I stumbled upon the blog Cynthia Shaffer. She has a gorgeously simple tutorial on revamping all those cookie tins that surface during the holidays. I love the color of these but you could make them into anything you wanted. Check … Read More...
DIY Canvas Prints
The gals over at the fabulous How Does She have a great step by step tutorial for you. You’ve seen the photo canvases before, but this tutorial is quite clear and really gets into detail. They also use texture cream, … Read More...
Pebble Drawing
Can you say gorgeous? While it’s not actually the pen that’s pictured, these drawings were done with a black Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen. I love the creative mind and how it just sees art in everything, especially nature! Check it … Read More...
Dictionary Page Portraits
I love this portait printed on an old dictionary page! What a great wedding or anniversary gift this would make. Check it out at Kaydee Hughes Photography — Something fun!.
9/11 Memorial Crafts
In doing research for this post I had difficulty finding projects that were specific to 9/11. Yes, there are hundreds if not thousands of patriotic crafts and flag crafts out there. Finding projects that weren’t printables that refer directly to … Read More...
Computer Lab Bulletin Board
When I was in high school computer class was something brand new, state of the art. Now it’s commonplace and every school has one. Niki over at Homemadeville volunteers at her school and jazzed up their computer lab’s wall with … Read More...
Repurpose Old Furniture Into Pet Beds
The DIY Network has a fun feature with several ideas on how to take a nightstand or side table and repurpose it into a bed for your pet. Of course, if you pet is a 100 pound German Shepherd like … Read More...
DIY Wood Planked Ceiling
Look at that. That’s right, just soak it in. It’s not a magazine page, it’s Amy’s kitchen. Yep, Amy from The Idea Room did that. I’m in awe, and I want her to come to my house next. 🙂 If … Read More...
Halloween Candy Corn Wreath
This fun project comes from In Between Laundry. A little spray paint and an old grapevine wreath and bam, you have instant Halloween decor. Check out the Candy Corn Wreath here.
Spotted via Dollar Store Crafts.
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Rustic Growth Chart
This rustic homemade growth chart is a great way to track your children’s growth while keeping with the design of your home. Taryn from Design, Dining + Diapers will show you how she did it — DIY Rustic Growth Chart… Read More...
Pallet Shark Wall Art
Kim’s designs never cease to amaze me. I love how so much of her design involves the ocean, and this shark art is no exception! Head over to Sand and Sisal and see how she put this together: Pallet Art: … Read More...
Children’s Bookshelf
Unfinished wood crates are turned into adorable bookshelves for a little boy’s room. The monster theme is too cute, but the bright colors are what really catch me eye. heck it out at Crazy Little Projects. — DIY Bookshelf.
Pretty Flower Vases
Need a quick make over for a boring old glass vase? This would make a great project for that young lady heading off to college, a fun decoration for her dorm room. Head over to Big Bears Wife to see … Read More...
Faux Stained Glass Window
Love the look of stained glass but not quite sure about the expense and learning the entire process? You can create a similar look using glass stain paint. Colleen from Mural Maker and More shows you how: Make a Faux … Read More...
Twine Vases
Carolyn from homework created these pretty vases in a snap. Instead of going with the traditional flow, she changed things up a bit and attached her twine vertically instead of horizontally around the vase. Head over to Carolyn’s for the … Read More...
Abstract Art with Petroleum Jelly
Express your inner artist with a jar of Vaseline and some paint. That’s right. You can create a piece of abstract art with a piece of canvas, some paint and petroleum jelly. Here’s the how to on Literally Inspired: Abstract … Read More...
Punched Candle Wraps
These beautiful luminaries were made with card stock and paper punches. If you head over to Crafts Unleashed, you can get the full tutorial and make some of your very own. Get the instructions — Punched Candle Wraps.
Vintage Photo Mobile
I’m loving this mobile idea from the blog live. love. scrap. She took vintage photographs and turned them into this unique mobile to hang in her home. As she says in her post, this idea would be great for a … Read More...
Vintage Map Balls
Absolutely loving these vintage map balls from Crafts n Coffee. I love everything maps, and these look so easy to do! Fill a bowl and display on the table in the dining room or living room, or even near the … Read More...
Book Page and Burlap Pots
Old book pages and burlap make for a great combination on these plant pots. I’ve never been much of an indoor plant person, I always forget about them. But if you’re not a plant killer like me, why not dress … Read More...