even the daily task of the dishes and loading/unloading the dishwasher, but when it comes to deep cleaning in the bathrooms, I really hate it! Because of this, I wanted to find a cleaner that was easy to prepare but did the job! I mean, really did the job!

This soap scum remover is pretty incredible. It uses white vinegar and Dawn (have I mentioned, these are two of my staple cleaning supplies!) I absolutely love Dawn Dish Soap. It is such a great de-greaser. I also love vinegar (it is one of my secret ingredients in laundry – see our Laundry Room Hacks and Tips!) With equal parts of both, you get a pretty incredible shower cleaner. You can see our pretty incredible before and after photos of a shower filled with soap scum and the results of our labor.

And if you want to make this task even easier, might I suggest some good music or a good podcast while you are scrubbing (or doing any household work)? If you need some suggestion on Podcasts, I love Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast and Jen Hatmaker Podcast. The marriage podcast as been great (and clearly affordable – it’s free) for my husband and I! Cheaper than counseling – haha! I also appreciate some good music. It really works to lighten my mood. I am most grateful for my Amazon Prime Membership, did you know it comes with music?

Enjoy (and happy listening!)

Supplies:

Blue Dawn Dish Soap
White Vinegar
Spatula
Scrub brush/sponge

Directions:

Add 1/4 cup White Vinegar to a glass measuring cup and heat for 60 seconds in the microwave.
Mix in 1/4 cup of Blue Dawn Dish Soap and mix.
Starting at the top of your shower, pour your mixture down your shower.
Lightly scrub with a scrub brush or sponge and let set for at least 1 hour.
Scrub your shower vigorously.
Any remaining scum, the stuff that’s been there for years and you haven’t been able to get rid of, use the end of a spatula to scrap upwards and the remaining scum will easily scrap off.
Rinse well and see your shower sparkle.

Do you love making your own cleaning supplies? This Homemade Soap Scum Remover and Shower Cleaner requires only two ingredients! #FrugalCouponLiving

It doesn’t have to be spring for some of these homemade cleaners and tips – take a look at our Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

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Christmas in July – Creative Ways to Upcycle Christmas Lights

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June 24, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

Want creative ways to celebrate Christmas in July? Take a look at these craft ideas to Upcycle Christmas Lights.

Christmas in July – Creative Ways to Upcycle Christmas Lights

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!… or July. Haha, in this heat, one can dream! We could creative ways to Upcycle Christmas Lights for the winter season for for the dead of summer! From adorable ways to add flair to your garden to cute ideas for your Christmas mantle! Save these ideas for all year long.

Enjoy!

Upcycled Egg Carton Craft – DIY Flower String Lights

Adorable for a birthday, turn party hats and Christmas lights into Birthday String Lights | Creme de La Craft

Make a flameless fire pit! This is adorable for a summer campout. (Also need in our Glamping Ideas.) | Free People

So there isn’t a tutorial on this whimsical dream catcher, but it might be something you can create on your own or purchase online! | Ling’s Moment Feather Dream Catcher

Drill a hole in the bottom of an empty wine bottle and thread the cord through, then fill the bottle with string lights. You can also use battery operated lights! | Source Unknown

Feeling likes festive party? Turn your Christmas Lights into DIY Candy Lights. | Oh Happy Day

I really love this one! Create a Hula Hoop Chandelier. We suggest spray paining the hoola hoop first with gold or another coordinating color for your home! | Sarah with an H

Another idea with a warm ambiance is to wrap trees in Christmas lights. (Also seen in our Midsummer Night Patio Ideas.) | Weddings by Lilly and Steven Michael Photography

I am obsessed with these Ping Pong Ball Christmas light strands – cute for a teen bedroom, college door, or screened porch. | The Surznick Common Room

Upcycle Christmas lights into more beautiful DIY Christmas Mantle Lights! | A Beautiful Mess

Create a walkway with Christmas Lights and Recycled Beer Bottles. (Also seen in our Midsummer Night Patio Ideas.) | Snacker Doodles

Need we say more? Cactus Shrinky Dinks Lights. You will need this for making your cactus. | We’re Going to Make It

