Shutter Slat Lazy Susan

Shutter Slat Lazy Susan I recently returned home from  vacation to find this thing on my counter, a gift from my son and daughter-in-law.  Friends of theirs had found this in the attic of their new home when they moved … Continue Reading →

Preschool Bookshelf Makeover

Preschool Bookshelf Makeover I didn’t even know I was looking for a bookshelf until I came upon this little cutie waiting for me next to a neighborhood dumpster.  It looks like the nearby preschool was cleaning house. While the bookshelf … Continue Reading →

Small Pallet Wood Christmas Tree Collar

Small Pallet Wood Christmas Tree Collar This is my latest thrift store find, a sad little Charlie Brown Christmas tree.  Yes, more than one person in the store remarked that I had a Charlie Brown Christmas tree in my cart.  … Continue Reading →

Pirate Treasure Chest DIY

Pirate Treasure Chest DIY Last week I showed you three ideas for a pirate treasure party that was held for my 5 year old grandson Felix.  I was asked by mama, Mollie, if I could provide 5 boxes for a … Continue Reading →

Decorative Scrap Wood Arrows DIY

Decorative Scrap Wood Arrows DIY I have an easy crafty project for you today to use a lot of those bits and pieces of old wood and other scraps you may have laying around the house.  These are old oak … Continue Reading →

DIY Birthday Reminder Calendar, Family Tree

DIY Birthday  Reminder Calendar I’ve wanted a birthday reminder calendar for quite some time now and I wasn’t really impressed with what’s available online.   Online versions mostly have a plaque with the months listed horizontally and then you hang your … Continue Reading →

Flea Market Flip Upcycled Wooden Dolly Coffee Table

Upcycled Wooden Dolly Coffee Table It’s a new year and it’s time to clean up the garage.  I needed to find just enough space so  I could park my car in the garage so I wouldn’t have to scrape off … Continue Reading →

Hush Little Baby Wall Art, Upcycled Shutter Slats

Hush Little Baby Wall Art, Upcycled Shutter Slats A week ago Friday, one of my favorite building salvage places, Second Chance in Baltimore, posted on Facebook that they were stocking up their freebie pile in the parking lot.  It’s where … Continue Reading →

DIY Upcycled Frame and a New Baby

DIY Upcycled Frame Fantastic news in the Scavenger Chic household, on March 5th, my oldest son Keith and his wife Steph welcomed their second daughter into the world.  Introducing Hazel Laurel who joins 2 year old, big sister Afton.   I … Continue Reading →

Pallet Wood and Piano Paper Roll Holder

Inspiration is everywhere, you just have to look for it.  This entire piece was inspired by the two side metal pieces above.  Unless you’re a piano repairman you probably wouldn’t recognize them. The metal piano pieces were from my sister’s piano.  The … 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 →

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 →