Making spindle candlesticks out of bits and pieces, is not only easy-but a lot of fun! Using scraps of wood for bases, and parts of chairs, beds, and stairs . . . you will have more candlesticks than you need!
Spindle Candlestick Ideas
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Scrap Pile DIY Candlesticks
These DIY Candlesticks are just in time for the Holidays! I love a great challenge! Sandra from Sawdust Girl issued a challenge to make something from your scrap pile. My scrap pile may not be like your scrap pile, because I hoard fun stuff that makes awesome projects. Granted, I do have the regular scrap…
Spindle candlesticks and more
Jamie told me that I needed some height on my mantel. I was thinking candlesticks. I looked at the store (Meijer) and I saw that they are VERY expensive. I braved the cold in the garage and rummaged around to see what I could find. This is a bedpost from a full sized bed that…
How to Make Candlesticks from Repurposed Bedposts
How to make candlestick from repurposed bedposts In between building larger projects, I love to tinker around with small bits and pieces! I had some small parts left over when I made my Pedestal Plant Stands. I trimmed them up, and used some scrap 1×4’s to cut down into nice little squares. I routed…
candlestick and more
I’m working on lots of things, but don’t have anything quite ready to show you yet. I got this large candlestick at the Goodwill Hop & Shop in Indy over the weekend. It’s quite tall. You can see it was $11.99, however I had a $10.00 voucher. That makes the cost $2.00. See…
wooden spindle project ideas
This large collection of wooden spindle projects will have your head spinning wondering just what you will make first! So many spindles so little time.
Easy Plate Stand with Thrifted Items
How to make an easy DIY plate stand using thrift store items. Yep, a brass candlestick and a pretty blue plate make the perfect match for this easy project.
Repurposed Glassware totems & more
Collecting glassware can be addictive! But, it’s a lot of fun and can be very rewarding when you have a lot of unique pieces to choose from when you make your repurposed glass totems. It really is a great way to upcycle all those glass vases you may already have on hand.
Repurposed Chandelier Succulent Planter
I’ve done a lot of succulent planters, and a lot of repurposed chandeliers, but this is my first succulent planter repurposed chandelier! It’s the second Wednesday of the month, so this project is my contribution to the Thrift Store Decor Team challenge. Be sure to check out all the other great ideas at the…
Thrift Store Projects You Must See
Woohoo! Are you ready for Thrift Store Projects extreme? Over 100 projects of all kinds to inspire you over the next few months. My friends and I are sharing our greatest thrift store project ideas all in one place. Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy!
Talk of the Town #181
woohoo! It’s Tuesday–time for Talk of the Town! Fun features to inspire you to make and bake great stuff!
Easy Window Project Fireplace Decor
I have a really easy window project for you today. I was inspired by something I saw on Pinterest for my fireplace. This is sort of like a fireplace screen to use when you’re not building fires. In my case, my fireplace is no longer a working fireplace.
repurposed lamp plant stands
I’m so giddy about this project! I love how my repurposed lamp plant stands turned out. This is a fairly easy project if you have enough junk in your stash. I save lamp parts when I do projects, so I had extra stuff. I recommend you dedicate a place to hold onto them as well. 🙂
Talk of the Town 151
It’s time for Talk of the Town! We’re up to #151 already. I hope you enjoy the features we hand picked for you. I guess there will be a lot of Holiday linkups coming up in the next few weeks. Keep your eye open for great ideas and recipes.
Peppermint Platter | Easy Christmas Project
How to make a peppermint patty platter! It’s so easy and inexpensive to make. You could make a large one, or several smaller ones, or both!!! I love how this turned out and would love to make more very soon. I may even mix colors of peppermints!
Faux Fireplace Mantel Makeover
Easy faux fireplace mantel makeover to inspire you! This electric fireplace was found on the road, sadly unwanted by someone. Little did they know the true beauty this faux fireplace could become with just a little paint and scrap lumber. You’re going to love how easy this project is.
DIY birdbath
How to make a diy birdbath out of an extra large thrift store candlestick and a pot lid. Tips on mixing spray paint colors to get a great faux copper patina look. Easy project for the flower bed, patio or garden.
Spring Project Ideas Using Thrift Store Items
Spring Project ideas using thrift store items! Maybe you have some of these items at home already. Easy outdoor projects. Easy Home Decor projects to make this weekend.
Repurposed Lamp Necklace Holder
This necklace holder jewelry organizer was a fun project using an old lamp and a wire fruit basket. This project would also be great for holding a baby girl’s headbands and bows. Easy directions over on the blog.
Talk of the Town #94
Welcome to Talk of the Town #94!!! I hope this weeks features help inspire you to make something new, either a new project OR a new recipe! Fall is definitely in the air here in Louisville, KY. So I’m loving all of the fall projects and recipes that are being shared each week! Hop over to see all the goodies!
ONE Pallet Project | Easy Potting Table
I’ve been wanting to make a ONE pallet project. This month’s Power Tool Challenge was the perfect opportunity to do so. I made an easy potting table out of a wooden pallet I got from a neighbor. This is a fairly easy project with minimal cuts.