Turn your lights into a light up rug – how cute! | Sans Limites Crochet

Wrap hula hoops to make this light up feature. | Deborah Silver

Create party lights with upcycled old bottles and stringed lights. | Crafts for All Seasons

Gather those Dixie Cups and make this Christmas Light Garland. | Rhiannon Bosse

This is a sweet touch for an outdoor patio or fence. We are having trouble finding the original source but it looks like mason jars with cork tops, maybe hot glue the tops in the jar and insert the light! | Original Pin

Want creative ways to celebrate Christmas in July? Take a look at these fun ways to Upcycle Christmas Lights

This space is totally personalized with photographs and so magical with the additional lighting – a perfect teen bedroom or dorm room makeover! This is a great Instagram craft idea. (Also seen in our Teen Bedroom Ideas.) | Urban Outfitters Blog

Why touch the lighter. Toss some Christmas lights over wood for this Glamping Hack! (Also need in our Glamping Ideas.) | Source Unknown

Grab some origami paper and make boxes to create this festive Christmas light strand. | Guusje’s Appeltaart

Biking this summer? Get festive with Christmas Lights on your Bicycle. | Eleanor’s NYC

Fun for the holidays but can be used any time of the year, create burlap garland. | Create Craft Love

We have other ideas for creating a warm ambiance with light. Take a look at these Midsummer Night Patio Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

And if you are celebrating Christmas in July or in December, enjoy these Christmas Traditions (to begin now!) Pin to Pinterest.

Felt Board Quotes and Ideas

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June 3, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

Take a look at these creative felt board quotes. Felt board ideas are both inspiring and funny.

Felt Board Quotes and Ideas

I caved and I finally picked up a felt board for our family! They are so cute and I felt it was a really fun way to express yourself. You can see our first message. As a mother of five, I felt it was very fitting “Langston Family. Party of 7. If you think our hands are full, you should see our hearts!” It works, right? Often at the store, I get the expression – “Wow, your hands are full!” I am aware, no need for anyone in my grocery aisles to remind me! But you know what!?! My hands might be full, but these kids also fill my hearts. This felt board is just a little way for me to get that off my chest!

We found some of the cutest, creative and even funny felt board quotes. From ideas about food (namely donuts) to ideas to inspire you to make a difference in the world, these quotes are sure to make your felt board full the rest of the year!

Enjoy.

“If you think our hands are full, you should see our hearts.”

“Be the good. Believe there is good in the world.” Letterfolk

“It’s a good day to have a good day.” Brit + Co

“We go together like coffee and donuts.” B.Grace Creatives

“My kids are my cardio” Lactation Link

“If one door closes and another door opens… your house is probably haunted!” Frugal Coupon Living

“I never met a cake I didn’t like” Frugal Coupon Living

“We were together. I forget the rest.” Letterfolk

“I’m getting real sick of food having calories.” With Love from Ding

“Orange you glad it’s Friday?” Felt Like Sharing on Instagram (buy it here)

“Thank goodness I don’t have to hunt for food. I don’t even know where tacos live.” Letterfolk

“How to make iced coffee 1.) Have Kids 2.) Make Coffee 3.) Forget About It 4.) Drink it Cold” Nicki at Luck of the Irish Twins

“Don’t be so hard on yourself. The mom in E.T. had an alien living in her house for days and didn’t notice.” Lactation Link

“Less House, More Home.” Letterfolk

“Based on the amount of laundry… I’m going to assume that there are people living here I’ve never seen.” Unknown

Add your menu! The Kitchn

“Did you say exercise or extra fries?” Michelle Katigbak Alejandro

“Made with love means I licked the spoon and kept using it.” FUL Candles

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“Surely not everyone was Kung Fu fighting.” Hive’tique

“Let us have a moment of silence for all the things we added to the cart but never bought.” May they be in good hands. Jenni Caughy

“She believed she could but she was tired, so she didn’t.” FUL Candles

“The more you weigh, the harder you are to kidnap. Stay safe. Eat cake.” Wander and Rose

“Yeah abs are great, but have you tried donuts?” Letter Love Goods

Take a look at these creative Gallery Walls – Ideas for Picture Frame Displays. Pin to Pinterest.

