I love these adorable little flower pots! So easy to make and perfect for a backyard barbecue, family get together or even a wedding. Inexpensive supplies and a little recycling ingenuity and you have yourself some pretty centerpieces. Check them … Read the rest
Custom Family Rules Wall Art
Do you have a big empty wall that needs that special something? This wall art was inspired by the many family rules signs that are floating around cyberspace. This project was created to reflect Rachel’s family rules rather than the … Read the rest
Magazine Clock
Love clocks? Like to recycle? Then this is the perfect project for you. Take a generic looking clock and dress it up with some spent magazines, and there you have it! A new clock to dress up your walls. Get … Read the rest
Burlap and Ruffle Union Jack Pillow
I love the look of this pretty Union Jack pillow from Gardners 2 Bergers. it’s actually a no-sew project, so don’t be afraid if you are sewing machine challenged! Check out the full post here – from GARDNERS 2 BERGERS: … Read the rest
Repurposed Game Board Jewelry Box
If you have an old board game with missing pieces collecting dust in your closet, here’s a really fun and creative way to repurpose them! Make a box using these instructions, perfect for jewelry, kid’s treasures, pens and pencils for … Read the rest
Button Heart Diorama
Need a heartfelt gift for mom with antique appeal? This pretty diorama is made from a variety of mixed media and pretty vintage looking buttons. Bonnie over at Yankee Magazine will show you how to make one — Make a … Read the rest
PVS Pipe Bud Vase
Oh I love these bud vases made from recycled PVC pipe and photographs! What an ideal gift for mom or just any time of the year. A fabulous conversation piece too. Get the how to over at Mod Podge Rocks! … Read the rest
Book Page Covered File Cabinet
I love this unique twist on redoing a file cabinet using recycled book pages! I’ve seen decoupaged fabric and decorative paper covered cabinets, but never book pages. The result is totally unique and very chic looking, don’t you think? See … Read the rest
Ruffle Back Chair Redo
This pretty chair didn’t start off so pretty. Kind of boring in fact. Retro would probably be a kinder word. I’ve never recovered a chair myself, but there are enough step by step photos in this post that I think … Read the rest
French Blue Painted Silverware Organizer
I have one of these wood cutlery organizers and now I want to redo mine! This turned out so pretty and the addition of the lovely silverware really makes it shine. Get the how to over at LiveLoveDIY: French Blue … Read the rest
4 Fun Pet Projects
Hey you pet lovers out there, or more specifically dog and cat lovers.. here are some fun projects to make with Fido or FiFi in mind. Does anyone really ever name their pets Fido or FiFi?? Anyway, here are 4 … 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
Capiz Shell Cake Stand
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but Carolyn’s Homework blog is a regular here. I really enjoy Carolyn’s style, she has a great eye and a natural flair. This unique cake stand is a perfect example of that. Just enough … Read the rest
Make a Chalkboard Table
Summer vacation is coming soon. And while ideally your kids will be outside playing, there will also be times when they are inside and using the “b” word (bored). So instead of switching on the TV or handhelds, why not … Read the rest
Colorful Wooden Pegs
Here’s a fun twist on decorating clothespins to give them more pizazz. Use colored pencils to brighten up the sides and decorative paper for the sides. The other laundry hanging in the neighborhood will be envious! They make fun magnet … Read the rest