75 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

DIY Christmas Gift Ideas  This is the 3rd time I’ve done a roundup of DIY gift ideas from around the web. There is something for every skill level and everyone on your shopping list.  I’ve also thrown in a few … Continue Reading →

Painted Christmas Tin Makeover, Upcycled and Recycled

Christmas Tin Makeover It’s almost that time of year…the time of year when you’ll be getting or giving Christmas tins.  Hopefully not an empty tin, but one filled with glorious homemade treats. Once you receive one, you may be wondering, … Continue Reading →

6+ Uses DIY Chalkboard Serving Tray

Chalkboard Serving Tray I have a super easy project for you today but you may have to wait for Thrift stores to reopen before you can get your supplies.  I used an old metal serving tray but frankly, any smooth, … 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 →

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 →

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 →

Upcycled Cheese Plates and Candlesticks

I have a really easy upcycle today using 2 thrift store finds.  These are the domes from cheese plates and scrap pieces from two pedestal candle holders. The candle pieces were the excess from the  candlestick lamps I shared back in November. … Continue Reading →

Barrel Hoop and Driftwood Heart

Before I started Scavenger Chic I never decorated for Valentine’s Day.   The day was made solely for special dinners, candy hearts and flowers.  But over the past five years I’ve found that I really enjoy scouring the workshop for … Continue Reading →

It’s Not Too Early, Ugly Christmas Sweatshirts

For Christmas this year we hosted my husband’s side of the family, 21 folks in all.  And with that many people making the effort to share the holiday with us, I like to do something special for a little fun … Continue Reading →

Candy Cane Canes

I have a Christmas project for you and hopefully I’ve brought it to you early enough so that you can grab your supplies.  Old wooden canes!! Besides canes, you’ll also need some wide painters tape and red and white chalk … Continue Reading →

Make your own Wooden Vintage Sled

  When I attended the Christmas bazaar at  Chartreuse and Co last year I was struck by how many sleds they used in their decor.  Whether next to a fireplace, front porch or table centerpiece.  Decorated with wreaths, skates, greenery, bows, … 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 →

Pallet Wood and Shutter Slat American Flag

Pallet Wood and Shutter Slats American Flag I had a pleasant surprise a couple weeks ago, a representative from Stencil Revolution asked if I would like to try any of their stencils.  After looking at their pages and pages of … Continue Reading →

Christmas Tin and Wallpaper

This Christmas tin has been sitting in my donate pile for a couple years now.  Every time I’ve gathered all my junk to make a donation I’ve put this tin aside.  I know it has hidden potential. It’s time for a … Continue Reading →