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Karoleena’s Cottage
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Добавлен 7 фев 2022
I’m Johni and my channel is about creating home decor by recycling thrifted items. My favorite styles are French Country, Cottage, and Shabby Chic. Karoleena’s Cottage is named for my favorite book from childhood, “Karoleena”.
After almost 3 years of making videos about chalk painting and recycling vintage decor, with 117 videos under my belt and only 5,400 subscribers I’m trying a different approach for 2025. I also like sewing so I will incorporate a few how-to videos on some of my Boho style jeans and upcycled men’s shirts to sell on Etsy with a few chalk painting projects in between. These projects also utilize thrifted items and help save discarded items from the landfill!
I live in the San Antonio Texas area, I’m a retired RN, a veteran (11 years as an Army reserve nurse) and a mom and grandmother. Please support my channel by subscribing, liking, and sharing my videos.
For collaboration requests please contact me at KaroleenasCottageInfo@gmail.com
After almost 3 years of making videos about chalk painting and recycling vintage decor, with 117 videos under my belt and only 5,400 subscribers I’m trying a different approach for 2025. I also like sewing so I will incorporate a few how-to videos on some of my Boho style jeans and upcycled men’s shirts to sell on Etsy with a few chalk painting projects in between. These projects also utilize thrifted items and help save discarded items from the landfill!
I live in the San Antonio Texas area, I’m a retired RN, a veteran (11 years as an Army reserve nurse) and a mom and grandmother. Please support my channel by subscribing, liking, and sharing my videos.
For collaboration requests please contact me at KaroleenasCottageInfo@gmail.com
MUST HAVES! Best Decorating Tips For Christmas! Tips To Put Your Christmas Decorating Over The Top!
I have put together a collection of Christmas decorating tips that include photos and videos from my home to demonstrate four tips on foundational ideas that will help you achieve the best Christmas decorating results yet! These tips will help you put pieces together that incorporate design considerations and your personal taste while creating a timeless high end look for Christmas. The best part is that I will show you how to use your favorite collections and explain how to style a mix of rustic pieces with glamorous glittering Christmas ornaments. And, the best part is that you won’t need to spend money to do this. Use what you have on hand and add touches that remind your family of pre...
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Christmas In A Cozy Cabin - Cottage Christmas Decorating - Wood Stove Cooking - A White Christmas?
Просмотров 7 тыс.21 день назад
What are the best things about Christmas? Family, snow, cold weather, a cozy fire? Yes to all of these! Watch my video to see how cozy it is in our little cabin in the woods. Christmas is all about snow, cold weather, and cozy fires but it’s difficult to find those things in Texas. We lived here during a few cold winters including the Texas freeze. Off grid living during those several days work...
High End Hacks For Christmas - Drop Cloth Stockings - Thrift Makeovers - Pottery Barn Deer Hack
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.Месяц назад
It’s so easy to make high end decor that looks just as great as some of the items you see in Pottery Barn, Target, Home Goods, and other home decor stores. In today’s video I’ll show you how to duplicate a trendy black deer inspired by a Pottery Barn display and a few thrifted items that get upcycled with creamy chalk paint. I’ll even show you another drop cloth craft that’s so simple to make a...
Christmas DIY Recycled Containers & Thrifted Items-Greens & Blues For Christmas-Trash to Treasure
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.Месяц назад
More DIY projects for Christmas! It is super easy and so inexpensive to recycle discarded containers from grocery store items. Save the landfill by recycling old coffee containers, chocolate mix containers, and similar items with just a few simple steps and scraps of ribbon, florals, and greenery. I’m also giving new life to 3 outdated items - one is a vintage wicker sleigh that is rusty and cr...
Paper Mache Christmas Crafts - Cheap Cottage Style Christmas Crafts - Crafts Made From Egg Cartons
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.Месяц назад
Who knew you could make paper mache from cardboard egg cartons? In today’s video I’ll show you how to do that and how to craft shabby Cottage Style Christmas decorations using this cheap and easy method. I’ll start with an ordinary cardboard egg carton, tear it into small pieces, soak those pieces in water, and blend them into a paper mache pulp. This pulp can be strained and placed into silico...
