Suesan over at the blog Frou-Frugal came up with this cool idea using pipe strapping. After checking out some video tutorials on basket weaving, she went to work creating this funky metal basket.
See how she made this unique metal … Read the rest
Saucepan Bird Houses
Do you have any old saucepans laying around? You know the ones, they are all scratched up and need to be replaced. Why not follow Jen’s lead from Tatertots and Jello and turn them into chic little bird houses? Too … Read the rest
Woven Vintage Map Basket
There are some great projects made from outdated, or even vintage maps. I mentioned in my post about the map coasters that each year new atlases are printed and thousands of outdated ones are tossed or (hopefully) recycled. I’ve been … Read the rest
Light Fixture Terrariums
One of the latest trash to treasure projects out there is to take an old, dated light fixture and turn it into something like a decorative PB inspired lantern or even use some colored Mod Podgee to make a … Read the rest
Vintage Window Transformation
I recently discovered a blog called Brambleberry Cottage. The photos in the blog header alone captured my attention. When I saw the transformation this 100-year old window took I knew I had to share it with you all.
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Make Your Own Creamware
Madigan Made has a wonder post on how to create your own creamware. Creamware can be pretty pricey, but if you follow Madigan’s instructions and shop at the thrift stores, you can have your own wall of lovely creamware.
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Curtain Rods from Old Fence
I love how Rachelle from Adventures in Creating took an old rusty piece of fencing, added some finials, and created her own unique curtain rods.
See how Rachelle made curtain rods from old fencing at Adventures in Creating.… Read the rest
Repurposed Cabinet Door
Polly from Learn and Go took an old cabinet door and turned it into a chic piece of functional wall art. She can leave it plain and display as is, or hang something from the hook, hence the function. 😉… Read the rest
Painting Furniture Hardware
Instead of buying new hardware for your furniture revamp project, consider painting the existing pieces. Buying hardware can be pricey, depending on your tastes, and the paint available these days allows such flexibility. Whether it’s black, white, a bright color, … Read the rest
Madeover Coffee Table
I love this and wish it was in my house! I may just follow Pam’s lead from Frippery and make one of these myself. She took some planks of wood and the base from an old coffee table and made … Read the rest
Metallic Secretary Desk
I’ve become quite captivated by Ann Marie’s talent for taken an old piece of junk furniture and giving it new life. it’s like the Island of Misfit Toys from Rudolph, I can see that sad piece of furniture turned happy … Read the rest
Stockade Fence Plant Shelf
Gail from My Repurposed Life took an old piece of stockade fence and turned it into this totally cool plant shelf. I can see this fabulous work of art filled with potted plants, ivy, garden tools and gloves… oh the … Read the rest
Canned Flower Centerpiece
How simple and yet, so beautiful! Stop by and see Yoli at Apron Senorita to get a look at the lovely centerpiece she created from simple cans and lovely flowers.
See the canned flower centerpiece at Apron Senorita.… Read the rest
Chair to Trellis
I love a trash to treasure story. Keeping things out of landfills is so important for the preservation of our children’s future, and if you can beautify your home in the process, kudos! That’s just what happened over at Learning … Read the rest
Bottle Cap Tray
Way to recycle! LOVE those bottle caps, painted and looking pretty. Oh the possibilities! Kudos to Sweet Something Designs for this fun and funky project.
See the tutorial for this bottle cap tray at Somewhat Simple, then be sure to … Read the rest