Sometimes a project just catches your eye. I saw this on Pinterest and it did just that, caught my eye. It reminded me of the framed botanicals I made a couple of months ago and placed above my old barn … Read the rest
Allowing Yourself to Be Creative
I have a very wise friend, her name is Jen Goode. Aside from being a talented designer, she’s also a very creative thinker. She recently wrote a short post on what being creative is about, and how everyone, not just … Read the rest
Luke’s Vintage Truck Nursery
This is fabulous. in fact, if I were having a baby again (which I’m not) I would do something like this. The stripes are striking and the alphabet artwork, a DIY project by the author, is fabulous too. See all … Read the rest
Homemade Chalk Paint Nightstand Makeover
I love furniture makeovers and they are definitely all the rage right now. Chalk paint is pretty darn popular too. Vanessa mixed up some of her own and took this retro nightstand and made it chic and trendy. Check it … Read the rest
Penny Covered Eat Sign
Here’s a fun and different way to dress up a set of letters, cover them with pennies! Inspired by the growing number of penny projects popping up on Pinterest, this Eat Sign was born. You can see it over at … Read the rest
Painted Wooden Gift Boxes
You’ve done it. You’ve walked through the craft store aisles and seen those little wooden boxes and though “what can I do with that?” Turnstyle Vogue Design has a few ideas to get you started or to inspire you to … Read the rest
No-Slip Clothes Hanger Trick
Here’s a pretty brilliant and very frugal solution to your clothes sliding off your hangers. I use these same hangers and have this same problem and will definitely be implementing this idea. What better for a crafty woman’s closet than … Read the rest
Decorating Wooden Chairs
These whimsical little chairs started life in an elementary school Kindergarten. As time past they were replaced with new ones and eventually sold, luckily to this talented artist who added adorable vintage figures with colored pencil. Check out the post … Read the rest
By-Your-Side Ironing Board
Cool beans. I love ideas like this. Totally practical, completely usable and cute too. This little side table ironing board is perfect for those sewing projects you’ve been meaning to complete. No more lugging out the ironing board folks. Check … Read the rest
6 Creative Gardening Projects – Small Balcony Ideas
Welcome to this week’s garden inspiration roundup! If you’re anything like me, the excitement of starting a new gardening project never really fades—whether it’s your first seed of the season or your fiftieth. And while some folks might say it’s … Read the rest
DIY Child’s Nook Table
Using some scrap wood from her father’s garage and some boards from Home Depot, Becca made this cute little child’s table from scratch. She made the table to go along with four little childhood chairs her parents were ready to … Read the rest
13 Ideas for Spring Craft and Garden Projects
Welcome to our latest roundup article! As the weather starts to warm up and spring blooms, it’s the perfect time to start planning and getting inspired for your crafting and gardening projects. Spring is a season of renewal and growth, … Read the rest
Staining Wood With Rit Dye
Really? I’ll be honest here, I would have never considered staining wood using Rit Dye. I guess I’ve had it so ingrained in my head that Rit is for fabric that the thought never even occurred to me. But you … Read the rest
Hunger Games Love Quote Sign
Angie used vinyl letters and some old barn wood to create this Hunger Games inspired quote sign. Yes, I’m a fan of the Hunger Games series, having read all three books and seen the movie. But even if it weren’t … Read the rest
Crafts Using Leftover Egg Shells
Now that Easter is here you’re undoubtedly going to have several colored egg shells gracing your compost bin. That’s certainly a great way to dispose of them, but before you ditch them all, check out some of these fun projects, … Read the rest