This fun and frugal picture frame shadow box is a fairly easy DIY using drawer parts and thrift store items. Step by step instructions included. The shadow box has been featured in a couple of magazines.
Picture Frame Shadow Box
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If you're looking for easy projects you've found the right spot. Gail Wilson will show you how to repurpose regular old household items as well as reclaimed furniture pieces.
These repurposed projects can be done in an afternoon. What better way to spend an afternoon than turning trash into treasure the easy way? Whatever you're looking for, it's here.
All tutorials have step by step picture tutorials to help you successfully achieve your own simple project this weekend. Bonus! If you ever get stuck on a project, Gail is just an email away. She's always eager to help you finish those projects in record time.
Sewing Cabinet Side Table
While digging in the wood shed for my next project, I landed on this old sewing cabinet that would be perfect for a side table. The poor thing did need a little TLC. Old Sewing Cabinet into Side Table The base of the sewing cabinet doesn’t look too bad. But the top was a little…
Repurposed Drawer Jewelry Organizer
How to make your own repurposed drawer jewelry organizer. I used an old drawer, but you could easily customize this project by making a box out of 1×4’s. This jewelry organizer can hang on the wall or rest on a dresser. The small white dishes are perfect for holding smaller items such as earrings or bracelets.
Coat hook repurposed drawer front
Ohh, how easy this project is! How to use vintage drawer fronts as hook racks. Give new coat hooks a vintage look with spray paint and rub-n-buff! Don’t pass on free junky stuff! Repurpose it!
Window Coat Rack | Easy Project
I saw a window project at Cracker Barrel and literally found the perfect window at a ReStore for a dollar two days later. The knobs were 50% off at the craft store. It makes a great wedding photo display hat rack.
Easy Valentine Blocks
How to use scrap wood to make these easy 2×4 Valentine blocks to decorate your mantel or table. Chalk Couture completes the look, but you could easily use your own stencil or paint pens.
Antique Chest Of Drawers Easy Makeover
I have the easiest antique chest of drawers paint makeover ever! Seriously, this was so easy. I did have to make a few repairs, but this gal was in sad shape. But when it’s free, I don’t say no. I hope you love her great neutral color. I think she’s going to find a home really quickly. I’d love to keep her, but no room, and no need for her.
Farmhouse Perpetual Calendar Makeover
This month’s Thrift Store Decor project is a farmhouse perpetual calendar makeover. Using Chalk Couture transfers really makes this calendar so charming. If you’re handy enough to paint go for it! Tips for painting with homemade chalk paint and tips for distressing the already painted numbers and pegs.
Repurposing Ideas Trending 2019
This is the post you’ve been waiting for all year! The numbers are in, and I’m sharing the top posts of the past year. In addition, I’ve also collected the most popular projects from 2019. The best thing about repurposed furniture? It’s timeless. It’s not going out of style anytime soon.
easy Spray Paint Welcome Mat
Cheap & Easy! That’s what I love! 🙂 Today’s project is both of those. A plain door mat from Home Depot for less than $5 is easily customized with spray paint-even in the dead of winter. I love this color, and it really dresses up this plain rug.
Simple Table Build
It’s always such a good feeling to do a custom job for friends, and their family. Imelda needed a simple table to hold her printer and printer paper. She gave me the dimensions, and I got to work using scrap wood left over from a large DIY project here at home.
iPad stand | easy Thrift Store Decor project
I’m sharing the easiest iPad or tablet stand ever. Using a cutting board and the back (easel) of a picture frame makes the perfect iPad stand for your kitchen. Look up recipes or catch a movie while you’re baking or cleaning.
Wood Slice Ornaments from Tree Branches
How to make custom wood slice ornaments using a tree branch from your yard. Also, did you know you can easily purchase these wood slices online?
Vintage Record Table Cart
Who could pass up this awesome record cart table for $5? Did you know that for years, that was my thrift store limit? It had seen better days, but I felt I didn’t really have much to loose if this ended up being a project fail.
Easy Rolled Paper Memo Notepad
Are you like me, always searching for a scrap piece of paper and a pen? This inside the cabinet rolled paper memo is the perfect solution. Make your notes and lists and just rip off the paper and you’re good to go. Step by step directions on how to make one for yourself.
Welcome Sign Shutter Porch Decor
A broken bi-fold door (or shutter) makes an awesome DIY Welcome Sign for your porch or patio. Perfect for anytime of the year. Step by step directions with lots of paint tips!
Button Tufting 101 {3 easy steps}
Button tufting 101 in three easy steps Please share this on Pinterest with your friends! Do you remember this corner bench I built from a headboard? Easy Button Tufting using Screws What I hadn’t showed you was that I attempted to upholster it with a button tufting technique, but I left too much…
Apple Caddy | reclaimed wood and a bucket handle
This simple apple caddy made from reclaimed fence will inspire you to make some sort of crate or caddy soon. I have lots of great tips for stenciling. I love the stenciling technique I used for this project.
