Mardi Gras Baby Shower
- By Joan
- February 28, 2018
- 2 Comments
Last week I showed you the alligator veggie tray from my son and daughter-in-law’s Mardi Gras themed baby shower. I have a few more projects from the party and even if you’re not planning a Mardi Gras party you may be able to modify … Continue Reading →
Folk Art Pallet Wood Rabbit
- By Joan
- February 25, 2018
- 8 Comments
This is a photo of a running rabbit offered by the Busacca Gallery. It supposedly dates from the early 19th or 20th century (though that’s kind of a wide range). “This piece was obviously done by a carver with … Continue Reading →
Alligator Cheese and Veggie Platter
- By Joan
- February 21, 2018
- 5 Comments
Last weekend we hosted my son and daughter-in-law’s Mardi Gras themed baby shower. Tons of fun and I’m sharing one of my projects from the party today. It’s a super easy, big impact veggie tray. I must say that the theme and all … Continue Reading →
Pallet Wood Peter Rabbit in Time for Spring
- By Joan
- February 18, 2018
- 23 Comments
Valentine’s Day is barely over and I’m thinking Spring and bunnies. This time I’m hand painting Peter Rabbit onto pallet wood. If you’re not comfortable painting, I have an option for you too. If you are familiar with the tale … Continue Reading →
Domed Cheese Plate Makeover
- By Joan
- February 14, 2018
- 4 Comments
If there is one item in a thrift store you are almost guaranteed to find every time you shop is a domed cheese platter. It’s one of those things you get as a gift but rarely use. Most of the … Continue Reading →
Create a Mantel from a Mirror Frame
- By Joan
- February 11, 2018
- 12 Comments
When I first saw this frame I thought it was a mantel. It was the height and width of a mantel, it had the wood carvings of a mantel. It just had that one extra piece of wood running along … Continue Reading →
Corner Bookshelf Turned on it’s Side
- By Joan
- February 8, 2018
- 3 Comments
After I got my dusty corner shelf out from the recesses of my garage for my Thrift Store Retail Therapy post, I decided to actually do something with it before it got buried again (and got even dustier). My … Continue Reading →
Pallet Wood Quilt Square
- By Joan
- February 5, 2018
- 6 Comments
I recently broke up 10 pallets and I have a fresh supply of usable wood just waiting for me. It’s time to bring you another pallet wood project. This time it’s a quilt made of wood. I have made a real … Continue Reading →
50+ Thrift Store Makeovers
- By Joan
- January 28, 2018
- 7 Comments
If you like before and afters this post is for you. If you head into a thrift store and have no ideas what to look for, this post is for you. Last week I shared my latest thrift store finds … Continue Reading →
Thrift Store Retail Therapy
- By Joan
- January 24, 2018
- 6 Comments
On Monday I dropped off my youngest back at college. He survived his first semester only having a couple issues with Calc. 3. With a second semester about to begin, I helped reload his dorm room (did he bring everything he owned … Continue Reading →
Recovering a Dining Room Chair with a Padded Back
- By Joan
- January 21, 2018
- 6 Comments
Today I bring to you my latest thrift store find. A beautiful $12 chair. Super sturdy, no spots, no wear, probably sat in the corner of someones dining room. If it doesn’t match your dining room chairs, perhaps it could … Continue Reading →
Rusty Tin Roofing Shingle Painted Heart
- By Joan
- January 17, 2018
- 4 Comments
Welcome back. I was originally going to share another upholstered french chair with you today but by the time I was finishing up the project the sun was setting and I didn’t get a chance to get any decent ‘after’ … Continue Reading →
Spindle and Pallet Wood Heart
- By Joan
- January 14, 2018
- 8 Comments
It’s a month until Valentine’s Day and I couldn’t resist bringing you another pallet wood heart. This time I’m combining the pallet wood with a few wood spindles. I used a table top Scroll Saw to slice down the middle of … Continue Reading →
Upcycled Old Mill Sifters
- By Joan
- January 10, 2018
- 13 Comments
Back in November I visited Chartreuse and Co. Fall Market Days. You may remember…that’s when I brought you tons of holiday inspiration. The very last picture I showed you was of these old mill sifters. I have no idea what … Continue Reading →
Copycat Graffiti Side Table
- By Joan
- January 1, 2018
- 10 Comments
Welcome back and Happy New Year. I finished off 2017 with a couple of easier craft projects but I’m back with a fun furniture makeover. I purchased this table at an online auction. Usually pictures don’t do a piece … Continue Reading →