Prairie Scraps

  Are you ever wondering what you can make for your Christmas gifts?  Maybe your looking for more meaningful gifts to share with your friends, families and neighbors this holiday season.  Or you just enjoy making your gifts for the holidays! I have put together 30 days of how-to videos to get your creative juices going. It is a totally free video every day, for 30 days over on my  YouTube Channel !  That's it!  You just subscribe and be sure to hit that Notification bell so you know when my videos go live! If you'd like to get early access to all the videos, you can join my membership and the videos will be there for you to check out as soon as I make them (life happens, so I plan to record my lives as I have time! ) What sort of things would you like to see me make?  I'm looking for extra ideas if you have them. Please feel free to share your ideas with me!  

I have no idea why I took so long to make this transfer!  Ive hand it since it launched this spring, and just couldn’t find them perfect surface for it.  Then, we launched these Farmhouse Shiplap surfaces in 4 sizes.  Wow do I love it!  It is literally a chalk and go surface!  So easy to use.  This sign is 18”x12” so makes a big impact.  I used: Squeegee Black Velvet Chalk Paste 12”x18” Shiplap Fresh Milk Transfer/stencil Here’s the whole cart of this project:  Farmhouse Fresh Milk Supplies . How-to video

  How cute is this little girl/guy? This little kit is so much fun and no need yo search the craft stores for all the supplies!! All you need is included.  Heres the how-to video! This little guy has do options! 

 This is a repurposed Wedding sign I made last fall, but we never used for my son’s wedding.  I never could figure out how to get it to look right.  It said “Welcome to our Wedding” in black.  This surface is from Walmart and had gone on clearance for around $6. Perfect for making signs.  It has a sanded down look to begin with. I tried some hand sanding to get the lettering off, but it actually came off easier with a water spritz and wiping it off.  I didn’t get it completely off before I started putting the layers of paste and Sea Spray on it.  this is only my second project I’ve done with the Sea Spray.  What a difference it makes with its texture and chippy look.  I love it! If you’d like to take a look at that or purchase it,  Here it is!  Hope you enjoy this project! 

 Have you ever embroidered?  Even if you haven’t, these kits are truly basic enough that anyone can complete them.  To add to the ease of these kits, there is a QR code on the instructions that goes to really nice videos of each of the stitches.  I have also been offering videos of each stitch as well as a general DIY video. Each kit includes: Hoop - You can even hang the finished project in this hoop! Floss - more than you need! Transfer/ stencil  Ink packets Needle Fabric There is enough of all the supplies, except the hoop to complete at least 2 projects with each kit!  What a deal! Here is my video of the inking of the fabric: Here is the class I offered:  I am working on recording all the stitches individually too, those will be available in my members only subscribers.  I am so excited about this new feature!  Get the classes! Don’t forget to get one of our kits before they leave!  Get a DIY Embroidery Kit!

   My daughter wanted to make her dad a Princess Dad t-shirt for Father’s Day but really ran out of time.  She had ordered a Princess Mom t-shirt for Mother’s Day so it seemed like the perfect gift for dad!  Well, I offered to make it for her….why not?   For this t-shirt, I took our vintage crowns transfer and combined it with our Dad Bod one, and voila!  A cute Dad princess t-shirt! You know your Dad loves you, if he’ll wear this t-shirt for you every weekend! If you could make your own t-shirt, what would you say?  

 This is such an adorable DIY project!  Everything that you need to complete a quick and easy DIY Canvas bag is included in the kit!  Here’s what’s included: Exclusive Blue handled canvas bag 8 1/2” x 11” Exclusive reusable transfer/stencil 2 Single Use paste packets 1 mini squeegee (first kit only) This is a monthly subscription, but you can end it whenever you’d like.  (You’re not going to want to, because you’ll want next months too!) Here’s what that kit looks like.  Seriously!  You do not want to miss out on this great deal for just $21.99, which includes the shipping!  Here’s my link:  Join My Club! Here’s the video of me making mine, if you’d like to see how easy it is!  I even make a boo-boo!  It’s ok!  I had some craft therapy! In case you wondered, I am an independent Chalk Couture designer.  I make a commission off of my sales, so this helps me pay the bills!  You can also help out by commenting and sharing both my youtube video and this post!  Thank you in advance!

 I was inspired to make this bow garland! I think it turned out so beautifully!  It’s a little bit farmhouse and homespun mixed together!  I’m so excited, I made a free DIY video for those that sign up for my free email newsletter. Let me know if you are interested in the seeing the video.

 This project was multi steps to complete! The frame and the picture both needed some work! I’ve been trying the watercolor technique more lately - I don’t feel comfortable with it.  I do feel like this one turned out pretty gorgeous.  The corn even looks 3D!  My husband was convinced that I must have put the pumpkin on first, but it was last, because the wheat and corn needed something in the middle! This picture and frame I got at our local thrift store.  It was $3 and had a sister frame as well.  It seems to be a homemade frame and hand painted, but I’m not so certain.  Unfortunately, it has seen better days, so it’s a great candidate for this makeover!   Here’s the  DIY Video of this Redo! I think this one turned out so cute.  Stay tuned for the sister frame from this thrift store find! By the way, I have added my finished goods that are for sale up to this page, let me know if you are interested in something you’ve seen me make. Finished Goods Shop