Repurposed Cutting Board iPad Stand | Chalkboard | Key Rack
This easy project can be completed fast and frugally. This is the easiest idea ever for turning a cutting board into an iPad holder that has a chalkboard. With some hooks on the back, it’s a chalkboard key rack! So many possibilities for using a thrift store cutting board!
DIY Pedestal Bowl Made from Bits & Pieces
This is a project that I have had on my to-do list for a long time. It’s been done a lot, and maybe you’ve even done one yourself. I’m giving you lots of tips on the build and the painting, so you will want to hop over to the blog to see the transformation.
Easy Shadow Box from a Picture Frame
This easy shadow box is made from a thrift store frame. There are so many options of picture frames available that the possibilities are endless. I’ll show you step by step how to achieve this picture frame shadow box in an afternoon.
Picket Fence Coat Rack
This easy picket fence coat rack is something a novice can do by following my simple instructions. Minimal tools are needed for this project, you could even use a handsaw if that’s all you have. Of course a jigsaw would work and a miter saw would be so easy peasy!
Laminate cabinet makeover
Someone tried to rescue this laminate cabinet, but it was time for another little makeover. This time with paint and chicken wire! It’s amazing what a little paint can do to change up an ugly piece of furniture.
Pet Projects – DIY ideas for your furbabies
I have put together the best collection of fun & frugal pet projects for you to copy. Tutorials included for everything. Some projects are so easy, you could complete them in just an hour or so. Projects for cats & dogs. What will YOU make?
Spindle Candlestick Ideas
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!
Chandelier Solar Light | Hanging Solar Light
This fun and easy repurposed chandelier project is perfect for your porch or patio. Solar lights have changed a lot, and easily charge in shady areas. Hang this from a tree, shepherd’s hook or your porch. It will make you smile every night as it adds a special ambiance to your outdoor space.
Repurposed Baseball Wreath
How to make a baseball wreath for your front door out of baseballs from your favorite games. Tips for getting just the right amount of baseballs and what kind of wire to use. Embellish your baseball wreath with your team colors or monogram.
Printing on fabric using your home printer
Printing on fabric is a real thing! It’s easier than you think, but I don’t suggest using a high end printer for this. But don’t we all have an extra printer laying around? Oh, that’s just me? Print on fabric to make a pillow, or use a favorite photograph to use for art.
Coat Rack Shelf made from a Cabinet Door
This easy coat rack shelf made from a cabinet door project makes me smile. It was fairly easy the way I made it, but I have tips on how you can make it easily if you don’t have the tools I have. You can see the simple construction is a long narrow cabinet door…
decoupage basket | hydrangea napkins
Step by step directions on how to decoupage a thrift store basket with hydrangea beverage napkins. I’m not sure why I waited so long to do this project. I have a lot of napkins left over, what should I do next?
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. 🙂
Chippy Shutter Shelf
I’m sharing a fabulous easy chippy shutter shelf that can be used indoors or outdoors. Want to know a secret? It’s not made from a shutter. Yep, many times I substitute bi-fold doors for shutter projects. But who would ever want to search for a chippy bi-fold door?
Pallet Wood Christmas Tree diy
Just in time for Christmas, you can make a cute pallet wood decoration for your home. Easy instructions included. Make a pallet wood Christmas tree today.
DIY Indoor Pet Ramp | Repurposed Cabinet Door
When you are a pet parent and have a pet with a disability or medical issues you may need to think outside the box. I couldn’t find an indoor pet ramp for my aging dog, so I decided to make one myself. Since then, I have used it for a new puppy and a geriatric cat! Step by step directions to make your own indoor pet ramp.
Santa Coasters Made with Holiday Napkins
You will love these easy to make Santa Coasters. Using 2 ply napkins is a great option to DIY any holiday coasters. *this post contains affiliate links, read more here* Materials to make DIY Santa Coasters Small Ceramic Tiles 2 Ply Holiday Napkins White School Glue Foam Brush Paper Cutter Small Cork…
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…
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!
Repurposed Drawer Hook Rack | Fleur-de-Lis
How to make a drawer front hook rack using a broken dresser drawer and inexpensive Fleur De Lis coat hooks. This easy project only uses basic tools and paint. Don’t throw away those broken dresser drawers!
Christmas Stocking Hanger | Make Your Own
How to make a Christmas stocking hanger out of a repurposed headboard. This easy tutorial will give you all the details you need to make your own Christmas stocking holder for your family.
French Provincial Furniture Makeover
A small French Provincial nightstand or side table gets a new look with a little gray paint. This easy furniture makeover really updates an old piece of furniture. A Finish Max paint sprayer really made a difference in painting the sides of this small table. I hope you love it as much as I do!