Toilet Paper Crafts - French Country Christmas DIY - Making Crafts From Toilet Paper - Cheap Crafts
Просмотров 4 тыс.2 месяца назад
Did you know it’s possible to create Christmas decorations from toilet paper? Maybe you’ve seen this technique but if not, join me in creating a few cute and classic French Country Christmas decorations using just a few things that you probably have onhand. I’ll use regular toilet paper, water, a little Elmer’s glue/school glue or Mod Podge, craft molds, and stamps to create these beautiful Fre...
French Country Christmas Crafts - Wood and Decoupaged Christmas Crafts
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this video I'll show you lots of ways to save money this Christmas season by creating your own inexpensive craft projects with supplies from Hobby Lobby, Amazon, and thrifted items. I will be using unpainted wood pieces that I purchased from Hobby Lobby to create two cute Christmas trees for decorating your home for Christmas. These two wooden Christmas trees were priced at 5.99 but were on ...
How To Use Air Dry Clay - Air Dry Clay Crafts and Projects With Shabby Bows - IOD Moulds/Molds
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this video I am using Air Dry Clay to add texture to home decor pieces in these makeover projects. It’s amazing what air dry clay can do to add more detail to projects when you use IOD and Prima Redesign molds. I used several different molds in this video to demonstrate how to achieve a unique and custom result for your decor projects. I have tips for how to prep your mold for air dry clay, ...
More Drop Cloth Projects - Fall Decorating Projects Using Drop Cloth Fabric, IOD stamps
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 месяца назад
Today's video has more DIY projects using painter's drop cloth fabric to create versatile Fall decor. I’ll show you how to take drop cloth fabric and make small bags for bowl fillers and other decorative uses. These projects are easy and quick to make and very inexpensive. I'll use drop cloth I purchased at Home Depot and wash and dry it for a soft cozy texture. Next I'll measure and cut and se...
Thrift Flip Cottage Style - Cottage Style Makeovers From Thrift Store Finds
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.2 месяца назад
I have 5 fun thrift flip makeover projects to show you in this week’s video. I thrifted 3 of these items recently and I'm going to upcycle them into cute cottage style decor. These projects are also fitting for French Country and English Country design themes as well. I'll show you how simple and inexpensive these projects are and I have a few shortcuts to maximize use of transfers and stamps. ...
Cottage Whites - Creating Decor Makeovers With Cottage Style White - White Pile Rug/Shag Rug
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.3 месяца назад
In today’s video I’m revealing 5 projects pieces where I used chalk paint, IOD molds, air dry clay, and IOD transfers to create cottage style decor in lovely whites! I’ll show you step by step how to use air dry clay and molds, and how to apply transfers to painted pieces. I started with outdated thrifted or sale items and added just a few details to create cottage roses and a vintage shabby lo...
DIY Drop Cloth Projects - How To Make Decor From Drop Cloth - Fall Decor
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 месяца назад
In today’s video I’m going to use drop cloth fabric to create home decor for Fall. This is true DIY decor! In these projects I will show you two projects made from drop cloth - these include a cute black cat made from drop cloth and painted with chalk paint to resemble a rustic Fall Halloween black cat. This is perfect as Halloween decor or as a shelf sitter any time of the year. You can modif...
Creating A Cozy Fall Home With Quilts And Thrifted Decor
Просмотров 2 тыс.3 месяца назад
In today’s video I’ll show you how to use thrifted decor to decorate for Fall! I’m providing a little inspiration for cozy Fall decor by using quilts, candles, antiques, and vintage items. Watch my tour of a recent estate sale where I made a great thrift haul full of primitive collectibles that I’m using in my cozy Cottage Style Fall decorating. I'll walk you through a few displays of primitive...
Fall Thrift Flips - Cottage Style Decor For Fall - Thrifted Makers For Fall Decor
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.3 месяца назад
Watch today's video for tips and tricks on how to start with thrifted items and turn them into lovely cottage style Fall decor. I’m using items I purchased at Goodwill and estate sales for my Fall cottage style decorating and it’s easier and cheaper than you may think! I will show you how I turned outdated old wall decor, a vintage French Country stool, and a vintage shelf into lovely cottage s...
