Seriously! This is awesome. It doesn’t have to be for Father’s Day either, although that’s what this particular cooler stand was, a Father’s Day gift. Wouldn’t this be a great addition to your backyard? I love it! Check it out … Read the rest
DIY USA Pallet Flag: Rustic Patriotic Decor For Your Porch, Patio Or Garden
There is something about a rustic wooden American flag that feels instantly welcoming. Maybe it is the weathered paint, maybe it is the farmhouse-style charm, or maybe it is simply that red, white, and blue never really goes out of … Read the rest
Crib Mattress Spring American Flag
Any idea what this cool flag used to be? Well, I guess I kind of gave it away in the title of the post, huh? 😉 This creative crafter took an old crib bed spring and turned up into a … Read the rest
12 Coastal Decorating Ideas
Hi! I’m Colleen with Just Paint It and I’m so happy to be here at Craft Gossip today! With summer here, I wanted to share some coastal decorating ideas. I’ve never been fortunate to live by the beach, even though … Read the rest
Seaside Inspiration for Your Windows
There’s no tutorial for this, I’m providing it to you strictly for inspirational purposes. Back in 2010 Heather Bullard visited Rachel Ashwell and was greeted by this lovely decoration on the front door. I quote “To welcome Rachel they had … Read the rest
Thumbtack Art
Pick a font(s) that you like and a phrase that makes you happy. Transfer it to a wall with an overhead projector or freehand. Be sure to have a large supply of thumbtacks on hand. Probably not a great idea … Read the rest
Ice Cream Bucket Lamp
This lamp is beautiful. Don’t you think? have you ever made anything like this? I made several lamps from large wine bottles I painted, but have never made one from an old ice cream bucket. What have you made lamps … Read the rest
Plastic Bottle Magazine Rack: and a question
Style Motivation posted about 20 DIY Magazine Rack Projects and this rack made from plastic bottles was one of them. I’m curious just how well this would really work? What else could you use it for? I’d love to hear … Read the rest
7 Repurpose Craft Projects for the Home
Repurposing means you have taken something that is no longer useful or desirable in its current state and transformed it into something completely different. Repurposing is actually what we do when we say we are “recycling” in the craft world. … Read the rest
Wood Burned Spoons
When I was a child my brother had a wood burning kit. I remember all of the cool designs he made and the many hours of use that wood burning kit received. Alisa Burke thinks outside the box when it … Read the rest
Recycled CD/DVD Photo Book
Crafters are getting more and more creative in how they recycle old CDs and DVDs. Take this project as an example. Who would have thought to use old CDs to create a whimsical little photo book! I love the idea … Read the rest
PB Inspired French Pillow
This pretty French postcard pillow drew inspiration from a similar look available at Pottery Barn. I actually like this version better! There’s a free pattern too in case you would like to make one of your own. See it here … Read the rest
Kitchen Command Center
Drawing inspiration from a command center she saw on a trip to World Market, Ashley decided to make her own. What a beautiful job she did! This one picture doesn’t do it justice though. Head over to her blog to … Read the rest
Vintage Dollhouse Bread Box
This small space kitchen needed something creative to hold its bread. Enter the vintage dollhouse! That’s right, a dollhouse. Turn it around and the rooms are revealed to hold bread, bagels, buns and yes, even a porcelain butter dish. A … Read the rest
Yardstick Stool
Four beautiful stools all made by one talented DIY blogger. I love them all, but I am absolutely smitten with the yardstick stool. Oh kitchen bar stools would look fabulous like this, don’t you agree? Get some of your own … Read the rest