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.
Easy Plate Stand with Thrifted Items
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Plate Stand
I started taking this table apart, and sanding the finish off the top. You may remember this dessert plate. It got a new outfit. After I painted this vase, I sort of got bit by the “paint glass bug”. I blame Dawn! I used a can of Rustoleum Oregano I got on clearance at…
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…
Vintage Sewing Desk as Kitchen Storage and T.V. Stand
A FREE vintage sewing desk makes the perfect storage solution and T.V. stand for a small kitchen. Tucked away in a corner the red glazed vintage sewing cabinet doubles as a t.v. stand and a safe place for Lulu Mae’s dog bed. I used my favorite smoked glaze to give this new furniture piece the perfect color RED!
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…
Tiered Stand Coffee Station Organizer
You won’t believe what I made this tiered stand from—a table lamp thing! I mean it was a table that had a lamp made into it. There it is—on the left. It was a free table from my friend. *Amazon Affiliate Links are used in this post* Dismantle the old lamp I…
DIY Tray Stand and Old toolbox
Hello! It’s Mindi again from MyLove2Create. I am happy to be back sharing a cool project, and as far as building goes this one is really simple. A DIY tray stand and old toolbox make a fun statement piece, and it is useful too! I obviously have a thing for cool old metal boxes, as you can…
Repurposed Crib into Plate Rack
How to turn a repurposed crib into a plate rack. This tutorial will show you how to make a plate rack out of a repurposed crib.
Plastic Flower Pot Cover | Under $20
What? You have an ugly plastic flower pot you don’t want to display on your deck or patio? I have the perfect solution for you for a great price. You can make many of these for under $20. If you’re only making a couple, you will have enough money left over for a quick lunch or a cup of coffee. Step by step directions, plus more great projects from my talented DIY blogger friends!
Catch As Catch Can 89
Last week there was a little snafu with the party. I hope I have my act together tonight, but I make no promises. 🙂 Globes used as lamp shades Make your own keep calm poster DIY Wainscoting on the breakfast bar Woodland themed (stenciled) dresser/buffet Pretty Dr. Seuss Nursery Dresser DIY Chalkboard Easel Your favorite:…
Repurposed Cabinet Door Project Ideas
This collection of repurposed cabinet door project ideas is perfect for all skill levels. There’s something for everyone, home decor, building and more. What will you make out of your cabinet door?
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.
Pallet Top Side Tables for Outdoors
Today, I’m sharing a couple of pallet top side tables. I have this thing for tables, and have collected several metal table bases. Metal Side Tables One metal table base had a top that was not made for outdoors, another didn’t have a top when I got it. Pallet wood is perfect for this 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 Door Bookshelf Tutorial
I’m revisiting an old project with new photos and directions, adding what I would do differently if I were to build it today. I’ve learned a lot over the last 10 years! I’m sharing a repurposed door bookshelf from the archives.
Farmhouse Floating Shelf for Under T.V.
It’s time for our Building Blogger Challenge. This month’s challenge — Let’s Get Organized! So many great projects shared helping you get organized in so many ways! Be sure to visit my friends to see their awesome projects, AFTER you check out my Farmhouse Floating Shelf for the T.V.
Outdoor DIY Beverage Holder for Corn Hole
Using reclaimed wood from a pallet and metal rods from old cribs, I made some DIY beverage holders with score pegs for backyard lawn games. The beverage holders are roomy enough to hold drinks, phones and more.
Cookie sheet Christmas Decor
Easy step by step directions on how to make Christmas decor using aluminum cake pans and a cookie sheet. Sweet peppermint decor and a chalkboard. It can be used as a menu board, or a welcome sign for the front porch.
Repurposed Door into Bookshelf
How to make a unique, one of a kind bookshelf out of an old door and two small cupboard doors. Compete tutorial will show you just how to repurpose your own door.
Talk of the Town 133
Talk of the Town #133 is live!!! So much for you to see and do. What will inspire you?
How To Repurpose Furniture and Household Items
Welcome to My Repurposed Life-The best place to learn how to repurpose furniture, turning trash into treasure! This START HERE page will give you just what you need to know about My Repurposed Life. Click PLAY on the video below to get a quick introduction . . . Now that you have a…
DIY Christmas Lanterns made from Porch Lights
It’s Power Tool Challenge Time! This month the theme is Secret Santa. We’re exchanging our decorative items with another member of the team. I can’t wait to see who my secret Santa is! All of the projects are so cute, I’ll be happy no matter who it is. Hop over to see all of the fun holiday projects!
Repurposed Hollow Core Door Chalkboard
I made a hollow core door chalkboard, and I LOVE it! I don’t think anyone would even know this extra large chalkboard was made from a door. Although it’s large, it isn’t real heavy because of the door being hollow. Lots of tips for disguising a door project.
