Folding Ruler and Pallet Wood Star

It seems like whenever I go to a craft show I find someone who has made a star from a folding ruler.  They all seem fairly straightforward, have a  folding ruler with at least 10 sections, fold and glue in place. So when … Continue Reading →

Nautical Salad Bowl Mirror

Over Memorial weekend my local thrift store had a half price sale for everything in the store.  I’ve been looking for a wooden salad bowl for a couple of months now and to find one on half price day, even … Continue Reading →

Salvaging Old Fence Boards

This is part of my brother’s fence surrounding his backyard.  He’s lived in his current house for 30 years and the fence was already 10 years old when he moved in. So if you’ve done the math, that’s a 40 … Continue Reading →

Thrift Store Tray Makeover with Shutter Slats

A couple weeks ago when I shared with you the green side table with black glaze, I mentioned that on my last trip to the thrift store I not only found that side table but also a little red wagon … Continue Reading →

Harlequin Diamond Mirror Makeover

Usually I know exactly where I’ve found my supplies, whether the thrift store, a dump, a architectural salvage store, curbside, dumpster, flea market, auctions, friends or family, but I really have no idea where this mirror came from. It’s an … Continue Reading →

Green Side Table with Black Glaze

Most days I walk into the local thrift store and walk out empty handed.  This day was different, I found this side table, a little red wagon and a tray.  It didn’t matter that I was actually looking for a … Continue Reading →

Poo Pipe Upcycle!

Isn’t this the most perfect pipe you’ve ever seen?  It has a nice case of crusty rust, it’s the perfect height for a nice lamp, (which I see in this guys future)  and best of all…it was free. You may be … Continue Reading →

Rewebbing a Sagging IKEA Chair

I found my next project at son #2’s house.  These are his kitchen chairs which he has had since he graduated from college.  They don’t get a ton of use but the seat has a serious case of the sags.  My daughter-in-law can’t … Continue Reading →

22 Spring and Easter Appetizers

Next weekend is Easter weekend and we’re celebrating with my wonderful, and always very hungry, family.  I’ve been assigned to bring an appetizer.  Rather than go with my usual, buffalo chicken dip, bacon wrapped smokies, Mexican bean dip…you know, those tried … Continue Reading →

First Birthday Chalkboard Sign

We celebrated our first grandbaby, Felix’s, first birthday at the end of March.  And with a first birthday comes a new project. I made several signs for Felix’s parents wedding,  back in June, 2017.  I’ve reused most of the wood from the signs … Continue Reading →

Painted Harlequin Diamond Side Table

I found this little side table at a garage sale last summer and he has been taking up space ever since.  It’s time for his makeover. Since it’s white, I’m gonna just have to paint it black.  Who doesn’t like a dramatic … Continue Reading →

Pottery Barn Copycat, Horse Zoetrope

I have a fun project for you today. A copycat Pottery Barn Horse Zoetrope on wood. Right now I have no idea where I’m actually going to put it but I wanted to make it because I could and it … Continue Reading →

Kitchen Cabinet Door Makes a Comeback

Last year we had our cabinets refaced.  The boxes on the cabinets were fine but it was time for an update.  During the process they give you totally new doors, new drawers and drawer fronts and give a whole new … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Barrel Slats – DIY Lamp

Last spring, hubby and I took a quick weekend trip to the beach with my sister and her husband.  On one of the days, while the husbands hit the golf course the wives headed for a flea market.  The flea market … Continue Reading →

Seed Catalog Canvas DIY

A while back when I was painting vintage seed packets, think pumpkins, sunflowers and carrots, I came across this beautiful image is from the Smithsonian Library.  It’s the cover from a seed catalog from 1912. While the seed packets were … Continue Reading →

Harlequin Diamond Thrift Store Lamp Makeover

  I found this lamp at the thrift store a few weeks ago.  Like most of my thrift store purchases this was not on my list of things to look for. The lamp spoke to me when I found out everything in … Continue Reading →

Installing a Vintage Pantry Door

I dragged hubby to the salvage yard a few months ago.  We were on the hunt for an old door to take the place of our perfectly fine pantry door.  This is probably just 1/5th of all the doors they … Continue Reading →

Dry Erase Board from an Old Frame

Super easy upcycle for you today, transforming a thrift store frame and making your paper shopping list a thing of the past. This is almost the frame I started with.  I couldn’t find my original pictures but this frame started … Continue Reading →