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…
Spray paint is a quick and easy fix for any accessories you have around your house in order to do an update. Do you find yourself changing wall colors often? Just spray paint to keep your decor up to date. I used stainless steel spray paint to update my kitchen accessories and I love how they turned out.
We have another Thrift Store Decor project today! I’m sharing the easiest and cheapest project ever. $2.50 Easy Glass Globe Solar Light! Drop another buck for a bracket and you’re all set. I love how this set looks on my front gate arbor. Think weddings, parties and more!
I hope to inspire you to make your own mason jar vases, just like I was inspired by my friend Sharon.
I shared some bottle and jar items last week in my Finish Max Painted Glass Bottles and More post. I have made some more wine bottles and took pictures to show you how easy image transfer is with the right product. Heirloom Traditions Chalk Type paint. has a great transfer and decoupage product. It’s called 1…
Y’all know I love and use my Homeright Finish max for 99% of all furniture projects. Heck I’ve even used it for walls, my front door, and even my birdbath. So, if you have a Finish Max, be sure to know that it’s not JUST for furniture redo’s, it’s perfect for painted glass bottles and…
Hey all, I wanted to send Gail a guest post so she can rest easy and not worry about posting to her blog. We bloggers stick together and help each other out when needed. I remember featuring Gail a LONG time ago, being completely stunned with her talent! I told her I’d send…
Doing glass etching on various projects is a great way to personalize gifts. It’s fairly easy to do, but you do need to be very careful with the etching cream. I had this glass totem that I made over a year ago. I googled to find a garden phrase and found “Friends are the flowers…
I have been so busy trying to get a large project done—but I’m not quite there yet. So, I’m sharing this easy plate stand today. You know one of my favorite places to go thrifting is In Bowling Green KY. I shared these finds with you earlier in the month. Check out…
I love repurposing glassware. If you don’t have a stash of glass items, they are readily available at every thrift store and yard sale for cheap prices! I have made many garden topiaries, loving each one more than the one before. They can be very addicting. If you decide to make one, you will forever…
If you are a regular reader, you know I like to tinker and design things, like candlesticks. So, I can’t paint a lick, but I can stack stuff. I haven’t made any totems in a long, long time. I made this glass totem for myself in May of 2008. I’m shocked that it’s been that…
A couple of days ago I showed you the door nightstand/bookshelf I made for Jan, one of my local readers. Yesterday I showed you how to drill through glass/china. Today I’m going to share with you two teapot lamps I made for her. I drilled holes in a bunch of glass pieces. More tips on…
In this post How to drill China, I hope to encourage you to think outside the box with those thrift store teacups you’ve been saving. *this post contains affiliate links* This is the type of bit I used. Jamie bought it for me for Christmas at Home Depot. It is a diamond bit….
How to Paint on Glass Did you know that DecoArt makes a great glossy paint for use on glass? For this project you will need: DecoArt (Americana) Gloss Enamel Some type of glass ( I used a clear plate and a white plate) Alcohol (to clean glass as recommended by DecoArt) Stencils (I used…
It’s too cold to build, so I’ve been crafting! For this project you will need: DecoArt (Americana) Gloss Enamel Some type of glass Alcohol Stencils Spray adhesive (optional) Paint brushes Stamps or any other items you have around Hop on over to the DIY Club to see the full tutorial! These paints would be great…
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…
Did you know that you can easily change cheap/free thrift finds by simply spray painting? Last week I showed you the glassware that I kept out of the yard sale. The first order of business was to pre-clean them outside in a bucket. I was NOT bringing them into the house with all that nastiness….
I started taking this table apart, and sanding the finish off the top. You may remember this dessert plate. It got a new outfit. After I painted this vase, I sort of got bit by the “paint glass bug”. I blame Dawn! I used a can of Rustoleum Oregano I got on clearance at…
Pardon the distraction from the fireplace makeover. These things don’t happen overnight. It’s sort of like watching paint dry. Meanwhile I will show you a project from my good friend Rose. Rose really is the queen of good curb finds and thrift store bargains! She tells us below how easy and fast it is to…
I love these plates. I mean the plates aren’t anything special on their own. However I did get a really good deal on them. I got several different sizes and shapes. I also got a good deal on a couple of candle holders. You know where I’m going with this, right? You know I’m not…
Are you looking for a way to reupurpose all that old, vintage glassware you have around the house? True trash to treasure people fall into 2 categories. Those of us who have never made a totem, and those of us who have made tons of totems. They are sort of like potato chips… betcha…
