How to make a faux dresser harp chalkboard out of odd, unwanted items. I never find old dresser harps in my junking adventures. So, I made it up as I went along. One can never have too many chalkboards, right?
Faux Dresser Harp Chalkboard
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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…
Christmas card holder |wooden Spindle | twisted wire
I used a reclaimed wooden spindle to make a Christmas Tree Card Holder. Using twisted wire ups the game and makes this an easy project you can do in an afternoon.
Loaf Pan Planter with Twisted Wire Handle Video Tutorial
I’m so excited to share today’s loaf pan planter project with you! It turned out so cute with it’s fun wooden feet and twisted wire handle. I’ve used this wire for lots of projects, but this is the first time I ever twisted it in this cute fashion. I made a video to show you exactly how to do it.
DIY Laundry Cart
I am so excited to share this DIY laundry cart with you! I love my new washer and dryer-my first front loading machines. The problem? I’m always dropping items on the floor. The solution? A handy laundry cart to move clothes from the washer to the dryer to the linen closet!
Wooden Spindle Sign For Christmas
Sometimes I make myself laugh out loud. I am far from perfect and make the same silly mistakes that you may make on your projects. Just remember to laugh at yourself and not take it too serious. That’s the case in this JOY wooden spindle sign I made for Christmas.
DIY Christmas Lanterns made from Porch Lights
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!
Spindle Crate
Mindi does it again! She made this cute spindle crate out of reclaimed bits and pieces and scrap wood. No surprise–she painted it blue! Lots of tips and ideas on this very handy crate.
metal tiered stand with vintage cake pans
It’s time for our monthly Thrift Store Décor party! This is where we take items and put our own spin on them. Today’s metal tiered stand project was a bit challenging, and I even took a little hiatus from working on it. Do you do that? Walk away from projects when they aren’t going your…
Chalkboard Shelf using a Cabinet Door
This large chalkboard shelf is so different than anything I’ve done before, and I love it! Staging it was a lot of fun too, be sure to read all about it at the end of the post. If you’ve been a friend for a long time, you probably have seen this picture before. My…
Divided Pedestal Serving Tray
Hello once again My Repurposed Life fans, it’s Joan from Scavenger Chic. I have a divided pedestal serving tray project to share with you! A lot of my projects lately seem to be makeovers. But I chose this project to share with MRL readers because it really repurposes several every day household items into something new and…
Tiered Stand Coffee Station Organizer
You won’t believe what I made this tiered stand from—a table lamp thing! I mean it was a table that had a lamp made into it. There it is—on the left. It was a free table from my friend. *Amazon Affiliate Links are used in this post* Dismantle the old lamp I…
Pie Plate Pedestal Stand Easy Project
Hi there, MRL friends! It’s Angie from Knick of Time, back with an easy tutorial to turn a pie plate into a pedestal stand. I’ve lost count of how many pedestal stands and tiered stands my husband and I have made together, but it’s well into the double digits. The tiered stands are best-sellers in my…
Cabinet Door Table : Easy Build
This sweet little repurposed cabinet door table is the product of me having so many doors in my stash. I’ve made a small table out of a cabinet door way back in the day, but it’s much easier and prettier when you have the right tools. Items to make a cabinet door table…
DIY Blanket Ladder with Repurposed Spindles
I have a bunch of spindles and lots of scrap wood, so I decided it was time to do an easy DIY blanket ladder project. If you have a few spindles laying around, you can make one too!
Old Chairs into New Bench
Hello My Repurposed Life readers! I am back with a very fun project today, one that is right up Gail’s Alley…Old Chairs into a New Bench.
DIY Spindle Table
Do you remember this wooden tool chest I got from Andy while he was going through his dad’s estate? I knew it would be the perfect storage option for my blog stuff, like biz cards and such. I set out to make a DIY spindle table to set the tool chest on.
Old Drawers into Porch Planters
Hello! Today I am sharing a repurposed project, old drawers into porch planters. I have seen drawers used for planters several times and loved them….so, here is my version.
Repurposed Peg Hook Shelf into Fun Book Shelf
I’m so excited to tell you the latest news here at MRL. We have a new contributor! Isn’t that exciting? Mindi from MyLove2Create will be blogging a couple of times a month showing you great DIY tutorials. I love all of Mindi’s projects, and today’s is no exception. Take it away Mindi!
