Tobacco Stick Stars, Easy DIY

I have an easy project for you today.  A star made from old tobacco sticks. This is my second project from my flea market finds that I showed you earlier in the month. Last week was super busy so I picked out … Continue Reading →

Whale Weathervane from an old Jack

Upcycled Whale Weathervane I’m so excited to get started on my pile of flea market finds from last week.  First up, this old jack stand.  I had been looking for one of these the entire length of the 40 mile … Continue Reading →

Reclaimed Fencing on the Ceiling

Back in May I showed you how to salvage some old fence boards…how to treat them, sand them, white wash them, debug them…basically get some grungy boards ready for your next project. At the time I told you that when (and … Continue Reading →

Quick Repair for Old Deck Stairs

I’ve mentioned it before, but we’ve been in our current home for 27 years.  And after 27 years there are repairs that need to be made.  This time I’m working on a set of stairs on my deck. Some of the … Continue Reading →

Super Sturdy Wooden Bench DIY

I have another project from son #2’s house.  You may remember that he and his wife moved into their house back in December and have been trying to update it and make it theirs ever since.  With a one year old … Continue Reading →

Little Red Wagon Coffee Table

My latest thrift store find, a $10 little red wagon.  I don’t have any young’uns at home any more so I see an upcycle in this guys future.  Seriously, he’s the perfect height for a coffee table. If this wagon … Continue Reading →

Folding Ruler and Pallet Wood Star

It seems like whenever I go to a craft show I find someone who has made a star from a folding ruler.  They all seem fairly straightforward, have a  folding ruler with at least 10 sections, fold and glue in place. So when … Continue Reading →

Salvaging Old Fence Boards

This is part of my brother’s fence surrounding his backyard.  He’s lived in his current house for 30 years and the fence was already 10 years old when he moved in. So if you’ve done the math, that’s a 40 … Continue Reading →

Thrift Store Tray Makeover with Shutter Slats

A couple weeks ago when I shared with you the green side table with black glaze, I mentioned that on my last trip to the thrift store I not only found that side table but also a little red wagon … Continue Reading →

Pottery Barn Copycat, Horse Zoetrope

I have a fun project for you today. A copycat Pottery Barn Horse Zoetrope on wood. Right now I have no idea where I’m actually going to put it but I wanted to make it because I could and it … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Barrel Slats – DIY Lamp

Last spring, hubby and I took a quick weekend trip to the beach with my sister and her husband.  On one of the days, while the husbands hit the golf course the wives headed for a flea market.  The flea market … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Oak Hardwood Flooring Frame

My youngest son, Nathan, whom I’ve sent off to college, keeps showing up on my doorstep.  This time he was looking to make a frame for his older brother for his birthday (the one who just had a baby). Did … Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood Lamp, Version 2

If something sits around long enough at my house, eventually it will have to either be thrown out or repurposed. Such was the case with this pallet wood centerpiece from son #2’s wedding back in 2017. It’s tall and skinny … Continue Reading →

Maryland Flag Shelves, or maybe it’s a Headboard

Welcome back.   Today I have an easy build for you, a set of shelves  with a handpainted backdrop of your favorite logo, team or flag.  I know I’m a day late from my normal posting but I have a good … Continue Reading →

DIY Beer Flight Set

Happy New Year everyone and welcome back. I’ve really enjoyed my time with family and friends over the past month.  I travelled a little bit, entertained, decorated, cooked and cleaned.  I even took a few days to move my second … Continue Reading →

Clock Junk Angel

  It’s been 3 months since I’ve shared a junk angel with you and this one has been on my to do list for quite a while, ever since I found a box of old watch parts at a flea market. … Continue Reading →

Driftwood Bone Fish

A couple weeks ago while I was showing you my inspiration from all over, I showed you this wooden fish that I found in a gift shop somewhere in Maine. He’s really cute with his beautifully sanded wood, but I … 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 →