I’m so excited to share this faux enamelware bucket used as Christmas decor with you! It’s Friday, so that means it’s time for a more crafty project—something anyone can do. Since it’s November, I’ll probably be doing a few more Christmas Decor Projects. I have two different buckets to show you, hoping you already have…
I’m sharing the easiest ever farmhouse ladder tutorial. You can easily replicate this blanket ladder project on your own in a couple of hours.
How to decorate flour sack towels for your home decor. Stop shopping for them, and DIY it! Step by step directions will leave you loving these cute towels. Even an alternative way of hand decorating flour sack towels.
Last week when I was digging through my baskets for the thrift store basket with leather belt, I remembered this great idea for a cute washi tape basket idea from my friend Jeanie at Create & Babble. She left her basket au natural, but I decided to paint my basket. After spray painting the last…
How to turn old cabinet doors into shelves or signs. Perfect home decor for coffee lovers. Hang coffee cups on hooks and rest items on the shelf. Easy weekend project, even for a beginner!
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.
Spray painting glassware is not only easy, but it’s fun to change up thrift store pieces on a whim!
I have an easy craft project to share with you! How to decoupage a watering can using pretty floral napkins. This easy craft can be done in just a couple of hours. Do more than one to make a set. Great for displaying cut flowers indoors.
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.
Do you ever have craft nights with the girls? It doesn’t happen much around here, but I recently got together with some friends to make mason jar luminaries. My friend Regina actually bought all the supplies to make this easy mason jar project as Christmas presents, but as life would have it, things got too…
Because it’s the second Wednesday of the month, I have a fun thrift store decor challenge project. Do you remember when I used the hydrangea napkins on a basket last year? I have plenty of napkins leftover, so I used them on a vintage sewing drawer. Be sure to check out all the other projects from my friends.
Are you looking for the perfect gift for teachers and/or neighbors? I have an easy project, mason jar tissue holders! I have all the details. I worked out all the kinks just for you. I hope you love these as much as I do.
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.
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?
I’m joining my awesome woodworking friends with a special challenge–gift ideas! I used tree branches and logs to make horizontal and vertical candle holders. Bonus!! Easy ring box made from a branch for that special day!
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.
I have the cutest project to share with you. This Dr. Seuss Decoupage Chair is perfect for celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2. I chose to copy pages from my Cat in the Hat book, which probably isn’t my favorite book. I think I love One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish the best! I’m sharing the good the bad and the ugly of this almost gone wrong decoupage chair project.
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?
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…
Today’s post is chock full of information. I’m sharing how I painted those picture frames I showed you yesterday. There are fun details about a contest for my blogger friends going to Haven Conference and a giveaway for those of you who aren’t a blogger going to Charleston later this month. I love my friends at Homeright!
How to make a Sorry game board box to hold trinkets, treasures or gifts! Step by step tutorial will show you just how to cut, score and fold all the lines to get your game board box to the perfect size.
Easy projects? Yep, I have them. I could have cut out my own, but I got a really good deal on pre-cut letters, so why? Decoupage letters like these cost over $20 on Etsy. I needed FIVE letters, so that meant it was time to DIY it! I’m sharing tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years so you can make your own decoupage name letters for your little one.
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!
So, I got the old picket fence of a burn pile and decided a quick project was in order, and that meant a picket fence coat rack! How about a whitewash coat rack? Reclaimed Picket Fence Section into a Whitewash Coat Rack As you can see, I really did get this off a burn…
I love easy, customized gifts that don’t break the bank. While my daughter Jamie was visiting for Thanksgiving, she picked up some cute little monogrammed ring dishes at Hobby Lobby for a few friends. Because I have a lot of vinyl and my own electronic cutting machine I decided to DIY it! *this post contains…
I don’t have a desk, but even so, I decided I must have a wooden desk plaque with my logo on it after I saw the cool gift Kim Six made for Wendi at H2O Bungalow! Kim is so clever and creative—I love knocking off her projects. I’ll show you my inspiration from Kim…
Celebrate a New Pup with a Gift Basket Hi everyone; I’m Sara from Birdz of a Feather. I feather the nest (so to speak) using repurposed and found objects, along with my husband – who I affectionately refer to as my ‘partner in grime’. Today I’m excited to share my very first Guest Post ever…
If you’re looking for a gift for your DIY’er, check out my recommendations. This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission. This table saw was one of my first large tools. I couldn’t do what I do without it. However, if your…
I want to thank all of you for the wonderful birthday wishes. You’re so sweet! Your kind words really warm my heart. It was a fabulous birthday. We had a great lunch and then did some thrifting. Did I take pics? no! Only this picture as we were getting ready to leave. Jamie and Andy…
I’ve been working on some easy projects lately, I’d rather be sawing. Some of these tiles will be making their way to my show next month. Years ago, we had a little wooden house that had this saying. It was a favorite of mine. It really is true, don’t you think? We had this…
I made this Teachers Help Children Bloom vinyl for a friend back in December for her daughter’s teacher. I saved the project, knowing that it would be a great end of the year teacher gift idea. I personalized it on the back. After adding the vinyl, it even slipped back in the box perfectly…
I hope you all had a great Holiday weekend! We have finally cooled off, in fact it was about 40 degrees cooler on Monday than it was on Saturday. I’m loving it! I would like to take a moment to say that I am thinking about my friends that have dealt with Irene and Lee,…
Earlier this summer my nephew got married to this lovely young lady: They were married in Hawaii. They are both teachers. Anna had some teacher gifts with Miss Snyder on them, but since she’s a newlywed, she didn’t have any personalized items for her new classroom. She is teaching Kindergarten this year for the first…
This afternoon we have a great DIY, soap! I have really enjoyed bringing ya’ll all of these different kinds of DIY projects. Jenn even found a way to repurpose some items for this project. Look at that staging, aren’t these eggs and their container just too cute! Chances are, if you celebrated Easter this past…
You may be familiar with these type of alphabet photography signs. They make great wedding gifts—I gave a sign to Jamie and Andy yesterday at their bridal shower in Nashville (Goodlettsville) TN. The pictures were all taken at my home (jamie’s childhood home). I thought that having the pictures taken around my yard would hold…
Easy Subway Art for that someone special! Granny is really my Aunt. She is my mom’s sister. My mom passed away when my daughter Jamie was just nine years old. That is a very young age to no longer have any grandmas. During all the family gatherings, all the other kids would call Aunt…
These are some Christmas gifts I made last year. These gifts are great for neighbors and/or teachers. *this post contains affiliate links, read more here* Apply Easy Stencil I printed Jamie’s name on a piece of label paper in a mirror image. Carefully, I used an exacto knife to cut out the letters. I…
I love searching blogland for great new ideas. I hope that’s what some people get from this blog…great new ideas! Stacie over at The CrEaTIVe Crate made this wonderful piece: I decided to try my hand at it for a wedding gift for a very nice newlywed couple. On the left is a 2×6,…
