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Learn how to MAKE A STENCIL with your own two hands!

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We’re no strangers to stenciling ‘round these parts, and I thought it would be awesome to polish up and re-share this post from our archives on how to make your own stencil! It’s simple, fun and most importantly FAR CHEAPER than buying them online or at a store! We even have tons of inspiring stencil art, stencil designs and step-by-step tutorials to get your stenciling wheels turning! Check ... [ Read More ]

Teachers Day: Succulent Gift Idea ‘Thank you for Helping me GROW’

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I’ve been blogging for 8 years now (WHAAA?!) and if there’s one thing I’ve learned during that time is that I should photograph the steps of every project… even if I’m not planning to blog about it. Because what if it turns out awesome? You could say I’ve learned my lesson the hard way. Today’s tutorial falls into that category. Let me set the scene… It’s spring of last year and I had ... [ Read More ]

DIY Botanical Trivets–with Free Scroll Saw Patterns!

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Howdy HEY sweet friends! Just popping in again with another semi-quick/easy tutorial for ya to add to my ScrollSaw Workshop (AKA tons of creative scroll saw tutorials)! You know that plants are close to my heart (#crazyplantlady right here), and so I decided to cut some different leaf shapes out of wood (cutting boards!) with my scroll saw to make BOTANICAL TRIVETS! Are you not overwhelmed with ... [ Read More ]

The beginner’s Guide to a Green Thumb {keeping plants alive}

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You’ve heard me lament about my love for house plants and potted plants (especially on instagram <<do you follow me there?) And I’ve had a lot of readers asking me to write this blog post about my green thumb for awhile now, and I finally am going to lay it all out there for you. I’m Proof that there is a cure for the dreaded BLACK THUMB!   There is hope! For you! And you! And ... [ Read More ]

The Difference between Laminate and Wood Veneer Furniture {and how to PAINT them!}

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One of the most common questions we get is this: What’s the difference between laminate and wood veneer? And can I paint it? You ask, we deliver: Now, we don't claim to be professionals by any means, but we've been around the block with ALL our furniture transformations... and we're happy to share what we've learned! Let’s start with the definitions of each… because they’re totally different ... [ Read More ]

Tips for Taking Littles out to a Restaurant! (& live to tell the tale)

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Taking children out in public can be tricky business. They’re unpredictable. And no matter how awesome we are at parenting, our kids can quickly turn into wild beasts and there’s nothing we can do about it. But even though we don’t eat out very often, I’ve learned a LOT of things that can make it less chaotic and prevent potential catastrophes. Because mama needs to GET OUT OF THE HOUSE sometimes. ... [ Read More ]

Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

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Hi! Its Meghan from Cupcakes with Sprinkles and today's recipe is perfect for springtime!   It has a crispy top layer, with a soft, fluffy cake underneath. The juice from the berries gives the cake a deliciously, sweet flavor. This is perfect served warm with some vanilla ice cream. Lets get what we need because you need to make this!     In a medium bowl combine the blackberries ... [ Read More ]

ADD CLOSET SHELVING to any builder-grade closet!

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Once upon a time, there was a unappreciated closet in the guest room. It housed my old prom dresses and random other nonsense. Since it was the guest room, we rarely went in there and it just didn’t matter. IT JUST DIDN’T. But then it did. It started to matter when our guest room became our twin girls’ room a couple years ago… …at which point this closet suddenly had to hold lots of pink and ... [ Read More ]

The Ultimate Twin Baby Gear GIVEAWAY!

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THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. Click HERE to see who won! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After posting about all my favorite Must-haves for new twin mom’s last spring and having it be such a popular article, I decided to reach out to a handful of my favorite twin-specific brands to giveaway over $500 worth of products to make the life of one lucky twin mama SOOOOO much easier. At least that first year of life ... [ Read More ]

Wooden Pendant Lights Turned on a Lathe

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Last spring, when we were working on our ‘Master Suite’ and adding the Upholstered Round Mandala Headboard and the plywood wall treatment, etc, you might remember us hinting at plans for some pendant lighting ‘coming soon’ Well, ‘SOON’ is a relative term right?! The truth is, in the midst of this project was when I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease and was very sick in the summer. These ... [ Read More ]

Attention: Almost any do-it-yourself project involves risk of some sort. Your tools, materials, and skills will vary, as will the conditions at your project site. Reality Daydream has made every effort to be complete and accurate in the instructions of the plans on this website. Reality Daydream will not assume any responsibility or liability for damages or losses sustained or incurred in the course of your project or in the use of the item you create. Always follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions in the use of tools, check and follow your local building codes, and observe all commonly accepted safety precautions.