Jen over at Craft-O-Maniac put together this sweet treat wreath to welcome trick or treaters to her home. Doesn’t it look tasty?
Get the Halloween candy wreath how to from Jen’s blog.… Read the rest
Mirrored Vase
Heidi Smith over at Budget Wise Home took a thrift store vase and a few packs of mirrors from the craft store and created this stylish mirrored vase.
See how Heidi made this mirrored vase at Budget Wise Home.… Read the rest
Make Your Own Creamware
Madigan Made has a wonder post on how to create your own creamware. Creamware can be pretty pricey, but if you follow Madigan’s instructions and shop at the thrift stores, you can have your own wall of lovely creamware.
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DIY: How to Paint Wood Blinds
I stopped by Robin’s blog, All Things Heart and Home and found a great tutorial on how to paint wood blinds. Wood blinds are costly, so if you have them and they need a pick me up, do it yourself! … Read the rest
Coffee Table Redo
Kim over at Savvy Southern Style took her coffee table, painted it, glazed it and then distressed it into utter gorgeousness. This picture probably isn’t doing it justice, so I really want you to visit Kim and see for yourself.… Read the rest
Ice Cream Cone Chore Chart
Keeping a tidy home can be quite a challenge, especially when you have kids. ASK ME, I have four and they’ve been messing up the house all summer! 😉 My kids have always done chores without monetary compensation. I don’t … Read the rest
Shower Caddy to Garden Planter
Genius. Why didn’t I think of that? Don’t you just love this shower caddy turned garden planter? In this particular planter there are succulents planted, but there are a host of possibilities.. think cascading vines, ground cover flowers mixed in … Read the rest
Video: How to Make a Laundry Chute
I don’t have a laundry chute in this house. I really wanted one. In my last house I had a chute and I LOVED it. So much easier than carrying basketfuls of laundry down the stairs, and I always seem … Read the rest
Cookbook Covers
You might remember Leanne’s recipe favorites book I featured last month. This month she’s come up with another fun idea, one I may just implement in my kitchen!
See how Leanne made her cookbook covers over at Organize and Decorate … Read the rest
Magnetic Alphabet Letters
Aren’t these so much nicer than those colorful alphabet letters you buy for the kids? I love this option, stylish and still functional.
See the magnetic alphabet letter tutorial at Nice Girl Notes.… Read the rest
Make A Post It Note – Cork Vase
This cute vase is made out of cork, making it a great little note board for your desk! What an ideal gift for a secretary, boss or a teacher. Fill it with succulents or faux plants for a complete gift … Read the rest
Yard Art – Copper Frog Gazing Ball
Looking for a cool garden accent? Take a look at what Cap Creations did with a bowling ball and some plastic toy frogs! Isn’t that fun?
Get the copper frog ball tutorial over at Blue Cricket Design. Unfortunately blue cricket … Read the rest
Flower Art Hanger
This cute little art hanger is perfect for a little girl’s room, especially with school starting soon. A fun and colorful way to display artwork or photographs.
See the flower art hanger at I Made It So.… Read the rest
Curtain Rods from Old Fence
I love how Rachelle from Adventures in Creating took an old rusty piece of fencing, added some finials, and created her own unique curtain rods.
See how Rachelle made curtain rods from old fencing at Adventures in Creating.… Read the rest
Dip Dyeing Inspired by Martha
The August issue of Martha Stewart’s magazine showed different ways to dip dye fabrics and other items. If you haven’t seen it, it’s actually quite cool and Paint Me Plaid has posted a couple of Martha’s examples.
See how Paint … Read the rest