Category: GTU

  • Before the weather turned cold, I removed the vinyl numbers and painted my front door this gorgeous gray color. Love it! But, my door is plain now. I needed some décor. And, something new! I saw a gorgeous black feather wreath, but you know the drill… it was more than I wanted to spend. Boo!…

  • How to restore an old lamp whether it’s a family heirloom or thrift store find.

  • One thing that has surprised me about the Fairy Gardens is how my pre-teen and teen boys love them. Seriously! They have both had to make their own and we have plans for a basketball hoop because every boy fairy needs a basketball hoop! #truth   When you walk in the Pot Shop, the large…

  • Who knew? When I was asked to teach fairy garden classes at the Pot Shop in Sandy, UT, we thought one class a month for 4 months would be plenty. We ended up adding an additional class each night as well as another date. Sweet! Can I tell you how much fun I have been…

  • No more boring lockers! Seriously. It’s more than just posters and post-it notes like I did. Maybe a few stickers. It’s about glamming up your locker. When I was asked by ABC4 Good4Utah to come up with some ideas, I was game! After all, as someone who has a chandelier in her laundry room because…

  • I have been searching high and low for an outdoor rug that I both loved and could afford. While there are many beautiful options, they aren’t exactly what I wanted. The problem was I wasn’t sure what I wanted! 😉 I just knew I hadn’t seen it. Then I realized that I would design my…

  • Do It Yourself Patio Lights for under $100!

  • Let’s face it… everyone is busy. In fact, it seems like time is moving faster. I guess that means that I’m getting older, right!? There is so much we want to do and most of our time is spent doing the “have to’s” which are rewarding in their own way, but when do we get…

  • What to do with broken pots? Make a fairy garden, of course! Take a fairy garden class with me at The Pot Shop in Sandy, UT. Check out my blog (www.amberpacker.com) for more information. I hope to see you there! Great Mother’s Day gift!

  • Sometimes the simplest projects are the most fun. I created these bowls for the My Mind’s Eye Winter CHA catalog booth, using the new On Trend collection by the fabulous Jen Nugent. They are so much fun to make and are quick. They will make an impact on your party tables, girl’s room (jewelry, bows,…