Recycled and Upcycled Projects for your Home
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
This project comes to you courtesy of my sister. We were shopping the local salvage yard and we spied their stack of shutters. Since I still have a few shutters on my to do pile, I was not interested. But then … Continue Reading →
I have a fun spring time or Easter project for you and if you have enough scrap wood sitting around you just may be able to make it for FREE. This colorful Easter egg is made with pieces of moulding … Continue Reading →
Pottery Barn Knockoff Clock Plates In honor of daylight saving time this weekend, I’m bringing you a set of DIY clock plates. I’m pretty sure I’ve never decorated for daylight savings time, but there is always a first. These are … Continue Reading →
Last week I showed you the alligator veggie tray from my son and daughter-in-law’s Mardi Gras themed baby shower. I have a few more projects from the party and even if you’re not planning a Mardi Gras party you may be able to modify … Continue Reading →
This is a photo of a running rabbit offered by the Busacca Gallery. It supposedly dates from the early 19th or 20th century (though that’s kind of a wide range). “This piece was obviously done by a carver with … Continue Reading →
Last weekend we hosted my son and daughter-in-law’s Mardi Gras themed baby shower. Tons of fun and I’m sharing one of my projects from the party today. It’s a super easy, big impact veggie tray. I must say that the theme and all … Continue Reading →
Valentine’s Day is barely over and I’m thinking Spring and bunnies. This time I’m hand painting Peter Rabbit onto pallet wood. If you’re not comfortable painting, I have an option for you too. If you are familiar with the tale … Continue Reading →
Welcome back. I was originally going to share another upholstered french chair with you today but by the time I was finishing up the project the sun was setting and I didn’t get a chance to get any decent ‘after’ … Continue Reading →
It’s a month until Valentine’s Day and I couldn’t resist bringing you another pallet wood heart. This time I’m combining the pallet wood with a few wood spindles. I used a table top Scroll Saw to slice down the middle of … Continue Reading →
I have another cute jewelry box for you straight from the thrift store. He spoke to me not just because he was half price ($3.00) but because he had an abundance of little drawers. I wasn’t too crazy about the … Continue Reading →