Standing desks are hugely popular right now. The idea is that they are more productive than sitting ones.
But they normally cost a bundle.
Jessica of the warfieldfamily shows you how to make your own standing desk for less than … Read the rest
DIY Lampshade
Jade and Fern have another great idea up their sleeve! And this one is easy and creative.
Learn to make a lampshade (that is a really bright idea!).
… Read the restDIY Menu Board
Even though this is a (part) review of a specific brand of paint, the rest of the tutorial is pretty awesome! And face it, you can buy any brand of chalkboard paint.
Check out how Rachel made this DIY menu … Read the rest
Create a Vintage Looking Photo Frame
The PinningMama shows you how to DIY a vintage looking frame in no time at all. All you need is a bottles of paint, a few brushes and of course, a frame.
Go get her tutorial on this DIY vintage … Read the rest
DIY Deck Garden
Absolutely love this idea. And so simple as well!
Michelle of StitchWishDesigns has created a herb/vegetable garden for the deck and I love the simplicity and the no-messiness of it.
Go get details of the DIY Deck Garden.
… Read the restInterview with Melina Raissina
Editor’s Note: American Craft Council‘s Make Room: Modern Design Meets Craft project during the Aug 2-4 show at San Francisco will showcase works from nine interior designers and architects that will create room settings inspired by fine craft pieces … Read the rest
How To Chicken Proof Your Garden
ModernFarmer has a great post on what it takes to create a space where you can have a decent garden and still keep chickens. Creating a fence isn’t too difficult, but it is the planning that makes it perfect.
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Chair Makeover
Jenna of SewHappyGeek, reviews the book Contemporary Upholstery by Hannah Stanton and in the process actually converts an old chair to look kindda groovy!
Here is the old chair.
and here is the cool, upholstered one.
Read her full review … Read the rest
The Best Outdoor Swings That You Can Actually Make
Face it. Most of the swings that you find on these DIY websites require a team of carpenters and skilled trade people to put together.
We don’t have them on call, unless, you’re married to one of them.
So here … Read the rest
DIY Metallic Faceted Wood Doorknob
Design-Milk has a wonderful tutorial for modernizing those tired looking doorknobs.
The tute, created by Meg Kremner, turns everyday wood cubes into these stunning knobs with the minimum of tools involved.
It is a fun, easy idea and you should … Read the rest
Mona Lisa In Frame Using Thread Spools
Some businesses go to extremes in times of declining sales. And some.. re-purpose a classic work of art.
Jawdat Ejjeh & Sons – custom tailors in Beirut, Lebanon decided to appeal to a younger audience. And they did it by … Read the rest
How to Make a Jewelry Organizer
Ashley shows us an easy way to organize your jewelry. All you need is a frame, chicken wire and some hooks! Easy peasy!
Get her tutorial on how to make your own jewelry organizer.
… Read the restUpcycled Playhouse Signs
Tara of Suburble upcycled these signs for playtime fun using $2 signs bought from the Dollar Store.
The idea is simple enough and the end result is great!
Get her tute on these upcycled playhouse signs.
… Read the restConvert boring storage bins to colorful ones
Autumn shows you how to take inexpensive plastic storage bins and cover the front with any fabric you like for a custom look (printable template and links to bins included on her website. (As seen in the picture above).
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Magnetic Scrabble Board
I love this idea for conversation starters for visitors to your family. Or better still – for people within your family (I know – some of them may feel like visitors).
BusyKidsHappyMom (Kristen Mason) sent us this via a link … Read the rest