Upcycled DIY Birdbath Ideas

The top of my birdbath cracked several years ago and hasn’t held water since.  From a distance it looked intact sitting upon its base, so I just left it where it was. But now, its intact days are over  and … Continue Reading →

DIY Towel Rack…or a Plant Hanger, or a Coat Rack…

DIY Towel Rack…or a Plant Hanger, or a Coat Rack… While berry picking with the family in July we happened to find a few rusty treasures nearby. These giant cotter pin type things and a very rusty whatzit.  Today I’m … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Kitchen Cabinet Side Table

Upcycled Kitchen Cabinet Side Table Over the past few months I’ve been helping my middle son and his wife update a little of their 1980 house.  A 1980’s house doesn’t sound that old but styles have changed, a lot! These … Continue Reading →

Cabin Ready – Rustic Log Lamps

Rustic Log Lamps We’ve lost a few trees in our yard over the years.  Sometimes it’s from disease, sometimes bugs and sometimes the weather is to blame. Instead of hauling all the trees to the dump or the firewood pile, … Continue Reading →

DIY Shiplap Arch Headboard

DIY Shiplap Headboard My husband and I are about to buy a king size bed and with a king size bed we will need a king size headboard.   I don’t even think about heading to the store to find a … Continue Reading →

Chicken Feeder Bird Feeder, easy DIY

Chicken Feeder Bird Feeder Don’t you love easy projects?  Well today I have a super simple project, a chicken feeder bird feeder. If you have 5 minutes, you can make this project. You’ll only need a few supplies….a small mouth … Continue Reading →

Boxed Wine Never Looked So Good – DIY Wine Box Cover

 Wine Box Cover Welcome back.  Today I’m sharing with you a project my oldest son made for his Aunt, a reclaimed wood, box wine cover. While he was making the cover, he did think of me and took a bunch … Continue Reading →

Display Collectibles with Easy Pallet Wood Shelf

Display Collectibles with Easy Pallet Wood Shelf I have easy projects that take only minutes to create and harder projects you may be working on for days.  This is one of those easy projects, a pallet wood shelf to house … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Cream Separator Pendant Lamp, Easy DIY

Upcycled Cream Separator Pendant Lamp Have you had a chance to create an upcycled pendant lamp yet?  And if not, why not?  There’s no actual wiring required.  The hardest part will be  finding the object that you want to convert.   … 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 →

Carved Wood Wall Art, DIY

Carved Wood Wall Art Welcome back friends.  I know the world has been turned upside down but I hope you are all healthy, washing the heck out of your hands, staying far away from your friends, not touching your face  … Continue Reading →

Upcycled Candle Holder with Oak Flooring

Upcycled Candle Holder My oldest son is an architect and often his company will acquire a house where the previous homeowners have left some odds and ends behind.  And sometimes what is left behind is perfect for someones mom to … Continue Reading →

28 Fantastic Upcycling and Recycling Ideas

Recycling Ideas Ready to Inspire You I showed you about 30 projects I found in my travels last week, well this is the second half.  And while I hope you found something that you could draw inspiration from in the … Continue Reading →

Eiffel Tower, Mercury Glass Window DIY

Eiffel Tower, Mercury Glass Window DIY Last week I showed you half of the inspiration pictures I took  when I was out and about last year, and later on this week I’ll send the other half your way. One picture … Continue Reading →

Recycling and Upcycling Ideas from all Over

Scavenger Files Recycling and Upcycling Ideas from all Over Whenever I travel anywhere I always have my phone in tow ready to capture any project that inspires me or might inspire you.  There are talented people everywhere. I was looking … Continue Reading →

DIY Tree Floor Lamp

DIY Tree Floor Lamp What do you envision when you find a beautiful straight log, not too big, not too small, with the perfect amount of patina. If you’re like me you see a DIY tree floor lamp.  All you … Continue Reading →

Flea Market Flip, Upcycled Wire Spool Table

Upcycled Wire Spool Table Do you remember my flea market haul from back in August? Today I’m tackling one more of of those projects.  I’m calling this a wire spool but frankly I don’t know what it is.  It has … 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 →