Stars and Stripes Shutter Room Divider

This project comes to you courtesy of my sister.  We were shopping the local salvage yard and we spied their stack of shutters.  Since I still have a few shutters on my to do pile, I was not interested.  But then … Continue Reading →

Scrap Wood Easter Egg

I have a fun spring time or Easter project for you and if you have enough scrap wood sitting around you just may be able to make it for FREE. This colorful Easter egg is made with pieces of moulding … Continue Reading →

Pottery Barn Knockoff Clock Plates

Pottery Barn Knockoff Clock Plates In honor of daylight saving time this weekend, I’m bringing you a set of DIY clock plates. I’m pretty sure I’ve never decorated for daylight savings time, but there is always a first. These are … Continue Reading →

Mardi Gras Baby Shower

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

  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

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

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 →

Rusty Tin Roofing Shingle Painted Heart

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

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 →

Little Red Jewelry Box and Christmas Mantel

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

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

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

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

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 →

Christmas Bazaar – Trees, Signs and Sleds

In September I had the opportunity to visit Chartreuse and Company’s  Fall Market Days.   The place was loaded with furniture and crafts  with a farmhouse, sometime shabby chic style.  In early November they started their holiday bash and I had … Continue Reading →

Halloween Cheese and Meat Platter

Welcome back.  I thought I was all finished with Halloween projects after my skull poster, pallet wood pumpkin holder and  skull cloche.  It was not to be…I was asked to help with food for my daughter-in-law’s Halloween themed baby shower. … Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood and Skulls for Halloween

This is the week of easy pallet wood Halloween projects.  I thought the pumpkin holder from earlier in the week was a good project for the beginner palleter (made up word) but this one, I assure you, is even easier. … Continue Reading →