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“On The Fly…DIY,” started as a way to showcase Vicki's voice work and has since grown into an award-winning series with over a million views on YouTube. The show also airs on Amazon Prime and is sponsored in part by Rust-Oleum and Google's Tangi.

As a passionate animal welfare supporter, Vicki donates all proceeds earned from this channel to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations.

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Light Fixture Planter

Mar 22
1 min

Light Fixture Planter

Springtime means fresh (or fake!) flowers and fun greenery arrangements! If you’re wanting something a little more unique and artsy than the typical planter pot, upcycle an old flush mount ceiling fixture for your arrangements. You’ll need: Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture – I found this old, gross one at a thrift store. It even came with a free dead bug! Spray paint and a drop cloth Glass cleaner Potting soil – if you are using real plants Chicken wire or other wire mesh, rocks,

Reed Diffuser

Mar 19
1 min

Reed Diffuser

I absolutely love having my home smelling like my favorite scents but I don’t like all of the harmful chemicals involved in the store-bought plug-in type versions. This easy-to-make reed diffuser only uses a few simple ingredients and has no bad chemicals. It also doesn’t require electricity like plug-ins do and is much safer to use than a candle as you can leave diffusers unattended. You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue orga

Tumbleweed in Décor

Mar 1
2 min

Tumbleweed in Décor

Rattan, cane webbing, raffia, and other fibrous textures are trending this year which makes a simple item like tumbleweed the perfect natural accessory in your home décor. Grab one or two as they blow by… ummm, maybe not that one… Turn a tumbleweed into a statement chandelier with a lamp socket, lamp cord, chain, and screwdriver. (Affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations) Unscrew the socket and feed the end of the power cord thr

Make a Wreath in Any Shape!

Jan 28
2 min

Make a Wreath in Any Shape!

Sometimes a round wreath just won’t do. When you need to up your wreath game, make one in any shape for a truly customizable look. You’ll need (affiliate link proceeds are all donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. THANK YOU for shopping through these sites and helping to raise donations ❤ ) : * Round reed for basket weaving, a board larger than you want the size of your wreath to be, wood screws, a drill, and a pencil * A basin and water * You may also

Tree Box

Dec 6, 2020
3 min

Tree Box

I’m just not crazy about tree skirts... They look dated to me and for some weird reason, mine are always covered in dog hair. If you’re looking for a tree skirt alternative, too, try this easy to build Tree Box. You’ll need (affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations): * Wood – 1x4s, 1x2s, 2x2s, and fence pickets * A miter saw, safety glasses, measuring tape, a drill, and 1 and a quarter inch screws. * A nail gun and brad nails, wo

Barrel Band Orb

Nov 25, 2020
3 min

Barrel Band Orb

Barrel band orbs are strong spherical elements that can hold their own as décor pieces or as part of another display. Real ones are heavy, expensive, and aren’t always available in smaller sizes. This faux version creates the same look with embroidery hoops and is much lighter, more cost-effective, and can be created in almost any size. You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds are all donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Shopping through these links help

White Pinecones

Nov 18, 2020
3 min

White Pinecones

White pumpkins were trending in fall décor and white pinecones are its winter version. You can accomplish the look with two different processes – by bleaching or by whitewashing. Bailey and I will show you both so you can decide which version you’d like better in your décor. (Affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Shopping through these links helps raise donations for some pretty amazing non-profits. See the 'Animal Rescue Su

Hexagon Picture Tiles

Nov 10, 2020
2 min

Hexagon Picture Tiles

We take so many snapshots with our phones but do we actually DO anything with these pictures? Instead of simply sending them off to cloud storage, create a collage of hexagon picture tiles. These honeycomb shapes are not only trending but they can be enjoyed in smaller spaces, like cubicles and cramped desks (where you wouldn’t have room for a gallery wall of pictures). You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations ❤ ) *

Harvest Moon Light

Oct 15, 2020
2 min

Harvest Moon Light

The moon is timeless, mysterious, and beautiful. So why not capture a bit of its essence and incorporate it into your home décor? This glow-y Harvest Moon Light not only makes for a howling addition to your fall and Halloween vibe but it also brings a dreamy, soothing luminosity to a nursery or bedroom. You’ll need (affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations): * A sea sponge * Acrylic or latex paint * A piece of cardboard for paint