DIY Entry Table
I LOVE making repurposed door projects. This DIY entry table is beautiful and functional. Add a basket under the lower shelf to add even more functionality. The blue door and table is the perfect addition to any home decor. The addition of a chalkboard is just the icing on the cake! Click over to see all the details so you can make one yourself.
Rustic Garden Table
How to make a rustic garden table perfect for potting, entertaining and more. Step by step tutorial using reclaimed fence boards. Weekend project for you to make. Check it out!
Tips for using a jigsaw | DIY Cutting Board
This month’s power tool challenge was “favorite tool”. Although the jigsaw is not my very favorite tool, I think it might be the best option for a beginner’s first saw! You’ll be inspired by all the projects from my friends as well as this easy diy cutting board!
Recent Finds February 2017
When it’s too cold outside to work on projects, what’s a girl to do? Go shopping, of course! Thrift shopping is sort of like my therapy. I like browsing and dreaming about what things “could become”. I hope you like looking at my recent junkin’ finds. I’d love to hear your ideas of projects for all these great items.
Best Projects 2016 Year in Review
Here we are nearing the end of 2016, and it’s time for me to reflect on the popular projects from this past year, and some of my favorites. I will also be sharing some projects from the archives that are still very popular on Pinterest or Facebook. pin it! I must start out by talking…
Door Bench
I have always wanted to make a door bench. I’ve done a lot with door projects, including this small doll bench made from a door. I saw some doors at Vendors’ Village and passed them by. I couldn’t stop thinking about them so I went back within a couple of days and luckily they were…
Old Drawer Cabinet
Hello! I am happy to be back here at MRL! For those of you that may be new, my name is Mindi, and I blog at MyLove2Create. I love being one of Gail’s contributors. 🙂 Can you believe it is March?! Time is speeding up, and spring is just around the corner, which always makes…
Talk of the Town #9
It’s Tuesday already! The time is going by so quickly. It’s March 1 already! Thanks so much for everyone who linked their great projects last week. We can’t wait to see what you’ve got to share this week. Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let’s take a look at what you may have…
last picket in place | DIY Picket Fence
Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that it’s actually 2016, and I’m excited to tell you that the DIY picket fence is well on it‘s way. Yep, the last picket went in over the weekend. Now, mind you, we’re still far from finished. In order to get the pickets up we tacked them up…
DIY Picket Fence design | posts, rails and more
I’m back with another picket fence update! Did you know that Home Depot delivers? I didn’t know that until my daughter Jamie filled me in on this little detail. The material was put under the carport to keep it dry. Posts rails pickets for picket fence design I ordered 4×4’s and 1×4’s in 12…
IKEA Billy bookcase update with paint and reclaimed wood
Are you looking to give your IKEA Billy bookcase a new look? Maybe you got one while you were in college, or maybe for your first apartment. Well, don’t donate that IKEA Billy bookcase, give it a makeover! Y’all know I’m a Homeright Ambassador, and you may remember when I participated in an IKEA Tarva…
Recent Finds it’s too hot edition
Oh my! It’s been so hot here, and it looks like there’s no end in sight. I haven’t been to a single yard sale this year. But, we have so many of those “junk” malls that it’s a good way to kill some time and keep cool. I went to the White Elephant over the…
Finish Max Paint Sprayer Storm Door
A few weeks ago, I decided to do a quickie project right before the holidays using my HomeRight Finish Max Paint Sprayer. You might not think painting a door would be a quickie project, but with the Finish Max it literally took me longer to prep this project than it did to paint it. Because…
DIY Bloggers BEST Projects
I have a super roundup for you today. Many of the projects were compiled by Kim Six Fix, and I want to thank her for allowing me to share the projects that I thought you would LOVE to see. If you would like to see more projects, be sure to check out her post 100…
DIY Storage Crates
With Six kids I not only feel completely overwhelmed with laundry (my nemesis), but toys seem to appear out of no where… and keeping them contained can be tricky. I have been really good at repurposing my empty plastic laundry soap tubs to use as toy bins, but lets face it, they only come in…
Hide Your Cat Litter Box with Litter Box Furniture
This is a fun and easy repurposed furniture project for your kitty. I’ll show you how to hide your cat litter box inside a cabinet. I got this old console t.v. last August from the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Hardin County. This post contains affiliate links After gutting it, I gave it…
Paint Tips
A couple of weeks ago I hosted a giveaway for a HomeRight FinishMax and I asked for painting tips. the response was overwhelming to say the least. I spent a great deal of time collecting them all for this paint tips blog post. Some are repetitive, but I think they are worth repeating…not to mention,…
