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6 Garden Shed Ideas for a Cheap DIY Makeover

When you think of stylish home makeovers, garden and backyard sheds probably aren’t the first thing that come to mind. Yet they can be a major source of revitalization and aesthetic improvement for your home’s yard and exterior, which can help you sell your home more quickly by adding a strong shot of curb appeal….

6 Steps to a Beautiful Charcuterie Board Display

I love to put together a beautiful meat and cheese board. Some of my friends would call me a little fanatical about it! In my opinion, it is the perfect appetizer! I’m often asked “What is a charcuterie board?” and what to put on a charcuterie board. Here it is – all the charcuterie board…

10 Tips to Decorate your Home Office

Your home office should be a place where you feel comfortable, energized, and motivated to get work done. The environment should encourage mindfulness and feed your creativity, so you can be productive every day. If your home office décor isn’t up to the mark, you’ll end up procrastinating, missing deadlines, and feeling dejected. First of…

4 Great Ways to Decorate Your Classroom This Year

August is here and it is time to freshen up your classroom for this year’s students. What would brighten up your walls this year – a new hall pass, an inspirational sign, a welcome sign for your door, or a subject specific decoration? The Rustic Brush has something for every teacher! Hall Passes Our display…

6 Ways to Improve the Learning Environment in Your Own Home

Learning isn’t limited to the confines of the classroom – but it doesn’t hurt to set up a space dedicated to learning in your home, a kind of classroom away from the classroom. Millions of parents and kids got a crash course in creating a home learning environment a couple of years ago, but now…

7 Renovations That Can Impact Your Home Insurance

American homeowners spend over $400 billion each year on DIY projects, renovations and home repairs. Homeowners may be updating their existing homes to better fit the needs of their family, hoping to increase their home’s value in a hot housing market, making necessary repairs to maintain the condition of their properties or more resilient to…

Remembering a Loved One with Crafts

Losing someone we love is bound to fill us with complicated, hard-to-process emotions. For many people, one of the best ways to express those tough thoughts and feelings is through art and creativity. And luckily, there are many ways to honor someone with a DIY memorial or remembrance craft project. Here are some unique crafts…

DIY Accessories for The Perfect OOTD

Have you ever done a final outfit check before heading out and felt like something was missing? You may have forgotten to do one thing: accessorize. Not only do accessories add the finishing touch to your finished OOTD or outfit of the day, but they also bring out your amazing personal style. And our favorite…

3 Popular Private Parties at The Rustic Brush

Are you looking for something to do that’s different, exciting, and new? Looking for private parties available near you? The Rustic Brush is a DIY craft studio that offers a variety of projects you can choose from. Some private parties examples we offer are for birthdays, team building, and girls night out! Below, we’ll go…

Backyard Activities To Teach Kids About The Environment

Coaxing children into the backyards is child’s play, but you may have to work at it to use outdoor playtime as an opportunity to teach them about their environment. We’ve gathered a handful of DIY projects to get a little dirty, have some fun, and open the back door to learning. Plant a Garden Getting…

The Top 4 DIY Gifts for Mom

We’ve been making gifts for Mom since we were little. Remember making homemade cards in school with your handprint and a sweet message? We guarantee it was one of her most treasured gifts. Don’t stop making Mom special gifts just because you are older. Here are our top 4 ideas for things you can DIY…

Celebrate Your Accomplishments

You have worked hard. You set goals, worked long hours, and competed against some of the best. Now it is time to celebrate your accomplishments! Celebrating achievements can not only boost confidence and increase motivation, but help with team retention and future performance. Taking time to celebrate your success allows you time to assess what…