Not so very long ago, I received a bottle of Jagermeister to make a recipe with. Okay, maybe it was last year. But Im going to be honest . I dont drink any liquor straight, so it takes me awhile to come up with ideas. Its so easy to put together and when youre done, it tastes like a root beer float. Its kind of amazing. Its the perfect holiday drink recipe....

Christmas is a big deal in our household and I mean BIG. Were currently deciding whether November is too early to put the tree up! Add in our obsession with Ikea hacks and you have a match made in heaven! You may be wondering if Ikea Christmas hacks are actually a thing. Were super excited to be writing about Ikea Christmas hacks so… Lets have a look at how you might make some awesome Christmas decorations by using some cheap Ikea products....

HomeArts and Crafts IdeasSewing a Rucksack: Free Backpack Pattern Hi creative friends! Were happy to share thisfree backpack patternwith you along with the step by step instructions forsewing a rucksack. I picture this canvas rucksack coming in handy for our fun outings. I chose this rustic olive green color of canvas from Canvas Etc. line of 100% cotton duck-dyed canvas. The finished bag measures 20 high x 12 wide x 8 deep....

This tutorial has been painted by various ages, from adults to teens to kids. The q-tip method makes this painting very easy for everyone. If youre looking for more painting ideas, check out this60 acrylic painting ideasand this83 painting ideas for kidspost. One such tool I have discovered isQ-tips (or cotton swabs)! you’re able to then dip the group of swabs in paint and dab away at your blossoms. you’re free to also use a single Q-tip, it will just take longer....

When I went full time working from home on jamesandcatrin.com I obviously needed somewhere to hang my blogging hat. Standing desks can get very expensive, especially when you look at the motorised versions. Even Ikea do these and they are still expensive! I decided the best thing was to create my own Ikea standing desk hack. All I needed was an awesome Ikea desk top and some adjustable legs. There was a little gap at the back!...

HomeHome Decor This post may contain affiliate links:full affiliate disclosure. Organize home with these IKEA hacks. IKEA furniture is budget-friendly, so it is great to keep your home decluttered. No matter how hard you try, certain spots in your home are somehow always messy. Your closet, vanity, and desk drawer for sure, am I right? Its very easy to make without any fancy tools or help from professional carpenters. Here aremore IKEA Kallax hackslike this one....

However, there are also other beautiful shades to draw from for fall decorating. Golds remind us of corn and wheat harvest and the late lavender continues to bloom in some regions. Baskets are a perfect symbol of fall gathering and the basketweave pattern always provides wonderful texture and warmth. This year we wanted to go a little non-traditional in decorating Janes fireplace mantel. We stuck with this warm and neutral color scheme of gold, lavender and cream....

Everyone will have an opinionabout timing, often those from an older generation who may have done things differently. Steps To Success: 1. If you start too soon it could be detrimental to their success. Preparation Do some reading (this article is a good place to start!) and see what products are out there tohelp the process. Items like portable potties, childrens books about potties etc. double-check you understand that routine is important in the potty training process....

Its easy to see why it has become so popular when you check out these cane Ikea hacks. I think the increasingly popular boho style is a factor in the use of cane webbing in furniture. It is the perfect way to introduce a bit of a bohemian look. In this post weve brought together the best examples of Ikea hacks using cane that we could find. This post may contain affiliate links....

Weve long been an admirer of this gorgeous Ikea Kallax sideboard. Lux Hax make these Styl-Panels in a variety of styles and finishes. Simply put, they are an Ikea hackers dream material! Image Courtesy ofLux Hax you might take a Kallax unit from basic to beautiful faster than you might say Jack Robinson. We take a look at how Kylie created her stunning Kallax sideboard. This post may contain affiliate links....

These Chinese inspired paper lanterns are a lot of fun to create and make great decorations, too! Caitie recently went on a trip to China and saw lots of Chinese lanterns. Red lanterns can be seen all over China, still hanging from street lights to celebrate Chinese culture. To decorate the paper, bend the paper tubes into different shapes. We used a star, a square, a heart and left one round....

youll be inspired will all kinds of creative possibilities. I think of the Ikea Rast as the little-engine-that-could. It might be small and not have wow-factor right out of the box. BUT…put a little creative effort into it and youve got a WINNER! And a unique winner for that matter- that you wont find in showrooms or catalogues. Something that would make interior designers proud- and your friends/family wondering where you scored it....

HomeArts and Crafts IdeasHow to Paint Penguin Rocks Looking for a little arctic charm for your winter decorating? Learn how to make an adorable painted rock family with this penguin craft idea! A cold winter day is the perfect time to get out those rock painting supplies and get crafty! Materials Needed for Painted Penguin Rocks Instructions for Painting Rock Penguins 1. When happy with the shape, paint the perimeter and back side of the rocks fully in Black Tie....