Recycled and Upcycled Projects for your Home
Did your tabletop glass break? Do you need an inexpensive replacement? Did someone steal your glass and now you have to replace it? I actually fall into the last category…and that someone is me. I stole my glass. When I … Continue Reading →
When I first saw this bundle of wood at the local thrift store, I actually thought it was a set of wooden blinds. But looking at it a bit closer, there were no strings, the wood was too thick and … Continue Reading →
Right around this time last year I showed you the pallet walled garden we had built to wall in our vegetable garden and to keep the deer and groundhogs out. We planted the garden in mid-July, not the best time … Continue Reading →
I may have been on vacation last month but, I still kept my eyes open on my travels because you never know when inspiration will strike. The sign you see above was near the trailhead of a hike we did … Continue Reading →
Considering all the fish themed signs I make, you would think that I, or my family, would be really into fishing. As a matter of fact, we stink at fishing. We once took a houseboat out on Lake Powell where … Continue Reading →
Back in April I showed you a little display shelf and mirror that I spied in my sister’s bathroom and was the inspiration for my own DIY display shelf. Well this cute little postcard display was found in my other sister’s … Continue Reading →
The scavenger in me loves looking thru the Pottery Barn catalog. I’m always drawn to the home decor made with reclaimed wood, and every now and then I find an item that I could actually make that just screams “Make Me!” This … Continue Reading →
On Monday, I told you about my latest scavenging adventures in an old abandoned restaurant. I fell in love with this old wash tub. It’s perfect for parties, a bag of ice, add your sodas and beer, and it’s the perfect … Continue Reading →
With summer coming up…beach, lake, fishing season… I was inspired to make something with this little fish I’ve had sitting around since last July. He was part of this colorful assortment of pallet wood fish that I originally shared over at My … Continue Reading →
This months Junk Revision Challenge is to create a project inspired by Mom or Dad. So, with my Mom in mind, I bring you my pallet garden chair. Ten years ago (it was probably more since the years seem to fly … Continue Reading →
If you’ve been following me long enough, you’ll know that I have a thing for pallet wood…OK, I love it, and I’m not afraid to admit it. My addiction really only becomes a problem when my supply is running low. … Continue Reading →
Happy Friday and since it’s the third Friday of the month I am guest posting over at My Repurposed Life. If you liked my pallet wood cubby shelves from a couple of weeks ago, I think you’ll love this project. … Continue Reading →
I remember at Christmas time when my brother-in-law, Bill, gave me a fresh supply of pallet wood he asked me if I actually had any plans for all that wood. (best Christmas present ever, by the way) At the time, nothing … Continue Reading →
Sometimes when you think you’re finished a project, you find you’re missing just one thing. If you missed my post from Monday this week, I shared with you how to make this great organizer shelf using pallet wood, nails … Continue Reading →
Last week I shared with you the calendar I bought that was filled with Patent Posters, most from the 1800’s. With a few pieces of pallet wood and some modpodge the calendar patent posters were transformed into inexpensive artwork. I … Continue Reading →
December is always the month when I shop for a new calendar for the new year and last December was no different. So while I’m looking at all the cute puppies, sunsets, grumpy cat, beautiful gardens, and hunk calendars, the … Continue Reading →
Good morning. I have something just a bit different for you today, a blog hop. Yup, I was invited to join the Junk Revision Challenge. Each month the group is given a theme and it is up to us to … Continue Reading →
January was spent getting my youngest son’s bedroom painted and organized. What used to be a jungle themed bedroom has grown up substantially…a little of out with the old and in with the new. The desk redo with the mismatched … Continue Reading →