How to quickly and easily put together outdoor party decorations with Krylon ColorMaster. When Krylon offered to send me some of their ColorMaster spray paint to use for a party, of course I said yes! In fact, I was so excited, that I built a new potting bench. I started spraying some of my items…
These short weeks sure can mess with ya, can’t they? Can you believe it’s already Thursday? It’s time for a party! Look at all of these great projects . . . . Y’all know I love a great headboard bench. Scrapality made twin benches from some free bunk beds. They are for her deck!…
I’m excited to show you this sewing machine cabinet repurposed into a DIY hall tree. I’m so happy with how it turned out, and I know you’ll love it too!
I’m one of 12 bloggers doing a Power Tool Challenge, using just one tool. This round we’re using a DRILL. That’s it, only a drill. My DIY American Flag project doesn’t even need to be sawed!
Wow! it’s been a beautiful week here, and I’ve been very busy. Each morning I spend some time doing a little yard work (weeding & mulch) then I get busy working on projects. Although it’s been productive, it’s been slow going it seems. I hope your week is going well, and that you have gotten…
There were some changes to My Repurposed Life in 2014. We got a new blog contributor, Mindi from My Love 2 Create. Mindi has been a friend of MRL for a long time, maybe since the beginning, but certainly before she started blogging. I adore her and I love her style, and I appreciate that…
My Repurposed Life will show you how to transform an antique drawer front into a handy and beautiful rack for scarves, towels or jackets.
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…
Happy Thursday! I’ve been in Cleveland this week for a Krylon Webisode Event called the Krylon SprayDown! More details about that later as it becomes available online. Meanwhile, I have some great features for you tonight!
My mission –should I accept it is to build a potting bench from leftover bits and pieces that are hanging out in Jamie & Andy’s garage, including a former privacy fence gate, a shutter, some former display racks and random 2×4’s and 4×4’s.
How to make a headboard entryway bench using reclaimed materials. It’s surprising how similar in size the kitchen cabinet and the headboard were. It made it relatively easy to marry the two pieces to make a fun bench!
I have a really simple project today, but I’m so excited about it/them. I LOVE everything chalkboard, and it doesn’t get any easier than these simple rustic chalkboards. When you do as many projects as I do, you accumulate lots of scraps. I have tons of scrap (thin)plywood. And you already know I…
I definitely saw a pattern as I chose this week’s features. There were so many great tutes, but I was drawn to all the chalkboards. Thanks for partying with me each week. I have changed the link back code and the text link to reflect the new .com address instead of the .net If you…
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…
Are you ready to party? 🙂 Check out these great tutorials and projects! Chocolate Mint Brownies Click over to see the rest of the features and tons of great links! Easy Chevron Stripe Tutorial Spool Necklaces Repurposed Lamp Display 12 Tips to Grow Your Blog Sign made from reclaimed paneling using a projector Use thin…
I love chairs of all kinds. Odd chairs are easy to pick up at thrift stores or off the curb. Don’t overlook a sad looking or broken chair. There are a lot of projects you can do with those cheap, unwanted chairs. I hope you find something to inspire you. …
I’m a little tired of winter, I’m thinking ahead to Spring. I have compiled some of my favorite Spring projects to inspire you. Hopefully you’ll find a project to make it feel a little more like Spring where you are. Easy Spring Projects Happy Spring Pillow decoupaged watering can gazing ball from a bowling ball…
Are you ready for Christmas? I am not. As I write this post on Thursday afternoon, I’ve yet to wrap a single present. I will be doing that later this afternoon. (hopefully) We have some great links (projects) from last week, mostly Christmas ideas, but some DIY thrown in for fun! cabinet door repurposed as…
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…
Hello all! Oh my, another year has come and gone. I didn’t take a single picture! How sad is that? When I loaded the truck on Friday, it was cloudy. Before I could get out of the driveway it started sprinkling. I had to pull out a tarp and cover everything up. That set me…
I have another repurposed project, a chair back wall shelf made from my $2 thrift store chair. I’ve already made a chair seat wall shelf. Not bad to get two projects out of one $2 find, eh? I have a lot of chairs, but even so, I couldn’t pass up this deal.This one caught my…
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.
I’m excited to show you this sewing machine cabinet repurposed into a DIY hall tree. I’m so happy with how it turned out, and I know you’ll love it too! How to make A DIY hall tree made from a door and a sewing cabinet This is my design stage. Fancy, eh? I don’t ever…
I made a small porch post! Do you remember this large plant stand/display post I made earlier this summer? I had a little time last week, and couldn’t figure out what I wanted to make, so I decided to make this easy project you can make in an afternoon. This blue one has one square…
How to Make a Double Window Cabinet out of reclaimed windows. Double Window Cabinet Tutorial save & share on Pinterest This repurposed window cabinet was a long time coming. Seems like that’s becoming a habit with me, huh? Just to refresh your memory . . . (for more details of how it came along, see…
I have a new repurposed furniture project to share with you today. It’s a hall table (sofa table) made out of a dresser. Do you remember last month when Mindi shared her blue dresser made into a bench? We were actually working on the same kind of project without even knowing it. You know I…
Using two free table legs and a table leaf from the storage garage, I made this beautiful new console table perfect for a hallway, entry or even as a sofa table. Tips and tidbits for you to file away to use someday in your own shop.
So happy to share this easy photo holder tutorial using scrap spindles and wire with you! Be sure to read through the entire post to see more great projects using bits and pieces. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to make these darling photo holders: *this post contains affiliate links, read more here* Supplies:…
Have you ever made a bench out of a baby bed? This is a great project for beginners with limited skill sets and tools. My friend Cathy and I made this bench out of a baby bed. The front skirt is from an old wooden valance. Using reclaimed hardwood tongue and groove flooring kept…
It’s time for the Thrift Store Decor team to get together to show you our easy thrift store makeovers! My project this month is a small footstool that I redid for the camper. On a recent trip I realized that my feet don’t touch the floor while sitting at the dinette set. With the table removed, it’s more like a sofa and I need a way to work on the laptop. You will love the projects from my friends!
This free computer desk was a fairly easy project. Who needs a keyboard tray these days? I removed the tray and gave the new craft desk a quick and easy paint makeover. Checking the chair department in the storage garage, I found the perfect chair to compliment the new craft desk. Where do you do your craft projects?