DIY number tags {spindles}
I have a simple project today that happened quite by accident. Do you remember when I was making the Lego Storage Table? I used some crib spindles to make the nubs/knobs for the drawers. In order to cut those nubs/knobs, I used the existing lines in the spindles, which created not only…
Repurposed Bed Posts {Chalkboard}
Let me catch you up to date. Rewind a few years—I had this foot board. I parted it out and saved these two bedposts. Recently, I cut it down so that I could use the piece on the left as a front leg for this: Have you seen my flowerbed? I was left with…
Red DIY Faux Ladder Craft Display
I was inspired by Susan’s faux ladder, and I knew I just had to make one to use as a craft display. How to make a Ladder for Craft Display How to use crib spindles I raided my stash of spindles, and purchased some 1×2’s from The Home Depot. I need to drill holes…
Spindle candlesticks and more
Jamie told me that I needed some height on my mantel. I was thinking candlesticks. I looked at the store (Meijer) and I saw that they are VERY expensive. I braved the cold in the garage and rummaged around to see what I could find. This is a bedpost from a full sized bed that…
repurposed spindles and bed parts
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…
message recipe holder chalkboard
Hi! My name is Mindi and I am a new blogger over at MyLove2Create. I can’t even describe how thrilled I am to be guest posting on Gail’s amazing blog. She is my hero! I have been inspired by her many projects and want to “grow up” to be just like her! Today…
upcyled chair spindle Christmas Trees {craft fail?}
Imitation is the best form of flattery, right? My good friend Holly from Full Circle Creations makes these really great trees-not this one, that one is mine. I’m sure Holly would not want to claim it. It all sounded good when I started. I put a call out on facebook for an unwanted Christmas tree….
diy wooden caddy
pin it! I’ve been in a “building” slump lately. I found some inspiration online to make a handy diy wooden caddy, but I could stop at just one! A DIY caddy made from reclaimed fence and spare chair parts can be very versatile! The possibilities are limitless! Susan from Homeroad built a caddy from driftwood….
How to Make Candlesticks from Repurposed Bedposts
How to make candlestick from repurposed bedposts In between building larger projects, I love to tinker around with small bits and pieces! I had some small parts left over when I made my Pedestal Plant Stands. I trimmed them up, and used some scrap 1×4’s to cut down into nice little squares. I routed…
Decorative Finials from Bed Parts
Do you remember the bench I put together from bits and pieces of 3 beds 2 cribs and a chair? I cut the pointy piece off and used the larger piece for the front leg. I had to cut the bottom of this bed off in order to raise up the footboard. I took the…
More Pedestal Photo Display Stand
I used some former chair legs as the base of my stand. I cut it on my compound miter saw. It is best to clamp it if you can, I have had a spindle get chewed up, “jump” away from me and land across the other side of the garage. I also cut some scrap…
Pedestal Photo Display pt 2
Last week I showed you how I made some Photo Display Stands. Most people said I should paint the appliques. I have not done that yet. I’ve been too busy making another version. Do YOU love bead board? I do! I had some scraps in the garage, but the bead board was too thin to…
Pedestal Display Stand
Last year I made these Candlesticks and more. Recently when I freshened up my fireplace I changed up my candlesticks and took out a few of them. The one on the far right (brown) and the one that matches it (white). They’ve been hanging around the living room for a couple of weeks. I was…
Repurposed Crib into Plate Rack
Today I’m going to show you how I turned a repurposed crib into a plate rack. I took apart some cribs and parted them out. After I took them apart I had a couple of the end pieces I swapped out. I turned them this way, and that way, almost standing on my head. I…
Spindle Ideas candlesticks and more
Jamie told me that I needed some height on my mantel. I was thinking candlesticks. I looked at the store (Meijer) and I saw that they are VERY expensive. I braved the cold in the garage and rummaged around to see what I could find. This is a bedpost from a full sized bed that…
Ballard Design inspired Drying Rack
How to make a Ballard Design inspired Drying Rack out of crib parts. This is theirs: And here is mine: I started out with a simple box shape. (note to self, I need to stop taking pictures on this horrible table!) I got the perfect crib rail from Cathy. I have several crib rails,…
Photo holder tutorial
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:…
repurposed nightstand
My daughter definitely reaps the rewards of my curb shopping. This was a 3 drawer night stand. I removed two of the drawers, adding plywood shelves in their place. I replaced the hardwood back with bead board. I then raised it off the floor by giving it some legs. I painted it black……
