There have been plenty of different projects using pallets these days. Here’s another pretty idea from Heaven’s Walk. Turn a pallet into a piece of art.… Read the rest
Small Space Flower Garden
I’ve seen several pallet gardens lately, but everything I’ve seen has been kept in its natural state. They are all very nice, but this one caught my eye because its painted. Simple I know, but that layer of paint just … Read the rest
Poolside Pallets
I love how Donna took an old barn door and turned it into not only something functional, but beautiful as well. A great place to hang wet towels from the pool and display a lovely basket of flowers too. But … Read the rest
Paint Chip Note Pads
Just when you think you’ve seen all the ways there are to use and reuse paint chips, something else comes along that makes you smile. I love the colors of these adorable note pads. With school starting in a little … Read the rest
How to Make Book Birdhouses
Aren’t these fun? Whimsical is probably one of those Martha Stewart words that would describe this too. I’ve seen other book projects, but this is the first time I’ve seen them made in to birdhouses. I love the way they … Read the rest
DIY Hammered Spoons
You’ve seen these hammered spoons everywhere. They are on Etsy, used as plant markers, place settings, and a variety of other things. Now you can head over to Elizabeth Anne Designs and learn how to make your own. There … Read the rest
Pretty Red Birdbath
I love how the color red just pops in this backyard scene. This birdbath is made from a thrift store oversized vase and serving platter. I can’t imagine the birds not loving this lovely little spa that’s been created for … Read the rest
From Desk to Lemonade Stand
Need some inspiration for a fun lemonade stand your kids will be proud of? Ditch the fold up card table and hit the garage sales and thrift stores in search of an old desk. Grab some paint and your creativity … Read the rest
Subway Art Picnic Table
I’ve seen a lot of subway art projects and plenty of tables made from old doors, but I have to say this is the first time I’ve seen them combined. The contrasting red chairs are the perfect compliment to this … Read the rest
Paint Chip Rainbow Garland
Just when you thought you’d seen all the paint chip ideas out there, another one surfaces. I love this colorful banner made entirely from paint chips! Rainbows are synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day but are perfect for spring and summer … Read the rest
DIY Swim Suit / Towel Rack
NO more hanging bathing suits over the back of your patio chairs or the side of the bathtub. Take an old door, dress it up with brightly colored paint, add some hooks and cool lettering, and you have a fabulous … Read the rest
Rusty Sun Catcher
How fun is this?? Take a broken, rusty old rake and add some pretty baubles. Now you have a unique suncatcher for your backyard or porch. When rusty meets pretty so many good things happen. Head over to Queen of … Read the rest
From Pallet to Bookshelves
Love. I’ve really been loving all the projects people are creating from old wooden pallets lately. I’ve already featured a couple myself, like this pallet coffee table and the pallet garden here. Here’s another brilliantly creative way to use … Read the rest
From Milk Carton to Vase
Jeromina from paper, plate and plane made these marvelous basket weaved vases from empty cardboard milk cartons. An pretty way to recycle! Jeromina said “These bright vases were woven out of milk and juice cartons, a great craft for Earth … Read the rest
Beautiful Painted Rocks
Rashmie from Mommy Labs submitted these beautiful painted rocks to me. She said “I hand-painted painted these pebbles/rocks that we found during a nature walk. I’ve used various styles of painting and used different materials – like acrylic paint, water-proof … Read the rest