Glowing, No-Mess Slime

Oct 1, 2020
2 min

Glowing, No-Mess Slime

Need slime as part of your Halloween décor but don’t want to deal with the mess? This shapeable glowing slime can be molded into almost any form, lights up for your nighttime display, and it’s easy to pack away after the holiday is over. You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations): Chicken wire, spray foam insulation, and green string lights A drop cloth, florescent green spray paint, and protective gloves First, form

Pumpkin Putka Pod Light

Sep 22, 2020
3 min

Pumpkin Putka Pod Light

Have you seen putka pods yet? These dried fruit pods look like tiny little pumpkins and are trending in fall home décor this year. Sure, you could use them as filler in vases or candle holders but that’s what’s everyone else is doing with them. Instead, make this glowy Pumpkin Putka Pod Light with a thrift store fixture and some hot glue. You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Please use the links for your Amaz

Pampas Grass and Bunny Tails

Sep 4, 2020
2 min

Pampas Grass and Bunny Tails

Pampas grass plumes are so beautiful…and brittle. While I love the look in my fall décor, I don’t love the mess they make. Create a faux version with yarn that won’t shed all over your floors. You’ll need: (ALL affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations ❤) * Yarn * Scissors * A chopstick or dowel rod * Wire brush For the bunny tails, I’m using traditional yarn and for pampas grass, I’m using feather fringe yarn. * An ultra firm hol

Joint Compound Stenciling

Aug 17, 2020
1 min

Joint Compound Stenciling

Stencils are cool and all but raised stencils with joint compound are easy and give a unique textured look to your finished project. You’ll need (all affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations): * A canvas or other surface * Stencil * Joint compound * Measuring tape * A scraper * Painters tape (or masking tape) * Painting supplies – I’m going to give a rusted, patina finish to my stencil so I’m using different paints, a grazing med

Plexiglass Lantern

Aug 6, 2020
3 min

Plexiglass Lantern

Summer nights and mood lighting go hand in hand. When you can’t – or it’s too hot to light a fire – you can still enjoy the soothing flicker of a flame with this giant Plexiglass Lantern. Affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill shelters and rescue organizations. THANK YOU for helping me raise donations by shopping through these links! ❤ You'll need: * A piece of plexiglass. Mine measures 40 and a half by 30 and a half inches. * Pressure treated two by fours and fence

Do you TANGI?

Jul 28, 2020
1 min

Do you TANGI?

I've recently discovered an exciting new platform - Tangi! Do YOU Tangi yet?!? Tangi offers short-form videos (60 seconds or less) meant to inspire your creativity and connect you to a community of amazing, like-minded people who are interested in the same types of things you are! Watch, follow, comment, and share all kinds of fun - and seriously helpful - videos on everything from DIYs (my personal favorite!) to cooking, beauty, art, and much MUCH more! Learn something n

Glass Globe Fountain

Jul 17, 2020
3 min

Glass Globe Fountain

A bubbler fountain is much less splashy and is a gorgeous way to bring the gentle, relaxing sound of water to an interior tabletop setting. With a couple of thrift store items, you can create this Glass Globe Fountain. You’ll need (affiliate links are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. THANK YOU for shopping here! ❤ ) * A glass globe from a light fixture – this one measures 25 inches around * Frosted glass spray (since the glass is clear and the tub

Hydro Dipping!

Jun 15, 2020
2 min

Hydro Dipping!

Spray paint’s pretty straight forward, right? You spray and it paints. Apply it directly to an item and you get a solid coat of color. Apply several colors to the surface of water first and you get a gorgeous marbled pattern. This technique is called hydro dipping. You’ll need (affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Thank you for shopping through these links to help me raise funds for these donations! ❤ ): * A large plastic co

Simple Wood Box

Jun 10, 2020
2 min

Simple Wood Box

This simple wood box is an easy build and can serve as a gorgeous rustic catch-all anywhere in your home. You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds are all donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Please do your shopping here to help raise money for animals!) * 1x4 wood * Nail gun * Safety glasses * Measuring tape * Miter saw * A drill and bits for drilling and screwing * Two knobs or handles * Wood filler * Sandpaper * Spray paint * Drop cloth First, use the

Outdoor Rug

May 20, 2020
3 min

Outdoor Rug

An outdoor rug can pull a patio together but have you SEEN how expensive they are? You can make a customized outdoor rug yourself for a fraction of the cost. You’ll need: (affiliate links below - proceeds earned from these links are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations ❤) : * A plain outdoor rug * A stencil * Painter's tape * Measuring tape * A drop cloth * Spray adhesive * Spray paint – I’m using a few of Rust-Oleum’s new colors – Rustic Pink, Metallic

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