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…
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 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…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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!
woohoo! It’s Tuesday–time for Talk of the Town! Fun features to inspire you to make and bake great stuff!
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.
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!
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. 🙂
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.
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.
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!
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 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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How to make a small cabinet door table using an old cabinet door and some thrift store spindles. Easy tutorial for you to follow.
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…
Thanks to all of these sites that have featured and/or spotlighted me. Candlesticks and more …
Welcome to the most searched projects on my blog according to Google Analytics. Kids Corner Bench and Table Headboard bench tutorial Vintage Coffee Pot Lamp Doll/Toddler Bench Shutter Magazine Rack I Love You … sign How to turn a dresser into a bench Fireplace Makeover Printing on…
Gallery year 1 is a compilation of all the projects from My Repurposed Life, the first year. Some of the pictures aren’t the best. The blogging business was very new to me and in some instances I took the photos not knowing that I would ever write a blog. I just took them for my…
Today’s Take 2 Tuesday is a great roundup of easy projects. Many of them can be done with a saw and hammer (or screwdriver). Some may require a drill. Remember that The Home Depot will make cuts for you if you don’t have a saw. If you are a regular diy’er that has scraps of…
Here is a great collection of repurposed spindles of all shapes and sizes to inspire you to think outside the box for your next easy project. DIY Caddy using reclaimed fence and Spare Chair Spindles Spindle Christmas Tree Decorative Finials from Bed Parts Knockoff Pedestal Photo holders Pedestal Photo Display Stands Even…
Today’s Take 2 Tuesday installment is a huge collection of repurpose ideas. I think I’ve collected all of my projects that are repurposed from everyday items. I have not included any furniture pieces. I will compile that collection sometime in the near future. I hope you find something to inspire you and encourage you to…
Thanks to all of you that link up each and every week with your fabulous tutorials! Coconut painted as Candy Corn DIY Coasters from Sisal Rope Zipper repurposed into a bracelet no sew pumpkin applique pillow tape measure bracelet Pottery Barn placemats into pillows chocolate peanut butter balls two-toned dresser Your Favorite: DIY Candlesticks…
We have a condensed version of “catches” from last week. It’s been a really busy week for me. Thanks to everyone for linking up and linking back. My Covered Bridge Countertops were doors! Meg and Mum’s Turnstyle Vogue (great tips for distressing) Life On The V Side Sunburst Mirror with shims. Urbane Jane Your Favorite:…
When I saw this pedestal stand, I was shocked at the price. I had parts laying around to make something nearly identical. (for FREE) Source I dug out this old bed piece from my stash. Doesn’t everyone have such random items in their stash? I cut it down to size with my compound miter…
These are the most popular posts to date according to Google Analytics. I generally update this several times a year to reflect any changes. Headboard bench tutorial How to turn a dresser into a bench Fireplace Makeover Printing on fabric Vintage window cabinet How To Paint Oak Cabinets Cheap and easy spindle candlesticks and more…
Thanks to everyone who linked up last week! Here are a few items that “caught” my eye: Korrie @ Red Hen Home Bev @ Flamingo Toes Allison @ House of Hepworths Jenny @ Cinnaberry Suite Vivienne @ the V Spot Susan @ Homeroad Cynthia @ Simply Chic Treasures Natalie @ Johnny in a Dress Deanna…
Last year I made these Candlesticks and more. Recently when I freshened up my fireplace I changed up my candlesticks and took out a few of them. The one on the far right (brown) and the one that matches it (white). They’ve been hanging around the living room for a couple of weeks. I was…
It’s amazing what a new (fresh) coat of paint can do for an old outdated piece of furniture! You may remember this old side table that I was working on for my nephew. It has definitely seen better days! This is the other side table he needed help with. I believe he’s going to use…
Over the last 12 months, these are the items most clicked (or searched for) on my blog. #10 Bedroom Reveal #9 Thrift Store Curb Find Makeovers This post was on my blog, but the projects are all from my friend Rose @ Confessions Of A Curbshopaholic #8 Upholstered Cane Back Chair #7 Window + Box…
