Julie, The Effortless Girl, is from a small (teeny tiny) community in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. The Effortless Girl was born out of a desire to challenge herself to find accessible, unique lifestyle ideas with cost savings in mind. LEARN MORE >
DIY Heart Napkin Rings
DIY Heart Napkin Rings! This super adorable table decor idea is SO simple (and perfect for kids too) to create and costs $.75 cents per napkin ring! Save your money for your sweetie’s Valentine gift – plus who doesn’t love some nostalgia with the sweetheart candy hearts? Check out the how to here and here! Materials: Cardboard paper towel roll…
DIY Valentine’s Mugs & Plates
DIY Valentine’s Mugs and Plates made with Nail Polish! Repurpose old mugs and plates (or thrift them) and use dollar store nail polish to make the MOST ADORABLE Valentine’s Day themed decor & gifts. These mugs and plates are super easy (and affordable) to create and great in a time crunch. Make a cute jewelry tray for yourself or an…
DIY Pom Poms
The Super Bowl season is here! Pom poms make the perfect accessory for watching football. This fun project is a Super Bowl must have – plus the pom poms are simple and very inexpensive. Let’s make DIY Pom Poms for $1 each pom. Materials: Plastic Rectangular Table Covering (Buy multiples to use more than one color) Scissors Ruler Electrical Tape…
Super Bowl Trophy DIY
Winning the Lombardi Trophy is the whole point of the biggest game day of the year. Today’s project is a version of the trophy to use at your Super Bowl party as a centerpiece, photo prop, or to celebrate at the end of the game. This Super Bowl Trophy DIY uses items you either have at home or you can…
Lipstick Heart Valentines
This Valentine project couldn’t be more simple, I’m being serious. So I’ll be short and sweet with the explanation – Lipstick Heart Valentines. We’re making the coolest (at least in my opinion) version of a Valentine Heart with dollar store lipstick and construction paper. It’s affordable and kid friendly and makes a uniquely special Valentine in no time. This project…
DIY Decorative Bells
DIY Decorative Bells made from Leftover FOOD CONTAINERS – What?!?!? Create GORGEOUS and on trend holiday bells decor by repurposing plastic soup, yogurt, cottage cheese, or fast food drink containers! Decorative Bells are SO expensive but you can make faux bells for Pennies not Dollars! Use these bells for wreaths, door decor, or centerpieces. Nobody will EVER know they’re not…
DIY Gifts Under $5
DIY Gifts Under $5! Make 4 different types of farmhouse themed gifts from one old or thrifted pair of repurposed flannel pajamas! Save your money this holiday season and craft super adorable AND affordable decor & gifts perfect for a rustic home. Repurpose one set of PJ’s into napkin rings, Christmas Trees, coasters, and even decorative pillows! Check out the…
DIY Holiday Table Runner
DIY Holiday Table Runner….Made with MARKERS! Welcome the Santa season into your home in style. It only looks high end and expensive but you can create this super elegant runner for under $5 – and its super easy too!! Save your money for gifts. Make it Merry and Bright for less! Use your creativity to create whatever holiday scene fits…
DIY Candy Cane Candles
DIY Candy Cane Candles! These candles are the PERFECT Santa Season super fun gift and/or upscale decor without the expensive price tag! You can make them for UNDER $2 with minimal effort and 2 materials!! Grab a dollar store pillar (or old around the house) candle, some red tape, and a pair of scissors. Let’s make some candy cane magic…
Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones
It’s Christmas in July week and today I’m making a very easy (and short) project – Cinnamon Scented Pine Cones! These pine cones are incredibly easy to make and they smell so good – like all of the holidays in one bag. You can see video how to’s here and here and here. Materials: Pine Cones Cinnamon Oil Baking Sheet…
