Tips for turning an old singer sewing machine base into a table for your sofa or hallway. Spray paint was used for the base and reclaimed wood was used for the table top. Lots of tips for you to DIY.
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Repurposed Garden Bench made from Chairs
Things do not always go smoothly. Not even for me! I’ve been doing the junkin’ thing for many, many years. I’ve often said color can make or break a project. This is one of those cases. I almost gave up on this sweet repurposed garden bench. I’ll take you through the steps of how it went wrong before I finally got it right.
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.
Antique Sewing Machine New T.V. Table
I’m joining some blogger friends with a monthly challenge. All the projects contain wood and some other medium. Mine is metal. I repurposed an antique sewing machine by dismantling it and turning it into a t.v. table. Be sure to check out all the other great projects!
Over sized Vase | Easy Thrift Store makeover
Thrift Store Decor time!!! Yep, it’s time for our team to show you our latest and greatest thrift store makeovers. I am sharing an over sized vase I have had for years and never used. It’s just been patiently waiting for it’s big day! Be sure to check out all the other fabulous makeovers shared this month.
Chippy White Chest Guest Room | Coffee Station
Here’s a redo of a redo! It doesn’t happen often, but this is an old project I did in 2009, and now I’ve updated it and gave it a new look. It was a nightstand, then a t.v. stand, now it’s a small chest great for a guest room OR a coffee station in a small kitchen.
Farmhouse Shelf Tutorial You Can Make
Last Fall a reader wrote me to ask if I could make her some shelves like she saw on Pinterest. I don’t typically do that, but I felt up for the challenge. Using new lumber and corbels I found online, I made Cindy some chippy farmhouse shelves. Click for more details on how I achieved the chippy paint look.
Grateful Thankful Blessed White Distressed Headboard Sign
This is it! The last piece of the free furniture from my neighbor! The headboard has been repurposed into a sign for my kitchen! I love, love, love how it turned out. I hope you do to.
Hopkins 2×4 Farmhouse Bench
Making easy projects out of 2×4 boards is so much fun. I have the easiest 2×4 farmhouse bench project tutorial for you, perfect for beginners! PIN IT! *this post contains affiliate links, you can read more here. * This project starts with this awesome product called 2×4 basics any sized table. I’ll share more…
Hexagon Side Table Decoupaged
Today I am sharing a simple Decoupage Table, a thrift store hexagon side table to be exact. Wait! That’s not the BEST part—the best part is . . . it was only $2. Thrift Store Hexagon Side Table Yep, this is what a $2 vintage hexagon side table looks like. I recently took part…
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,…
Easy DIY Planter made from Cabinet Doors
You will love this DIY Planter made from cabinet doors. You may remember I used $1 cabinet doors to made a cute toy box, but I have many more cabinet doors looking for a purpose. Easy DIY Planter So, I whipped up this little diy planter cutie using four of those $1 cabinet doors. …
Finish Max Chalkboard Paint
Using a Finish Max with Chalkboard Paint I recently decided to clean out my storage shed. It’s one of the places where I store my inventory. You can see a few empty spaces where I’ve pulled some stuff out. I didn’t quite “gut” it, but I did remove most of it to organize it…
Catch as Catch Can 107
These short weeks sure do mess with you, don’t they? Hard to believe another week has gone by. You’re going to love these features. use shims for “mini” pallet Valentine’s day art garland (Valentine) wreath tutorial on DIY chalk paint and distressing with Vaseline Distressed blue coat rack white side table stamped with fleur-de-lis burlap…
Catch as Catch Can 105
Welcome to another Catch as Catch Can party!! So happy to have you here. These are a few things that “caught” my eye last week. I know you will love them too! New Year’s Wreath please click “get the rest of the details” below to see more features and lots of great links Welcome Sign…
sewing cabinet bar
Hi Gail! It’s so good to be back as a guest blogger on My Repurposed Life! This sewing cabinet project I am especially excited about sharing because sewing cabinets are something that I’ve seen a lot of in the past and have passed up because I wasn’t seeing beyond their intended use. Now…
Shutter Shelf from Follow Your Heart Woodworking
Shutter Shelf I’m Julie from follow your heart woodworking and I am so pleased to be able to Guest Post at Gail’s great blog My Repurposed Life. Gail is the queen of repurposing and she was the very first follower I had when I began blogging. I consider her to be a friend, even though…
repurposed bi-fold doors bookcase
How to make a bookcase out of repurposed bi-fold doors. Hi I’m Mimi from the Blue Roof Cabin Blog and I am so happy Gail allowed me to guest post on MRL today. Gail’s blog is my favorite! I love a good re-purpose don’t you? On my blog I share my passion for all things…
Sewing Table Makeover
Pin it! Hiya guys … I’m so excited to be guest blogging here at My Repurposed Life. Thank you Gail for giving me the opportunity to share my lil’ blog with your readers. My name is Deanna, nice to meet ya : ) I’m a mom of 2 girls, a grandma to 1 lil’ 3…
Hexagon Side Table Decoupaged – eBook
Today I am sharing a simple Decoupage Table, a thrift store hexagon side table to be exact. Wait! That’s not the BEST part—the best part is . . . it was only $2. Thrift Store Hexagon Side Table Yep, this is what a $2 vintage hexagon side table looks like. I recently took…
