I love furniture makeovers. What I love even more is saving a ton of money. Turning someone’s discarded items into your own treasures can be so gratifying! Gina from The Shabby Chic Cottage will take you step by step through … Read the rest
Shabby Chic Rose Frame
Isn’t this lovely? Biljana found this ornate framed mirror, painted the mirror in a beautiful rose design, and painted the frame of the mirror to give it a shabby chic look. Such a pretty before and after! The site is … Read the rest
French Dresser Redo
Just look at the voluptuous curves on this dresser’s drawers! This little beauty was a marvelous Craigslist find at only $40.00. Al the hardware was in tact, so Cassie from Primitive and Proper went to work and transformed this from … Read the rest
Adding Moudling to Rounded Corners
I used to live in Las Vegas. Out there they build all the houses with rounded corners. That means no moulding around the windows, hence (my opinion mind you) no character. Sure the houses looked nice, but heck I’m a … Read the rest
Bead Board Photo Display
The days of hanging rows and rows of school pictures on the hallway walls seem to be gone. They are replaced, however, with more chic and inventive photo displays that are personal and comforting. These adorable displays were made from … Read the rest
Purdy Project round up at The CSI Project
This gorgeous desk makeover from Mud Pie Studio is only one of the amazing paint projects featured over at The CSI project today. You must go take a look, there are just too many cool things to list. Head over … Read the rest
Epsom Salt Luminaries
I don’t really like to share my own craft projects here, I’ve told you that before. But sometimes I make something that I’m just so happy with, I can’t help but want to yell it from the mountaintops! Ok, that’s … Read the rest
How to Make Dried Flower Arrangements
I love that vintage look of dried flowers, they make lovely centerpieces or accents for a bedroom dresser. Ewa from Blueberry Craft and Hobby Time has put together a tutorial on how to make dried flower arrangements. So next … Read the rest
9 Cool Map Crafts and Projects
I’ve been collecting map project links here and there week after week. This collection of projects, in no particular order, shows just how versatile (and popular) maps can be. I’ve featured a few map projects here too, but if I … Read the rest
Vintage Bird Box
Isn’t this beautiful? Lindy from Cottage Hill used a bird graphic, some paint, a little Mod Podge and some distressing to turn a $0.99 box into this lovely vintage looking accent. I featured Lindy’s hand painted silk bird pillow back … Read the rest
Recycled Magazine Mirror
I have been wanting to make something like this for several years, ever since I chaperoned one of my daughter’s field trips in Chicago. We were at the Art Institute in the gift shop and saw a couple of high … Read the rest
Shabby Chic Decoupage Ladder
It’s almost time for you to vote for the final 3 projects in Crafting with the Stars! I didn’t make it past round 3 but was honored to be apart of such a fun and inspirational competition! Can’t wait to … Read the rest
Snowboarder Wall Mural
Talk about amazing! if you have been following the fun competition, Crafting with the Stars, then you already recognize this finalist’s project. Ashleigh from Bee in Our Bonnet teamed up with Cheri from It’s So Very Cheri to make this … Read the rest
Desk Redo and Acid Mirrors
Scary sounding isn’t it? I think Mandi from Vintage Revivals is pretty brave to work with acid, can’t say whether or not I would! I have to admit though, I love the final result of these mirrors, and the dresser … Read the rest
Old Door to Bedroom Sideboard
Heidi from HoneyBear Lane took an old door, created some paper mache letters from cereal boxes, and painted, painted, painted until she turned out this fabulous addition to her child’s bedroom. Heidi was paired with Amy of The Idea Room… Read the rest