Alphabet Block Junk Angel
- By Joan
- December 20, 2017
- 12 Comments
This is my last post before Christmas and what could be more symbolic of the season than an angel? OK, maybe the baby Jesus, and maybe Santa Clause…but angels are right up there. I’m using a tabletop scroll saw to … Continue Reading →
Little Red Jewelry Box and Christmas Mantel
- By Joan
- December 18, 2017
- 2 Comments
I have another cute jewelry box for you straight from the thrift store. He spoke to me not just because he was half price ($3.00) but because he had an abundance of little drawers. I wasn’t too crazy about the … Continue Reading →
Burlap and Twine Farmhouse Wreath
Christmas is right around the corner and you have no time to start any new projects. I totally understand, and that is why I’m bringing you a super easy DIY, a burlap and twine wreath that can be used year round. … Continue Reading →
Shutter Christmas Card Holder
- By Joan
- December 11, 2017
- 2 Comments
I got a late start on Christmas shopping this year, but I think I’m finally catching up. Over the last couple weeks, I think I’ve hit every store. Ok, maybe I’ve missed a few. On one of my many travels, … Continue Reading →
Soda Can and Pallet Wood Christmas Advent Calendar
- By Joan
- December 7, 2017
- 2 Comments
Today I’m bringing back two of my old projects. They are teaming up for a Christmas advent calendar. First up, a pallet wood cubby organizer. I first brought these shelves to you last March filled with mementos, souvenirs and other assorted junk. If you … Continue Reading →
Four Foot Log Snowman
- By Joan
- December 4, 2017
- 8 Comments
Down at the bottom of my yard you’ll find about a dozen stumps from a pine tree that died last year. Hubby took the tree down last fall and he split most of the logs for firewood. I think hubs pooped … Continue Reading →
75 of the Best Homemade Gift Ideas
- By Joan
- November 28, 2017
- 7 Comments
75 Homemade Gift Ideas Welcome back, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family, friends and good food. Today I’m bringing you 75 of the best homemade, DIY gifts I could find on the internet for everyone on … Continue Reading →
Replacing a Missing Lid with Wood
- By Joan
- November 13, 2017
- 2 Comments
The same place and the same day I bought the stinky french chair, I found this cute galvanized drink dispenser. I don’t think he is particularly old because he has the plastic insert but he does have that vintage look with all the … Continue Reading →
Extreme Makeover – Drafting Table Edition
- By Joan
- November 9, 2017
- 5 Comments
I must admit that when I first saw this table at the local thrift store it was not love at first sight. I was not in love with someone else’s vacation photos, photos do not make for a nice flat surface … Continue Reading →
Easy Pallet Wood Outdoor Side Table
I have one more outdoor project for you before the weather turns too cold and then I should be inside until spring. This project goes together really quick using an old plant stand for the legs and my old stand by, … Continue Reading →
Rustic Shutter Arbor DIY
- By Joan
- November 2, 2017
- 5 Comments
Back in September of last year I got a message from a neighbor of mine telling me about the local salvage yard giving away a bunch of their mismatched shutters. I was sure that by the time I would be … Continue Reading →
Oyster Shell and Music Junk Angel
- By Joan
- October 29, 2017
- 7 Comments
It’s been a couple months since I’ve cleaned out my workshop and it was long overdue. When I start to do more of my projects in the kitchen because there is no room on the workbench then I know it is … Continue Reading →
DIY French Chair Makeover
- By Joan
- October 27, 2017
- 12 Comments
I was visiting my sister last week. She’s laid up with a broken foot, she had had surgery the day before and was in need of a rootbeer float. Besides in pain, she was rather bummed that her flea market … Continue Reading →
Flea Market Flip – Recycled Drawer Shelves
- By Joan
- October 19, 2017
- 3 Comments
Welcome back, I have another flea market find that I’m giving an easy upcycle. In August I had the pleasure of shopping the Route 11 Yard Crawl. Back in 2016, at the same yard sale, I got enough junk to … Continue Reading →