A little over a year ago, Lacy’s son made a wooden toolbox in shop class. Slightly uneven and completely naked of stain or paint, it was begging for a vintage make over. Lacy set to work painting, crackling, painting some … Read the rest
Cool Coat Rack from a Cabinet Door
Some of my favorite projects are those of the repurposed nature. This used to be a cabinet door. Now it’s a really cool and personalized coat/purse rack with charm and character. This project is fairly easy to do too, and … Read the rest
Beachy Cottage Style Box
Last month I stumbled across a blog called “a beach cottage, life by the sea”. The name alone makes me swoon. The peaceful sound of crashing waves, the smell of sea air and the occasional squawk of seagulls in the … Read the rest
6 Pretty Plant Ideas
I am itching to get outside if this snow ever goes away! I’m really looking forward to fresh herbs, growing tomatoes and watching beautiful flowers bloom. I’ve been collecting some pretty and inspiring planter projects. I’m sure some of these … Read the rest
9 Homemade Nature Crafts
I know what you’re thinking. We are completely buried in snow and Amanda is posting about projects that require all those elements that are buried! I know! But I can’t help it. There are some cool projects out there using … Read the rest
Tissue Striped Candles
Leave it to Martha to come up with something so simple yet so elegant that they make a dramatic statement. These beautiful candles would be perfect for Valentine’s Day, or change the colors to use for any occasion! See the … Read the rest
Dodecahedron Star Lantern
This caught my eye as soon as I saw it, I’m always drawn in by things that glow. A dodecahedron is a three dimensional shape with twelve equal pentagonal faces. I didn’t do very well in Geometry class, so it’s … Read the rest
9 Candle and Candle Holder Projects
There’s something about the warm glow of a candle that soothes me. It doesn’t even have to be scented, just the soft flicker of the flame calms me and makes me feel warm and fuzzy. You don’t have to actually … Read the rest
Yarn Wrapped Luminaries
Take some old tin cans, some scrap yarn and some tea lights, and you can create a lovely display for any time of the year. Perfect for a holiday table, birthday celebration or maybe even a romantic dinner. Get the … Read the rest
Epsom Salt Luminaries
I don’t really like to share my own craft projects here, I’ve told you that before. But sometimes I make something that I’m just so happy with, I can’t help but want to yell it from the mountaintops! Ok, that’s … 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
Vintage Milk Jug
Kristen from Kristen Duke Photography turned this old rusty milk jug into a beautiful addition to her front porch. Kristen was a contestant in Crafting with the Stars and worked closely with Lorie from Be Different Act Normal. I … Read the rest
Pumpkin Bird Feeder
Oh Martha you’ve done it again! I’m not really sure how long this would last before rotting, but what a fun idea anyway! When it turns yukky, stick it in the compost bin.
Get the pumpkin bird feeder how to… Read the rest
Cute Little Owl Swag
Look at these adorable little owls I spotted over at Purple Paisley Pinwheels. Aren’t they cute? Hang them on a door handle, use as a shelf sitter, put them in a bowl or a basket, or attach to a swag … Read the rest
Making Roses out of Maple Leaves
Could these be any more gorgeous and unique?? I am absolutely in love with these roses that Beth over at The Stories of A to Z made from fallen maple leaves. She followed a tutorial in Russian from a site … Read the rest