This is a project that I made to celebrate spring and my love of herbs. I love to cook and use fresh herbs whenever I can, so having them growing in my kitchen is the ideal situation. Clay pots cam … Read the rest
Retro Canisters Redo
I bought some really awesome ceramic canisters a little over a year ago. I looked up the name and apparently they sell for around $140. I paid $40 and the money went to a good cause, win/win. However, one of … Read the rest
Hunger Games Love Quote Sign
Angie used vinyl letters and some old barn wood to create this Hunger Games inspired quote sign. Yes, I’m a fan of the Hunger Games series, having read all three books and seen the movie. But even if it weren’t … Read the rest
Dollar Store Trinket Box Lamp
I am in love with this unique idea for a lamp. Using dollar store wooden trinket boxes and a lamp kit, Lisa created this totally fun and rustic looking functional accent for her home. She’ll even show you how she … Read the rest
Flashlights from Soda Cans and Cereal Boxes
Here’s a fun recycling project, make flashlights from soda cans and cereal boxes! Paul posted a step by step tutorial over at Instructables showing you exactly what you’ll need to do to make these. What a great project for teens, … Read the rest
Antiqued Acid Mirror
Have you seen the acid mirror projects around the internet? Several blogs have tutorials and features, and I’m particularly smitten with what Amy did with hers. She didn’t just create that acid mirror look, she took it further and dressed … Read the rest
Upcycled Garden Tote
Now that spring is here, soon you’ll be out in the garden, planting vegetables, herbs and flowers. That means that eventually those seedlings will be full fledged veggies ready for picking. You’ll need a tote. Something to carry your haul! … Read the rest
Victorian Egg Place Cards
I’m not sure whether Carolyn intended these beautiful place cards to have a Victorian look to them, but they do. And they are just lovely! She’s been taking special care as she’s been using eggs in the kitchen, cracking them … Read the rest
Recycled Denim Sling-Style Plant Hanger
When I first saw this I immediately thought of my daughter who will be heading off to college in the fall. What a great project to dress up a new apartment or dorm room! Carol will show you how she … Read the rest
Decoupage Fabric Trash Can
This pretty garbage can (is that an oxymoron?) was made by decoupaging all sorts of different fabric scraps onto a plain, boring can. I love how it came out! Kim shares her latest obsession with Mod Podge here — What … Read the rest
Faux Paint Peel Aged Frames
I made these a few weeks back and the response was great. I’ve even had someone tell me they tried my method and they loved the results. Outstanding! I really love that! I bought some of those $5.00 Walmart frames, … Read the rest
Alphabet Wall Art inspired by Pottery Barn
This Pottery Barn inspired piece of wall art really caught my eye. I love all the fun colors in it and the idea of how it would totally dress up a child’s room or playroom. There’s a full tutorial too, … Read the rest
Boy’s Room Makeover
I’m loving thisBoy’s Room Makeover over at Decorchick. Great ideas to get your creative juices flowing! Lots of great details but the wall is my favorite! See it at The Boy’s Room Makeover! | Decorchick! Changing her world, one project … Read the rest
Video Tute: Ryan Gosling Light Switch Cover
Here’s a fun video from the girls at Gurl.com. They’ll show your teenagers how to make a light switch cover. And who knew it might have Ryan Gosling on it! Head over to Gurl.com to watch the video tutorial — … Read the rest
Etched Glass Spice Bottles
These spice storage bottles were once Starbucks drink bottles. This project is a perfect example of how to recycle items you might have otherwise thrown away. Instead of tossing them in the trash bin, give them another purpose like these … Read the rest