We love our Midsummer Night Patio Escapes. Pin to Pinterest.

Gardening Hacks and Tips for the Wannabe Gardener

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March 18, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Gardening Hacks and Tips for the Wannabe Gardener. Turn that black thumb into a green thumb with these simple, useful tips. Change the way you garden forever!

Gardening Hacks and Tips

You guys I have a black thumb with the desires of a green thumb. No matter how much I want my yard to look beautiful, I am either not motivated or I am not “talented” when it comes to the yard and garden. We recently were lucky to move into a new home with a beautiful yard. The owners before us were gardeners and when we purchased the home, I loved every detail on the outside. However, as they left and months grew into more months, I missed the yard that I purchased. It has changed and become overgrown with weeds. Once the weeds came, I had a hard time distinguishing the difference between what was supposed to stay and what was supposed to head straight to the trash. This Gardening Hacks post was not only for you, but more so for me! Enjoy these tips and let’s try to accomplish this green thumb thing together!

Save your time and sanity with this Wine Bottle Waterer. Get your Garden Nanny Bottle HERE! I think it’ such a pretty accent to your planter.

This gardening hack is GENIUS! Use diapers to retain moisture in potted plants. | Sand Paper and Silly Putty

Recycle your newspaper and create a biodegradable pots that are perfect for starting seeds at the same time! | The Things We’ll Make

Not only is this a cute garden tool holder, it is functional. The sand is abrasive, so the simple act of taking your tools out and putting them back in helps keep your tools sharp. | One Good Thing by Jillee

With the pot-in-pot method, you can switch plants almost instantly. | Florida Friendly Plants

If you want a non-toxic way to get rid of fungi, then try this super easy formula. Just mix 4 teaspoons of baking soda with a gallon of water and you have a perfect solution. It’s so simple. | Gardening Soul

Rope lights make great borders for gardens and flower beds. | Hometalk

Turn an old log into a planter – how beautiful is this? | A Proverbs 31 Wife

Improve the look of your garden with this lovely little wooden planter. It also contains storage for your hose or other garden needs. | Jaime Costiglio

This easy tutorial for making seed bombs is sure to brighten up your backyard in no time! They are great for areas you will not take close care of. | Hello Nature Blog

Drip feeders are a great idea for vegetable gardening projects. Many plants prefer the moisture at their roots instead of from overhead sprinklers. A water bottle drip feeder makes use or recycled materials and works really well. | Source

If you have a lot of plants that need protection from the cold, using fancy cloches can get expensive. So adapting 2-liter plastic soda bottles is a great way to get the benefits of a cloche without the high price. | eHow

Here’s an attractive idea to keep your water-loving plants healthy –and recycle old wine bottle at the same time: DIY self-watering planters. | DIY Projects

It’s not always necessary to compost kitchen waste before adding it to your soil. So here are a few tips on how you can improve your garden soil without a compost heap using three kitchen scraps you’d normally throw away. | Whole Food Home

You can use your old wine bottles for garden and lawn edging. Just turn them upside down and line them up. This is a low cost and creative fashion of garden edging that can provide an extraordinary effect. | Planted Well

Bury milk jugs in the bottom of large planters to save potting soil and make the pot lighter to move. | The Bean Sprout Notes

Make your own homemade weed killer. All you need is Dawn and vinegar (both things you probably already have) to mix up your own batch. I love that it is gentle without any harsh toxic chemicals that may harm the environment or your family. | One Good Thing by Jillee

Lack space, go verticle. This garden uses clay pots, wire, and an arbor but the possibilities are endless – just find something that stands up-right. | Aka Design

Keep pests and animals out of your garden by putting plastic forks into the ground. It will prevent animals from stepping around in your garden! | Source Unknown

Love these Gardening Hacks and Tips?

You will likely love these Midsummer Night Patio Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Take it to the front too. We love these Front Porch Ideas to Inspire Your Welcome. Pin to Pinterest.

Looking to update your home value? Take a look at these Curb Appeal Hacks to Increase Your Home Value. Pin to Pinterest.

Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks – Tackling the Neglected Areas

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March 11, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 5 Comments

Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks – Open the windows, let the sun shine in, and tackle the neglected areas of your home with these easy cleaning solutions. The forgotten areas that are filthy – who knew?!

Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks

Spring Cleaning. I sorta dread it. However once the first warm spell hits, I want to open my windows and it begins the process of cleaning the home and ridding it of winter germs and cold month entrapment. We found some of the best spring cleaning tips. We also found areas of the home you might not think to clean! Enjoy these cleaning hacks as you begin your spring cleaning!

Of my daily cleaning task, tackling the glass top oven is one of the hardest things for me – especially after burning something on the surface. Take a look at this glass top cleaning tutorial, you will need 3 ingredients – Dawn, Baking Soda, and Hydrogen Peroxide. | Happy Mama Tales

Use Pine Sol Lemon in the bottom of a toilet brush holder. Never thought to do this but I bet the scent left behind is amazing (I mean, amazing for a gross toilet bowl brush!) | Smart School House

This is one of our dirtiest zones. The Microwave! Use a vinegar and water solution in a microwave safe bowl to steam clean your microwave or you can purchase an Angry Mama which will conveniently help steam away hardened food and other microwave junk in seconds. | Practically Functional

Don’t forget the pillows. While this should be done more than twice a year, here is a good tutorial – thing pairs (or two at a time!) | The Happier Homemaker

You want to find something disgusting? Take a toothbrush and grease-cutting cleaner to splash guard of your garbage disposer. Lift the flaps and scrub them (especially the under side) Your disposer will smell better – you’re welcome! | Family Handy Man

Who knew this product could go form the car to the bathroom!? This is an awesome spring cleaning tip. Use Rain-X Spray on your glass shower doors to help repel future water scum, stains and streaks. | Unoriginal Mom

The Best Ever Grout Cleaner: who knew how helpful Toilet Bowl Cleaner could be!?! I have not tried this hack but I have seen it a few times and it is on my to do list next time I need to clean the kid’s bathroom tile. | Life PreKarious

Give this project to the kids. Put together tongs, microfiber dust cloths, and four rubber bands then clean the dust off those blinds. I would likely spray the cloths with Dust and Allergen Spray. | One Crazy House

How To Clean Your Dishwasher In 3 Easy Steps! I just did this in my home and it worked great! | One Good Thing by Jillee

Check out our favorite, our own Homemade Soap Scum Remover | Frugal Coupon Living

Have you ever cleaned a rusty, cast iron skillet? Grab a potato, oil, salt and this trick! | Apartment Therapy

Are you tired of looking at all the gunky nastiness in your window tracks? It is amazing how fast they can collect this ugly specimen of ickiness, isn’t it? Take a look at this tutorial using baking soda, vinegar and a toothbrush. | The Intentional Mom

Is your shower head spraying in a lot of different directions? It might be time to give it a deep clean. Mix an equal part solution of water and vinegar. | The Melrose Family

Next time you’re in the bathroom take a look up at your bathroom vents. Gross! If they are filled with dirt and dust, it’s likely OVER the time for some cleaning! Use warm soapy water and a Scrub Brush to clean the vent and a vacuum to suck away dirt inside the container. Get ready to breath fresher air! | Practically Functional

Cleaning the blades of a ceiling fan is a yucky job. This can be done quick and efficiently. Slide the case over each blade in turn. When you pull it back, all the dust and debris will fall into the pillow case, instead of on the floor. | eHow Home

Your washing machine is one of the most used appliances in the home and often never cleaned. Take a look at the easiest way to clean your washer. | I Heart Naptime

Have you considered your air vents? You know, those spots on the floor where all your warm air comes out to keep your house comfortable? With just a few minutes and some basic supplies, those vents can be clean and sanitized. | Organized Mom

Want to know how to clean faucet sink handles from the inside? Get those clear acrylic faucet globe handles really shinning with this tutorial. | What’s Up Fagans?

One of the most neglected areas of your home are your dryer ducts. Clean them to prevent fire! | Pretty Handy Girl

Looking for a homemade, streak free window solution? Take a look at how to clean your windows super fast! You will need these microfiber dust cloths. | Organization Junkie

Have a filthy oven door? I admit, since moving in, I have never clean mine! Take a look at this winning spring cleaning tip. Hint: you will need a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser! | Polished Habitat.com

Enjoy these Laundry Room Hacks, Tips and Overall Inspiration! Pin to Pinterest.

