Here’s another fun project you can use paint chips for. Make some colorful coasters to use in your home or to give as gifts! Head over to the crafty cpa: return on creativity: paint sample coasters.… Read the rest
Bean Bag Toss
These games sell for $30 and up at flea markets and sporting goods stores. Why not make your own instead? We still have plenty of warm weather before Old Man Winter visits, so pull out the hammer and saw and … Read the rest
Plant Chair
Seaside Wreath
This pretty wreath is better seen up close as it’s too hard to tell from this picture all the fun work that went into it. Be sure to head over to Pressed Down, Shaken together so you can see and … Read the rest
Pleated Vellum Hurricane Shades
An easy way to pretty up those plain hurricanes. Make vellum shades and display them at your next party, or just enjoy them yourself on your porch. Martha Stewart has the east how to. Pleated Vellum Hurricane Shades.… Read the rest
Pallet Art
There have been plenty of different projects using pallets these days. Here’s another pretty idea from Heaven’s Walk. Turn a pallet into a piece of art.… Read the rest
Sea Glass and Sand Orbs
These beautiful mosaic orbs are made from Styrofoam balls! I love how authentic these look and how easy the tutorial seems to be. A perfect accent for a beach theme. You can get the tutorial here.
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Drying Rack Photo Display
I came across this lovely post showing how Elizabeth used some chicken wire and an old thrift store drying rack to make this charming photo display. You can check out her post at Just following Jesus in my real life…: … Read the rest
Make Your Own Wooden Lap Desks
Becky has become known as the roadkill rescuer due to all the fabulous projects she has created from other people’s trash. Today’s post is no exception and is just in time for back to school. Becky saved a couple of … Read the rest
Flower Votive Displays
What a simple yet beautiful idea. Martha Stewart’s team sets the outdoor stage with these lovely flower votive holders. Perfect for warm summer evenings on the deck or porch. These would be great indoors as well for a romantic candlelit … Read the rest
Mason Jar Lanterns
It’s no secret that I love luminaries. I like these mason jar lanterns because of the pretty faux blue finish and how they are hanging from the deck overhang, creating a wonderful outdoor ambiance. These aren’t hard to make and … Read the rest
Make a Mod Podge Map Lamp
Amy from Mod Podge
Rocks has done it again! This time she’s busy covering a lamp that’s worthy of a man’s stamp of approval. So whether it’s for a man room or your living room, this vintage looking modern map … Read the rest
Make Your Own Tablecloth Weights
Doesn’t it drive you crazy when an unruly summer breeze comes along and messes with your picnic tablecloth? The corners are constantly flipping up, or worse, landing in the baked beans. Solve the problem by making these fashionable tablecloth weights … Read the rest
Make a Junk Drawer Organizer
Who doesn’t have one of those awful junk drawers? You know the one… it doesn’t want to shut after you open it, you can rarely find what you are looking for but you “know it’s in there”! Yeah that’s the … Read the rest
Living Pallet Table
This is an ingenious project, a fabulous way to use an old pallet, add some beauty to your outdoor space, and create a permanent living centerpiece as well. While this was built for the patio, I don’t see any reason … Read the rest