These games sell for $30 and up at flea markets and sporting goods stores. Why not make your own instead? We still have plenty of warm weather before Old Man Winter visits, so pull out the hammer and saw and … Read the rest
Plant Chair
Seaside Wreath
This pretty wreath is better seen up close as it’s too hard to tell from this picture all the fun work that went into it. Be sure to head over to Pressed Down, Shaken together so you can see and … Read the rest
Pleated Vellum Hurricane Shades
An easy way to pretty up those plain hurricanes. Make vellum shades and display them at your next party, or just enjoy them yourself on your porch. Martha Stewart has the east how to. Pleated Vellum Hurricane Shades.… Read the rest
Pallet Art
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
Outdoor Storage box Trunk Makeover
I love this quick bench makeover. While these heavy duty plastic trunks and storage cabinets are very sturdy and do a great job, they certainly aren’t very pretty. Check out this “prettied up” bench over at Random Thoughts of a … Read the rest
Sea Glass and Sand Orbs
These beautiful mosaic orbs are made from Styrofoam balls! I love how authentic these look and how easy the tutorial seems to be. A perfect accent for a beach theme. You can get the tutorial here.
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Peacock Blue Faux Bamboo Chest
This lovely piece of furniture wasn’t always so lovely. Head over to Centsational Girl to see the makeover. Kate will give you the step by step as well as why she chose this pretty shade of blue. » My Bamboo … Read the rest
From Spoon Rack to Sunglasses Holder
Amy from Mod Podge Rocks took a spoon rack and converted it to a holder for sunglasses. Amy’s always coming up with something creative, and this is no exception. Head over to Amy’s place to see the spoon rack to … Read the rest
Paint Chip Skyline
What a cool use of paint chips. I love how they were used to create a skyline silhouette. Check out the post at the ambitious procrastinator: Crafting With Ali: Paint Chip Art.… Read the rest
Drying Rack Photo Display
I came across this lovely post showing how Elizabeth used some chicken wire and an old thrift store drying rack to make this charming photo display. You can check out her post at Just following Jesus in my real life…: … Read the rest
Make Your Own Wooden Lap Desks
Becky has become known as the roadkill rescuer due to all the fabulous projects she has created from other people’s trash. Today’s post is no exception and is just in time for back to school. Becky saved a couple of … Read the rest
Flower Votive Displays
What a simple yet beautiful idea. Martha Stewart’s team sets the outdoor stage with these lovely flower votive holders. Perfect for warm summer evenings on the deck or porch. These would be great indoors as well for a romantic candlelit … Read the rest
Mason Jar Lanterns
It’s no secret that I love luminaries. I like these mason jar lanterns because of the pretty faux blue finish and how they are hanging from the deck overhang, creating a wonderful outdoor ambiance. These aren’t hard to make and … Read the rest
Make a Mod Podge Map Lamp
Amy from Mod Podge
Rocks has done it again! This time she’s busy covering a lamp that’s worthy of a man’s stamp of approval. So whether it’s for a man room or your living room, this vintage looking modern map … Read the rest