You will want to take a look at these Bathroom Storage Solutions – Small Space Hacks & Tricks. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these Closet Organizing Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Free Easter Printables You Want this Spring!

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February 25, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Easter, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring 6 Comments

We found an adorable collection of Free Easter Printables for your home decor, crafts, table, gifts and more. You will love and reuse these spring printables.

Free Easter Printables

I am not necessarily a lazy holiday decorator, but I am a pretty frugal decorator, especially when it comes to the seasons. Why? I have a hard time buying new things for the home that are only used for a month or two. Because of this reason, I often look to the internet and Pinterest for help – Thank God for Pinterest! That is why I love these FREE, yes FREE, printables. Pick up these free spring printables to create a pretty accent to your home, your crafts, gifts, tables, and more. Find everything from inspirational scripture, to adorable treat holders, printable gift wrap, table displays and more.

TIP: Another tip for staying frugal during the seasons, besides looking for printables online, be sure to also use some decorations year around. Take lanterns, mason jars, trays, trivets and more to decorate the home. These serving pieces can be put away when they are not used but can add touches to your home during all the seasons!

This mini Easter bouquets are precious and perfect for a neighbor, teacher or friend! Look at the tutorial and grab these Easter tags. | Say Yes

Popcorn, jelly beans and more. We are in love with these carrot treat boxes! How precious are they in that brown bag Easter basket?| Lia Griffith

These Easter Cards are adorable and easily made with your Cricut Machine. | Frugal Coupon Living

I love the look of watercolor prints this free Easter printable with a pretty watercolor wreath doesn’t disappoint. | Clean and Scentsible

Frame this adorable Easter bunny with a bow – Happy Easter Printable | Frugal Coupon Living

You guys, we saw these precious items on her Easter Table, but get your own free Easter printable – Spring Apothecary Jar Labels. I am so excited to find these! (We also shared it in our Farmhouse Easter Decor) | Blesser House

How beautiful is this Easter Vingette with watercolor eggs under a tall glass cloche. Add a touch of moss, maybe a wreath and some eggs and you have the perfect farmhoue Easter decor. | Craftberry Bush

These vintage bunnies are so cute. Lay as a place setting or tie to a mason jar! | Paint Me Pink

Another Easter goody bag. Get your jelly beans ready and fill these free printable Bunny Treat Boxes! | Lia Griffith

Hop for joy after printing this free bunny banner – adorable for spring! | The Girl Creative

Oh, Hello Spring! Grab this Easter SVG freebie for your Cricut and create this adorable sign – Dont’ forget our Free Cricut Printables | Kimber Dawn Co

Want all the scripture Easter printables you can get – we just hit the jackpot with these six freebies! | I Should be Mopping the Floors

It’s about time to wrap up some Easter gifts and this adorable free gift wrapping paper does not disappoint. We are so inspired! | Tinselbox

How cute are these Spring Bunny Printables – use to top a gift or as napkin rings at the Easter Table. | The Pretty Blog

This is one of my favorite spring printables – He is Risen (He is Risen Indeed!) | The 36th Avenue

Who doesn’t love a freebie?! Pick up this free printable Easter banner. I love how vintage it is! (We also shared it in our Farmhouse Easter Decor) | Ella Claire Inspired

Oh my goodness, it is as if Humpty Dumpty and the Elf on the Shelf have been merged into one! We love them. | Tinselbox

Watercolors must be the style of spring, how precious is this watercolor bunny printable – Happy Easter! | Nina Hendrick

Download this free spring printable to make your own artistic Easter chalk art! I had no idea this chalk art tutorial could be this easy using a projector! Did you know? | How to Nest for Less

I know my Redeemer Lives hanging Easter scroll! Yes, please. | Blesser House

How amazing is the design on each one of these letters – grab this Happy Easter Banner for the home! It looks great in an entry way. | On Sutton Place

And because you can never have enough Easter printables, grab this “He Makes All Things New” botanical farmhouse spring printable. (We also shared it in our Farmhouse Easter Decor) | Cherished Bliss

Also enjoy these Spring & Eater Home Decor Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these Easter Egg Dying Ideas Outside of the Carton. Pin to Pinterest.

