My husband used to be a painter. That was in the day when wallpaper was a big deal, everyone wanted it. He hated it. It’s messy, sticky, and almost impossible to remove. So instead of using wallpaper, try your hand … Read the rest
10 Fab DIY Photo Displays
My husband asked me the last time we moved why I no longer hang up all the family photos in the hallway. You know the display. It looks like your Aunt Gertrude’s house with all the 8×10 frames filled … Read the rest
City Wood Art
Several years ago after having a deck installed on our house, we had a bunch of little wood pieces leftover, which I promptly turned into snowmen and gave away as gifts. Rebekah of Potholes and Pantyhose took some leftover pieces … Read the rest
Vintage Frame Collage
I’ve begun looking at thrift store and garage sale frames in a whole new light. Not sure why it took me this long to do so, as so many others around the blogosphere seem to have been at it for … Read the rest
Nautical Ladder Shelf
I came upon a post by Suzanne at Meridian Road. She took an old ladder, painted it, and hung it on the wall. But it wasn’t quite finished. So she dolled it up with some nautical knick knacks and turned … Read the rest
Spin Art
How cool is this? You could even use a salad spinner for this, though Tammy from In Stitches made hers from a Magic SpinArt set. use whatever fun colors match your decor to make a great looking wall piece.
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Botanical Prints
This is something I have always wanted to do… frame some lovely wild flowers or herbs in black frames with big mattes. You really must see the lovely collection going on over at Madigan Made. Loving the lounging doggie in … Read the rest
DIY Towel Hooks
Stephanie Lynn from under The Table and Dreaming always has some amazing ideas. I wish I had seen this one when we did our remodel a couple of years ago as it looks so much nice than the plain old … Read the rest
Drawers to Shadowbox Shelves
I like to think of myself as a pretty creative person. When I see garbage, I can often envision a way to reuse it or make it into something cool. So often I am amazed at what others think of … Read the rest
Mosaic Paint Chip Art
Inspired by a mosaic print she saw in the Ballard Designs catalog, Jennifer of Hope Studios created this awesome piece of art from paint chips she collected. A very impressive result from such simple supplies.
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Sock Wreath Video Tutorial
Becca over at Blue Cricket Design makes wreaths out of socks for $3.00. if the price wasn’t awesome enough for you, wait until you see how incredibly easy these wreaths are to make. No need to be crafty, a great … Read the rest
DIY Clocks: 5 Different Ways
I have several different clocks to show you, all have a different twist, but all are fabulous.
Welcome to our DIY Clock Roundup! Time is a precious commodity, and what better way to keep track of it than with a … Read the rest
Parisian Wreath
There’s a darling blog called Le Chateau des fleurs by Frenchy that has some truly marvelous ideas. This time, Frenchy took some silk flowers, chic ribbon and lovely vintage paper to make this os so pretty Parisian themed wreath.
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Family Tree Displays
Kristyn over at Lil’ Luna actually makes and sells these wonderful family forever boards, but she was gracious enough to provide a tutorial for you here.
Larissa from Just Another Day in Paradise made this modern family tree to … Read the rest
Skateboard Shelving
Skateboarding is all the rage among boys, and even some girls! As the kids outgrow their old skateboards, or they just start looking a little worse for wear, you can turn them into cool shelving for your kids’ rooms.
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