Talk of the Town #89
Talk of the Town #89 is live with great DIY and Food features. Fall ideas and a coat rack round out the diy projects. Three yummy desserts and zucchini bread are the featured recipes.
Recent Finds September 2017
Happy Ber! Do you know what that means? I didn’t until last Friday. It’s basically the beginning of meteorological Fall! That happens on SeptemBER first, with the following months OctoBER, NovemBER, DecemBER!See? I know I’m looking forward to some cooler weather. Speaking of weather, please know that those who have been in the path…
Talk of the Town #62
Talk of the Town #62 is live. We’re sharing great features with you to inspire you to think outside the box. This week was difficult for me to choose just ONE feature! Which one do you think I chose? Click over to see if you’re right!
easy dessert stand
find or buy a plate, dessert plate. find or buy a lamp base. spray paint base the color that you want. attach base to the plate with a long screw (if there is a hole in the plate) or attach it buy using glue with some E6000 type glue. (if there is no hole in…
Talk of The Town #45
Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! My 5 Favorite Farmhouse Signs & Tips To Create Your Own Magnolia House Style DIY Sign Birch Tree Trend I’m Loving Right Now Red Barn Door DIY Rustic Industrial Chest Of Drawers Inspiring…
talk of the town #40
Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! Reclaimed Wood Coffee Station Fall Farmhouse Table Setting in Non-Traditional Colors How to Create a Twinkling Potpourri Light Versatile Step Ladder Thrift Store Candlesticks Inspiring Verse Reclaimed Wood Crate Vintage Milk Crate Storage…
Plastic Frame Makeover
I have such an Easy Plastic Frame Makeover for this month’s Thrift Store Décor Makeover-it happens the second Wednesday every month! I love it because it makes me step away from the saw and the drill. Plastic thrift store picture frame This seriously IS the ugliest brown <plastic> frame EVER! But, it was only $2…
Divided Pedestal Serving Tray
Hello once again My Repurposed Life fans, it’s Joan from Scavenger Chic. I have a divided pedestal serving tray project to share with you! A lot of my projects lately seem to be makeovers. But I chose this project to share with MRL readers because it really repurposes several every day household items into something new and…
Talk of the Town # 16
Whoa, what a crazy couple of weeks it’s been for me! I just got back from Utah last night. I attended the SNAP conference. It was fun and Salt Lake City is gorgeous! But, back to real life, and tonight’s Talk of the Town post . . . Let’s see what you have been up…
Pie Plate Pedestal Stand Easy Project
Hi there, MRL friends! It’s Angie from Knick of Time, back with an easy tutorial to turn a pie plate into a pedestal stand. I’ve lost count of how many pedestal stands and tiered stands my husband and I have made together, but it’s well into the double digits. The tiered stands are best-sellers in my…
Talk of the Town Number 7
Good evening! Do you notice anything different? I’ve rolled out a new look for MRL! Everything is still here, although it may look different. There’s a new link up there, BLOG. By clicking that, it will resemble the old site. But MY favorite page is the homepage! I hope you will find it more user…
Valentines Day DIY Decor
Are you looking for the easiest Valentines day DIY project ever? That’s what I was doing. Valentine’s day is fast approaching and I needed to share a project with you, my friends! I wanted to do something that you all could do, and I think I found the perfect project that anyone can do, regardless…
Cabinet Door Table : Easy Build
How to make a small cabinet door table using an old cabinet door and some thrift store spindles. Easy tutorial for you to follow.
Chain Link Fence Be GONE!
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know I’m tackling a huge DIY project at my home—removing a chain link fence and replacing it with a DIY Picket Fence! It has been on my to-do list for several years, and I just can’t put it off any longer. First, I’ll share a…
Reloved Magazine Feature
Do you know about Reloved Magazine? A few months ago they contacted me about a feature! I was giddy. I sent in the pics and then put it out of my mind because these things can take a while. When I got home from Haven I had a white envelope waiting for me with the…
Recent Finds (Christmas Junk edition)
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! It was so great to have Jamie, Andy and Lucy here. Although Louie and the kittos might not totally agree with that statement. These are some of the photos I posted on facebook. Although Jamie and I went thrifting while she was here, I didn’t buy anything. But…
Catch as Catch Can 193
December is just flying by! Christmas will be here before you know it. I’m sure you’ve decorated every nook and cranny—I have yet to even put up the tree. I will probably do it this weekend. Speaking of the weekend, our weather is suppose to be sunny and 50°, so hopefully I can get some…
Tips from DIY Bloggers
I have gathered some great DIY tips from some of my friends. I hope you learn something new from these wonderful ladies. From The North End Loft Always store your good paint brushes in the cardboard sleeves in which they came. Put the brushes carefully back in the sleeves right after cleaning while they’re…
Catch as Catch Can 141
Welcome to Catch as Catch can 141! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. Are you ready to link up your latest and greatest?