We also enjoy these Eater Food Crafts for the Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget our Inspiring Farmhouse Easter Decor – Pin to Pinterest.

Inspiring Farmhouse Easter Decor

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February 18, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Easter, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring 6 Comments

Inspiring Farmhouse Easter Decor on Frugal Coupon Living. Creative Spring Fixer Upper Ideas including rustic metals, moss, bunnies, eggs and distressed woods.

Inspiring Farmhouse Easter Decor

Even if rustic farm decor isn’t the look of your entire home, you too can create some inspiring Easter vignettes with these modern farmhouse chic ideas. From distressed woods, to natural elements like flowers and moss, we have some of the most creative and adorable Easter displays so you too can be like Joanna Gaines this springs season.

Decorate all parts of these home, even with hidden details like this DIY vintage botanical print pillow. | Blesser House

Since are are on adorable Easter pillows, how precious is this bunny pillow? Best of all it is a FREE SVG file you too can use for your home! | Kimber Dawn Co

This Easter Tablescape is so inviting. I seriously could sit down and pick up my fork! Chargers, china, a folded napkin for some color, place cards using nests, a few eggs, and you’re done! Make sure you check out the rest of her spring table detail! It’s beautiful! | Blesser House

Who doesn’t love a freebie?! Pick up this free printable Easter banner. I love how vintage it is! (Also shared in our Free Easter Printables You Want this Spring!) | Ella Claire Inspired

Create something homemade like this precious Easter Bunny Bunting | Clean and Scentsible

Blend something new (Hydrangea flowers) with something old like this Easter Vingette. Crate, bird, blooms, olive bucket – check! | Desert Decor

This vintage Easter vingette comes with it’s own tutorial – moss, book pages, an egg and twine! | Rooms for Rent

Add a three tiered stand in your kitchen and decorate for every season. We love this Farmhouse Easter Decor Vignette! | Liz Marie

Follow this tutorial to make your own homemade Easter Egg Topiary Trees! | Sand and Sisal

We love sharing our freebies – grab this free Happy Easter Printable (a bunny with a bow!) | Frugal Coupon Living

We are inspired by this Easter Chalkboard “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said” Matthew 28:6. | Dear Lillie Blog

Hit the dollar store and grab some cheap bunnies, then cover them with moss for own, creative homemade moss covered bunnies. | A Purdy Little House

We have another free Easter printable, this Easter Chalkart Print is precious – “hippity hoppity Easter’s on its way!” | Clean and Scentsible

Hosting a dinner? Hold the silverware with this Pottery Barn Inspired, no-sew burlap bunny ear silverware holder. | Confessions of a Plate Addict

Follow this tutorial to make your own spring napkin rings. We are digging this birds nest and fern! | Uncommon Designs

Another lovely Easter table idea. This Easter tablescape incorporated natural elements like moss, eggs, nests, & so on. I love the tin cans used for place settings – creative and total Fixer Upper! Liz Marie

Take what you have and “Spring” it up! We love how this blogger used her already existing olive bucket and plant and added a basket with fake Easter eggs and a galvanized bucket with fake tulips- perfect for an Eater porch vingette! | Confessions of a Plate Addict

Add a touch of color to an otherwise neutral room with spring flowers – this spring bouquet is tucked inside a blue hobnail glass lantern. | Town N Country

Decorating my kitchen can begin with a vignette on the kitchen table. It sets the mood for the rest of the farmhouse kitchen. Since it’s spring, this blogger was inspired by shades of orange – from creamsicle to burnt orange! | Stone Gable Blog

You guys, we saw these precious items on her Easter Table, but get your own free Easter printable – Spring Apothecary Jar Labels. I am so excited to find these! | Blesser House

And because you can never have enough Easter printables, grab this “He Makes All Things New” botanical farmhouse Mantel free spring printable. | Cherished Bliss

We have more Inspiring Farmhouse Easter Decor!

