Summer is almost over, so this is a great time to collect those crafting supplies that nature is done with. Time to collect acorns, discarded bark, and yes, some driftwood. The other day I featured the amazing life sized Driftwood … Read the rest
Vintage Window Transformation
I recently discovered a blog called Brambleberry Cottage. The photos in the blog header alone captured my attention. When I saw the transformation this 100-year old window took I knew I had to share it with you all.
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4 Cool Number Projects
I’m loving the use of numbers on everything from front doors to furniture. What a great look and it works on just about anything. I could see having to exercise control here though, otherwise everything in your house might end … Read the rest
Starburst Twig Wreath
I’m in love with this wreath. It would look totally fabulous hanging in my bathroom! A great project using nature as a medium.
Head over to The Painted Hive to see how Kristine made this starburst twig wreath.… Read the rest
Vitamin Bottles
I’m so loving this idea! You see, I have several bottles of vitamins on the kitchen counter. They are so gawdy looking, but if I move them somewhere else, I’ll forget to take them, so that’s where they stay… lookin’ … Read the rest
Gum Frame
Yes, it’s a frame covered in gum. How fun! I could see using different colored gum pieces and making a funky mosaic.
Stop by and see the gum frame over at Oops I Craft My Pants.… Read the rest
Customize Knobs and Drawer Pulls
A little over a week ago I featured Kristine’s gorgeous cabinet makeover. The knobs on that cabinet were pretty unique and many wanted to know how she did it.
Stop over and see Kristine’s tutorial on customizing knobs and … Read the rest
12 Fun Letter Initial Craft Projects
Seems that initials, monograms and family letters are all the rage right now. There are some really cute ways to express your creativity, here are just a few examples. If you know of others, feel free to leave a link … 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.
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Seashell Nightlight
Oh Martha, you’re so smart! I love seashell decorations, and this nightlight is just too adorable. It would be perfect in a nautical bathroom!
Get the seashell nightlight instructions from Martha Stewart.
Looking for more crafts using collected keepsake … Read the rest
Folded Paper Flowers
What a fun summery accent these make! Kristin over at Striving to Be More made this cute flowers out of accordian style folded paper.
Get the tutorial for these folded paper flowers at Kristin’s blog.… Read the rest
20 Cool DIY Coat, Key and Towel Racks
This post started with just one towel rack project. Then I found another, and then some cool coat racks… before I knew what happened there were ten awesome projects. I couldn’t stop myself! So many good ideas, so little time! … Read the rest
Owl Stool
When I saw this cute little stool that Erin from Lemon Tree Creations posted, I knew I just had to share it. I used to collect owls, so this really struck me. Cute isn’t it?
See how Erin made this … Read the rest
12 Lamp Makeovers and Redos
The beauty of a lamp is that you can really do just about anything you want with it. Whether you find one at a thrift store, on clearance at Walmart, or it’s a garage sale treasure you’ve discovered, don’t dismiss … Read the rest
PB Inspired Knotted Jute Vase
I love finding Pottery Barn inspired projects. We certainly won’t put PB out of business, there’s always plenty of people that will buy their stuff. But the creative and crafty rarely will when they just know they can make it … Read the rest