Recycled and Upcycled Projects for your Home
Hi everyone, I’m back today with another vintage seed packet sign. This time I’ve chosen Danvers Half Long Carrots. Not sure why, maybe I liked the colors and they didn’t look too hard to paint. If you like seed packets … Continue Reading →
I’ve made several junk angels but this is the first time I’ve tackled a fish. I’m pretty sure this fish has no basis in reality, but that doesn’t stop me from having some fun. From your junk pile, pull out … Continue Reading →
Isn’t this lamp gorgeous? Well I thought so too. I found this sweet lamp at SueatHome.com. Sue found it at the Tides Beach Club in Maine. Make sure you click on the link for the rest of her club tour. Anyway, … Continue Reading →
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 →
Just in time for Fall, a fun, easy, and inexpensive DIY for all you pallet wood lovers out there. Start with a bunch of pallet wood. You will also need a dowel or spindle and more scrap wood for … Continue Reading →
I found these two clocks with the glass domes at a local thrift store recently. I’ve been wanting to decorate with a cloche but hadn’t found one the right size or the right price. I really wanted the taller one … Continue Reading →
When I was making my Lazy Susan tray last week, I googled Lazy Susans, mainly to find out where you could find the spinning part if you didn’t happen to find one at a thrift store, and I found this Barrel Top … Continue Reading →
Last weekend, my sister and I had the opportunity to shop the Chartreuse and Co. Fall Market Days located in Buckeystown, Maryland. I would strongly encourage you to go if you’re in the area and you love farmhouse decor. Think Joanna … Continue Reading →
In early August I had the chance to go back to the 40 mile Route 11 Yard Crawl in Virginia. Last year I got tons of stuff and you’ve been seeing my projects ever since. The latest was the dorm … Continue Reading →
You may recognize this wooden piece. It was the top tier of the table I refinished last week. I told you last week that I had plans for one of the tiers and this is it…a Lazy Susan. You know, the … Continue Reading →
It was a year ago last August that my sister found this cool wooden box at a flea market. She had no idea what it was but it was made of wood, it was old and it was kind of cool. … Continue Reading →
This project came to me by way of my sister. She picked up this cute little table for $2.50 at a thrift store but didn’t know quite what to do with him and since she has a real job she handed … Continue Reading →
You may remember my fantastic finds from a flea market last August. It was over a 100 degrees that day but I got some great bargains, probably because everybody wanted to go home. Today I’m working on the red metal … Continue Reading →
I try to spread out my lighting projects but this week I was on a roll. Tuesday I shared with you a salad bowl pendant and today I’m making a lamp out of a piece of driftwood. I can never seem … Continue Reading →
I never know what a trip to the thrift store will bring. It’s usually not what I’m looking for so I always have to keep an open mind. You know I wasn’t looking for a Vietnamese bamboo salad bowl. But … Continue Reading →
Hi everyone, I’m late posting this week as I was dropping off my youngest at college. He’s all set and I’m finally back at my computer. Today I have another pallet wood project. It’s easy construction with all straight cuts … Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered what would a scavenger/ upcycler use for solar eclipse sun glasses when said scavenger did not plan ahead and buy the specialty glasses. Well yesterday I found out. This scavenger would first try to pile a bunch of sunglasses … Continue Reading →
I have a fun TV stand makeover for you today. This interesting piece of furniture was found at the local ReStore. Originally marked $40, and marked down to $15. It’s mine now! I had been on the search for a TV … Continue Reading →