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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 and a half views on YouTube. The show also aired on Amazon Prime and is sponsored in part by Rust-Oleum.
As a passionate animal welfare supporter, Vicki donates a portion of the proceeds earned from this channel to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations.

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How to Build an Extra Wide Headboard

Oct 21
3 min

How to Build an Extra Wide Headboard

An Extra Wide Headboard provides a punchy focal point in a bedroom. Combine that with a hidden shelf and you’ve got a striking piece of furniture that provides a place for lighting, drinks, décor, plants, or cell phones. You’ll need (do your material shopping on Amazon HERE - affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations at no cost to you) 2x2s and 2x4s – for my project’s size, I’m using 4 - 2x2s and 3 - 2x4s. The 2x2s will frame th

How to Gross Moss

Oct 12
2 min

How to Gross Moss

Moss is a great way to add a living element to your home décor and you can grow it on all kinds of porous surfaces. You’ll need (do your material shopping on Amazon HERE - affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations...and at no additional cost to you for using the link ❤ ): Live moss Buttermilk or beer, a bowl, stirring implement, a paint brush, and a spray bottle. A surface for growing moss. This could be rocks, brick, terra cotta

Build a Slatted Side Table with Light

Jun 18
3 min

Build a Slatted Side Table with Light

Bailey needs a table but not just any table. A good piece of furniture is eye-catching but an exceptional one does double duty. So let’s make a Slatted Side Table with Light – it’ll serve its typical purpose as a table but the slats and the light source inside will create the moody glow of an accent light. You’ll need: (do your project material shopping on Amazon HERE - proceeds from this affiliate link generate monthly donations to animal shelters and rescue organizations a

Make a Straw Chandelier (Anthropologie Light hack!)

May 31
2 min

Make a Straw Chandelier (Anthropologie Light hack!)

Love the gorgeous gold Anthropologie chandelier but not the price? This lightweight version has the same look, requires no wiring... and can be hung anywhere for exactly the right accent lighting you need. You’ll need (do your Amazon shopping for materials HERE to help raise monthly donations to no kill animal shelters and rescue organizations). Hot glue gun and glue sticks, straight drinking straws, a sticky puck light with remote… A cardboard box – the sides should be short

Make a Summery Pineapple Planter

May 5
2 min

Make a Summery Pineapple Planter

Bailey dreams of summer and of fresh pineapple! And while it may not be hot enough for pool parties, let’s make some fun Pineapple Planters to add a little summer flair to our spring planting. You’ll need (do your Amazon shopping for project materials HERE to help raise monthly donations to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. This affiliate link doesn't cost you anything to use): A planter, plastic spoons, wire snips, a hot glue gun and glue sticks, and adhesiv

Build a Solar Lamp

Apr 16
2 min

Build a Solar Lamp

We’re styling our patio for springtime but the lighting is a little lax. So let’s turn a dollar store solar light into an eye-catching solar lamp. You’ll need (shop for your materials on AMAZON - the affiliate proceeds generated via this link are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations ❤ ): A lamp base, a wire trash basket, super glue, a solar light without the stake, painters tape, a drop cloth, and spray paint. I’m using Rust-Oleum’s 2x Paint and Prime

Build a Moveable Room Divider

Mar 23
3 min

Build a Moveable Room Divider

Large open concept rooms can make it hard to create clear zoning and separation for the various tasks done there. Especially if you’re using that room for an online meeting. Yikes… And those backgrounds don’t exactly look realistic. The solution? A moveable room divider. You’ll need: (do your Amazon shopping for materials at this link to help raise monthly donations to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations) * 2x2s and 1x4s * Lath – these are 4 feet long but you can

Faux Hydrangea and Boxwood Balls

Feb 23
2 min

Faux Hydrangea and Boxwood Balls

Coax spring along before gardening season with some Hydrangea or Boxwood Balls. While these are clearly faux, they’re a nice alternative to plastic plants and last much longer than real flowers and greenery. You’ll need (affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations): Coffee filters – I’m using the smaller filters that fit 1-4 cup coffee makers. A light-weight round item, like a Christmas ornament. Hot glue gun, glue sticks, a pencil

How to Add Color to Etched Glass

Feb 11
2 min

How to Add Color to Etched Glass

Etching adds an elegant personalization to clear glass but it’s not always easy to see. The etched sections are easily lost until you turn the glass a certain way or when you fill it with something to make it stand out. Coloring the etched glass makes the pattern, picture, or words pop! You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Do your Amazon shopping through these links to help raise monthly donations ❤ ): A glas