Fall Decor DIY - Cottage Style - Fall Decor From Thrifted Items - Adding Copper Pieces to Fall Decor
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.3 месяца назад
It’s time to begin creating cottage style decor for Fall decorating! In today’s video I’ll show you how to use thrifted items to create Cottage style decor with rich colors and textures that are perfect for Fall decor. I'll be repurposing a thrifted galvanize tray with copper handles, an outdated French Country chicken, a small storage box, and a classic wood tray. I’ll use traditional Fall col...
Fall Cottage Style Decor With Neutrals - Thrift Haul Makeovers
Просмотров 5 тыс.4 месяца назад
Fall Cottage Style Decor With Neutrals - Thrift Haul Makeovers
Creating A Faux Toile Look With Thrifted Items - DIY Toile And Fall Decor
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Creating A Faux Toile Look With Thrifted Items - DIY Toile And Fall Decor
Home Tour - Cottage Bungalow AirBnB - Decor Refresh And Projects - Before And After
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Home Tour - Cottage Bungalow AirBnB - Decor Refresh And Projects - Before And After
Trash To Treasure - Create Cottage Style Decor With Thrifted Items - Surprise Addition At The End!
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Trash To Treasure - Create Cottage Style Decor With Thrifted Items - Surprise Addition At The End!
Neutral Colors For Decor - Thrift Flip Using Neutral Colors - Trash To Treasure
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Neutral Colors For Decor - Thrift Flip Using Neutral Colors - Trash To Treasure
More Cottage Style - Creating Dainty Cottage Decor - Teddy Blake Handbag Review
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More Cottage Style - Creating Dainty Cottage Decor - Teddy Blake Handbag Review
Summer Roses - Adding Roses To Projects and Makeovers
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Summer Roses - Adding Roses To Projects and Makeovers
Black & White Decor From Thrifted Items - Make French Country Farmhouse Cottage Decor - IOD Stamps
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Black & White Decor From Thrifted Items - Make French Country Farmhouse Cottage Decor - IOD Stamps
Summer Decor From Thrifted Items - Summer Pastels
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Summer Decor From Thrifted Items - Summer Pastels
Summer Colors - Cottage Style Decor - Collaboration With Teresa At My Greene Acres
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Summer Colors - Cottage Style Decor - Collaboration With Teresa At My Greene Acres
Pretty In Pink - Cottage Decor - Easy and Inexpensive Thrift Flip DIY
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Pretty In Pink - Cottage Decor - Easy and Inexpensive Thrift Flip DIY
Cottage Blues - Decorating With Blue and White - Inexpensive Cottage Style Decor - Collaboration
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Cottage Blues - Decorating With Blue and White - Inexpensive Cottage Style Decor - Collaboration
French Country Decorating - Create High End Decor Inexpensively
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French Country Decorating - Create High End Decor Inexpensively
French Country Decor - Trash to Treasure Decor Using IOD Stamps and Chalk Paint
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French Country Decor - Trash to Treasure Decor Using IOD Stamps and Chalk Paint
Cottage Style Decor - Before and After - Shabby Chic Pink, French Country, Chippy Paint, Distressed
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Cottage Style Decor - Before and After - Shabby Chic Pink, French Country, Chippy Paint, Distressed
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I hope you will be back on YT soon.
Thank you Lisa. I will try to get a video out soon. I appreciate your comment. ❣️
As of today, there are no more color tag pricing in southern Wi goodwill stores. ????? January 2nd, 2025. Anyone know what's going on ?
I hope it comes back!
Great ideas and inspiration. Belated Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🎄
Thank you so much! You too and happy new year! ❣️
Oh my! Gorgeous Christmas decorations. So inviting.
Thank you so much! ❣️❣️❣️
Fabulous
Thank you! ❣️
I'm so sorry I didn't proof read my text😄I hope you can get the idea lol
Yes, no worries, it makes sense to me! ❣️
I always lean so much from you because explain things so well and you manner of speaking very soothing❤I loved all your projects and y hint about organizing you molds👏👏super. Can't wait to try it out! Do you have a trick organizing your stamps? Also my stamps aren't very sharp, am I using too much ink or pressing too hard?
