You find a paint line you love and find out you can become a retailer. The buy-in sounds manageable. The math is more complicated than it looks. Here is what I wish someone had laid out for me before I did it.
I found it at a thrift store for five dollars. It was red, scuffed, covered in old stickers, and had that particular smell that vintage things get when they have been stored somewhere interesting for a few decades. I had no idea if it was worth anything. I had no idea what I was going…
Some containers are too good to toss. The problem is making them look like they belong in your home instead of your recycling bin. This is the one supply that completely changed how I approach them.
I found an old video from 2020 where I made three different wood slice ornaments, back when my son was nine and wandering through every project I filmed. I’ve refreshed the instructions, updated the links, and pulled all three ornament ideas together — pinecones, JOY letters, and mandala dots — for a quick, meaningful holiday craft you can finish in one cozy afternoon.
This coffee bag room screen took me over a year to complete. Each time I tried to gain ground on the project, I got frustrated and walked away. I would let it sit for a few weeks and then come back to it with renewed determination. I’d like to say the finished project was worth it, but I’m not sure it was. Let’s talk after I sell it.