Also enjoy these Spring & Eater Home Decor Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these Easter Egg Dying Ideas Outside of the Carton. Pin to Pinterest.

We also enjoy these Eater Food Crafts for the Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Many farmhouse ideas in these Inspirational Spring Easter Wreaths. Pin to Pinterest.

Get inspired by these Dollar Store Easter Decor Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Upcycled Farmhouse Table with Homemade Chalk Paint

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January 27, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 3 Comments

Fixer Upper Inspired Upcycled Farmhouse Table with Homemade Chalk Paint on Frugal Coupon Living. Farmhouse Decor for those with Joanna Gaines taste.

Upcycled Farmhouse Table with Homade Chalk Paint

So I am a frugal shopper. Before reading this post, that fact should be a given to anyone from my blog title alone. I am someone who will run into Goodwill or the Salvation Army for a piece of furniture. If I lack the time, I also search the Facebook market place for my home wants, and pick it up locally in my area.

In addition to discount furniture shopping, I often find myself having to paint my projects. Often after I purchase, I see they are the wrong color for my space or in desperate need of attention. I am not the biggest fan of painting, but my dislike is outweighed by my desire to save a penny. Speaking of saving a penny, painting can be surprisingly expensive especially when buying chalk paint. I have gotten pints of chalk paint for as much as $40 (and a pint is not much.) I have seen them for as much as $70 – ridiculous! To save more, recently, I discovered Rusty Hippo DIY Chalk Paint Powder. This turns your affordable latex paint into chalk paint!

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This paint booster works beautifully with Flat, Eggshell, and Satin paint. Please note semigloss or oil based paint are not recommended.

Mixing Instructions:

1.) Pour Rusty Hippo DIY Chalk Paint Powder into water and stir until smooth.(30 Seconds)
2.) Pour the Powder/Water mixture into Your paint and stir until Smooth. (60 seconds)

BOOM! You’re All Done! That is just under 2 minutes total. Easy Peasy, right?! If only you furniture was done too!

Note: This chalk paint additive can also turn into chalkboard paint, simply double the amount of powder for the same amount of paint.

Back to my Upcycled Farmhouse Table. There are a few ways to prep your old table. Some paints do require sanding before. I know Annie Sloan and most chalk paints do not. On your ever day latex paint, I prefer to sand so that the paint grips. There are two ways to sand prepping your table. 1.) with sand paper or 2.) with a sander. We actually found a DEWALT Sander to be quite inexpensive (especially for the number of times you might use sandpaper in the future) and you feel like a bad-ass sanding your table like a true Fixer Upper pro. Again, this prep work is often optional!

After sanding, dust off the extra dust and mix your latex paint and Rusty Hippo DIY Chalk Paint Powder using directions on the back of the bottle, or what we shared above. Any color latex paint works. We grabbed a pint at Home Depot for about $15. We mixed in our Rusty Hippo Powder to turn our latex paint into chalk paint. Some people prefer to use a round brush for chalk paint, but I have used many type of paint brushes. Just make sure your brush isn’t a cheap brush or your bristles will fall off on your table (project) and stick – In my opinion, this is the worst!

After you paint, let it dry and then plan to sand small touches of the table. I will sand using 200 or 220 grit sandpaper or sand sponge. I personally find the sandpaper easier than the sponge because it can be molded – it can be bent, folded, etc.

When you sand, focus on the edges. You want your piece to look rubbed, older, distressed. Add small sanding touches where the original color of the wood comes through. Step back and look at your piece. You can always add more sanding, but it’s harder to over sand and then have to go back and paint.

After you sand, brush off all all the loose powder and get ready for Waxing. I prefer to wax. This seals the table and protects it. Often it is option, but I say do it! I like to use a clear finishing wax. To apply the wax, I like to use an older t-shirt to put the wax on the table because, unlike a towel, it does not leave behind debris. One coat of wax is fine unless you feel your piece might be mistreated along the way – for example you have young kids or you are working a table where every one sits at multiple times a day to eat. Once you are waxed, your product is finished! You are officially a paint and wax pro! Great work Joanna Gaines (…or Chip Gaines!)

To make your own chalk paint, pick up your Rusty Hippo DIY Chalk Paint Powder today.