A fun project for a DIY front door mat for summer. This tutorial shows you how to paint a plain inexpensive door mat and turn it into a funky piece of art. They say first impressions count, so what are … Read the rest
How to Make & Break In a New DIY Chalkboard
Big chalkboards can cost a fortune if you buy one in a store. I found this wonderful antique frame in my godmother’s attic as she moved into a smaller home. She gifted me with it and I was so … Read the rest
DIY Colored painted wooden table runner
DIY Colored painted wooden table runner! A really easy and low cost craft to add some color in your balcony’s table! Perfect craft for kids also. This kids craft tutorial can be seen here.… Read the rest
Vintage Seed Packet Planters
These lovely upcycled planters are made with gorgeous vintage floral seed packet art, (free to download). Using rusty tin cans just adds to the whole vintage rustic look. Such a fun tutorial, just make sure you seal the bottoms after … Read the rest
How to Ombre Stencil a Pillow Cover
I hand-stenciled these adorable bright and colourful nautical pillow cases. In the tutorial I am explaining how to mix your own colour palette from primary colours using a colour wheel
and how to stencil on fabric like a pro. These … Read the rest
DIY Fold Up Bar Table
Okay, I am officially in love with this wall mounted fold up bar table. It is perfect for small patios and outdoor garden areas. I can actually put a few of these to use around my house and they are … Read the rest
DIY Garden Gnome Stakes
These DIY Garden gnome stakes are adorable. They would make the cutest little gifts for house warming parties too. You can see the full tutorial over at Craftylumberjacks.com… Read the rest
DIY Balsa Wood Rainbow Paper Organizer
With all this Konmarie (Marie Kondo The Joy of Tidying Up
) craze it’s no wonder we have some organizational crafts to feature this month. Make a colorful paper organizer out of balsa wood with no special tools, so … Read the rest
Paper Flower Wall Decoration
Make a large scale, paper flower wall decoration for about $20. It’s an easy, elegant way to create a LARGE art piece for your home. The perfect addition to an entry wall or lounge room. How about making one of … Read the rest
Red White and Blue Flowerpot idea
A unique flowerpot made from an old recycled bread tin. Filled with red white and blue artificial flowers for patriotic flair. This rustic style centrepiece is perfect for an outdoor BBQ table or 4th of July event. You can see … Read the rest
Spring Mason Jar Succulent Planters
Mason jars are a popular craft and these DIY Easter succulent planters are easy to make and adorable! I think readers will love to make these! Succulents are so popular right now and of course when you have succulents you … Read the rest
Flower Monogram Letters
Add a pop of spring to your decor with these easy to make floral letters. It’s a quick and easy craft perfect for tweens, teens or adults. These flowers make for pretty wall art, or use them as a party … Read the rest
Easy China Cabinet Makeover with Stencil & Paint
Pretty furniture doesn’t need to be expensive. My last furniture upcycle is showing exactly that. A free blah looking little cabinet is turned into a stunning china cabinet with only a stencil and some paint. See the full tutorial here… Read the rest
DIY 4th of July Banner
Create a patriotic banner sign with some pillow ticking and beadboard. This tutorial is very cute, but it may not be supplies you have laying around. The little flag bunting style sign is unique though so I thought it was … Read the rest
Easy 4th of July Porch Decorations
Do you have extra 2×4’s laying around? Learn how to make these easy and cute patriotic porch decorations for the 4th of July.
If you’re looking for good old fashioned homemade Fourth of July decorations, then try some DIY … Read the rest