I’ve always wanted a tire swing, but never had quite the right tree to hang it in. Therefore, I shall live vicariously through Stephanie Lynn of Under the Table and Dreaming.
See exactly how she did it so you can … Read the rest
8 Easy to Build Fire Pits
I have a fire pit in my backyard. It took over 18 months before the brick came out of its stacked up position and actually into its proper shape. Why? Because I was waiting on a friend to build it … Read the rest
Flower Cart Revamp
Yard Sale + $4.00 = Rusty old flower cart. Sounds like a great deal to me! This little cart sat in Sandy’s garage all winter long, then all spring, then summer came.. well, you get the picture. But she pulled … Read the rest
Mason Jar Solar Lights
There are quite a few tutorials around the internet telling you how to make cool solar lights. Amanda at The Hand Me Down House made some really pretty ones from Mod Podge and food coloring.
See Amanda’s solar light tutorial… Read the rest
Mosaic Bird Bowl
Susie over at From My Home to Yours made this wonderful mosaic bird bowl. She was inspired by a project in a magazine from 2005 and has been wanting to make it ever since.
Stop by and see how Susie … Read the rest
Lemonade Stand from an Old Desk
This creative lemonade stand was created by Tiff over at Making the World Cuter. She took an old desk her kids had been using and dressed it up for summer. Looks like the kids are pretty happy with mom’s handy … Read the rest
Rustic Window Display
Dress up an empty area, inside or out, with a rustic window display. Decorating Diva took an old tattered window and made some shutters for it (yes, she made them, and she shows you how) and poof! Instant window display.… Read the rest
Make You Own Backyard Swing
I have seen some pretty intricate designs for tree swings before, but what could be more simple that some strong cord, a drill, and an old cupboard door!
Make your own backyard swing, Becca at Naptime Journal will show … Read the rest
Drab Chandelier Turned Funky Candle Holder
There’s actually a PB inspired project that this additional project morphed from. You see, Amanda over at The Hand Me Down House took an outdated light fixture and not only create a new fixture from it, but then went one … Read the rest
Glittery Dragonflies for Your Garden
Several years ago I lived in Las Vegas, a pretty dry climate. The house I lived in had a pond in the backyard and there were a couple of dragonflies that would visit and lay their eggs underneath my floating … Read the rest
Antique Watering Can with Flowers
Liz over at Hoosier Homemade reminds us that old watering cans, especially those with holes in them that can no longer serve their original purpose, have new life as flower pots. See how Liz turned her old watering cans into … Read the rest