How to Drill a Hole in Glass

Feb 4
2 min

How to Drill a Hole in Glass

I’ve received lots of requests for a video on drilling into glass so let’s do one! This technique will work on bottles, like wine and olive oil, vases, and tile. You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds help support no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Do your Amazon shopping through these links to help raise monthly donations ❤ ): A cordless drill, safety glasses, and a diamond bit. Diamond bits come in different sizes so make sure you chose the right size for yo

How to Make a Simple Rolling Overbed Table

Jan 29
2 min

How to Make a Simple Rolling Overbed Table

Sometimes it’s nice to just stay in bed and work...or have someone bring you breakfast. Trays are ok but aren’t stable if you move around. This Simple Overbed Table will roll up to wherever you need it, will provide stability for the items on top, and can roll back to the end of the bed when not in use. You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Shop Amazon through these links to help raise monthly donations): 2x12

How to Make an Easy Grid Mirror

Jan 21
2 min

How to Make an Easy Grid Mirror

This handsome guy needs a bigger mirror! We love the look of the large black grid mirrors but all of the DIY projects we’ve come across so far involve lots of mirror square gluing and frame cuts and a heavy plywood backing. Our version is much easier, faster to create, and way less heavy! You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds support no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Shopping through these links help raise monthly donations ❤) Four full length mirrors – these

Faux Stone Finish

Jan 15
2 min

Faux Stone Finish

Natural textures are trending again this year and stone complements this with its organic tones and rough surfaces. No, not a real one! We’re going to make a faux version to give almost any ordinary item a stone finish. You’ll need: (a portion of affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Due to inflation of material prices, proceeds from these links are now used to cover project costs as well as for donations. Despite rising c

Natural Winter Decor

Jan 8
3 min

Natural Winter Decor

Take a cue from Mother Nature and use natural items to bring the spirit of the winter season into your home. Bailey and I can usually take a short walk and find plenty of options. I’ve found that most people are happy to have you gather up what they consider yard waste but always ask before doing so! Here’s are my top ten favorite ‘au naturale’ items to use in my winter décor. 1. Pinecones. Let’s start out with the most obvious item and the easiest to find – pinecones.

Use SNOW in your Home Decor!

Dec 29, 2021
1 min

Use SNOW in your Home Decor!

We all know what happens when snow tries to come inside (flashback to Frosty the Snowman’s tragic meltdown moment). While real snow isn’t exactly a feasible interior décor option, - (we don’t even like going OUT in it!)... Faux Glowing Snowballs can go anywhere – even the warmest and coziest of living spaces! You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Shop through these links to help raise money for monthly donations):

Elevated Charcuterie Board

Dec 22, 2021
1 min

Elevated Charcuterie Board

A well-arranged charcuterie board is a work of art and almost too pretty to graze on. Almost. Creating an elevated board allows for easy pick-up and placing so there’s no angling which can make the food roll out of place. Plus, it looks extra fancy up on little legs. You’ll need (affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Shop through these links to help raise monthly donations!): A wood board – I’m using a pine board, 36 inch

Make a Rustic Wooden Tag

Dec 16, 2021
2 min

Make a Rustic Wooden Tag

An easy way to add a little extra to a gift is to include a rustic wooden tag. By using a fence picket instead of scrap wood, you can make this project even easier and quicker. You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations): A dog-eared fence picket – I’m using the wider, 5 and a quarter inch picket but you can use the thinner pickets as well. Pickets are already precut on one side so only one straight cut is needed for

Blanket Ladder

Dec 11, 2021
2 min

Blanket Ladder

While I don’t mind Bailey snuggling up under some cozy blankets, he leaves them strewn all over the couch. So we’re going to make a Blanket Ladder to store them when they’re not in use. You’ll need (affiliate link proceeds are all donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations): One 2x2 and two 1x4s A miter saw, safety glasses, measuring tape, a drill and screwdriver bit, a bit for pilot holes, a sanding block or sand paper, and ten 1 and a half inch screws. Cut

Get the Fluted Look with Wood Skewers

Dec 3, 2021
1 min

Get the Fluted Look with Wood Skewers

Bailey thinks that when the skewers come out, it’s time for kabobs! But we’re going to use them to add an organic element to a thrift store vase. This is an easy way to add a natural texture to a space while keeping the item you’re adding it to functional. You’ll need (affiliate link proceeds are all donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Thank you for shopping through these links as they raise these donations! ❤) Hot glue, vase, wood skewers, a drop c

White Pumpkins

Sep 9, 2021
2 min

White Pumpkins

All of my favorite DIY sites are chock full of white pumpkins right now. Whether you go with the real deal or fake ones, they can get pretty pricey the more you buy. Whip up some homemade chalk paint and you can turn even the most inexpensive crazy colored pumpkins into matte white Baby Boos for sophisticated fall decorating. You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds are all donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Shop through these links to raise monthly