The 4th of July weekend is upon us. There are tons of projects around blogland, here are a handful of things that have caught my eye. A couple are mine too from last year, hope you enjoy them. Have a … Read the rest
Easy Patriotic Hurricanes
The 4th of July is almost here, but these days Americans don’t need a holiday to show their patriotism. Since 9/11 the residents of the U.S.A. have a reclaimed sense of pride living in America and are happy to show … Read the rest
Anthropologie Inspired Dresser
If you are looking for a great way to dress up a child’s bedroom, this is it. Inspired by an Anthropologie numbered dresser, Amy and Emily took this old beat up dresser and turned it into a totally cool piece … Read the rest
Rustic DIY Headboard
Mmmm rustic! My favorite part of this project is that the wood here isn’t actually old, it’s brand new. Dean and Shannon from aka design will tell you how they made new wood look old and give you a cost … Read the rest
DIY Sputnik Chandelier
This is awesome isn’t it? I love the unique look of this chandelier. Jenny from Little Green Notebook was inspired by the ever expensive Sputnik chandelier and made it her own. She modified and altered an Ikea chandelier giving it … Read the rest
Mod Podged Canvas Art
Using canvas isn’t just for oil painters anymore. Canvas is becoming a popular vehicle for many different craft projects. Here’s an example of how to creatively use a blank canvas to create a lovely piece of art for your home, … Read the rest
Thumbtack Globe
This is beyond fun! Take an old globe and cover it in thumbtacks to create a stunningly different look. What a fabulous gift for a man too, perfect for an office or even a college dorm. Loving this look! Check … Read the rest
Coffee Table from Tree Stumps
This picture looks like something out of a magazine doesn’t it? This is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” projects that really gets you thinking. I love the combination of rustic nature and lovely white, coming together … Read the rest
Mod Podge Lamp
There’s something about this lamp that I just love. Whether it’s the pretty little beads hanging down or the fact that the inspiration came from a piece of tissue paper blowing through the yard. Whatever the reason, I think it’s … Read the rest
Magnetic Dry Erase Calendar
If you’re looking for a great way to organize your day’s activities, kids’ sports, doctor appointments and household chores, you might want to take a peek at this cool calendar project. It’s magnetic, making it easy to move things around … Read the rest
Make Wall Flowers from Swim Noodles
I have a feeling that before it’s over with we are going to see quite a few swim noodle crafts! I’m loving this flower wall art made from repurposed swim noodles, ideal for a playroom or little girl’s room. Confessions … Read the rest
How to Make a Collage Frame
Tam from Sew Dang Cute made this adorable collage frame that I fell in love with immediately. I love photo displays and am always amazed by the creative ways that people share their family memories. This is no exception. Head … Read the rest
Welcoming Stenciled Bench
You realize this bench, in its former life, was actually a twin headboard right? No? Well, believe me, if Gail gets a hold of something, you know it will be repurposed into something truly amazing. I love how this bench … Read the rest
Children’s Art Display Wall
What a great idea for displaying children’s art projects! This is stylish but simple and clean, love the way it turned out. Kids will be so proud to display their art on the wall! I could even see personalizing the … Read the rest
Make a Graduation Board
Still looking for a great gift for that recent graduate? Check out this awesome graduation photo board which features pictures from early childhood all the way up to the big day. A great way to preserve those memories and have … Read the rest