This is a project I’ve been meaning to complete for quite some time. I finally finished them and am really happy with how they came out! I left room on the wall to add more photos and plan to make … Read More...
Thrift Store Mercury Glass Lamp Makeover
I have seen tons of these lamps in thrift stores but didn’t have the vision that Stephanie Lynn did to turn it into this beautiful piece. Make sure you head over to Under the Table and Dreaming to see the … Read More...
Tissue Rosette Kissing Balls
I have been officially bitten by the Valentine’s Day bug. It was inevitable, especially being a crafter. We have to start things early, especially bloggers, so that we can share our ideas with others in time for the holiday. Well … Read More...
Tissue Striped Candles
Leave it to Martha to come up with something so simple yet so elegant that they make a dramatic statement. These beautiful candles would be perfect for Valentine’s Day, or change the colors to use for any occasion! See the … Read More...
Sweater Pillows
I just adore these cozy sweater pillows! Makes me want to reach out and snuggle up with them, I can just imagine the warmth they must add! Megan from The Brassy Apple will now only show you how to make … Read More...
Adding Moudling to Rounded Corners
I used to live in Las Vegas. Out there they build all the houses with rounded corners. That means no moulding around the windows, hence (my opinion mind you) no character. Sure the houses looked nice, but heck I’m a … Read More...
Bead Board Photo Display
The days of hanging rows and rows of school pictures on the hallway walls seem to be gone. They are replaced, however, with more chic and inventive photo displays that are personal and comforting. These adorable displays were made from … Read More...
A Snowman from Vintage Parts
If you aren’t familiar with the blog Punkin Seed Productions, you are missing out. Kristi Flanagan is a talented tole painted who makes some really beautiful things. Take this adorable snowman for example. She took a couple of vintage … Read More...
Vintage Bird Box
Isn’t this beautiful? Lindy from Cottage Hill used a bird graphic, some paint, a little Mod Podge and some distressing to turn a $0.99 box into this lovely vintage looking accent. I featured Lindy’s hand painted silk bird pillow back … Read More...
Harvest Block Tea Light Holders
Jonie Marie from Just Between Friends made these festive wooden blocks complete with inserts for tea lights. Get the tutorial here.
Yarn Wrapped Letters
I love letters, monograms, initials, anything like that. You can buy wooden letters and paper mache letters to paint, decoupage, and yes, wrap in yarn! Bailey from Let Birds Fly will show you how she made these charming yarn … Read More...
DIY Modern Art Plates
Inspired by an expensive Marimekko Plates display, these adorable plates are made by kids! That’s right, simply get some dollar store plates and some paint markers and you are ready to go. Get the full instructions for this kid friendly … Read More...
Old Window Art for Thanksgiving
If you are one of those stop on the side of the road to rescue an otherwise destined for the garbage pile piece of something or another… fear not! You are not alone! There are crafters all over the planet … Read More...
Tabletop Sign of Memories
Just the other day I featured a marvelous table from Funky Junk Interiors. Seems I’m not the only one who liked it! Leslie over at Rustic Whimsy was inspired by Donna’s table and decided to make her own. I love … Read More...
Tabletop Sign
Looking at this fabulous table you probably think that whoever made it took an old sign and used a jigsaw to cut the circle out, right? Donna from Funky Junk Interiors makes some pretty amazing things, this table is one … Read More...
Falling Leaves Art
If you have an old frame, some scrapbook paper and a hole punch, then Julie over at Less than Perfect Life of Bliss will show you how to make this adorable piece of art. This is something that even the … Read More...
Owl Table
Amy over at Mod Podge Rocks made this adorable owl table that I am in love with. I adore anything with owls. I used to collect them, and can you believe don’t have a single one left in my house?? … Read More...
Paint Your Curtains
Jen over at Tatertots and Jello has a knack for finding hidden talent. She features guest posters on her blog, many of which I end up following. This week she featured Rachel from First Home Makeover and her painted curtain … Read More...
Spray Painted Pillows for Halloween
Maria from You Craft Me Up has a great tutorial on how to make spray painted pillows without sacrificing the pillow itself. She created pillow covers, decorated them, then covered her current pillows with them.
Ballard Knockoff Spool Side Table
If you haven’t visited the blog Flamingo Toes yet, you are missing out. A recent project shows how she found inspiration in a rope wrapped spool table from Ballard Designs and was able to create something totally cool herself.