I love a good spray paint makeover! So when Rodney brought a floor lamp from work - random, I know - I knew I wanted to give it a new look with the help of a can of spray paint. This project helped us achieve a dramatic look in the living room, and what’s better, we did it for under $10! Let me …
DIY + Crafts
Two-tone terra cotta pots DIY
I love terra cotta pots and I love white pots – so in my latest DIY, I aimed to mash these up and create one of a kind two-tone pots. I like to keep it simple with my pots, so when I decided to paint my pots, I knew I wanted to keep it pretty minimal. The end result are one of a kind pots that …
Homemade Candles with Essential Oils
Candles are a joy. It’s become a regular practice of mine to light a candle whenever I’m stressed, needing warmth, wanting a cozy atmosphere, or heck – whenever we cook pungent food. Basically what I’m trying to tell y’all is that I like my candles! With this, it feels like we can burn through a …
My favorite crafting books
Do you ever get in a crafting rut? I’m not afraid to admit that occasionally I’ll find myself stuck, unsure what to create. When this happens though, I’ll grab one of my trusty craft books and flip the pages until I’m inspired to start a project of my own.While Pinterest is, of course, another go-to …
How I personalized my space with DIY throw pillows
Who else lives on their sofa? I know I’m not alone when I say our sofa is the heart of our apartment. From eating a quick meal to reading or browsing through magazines, we spend a lot of time our sofa. For us, it’s also the first thing guests see when they come over, so it was time to get some new …
Spring ‘19 DIY Polymer Earring Collection
I’m not afraid to admit that I’m pretty much obsessed with polymer clay earrings. After trying my hand at making earrings a few months ago, I’ve been wearing them frequently! So much so, that I figured I should make a few more to mix things up a bit. With that, I made a small collection with my …
xoxojackie news!
I’m thrilled to share that xoxojackie now features the craft shop, an online store where you can order any of the crafts you’ve seen on the blog!We’ve gotten a few questions about custom orders, so I’m really happy to officially launch the craft shop. All of the crafts featured on the blog are …
DIY Leather Yoga Mat Strap
Since getting back into working out, I’ve been lugging my workout equipment around with me all around town. While I can easily throw my barre socks or lifting wrist guards into my backpack, taking my yoga mat with me can be a chore since I didn't have a strap or holster. To fix this, I recently made …
