Remove Paper Stuck to Wood….Easily?

Remove Paper Stuck to Wood   If my husband has to work on weekends or in the evenings he’ll usually use my youngest son’s desk. It’s large, the room is bright and while son #3 was away at college the … Continue Reading →

Boiled Eco-Prints, Easy Craft Project

– Boiled Eco-Prints – Here is an easy and fun project you can do with the kids (or by yourself) and hopefully you have all the supplies on hand.  Boiled Eco-Prints!  Haven’t heard of them?  As of Saturday, neither had … Continue Reading →

Carved Wood Wall Art, DIY

Carved Wood Wall Art Welcome back friends.  I know the world has been turned upside down but I hope you are all healthy, washing the heck out of your hands, staying far away from your friends, not touching your face  … Continue Reading →

Pottery Barn inspired, Painted Trunk Makeover

Painted Trunk Makeover   I picked up this battered trunk over a year ago and it has sat in my storage room ever since.  I bought him from an online auction and he definitely looked better in his pictures than … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Candle Holder with Oak Flooring

Upcycled Candle Holder My oldest son is an architect and often his company will acquire a house where the previous homeowners have left some odds and ends behind.  And sometimes what is left behind is perfect for someones mom to … Continue Reading →

28 Fantastic Upcycling and Recycling Ideas

Recycling Ideas Ready to Inspire You I showed you about 30 projects I found in my travels last week, well this is the second half.  And while I hope you found something that you could draw inspiration from in the … Continue Reading →

Eiffel Tower, Mercury Glass Window DIY

Eiffel Tower, Mercury Glass Window DIY Last week I showed you half of the inspiration pictures I took  when I was out and about last year, and later on this week I’ll send the other half your way. One picture … Continue Reading →

Recycling and Upcycling Ideas from all Over

Scavenger Files Recycling and Upcycling Ideas from all Over Whenever I travel anywhere I always have my phone in tow ready to capture any project that inspires me or might inspire you.  There are talented people everywhere. I was looking … Continue Reading →

Bernese Mountain Dog Pull Toy

Bernese Mountain Dog DIY Pull Toy My granddaughter Afton, turned one last week and in honor of the occasion, I did not do a project.  My youngest son, Nathan, is responsible for this fun DIY.   I allowed myself to be … Continue Reading →

Thrift Store Makeover, Doodling on Ceramics

Thrift Store Makeover, Doodling on Ceramics Isn’t this a cute little pot?  I found him at the thrift store a couple months ago with all intentions of doing an image transfer.  After a week of searching for the perfect transfer … Continue Reading →

DIY Tree Floor Lamp

DIY Tree Floor Lamp What do you envision when you find a beautiful straight log, not too big, not too small, with the perfect amount of patina. If you’re like me you see a DIY tree floor lamp.  All you … Continue Reading →

Bar Stool Makeover, Painting with Wax

Bar Stool Makeover Last week I showed you a table makeover using an iron base I got from my oldest son.  Well on the same trip that he brought over the table base he also brought over a set of … Continue Reading →

Flea Market Flip, Upcycled Wire Spool Table

Upcycled Wire Spool Table Do you remember my flea market haul from back in August? Today I’m tackling one more of of those projects.  I’m calling this a wire spool but frankly I don’t know what it is.  It has … Continue Reading →

DIY Hot Chocolate Bar Ideas and Tips

Create a quick hot chocolate bar using things you probably have lying around the house. Continue Reading →

Upcycled Wine Crate, DIY Gift Card Boxes

DIY Gift Card Box Christmas is right around the corner and I can officially say I’m getting most of my teenage and young adult nieces and nephews what they want most.  Cash (in the form of gift cards)! Since gift … Continue Reading →

Country Farmhouse Table Makeover

Country Farmhouse Table Makeover Welcome back.  Today I have a country farmhouse table makeover for you.  I actually did this makeover several years ago.  Somehow the photos got buried and frankly I forgot all about this project until recently.  My … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Chandelier, Bird Feeder or Candle Holder

Before I forget, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Because it’s the holidays I’m bringing you a very easy project for your DIY inspiration, an upcycled chandelier 2 ways. You’ll just need an old chandelier and a … Continue Reading →

IKEA Play Kitchen Hack (With a Shiplap backsplash)

Welcome back.  Today I’m working on modifying this Duktig Play Kitchen from IKEA. I found my Duktig from the thrift store for $15.  Perfect for my grandson for Christmas, who is getting close to 2  and loves  helping Mommy in … Continue Reading →