Pirate Treasure Chest DIY

Pirate Treasure Chest DIY Last week I showed you three ideas for a pirate treasure party that was held for my 5 year old grandson Felix.  I was asked by mama, Mollie, if I could provide 5 boxes for a … Continue Reading →

Beginner Woodworking, Super Easy DIY Wood Candle Holder

Easy DIY Wood Candle Holder Hi friends and welcome back.  I spent Sunday of last weekend helping number 2 son work on a treehouse in his 3 year old’s room.  It’s going great!  It has reclaimed flooring and reclaimed windows…anything … Continue Reading →

Halloween Face in the Mirror, DIY

Mirror Makeover Halloween Face in the Mirror, DIY Several years ago I showed you how to make a spooky face in an old window just in time for Halloween.  There was this doll face, above, and also another creepy  head … Continue Reading →

Spooky Halloween Window

I orginally published a creepy window for Halloween a few weeks ago but since my email wasn’t working I’m not sure how many people actually saw it.  The technique was so easy that when my sister offered me a couple … Continue Reading →

Painting a Pumpkin Slate

When son #2 was in need of a door to put on his home office, I volunteered to be on the look out.  I always like a good excuse to visit the local salvage yard. Son #2 is the same son … Continue Reading →

Halloween, Face in the Window DIY

Several weeks ago I shared with you an old vintage window that I had used the mercury glass technique on and is now a side table.  I followed the side table with  a pesto jar that used the same technique. … 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 →

Fall Decorating with Pallet Wood

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 →

Crows and Skulls under Glass

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 →

It’s the Great Pumpkin Vintage Sign

  If you’ve graduated from chalkboard signs and you would like to try  something just a bit more challenging,  I may have just the project for you. How about a vintage seed packet painted on reclaimed wood.    This is not … Continue Reading →

Dollar Store Halloween Skull Wreath

I don’t normally do too much decorating for Halloween.  A pumpkin here, a mum there, maybe a centerpiece, but I do like to have a nice inviting wreath on the door for all those sweet little trick or treaters that … Continue Reading →

Halloween Apothecary Jar and Spell Book

Add to Flipboard Magazine. The other night, while cruising around the World of Pinterest, I happened upon these fantastic Apothecary Jars  from MagiaMia.   I thought they were so cool.  I even eyed the vitamin container in my own  bathroom trashcan. … Continue Reading →

Spider Halloween Wreath diy

Add to Flipboard Magazine. An easy project for Halloween and for my husband who always gets the shivers every time we mention spiders. You will need the following… grapevine wreath white spray paint ugly spider fake spiderweb sticks hot glue gun Gather … Continue Reading →

My 2 Favorite Box Costumes

Add to Flipboard Magazine.   As you all know, October is the month of Halloween.  So, just as you are thinking about what your little munchkin may be, I’m throwing out a couple of ideas.  Both made of boxes , … Continue Reading →