I have a really cool old trunk at the foot of my bed. I’ve been trying to decide what to do with it. When I saw this beautiful transformation it really inspired me. I haven’t done anything with mine yet, … Read the rest
9 Valentine Crafts
I have really been enjoying the Valentine projects that are popping up everywhere! I’m not sure if it’s the cheery colors, the undertones of love, or just the fact that Valentine’s Day is a foreshadowing to spring, but I’m lovin’ … Read the rest
Thrift Store Mercury Glass Lamp Makeover
I have seen tons of these lamps in thrift stores but didn’t have the vision that Stephanie Lynn did to turn it into this beautiful piece. Make sure you head over to Under the Table and Dreaming to see the … Read the rest
Night and Day dimmer switch dial
Scott Bedford shares his creativity with unique drawings detailing the step by step process of each of his projects. This adorable dimmer switch dial is no exception. Simply turn the dial and daytime disappears and the nighttime scene is present. … Read the rest
Ham Can Diorama
When I first saw this project I actually said out loud “Get out!”. Love. LOVE. How could you not love this awesome ski slope diorama made from a recycled ham can! The designers at Martha Stewart really wowed me … Read the rest
Vintage Door Coat Rack
The very instant, I mean the moment I saw this door coat rack I knew I had to share it with you. I am absolutely in love with the vintage feel, it’s completely rustic and so very, very charming! What … Read the rest
Tissue Rosette Kissing Balls
I have been officially bitten by the Valentine’s Day bug. It was inevitable, especially being a crafter. We have to start things early, especially bloggers, so that we can share our ideas with others in time for the holiday. Well … Read the rest
9 Pantry Makeovers: Getting Organized
I moved right before Thanksgiving. I’m still trying to get everything organized, and this week it was the pantry’s turn. It was driving me crazy looking in this cabinet, then that cabinet, then the pantry to try and find something. … 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
Wood Block Snowman Family
How adorable is this? I think the thing that first caught my eye was the fact that the bodies aren’t white, but that have scrapbook paper on them. We seem so trained to only make snowmen white that I just … Read the rest
Stenciled Desk
This desk really caught my eye today. The first thing I noticed were its lovely curves. I just love the character this desk possesses, and Christina gave it a facelift and some beautiful stenciling to take it over the top. … Read the rest
$2 Chair Makeover
I love furniture makeovers. What I love even more is saving a ton of money. Turning someone’s discarded items into your own treasures can be so gratifying! Gina from The Shabby Chic Cottage will take you step by step through … Read the rest
Make Heart Sun Catchers
Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it! Christmas is over and there’s nothing else to decorate for, so start sprucing up your home with these pretty heart sun catchers I made for Craftown.com. They are actually hanging … Read the rest
From Garbage Comes Imagination
Take a bag full of cardboard tubes, empty snack and cereal boxes, cardboard egg cartons, washed out plastic tubs and lids… toss in some electrical tape and some scissors and you have an imagination-fest. Come and see what the kids … Read the rest