Thank you for your very sweet comments. I haven’t figured out a good system for storing my stamps yet. The size is challenging and for now they are in their original cardboard sleeve (without the clear wrap) and flat on a shelf. I think mine print a clear sharp image because I don’t use sandpaper on them as directed before using the first time. I think sandpaper gives a more rustic distressed look but I like mine more detailed and bright. Thanks again for your comments! ❣️
Hi Johni! Everything looks so very lovely and cozy! I bought a new Christmas tree this year!
Thank you! Oh wow, a new Christmas tree sounds fun! Same size, upsizing, or downsizing? 🎄❣️
@ actually just slightly larger. ☺️
Nice!
Great tips. Your decor is lovely.
Thank you so much! ❣️
Lovely decor! My must-haves for Christmas are fresh Cedar or Pine, also, pine cones, and red berries. I even spread fresh cranberries out on top of the greens sitting on my tables...
Thank you so much! Those sound like scrumptious ideas and I’ll bet the berries and greenery really give a great Christmas scent! ❣️
Johni, these ideas are great. You have such an artistic eye for decorating. I use risers alot and small stools & books. I also use trays for groupings. Thanks for this video. Your decor is beautiful.
Mary, thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Sounds like you have some great tips yourself. I like the small stool idea. I keep an eye out for small ones and hope I can find one to repaint and use. Thank you so much for your feedback! ❣️
Great tips. I use trays and have begun using risers. Garland is a must-have, but mine are not as lovely as yours. Have a very Merry Christmas!❤
Thank you Barbara, trays are great too! I got very lucky finding that garland a couple of years ago at an antique mall. It’s hard to find unique ones and they’re usually pricey. Thanks for your feedback! ❣️
Hey friend, lovely video with great ideas. I use risers a lot to add height in a vignette. I want to switch up my tree next year. This year I want to focus on making more ornaments for my own tree. I figure if I made one a week, I should be ready. At Christmas I also like burning fir tree scented candles for that wonderful fresh smell. Have a wonderful weekend 💕
Hi Myra, thank you for your sweet comments! I like the idea of the fir scented candle. Candles are so important to creating the Christmas mood and that sounds like a great one! I hope you’re giving yourself a break from creating ornaments for a bit. It’s amazing that you made so many this year and I loved all of those videos! ❣️❣️❣️
Generally I really duslike doing crafts, I'd rather make quilts. But this looked fun and not too involving. May give it a try next fall. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind comment. I hope you do try it! ❣️
I think this is probably the most beautiful Christmas video I've ever watched. Thank you so much for you effort! Merry Christmas.
Oh my goodness, what a sweet thing to say! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! ❣️
Love the Xmas stockings. Cant wait to try it ! Thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you, so glad you liked the stockings! ❣️
Just wonderful.....✨
Thank you! ❣️
Beautiful video! Thank you! Have a wonderful holiday!
Thank you so much, you too! ❣️
So Beautiful, Karoleena. Merry Blessed Christmas to you and your family 🎄
Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! ❣️
Johni, beautiful video. You have truly blessed me with this video. ❤
Thank you Nancy, I’m so glad! ❣️
I’m a new subscriber and just watched my 1st video of yours. I loved this video!! So clever and each piece was amazing and inspiring. I’ll have to catch up on your other videos. 😊
I’m so glad you found my channel! Thank you so much for subscribing!❣️❣️❣️
Thank you Johni for the beautiful video and for reminding us of the reason for the season. What a beautiful cabin also.
Thank you so much Donna! ❣️❣️❣️
Nothing like fresh falling snow for the peaceful feeling of Christmas and winter. Thanks for also reminding us of Jesus and his love for people. He walked as a human to show us how to navigate this earth journey. We just have to follow his lead. Merry Christmas.