Class Registration & Details These new kits are so much fun!  I used to embroider in high school and in college!  It’s been a very long time, since I’ve embroidered.  I won’t say how long! 😂.  Needless to say, the directions that come with the kit, combined with the video that you can access with the kit make this kit so doable for all levels, even beginners.  I’m also putting together some video instructions for each of the stitches, which will be available to anyone that purchases one of the kits from my website:  DIY Kits Here’s how far my  kit has come long.  The most exciting part of these projects are, that you can use any of our transfers to create your own embroidery projects.  The sky is really the limit!  Just ink your favorite fabric, and add your own embellishments with embroidery!  Here are the 3 kits that are available! I had to get all 3 of them to try, of course.  I will say, that the floral one has a lot more stitching.  Doable for a Beginner, but I recommend the

Heres the live of this  project!   Remember my  Patriotic Arch . I’m getting on the changeover quickly this round!  I used the same arch, which has a black and a white reusable surface! I also used a Retired metallic paste and the new Bistro Cafe transfer which just launched.  Would you like to check out the new fall launch?  Support my small business here: https://www.chalkcouture.com/Dori

  I won’t lie- 4th of July decor are some of my favorites to make! There’s just something heartwarming about creating American themed decor!  Take a look! What’s your favorite this year? 

Here’s the live DIY of this project's  This thrift sale find for only $3 was calling my name to be turned into an old flag! When we came out with Dixie Bell Sea Spray, I just had to try it!  Here’s the before- I’m not sure if it was a trivet, but it was in great condition. I did have to sand it down a little. I just love how the  Dixie Bell Sea Spray made it look like old barn wood!  If you’d like the supplies, be sure to message or comment!   

There is really nothing better than a good use for something that was headed to the trash!  Recently, we went though our boots to check for any that weren’t working or fitting.  Two pairs had holes and couldn’t be used, so I saved them from their demise!  Aren’t these floral boots adorable on the front steps?  The other pair I have are black, so I have different plans for those!   I added some extra sedums that are overtaking my flower beds to turn these trash to treasures! I’d love to hear what you think?  This was so satisfying to put together a little decoration.

This is my National Upcycle day project.  I found this sign at the Deseret Industries thrift store in Idaho Falls when we went shopping with my son at ccollege.  It was $1.50!  I figured with wood prices right now, I couldn’t go wrong! Here’s the sign before I up cycled it!  It was cutout card stock that was modpodged to the board.  It was really stuck on.  I used a palm sander with quite a bit of pressure to get it to come off.  There was a gummy residue that had to go too! If you’d like to see my next steps, check out my YouTube video!  While you’re there, please consider following me.  This was a fun project for National Upcycle Day   Shop this Project

 Arches are trending this year in decor.  This arch easel is perfect for adding the arch to your decor and still having a changeable surface that can be changed out for the season.  One side of this reusable arch is white, and one is black.  Here’s my patriotic side. Be sure to take a look at my DIY video where I added this patriotic side of the easel. A while back, I had done the other side as this salt & light.  I love it so much, so it’s still on the ack side for awhile.  Here’s the video of when I did the Salt & Light side. I have a small business and I would love to help you start your own crafting journey.  Here’s the link to  Shop the Look Thank you for checking in

  This month’s Club Couture Kit is a tea towel with a selection of boho patterns to ink on it.  I made it live today, and decided to use Candy Apple Red and Cadet Ink instead of the Shimmer Gold and Couture Teal that come with the project.  I’ll use those for a different project down the road! Our Club Kit is a once a month kit with an entire project included for just $21.99 including the shipping!  Included in the kit are 3 paste or ink singles packets, a surface and an exclusive B transfer stencil.  Such an amazing deal!  If you are a Perks member, you even get 30% off that $21.99!  Wow! If you’d like to join my club and get this fun boho project, check it out  HERE! Want an extra 30% off that price?  Take a look at PERKS here! Let me know what you think or if you have any questions!  I’d love to help you decide!

 I’ve wanted to make bags for the end of season, or even the beginning of music lessons in my studio.  Most of my students, carry their books everywhere, and they get destroyed from the car, water, food, etc.  so this gift is a little selfish on my side.  However, I do think that these turned out adorable.   I found these canvas backpacks on Amazon.  I even took into consideration the size of their binders, so that the binders would fit into the bag!    Chalk Couture came out with these two blueprint style transfer stencils that have musical instruments on it.  I should have checked them, because they didn’t have a guitar, and I actually have more guitar students this year than piano students. I just didn’t put the keys and piano on the guitar student’s bags.  For the music across all the bags, I used an old Christmas transfer called O’ Holy Night.  I just left off the words, so it wasn’t obvious that it was Christmas music.  If you sat down and played he piece, you’d know that it was

This  project was a fun combination of my love of a good thrift find and gardening. I found this cute box at Goodwill for $2.99 on spring break!! I used 3 different kinds of sedum from my garden to fill this box. It’s a win win. I get rid of some of the extra sedum in my garden and this makes a cute little box for the deck. Watch the video here:  Thrift Store Repurposed Box  

 Tonight I worked on a Father’s Day gift for my hubby. This is a bucket light for when we got camping.  I did a video on it- so you can see how it works. After Father’s Day I’ll get a better picture to share.  Watch here:  Father’s Day Gift Idea

  I have been on a mad search for a large enough surface to do this transfer stencil on!  I found one for 50% off in Hobby Lobby’s Spring wood section.  It’s 20” x 24” - huge!  For the rest of the supplies to make this beautiful statement piece:  American-Made Fireworks supplies Here’s the DIY video I did!  P lease enjoy!   I am an Independent Chalk Couture Designer.  You can shop:  HERE