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
Pumpkin Pedestal Bowl
Wow. Can you believe this beautiful pedestal bowl was once a plastic pumpkin treat holder? Amazing transformation don’t you think? If you head over to Aunt Peaches you will find the tutorial here, I found this via Creative Jewish … Read the rest
Tin Can Tea Light Holder
Have you seen Scott Bedford’s blog, “What I Made…“? I hadn’t seen it until yesterday when my friend Char from Printables4Kids sent me an email about it. There’s some pretty cool posts on Scott’s blog, but this tin … 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
Vintage Look Cherry Label Table
I have no idea how I missed this table over the summer. I am in love with this. Vintage produce labels are so hot and making something look old from something that isn’t is even hotter! Polly from Make Mine … Read the rest
Patchwork Covered Chairs
I came across these totally cool chairs on Green Eye Monster today. An old salvaged quilt with a crazy design was repurposed into chair covers making this set of dining room chairs rad and hip! Check out these patchwork covered … Read the rest
Harvest Block Tea Light Holders
Jonie Marie from Just Between Friends made these festive wooden blocks complete with inserts for tea lights. Get the tutorial here.… Read the rest
Pinecone Hurricane Vases
Martha Stewart shows how you can dress up a simple glass hurricane vase with some pinecones and ribbon. if you look closely, they aren’t just pinecones, but rather flowers made from pinecones.… Read the rest
Yarn Wrapped Letters
I love letters, monograms, initials, anything like that. You can buy wooden letters and paper mache letters to paint, decoupage, and yes, wrap in yarn! Bailey from Let Birds Fly will show you how she made these charming yarn wrapped … Read the rest
DIY Modern Art Plates
Inspired by an expensive Marimekko Plates display, these adorable plates are made by kids! That’s right, simply get some dollar store plates and some paint markers and you are ready to go. Get the full instructions for this kid friendly … Read the rest
Brush Your Teeth Bathroom Sign
Need a cool idea for decorating your bathroom? How about an inventive reminder for kids to brush their teeth? I love the idea of this sign, and the style, rustic and aged, perfect for my decor!
You’ll definitely want to … Read the rest
Distressed Eat Sign
I always feel like I should apologize when featuring one of my own projects. So, I’m sorry. 🙂 However, I was really happy with how this turned out, and dang it, there just isn’t another category on Craft Gossip that … 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
Old Window Art for Thanksgiving
If you are one of those stop on the side of the road to rescue an otherwise destined for the garbage pile piece of something or another… fear not! You are not alone! There are crafters all over the planet … 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