Thank you Sandra. Very well said. ❣️❣️❣️
So beautiful. So very peaceful…..thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much! ❣️
Quelle belle vidéo 😄, les images et l'ambiance sont tout à fait ce que je souhaite pour Noël. Je pense qu'il n'y a rien de plus beau qu'un Noël sous la neige 😍🤗🫶 . Malheureusement chez moi il y en pas 🤷😟 mais j'essaie quand même de créer une ambiance pour cette période très spéciale de l'année. Je te souhaite de passer un très joyeux Noël avec ta famille où que ce soit, le plus important est d'être ensemble 🙋😄🤗
Merci beaucoup Sylvia! I’m glad you liked the video. I enjoyed seeing your beautiful French response. ❣️ 🎄
How very lovely 😍
Thank you! 😊 ❣️
Johni, I live in the north where each season is very distinct and wonderful! It's always cold and usually snowy on Christmas Day, just like you had at your cabin, it was magical! I loved seeing all of the beautiful wildlife too! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful family with us! Have a wonderful weekend ahead!
Thank you so much Lori! Your part of the country sounds wonderful. You have a great weekend as well! ❣️
How beautiful & cozy. Your property looks like a winter wonderland. Loved seeing all the critters. You are truly one with nature & all of God's creations. You are blessed! ❤
Thank you so much Mary. We only get snow about once every 4-5 years so it’s such a novelty for us. 🎄🙏❣️
Very beautiful. Yes Jesus is the reason for the season.
Thank you - have a blessed and Merry Christmas! ❣️
What a lovely video. With your sweet voice and the beautiful scenery, this should be a Hallmark special. Merry Christmas sweet friend.
@ Thank you so much Myra! You’re so sweet - Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄🙏❣️
*That was a delightful a video. Blessings to you both. Cheers!*
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
All of your DIYs are beautiful.
Thank you so much Karen! ❣️
Beautiful projects. The stocking is gorgeous. Happy Holidays
Thank you so much - happy holidays to you too! ❣️
Target’s McGee and Company made a knock off of the black deer from Pottery Barn. I attempted to order but of course it was out of stock. I have the Pottery Barn small deer and wanted the larger one. Always beautiful work!
Thank you so much! Those deer are really popular this year! 🦌 ❣️
Hi Johni! These are really beautiful, I love them! I'm doing my decorations this year with a lot of white and greenery, so these are definitely my taste. :) I hope you and your family are having a blessed Holiday Season.~Wendy 🙏🌟🕊️
Thank you so much Wendy! You have a blessed Christmas as well! ❣️
@karoleenascottage 💖
I loving your stocking! Are they at your store. I haven’t been out due to my cough and earache.
Hi Marty! Not yet. I usually go in about every 10 days to restock so maybe tomorrow. I can email you when I know for sure. Would you like me to put those on hold for you at the store?
@ yes please. Or you can call me. I left my cell number in your email. Thank you.
Hi Jonie I hope in spelling your name correct.
Hi Marty! It is spelled Johni. 🙂 Thank you for watching the video! ❣️
These projects are just beautiful, Johni! 😍 The stockings are precious! ❤ 🎄 ❤
Thank you so much Mary! I always appreciate your kind comments! ❣️❣️❣️
So beautiful ❤
Thank you! ❣️
Great projects-I love re-making canister type containers. They make great gift packages. The little sleighs are both really nice. Thanks for a great video.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked them! ❣️
Johni, all of these are beautiful!!!
Thank you so much! ❣️
Johni, just a tip for you: when you burn yourself, put a little castor oil on the burned area. It takes away the pain & you won't get a blister. It really work.. I love all of these ornaments - thank you for sharing this brillant idea!!!!
Thank you so much for this tip! I’ll have to try that! ❣️❣️❣️
Love love love these … just bought the I Love Paris Stamp..
Glad you liked it! That stamp is one of my favorites. ❣️
These are beautiful!!!! I used TP to make a textured background and it was lovely. Thanks so much for sharing. 😍
Thank you, I’m so glad you liked it! ❣️
Beautiful!
Thank you so much! ❣️
Beautiful work! I love them!
Thank you so much! ❣️
It's so much easier to stamp on white tissue paper or the single ply of a white napkin first, then decopauge onto a round/curved surface rather than stamping directly on it. Just sayin
That’s awesome - I haven’t quite perfected that. My designs turn out a little blurry with napkins/tissue. ❣️
Beautiful rose castings cutting board!
So glad you like it! ❣️
I loved that jar/vase in that red color too! Excited to see how you transform this piece!
Thank you for watching these videos! ❣️
Beautiful
Thank you so much Lisa! ❣️❣️