Last week Madison and I decided to have a crafty day and one of the things we made was this Moss and Burlap Valentine wreath. It's pretty messy so I wouldn't hang this inside but it's fun for the front porch this Valentine's week. Moss and Burlap Valentine Wreath Materials: burlap hot Continue Reading
December 6, 2014
DIY Snowflake Sign
Twigs and branches aren't just for kindling anymore. In today's feature, they are for snowflakes. Landee from landeelu.com gets back to nature with this very natural looking snowflake. Awesome, huh? I'd like about 50 of these please. Via Landeelu Continue Reading
December 2, 2014
DIY Art Book Map
Check out this awesome wall map that The Handmade Home created. It's not only a cool wall piece, but you can write on it too. DIY multi-functionality at it's best! Via The Handmade Home Continue Reading
November 29, 2014
Wood Slice Wall Art
Upcycled Treasures has turned wood, into art. Check out the tutorial on this one and see how it's done. Another creative way to bring nature and art, together. Via Upcycled Treasures Continue Reading
November 22, 2014
Wood Slice Wreath
Jess at East Coast Creative, matches up holiday with nature, in this Wood Slice Wreath. Fun way to clear out that pile of logs out front, isn't it? Also, it makes a meaningful gift. Via East Coast Creative Blog Continue Reading
November 21, 2014
Wooden Reindeer Ornaments
This year, is it all about reindeer? It might be, but the jury's still out. In the meantime, here's a very simple project if you want to hop on board the bandwagon. Pauline from My Altered State, puts some scraps to use again and shares these Wooden Reindeer Ornaments. Via My Altered State Continue Reading
November 19, 2014
DIY Flower Trough
We have all seen about a gazillion awesome reclaimed palled wood projects, but we've been missing out on a whole range of reclaimed wood that Becky from Infarrantly Creative just tapped into. This amazing Flower Trough used to be a fence! Love it! Via Infarrantly Creative Continue Reading
November 17, 2014
DIY Giant Wooden Star
Beth from Unskinny Boppy, is a superstar! I mean, she's a blogging star! Not only that, but she wrote a tutorial about this awesome reclaimed wood star! Does it feel like I'm shouting?!!!!! Well, take a look at it, and you'll shout too. It's easy AND awesome. Via Unskinny Boppy Continue Reading
November 16, 2014
Picture Ledges Tutorial
Today's feature is some cool DIY Picture Ledges by Michael, from Inspired By Charm. These wall ledges will give you a place to organize and display your pictures, knick knacks, or even all of your DIY trophies. All you need is a little lumber, a couple tools, and BAM! Ledges. (Let's face it. Continue Reading
November 9, 2014
Ikea Rast Dresser Hack
Here's a cool furniture hack, because I like cool furniture hacks. Check out Thrifty and Chic, and get the details on how Alicia pulled this one off. With this piece of furniture, it's like getting a surprise every time you open a drawer! (Cause, you think it's really a bunch of smaller Continue Reading
November 6, 2014
Dining Table Tutorial
Jen from House of Wood puts her awesome skills to use, and gives us yet another awesome tutorial. Who hasn't dreamed of a great, big, table like this? (Yeah, that's what I thought.) Check it out, and make all your table dreams come true. Via The House Of Wood Continue Reading
November 5, 2014
Planter Box Centerpieces
Do I even have to say it?... Planter boxes. Are. Awesome. They are great for storage, organization, or to actually hold a plant. And they look even more awesome lined up in a row. Maggie from Rustic Wedding Chic, gives us the steps to have planter boxes of our own. Go see how she breaks it Continue Reading
November 3, 2014
Entry Way Makeover
Have you ever needed a reminder? Like, some kind of visual representation of something you want to remember? Worry no more, friends. Brooke from All Things Thrifty has a way to solve this dilemma, and it's big. You're gonna want to see this... Via All Things Continue Reading
October 28, 2014
Wood And Wire Wall Hanging Baskets
Check out what Cara from Build It Craft It Love It did for her son's bedroom. This PB Teen inspired wall organization project is the perfect solution for outta control books, papers, and schoolwork. (And, it doesn't take up floor space!) Visit Build It Craft It Love It to see a full tutorial so Continue Reading
October 22, 2014
DIY Wood Planked Quilt
Check out this wall art from Jaime at That's My Letter. Using some boards and stain, she recreated a Pottery Barn look, on a DIY budget. Thank you Jaime! Via Thats My Letter Continue Reading
October 12, 2014
DIY Table Trough
This girl's legit. She doesn't just build a wood table trough, She builds a 7 foot long reclaimed wood table trough. If you want to see how on earth she pulled it off, and how in the world she got this old barnwood to behave, head on over to her blog. Via My Altered State Continue Reading
October 8, 2014
DIY Mantel Shelf
Head on over to Simple Southern Charm and take a look at this DIY Mantel Shelf. Dorrie walks us through this project in great detail with tons of pictures, so strap yourself in for the tutorial of your life! It's awesome. Simple Southern Charm Continue Reading
October 6, 2014
Reclaimed Wood Decor
Becky, from Beyond The Picket Fence, has done it again. She's used her painting skills and eye for color to create this fall decor piece out of reclaimed wood. Not into pumpkins? No problem. This project isn't exclusive to a pumpkin shape or pumpkin colors. Go check out the tutorial and let your Continue Reading
October 3, 2014
Pallet Letter Tutorial
Here's a tutorial for the wooden letter lover in all of us. KariAnne, from Thistlewood Farm, has a tutorial for you to check out. Head over and let-her show you how it's done. (That was almost too easy;) Via Thistlewood Farm Continue Reading
September 27, 2014
Chalkboard Calendar
Do I really need to say anything?.. I mean, just look at it. It's a bicycle wheel (chalkboard) calendar, for crying out loud, and it's awesome! "what's for dinner?"....spin the wheel! "Who's turn is it to let the dog out?".... spin the wheel! "What kind of mood am I in today?".... yup! spin Continue Reading
September 24, 2014
Snake Coffin Wreath – Easy DIY Halloween Decoration
Halloween is right around the corner so Maddie and I decided to make an Easy DIY Halloween Decoration for our front door. We mad a snake entwined coffin wreath that is decked out with tons of creepy crawlies. This is sure to gross out even the bravest trick or treater! We got everything at the Continue Reading
September 23, 2014
DIY Pallet Wood Shutters
Larissa, from Prodigal Pieces, has awesome barn wood shutters, that aren't really barn wood shutters. What are they made of?... You'll have to not read the title on the image below, and click HERE to find out. Ok, since you probably read the text on the image below, click over to Larissa's blog Continue Reading
September 20, 2014
How To Build A Table Trough
It's fall. Season of rusty colors and pumpkin scented candles. It's also the season of centerpieces. Over on How to Nest For Less, Erin gives the details on how to build a table trough centerpiece. Perfect for non-autumn seasons too! And I'm thinking of all my storage and organization lovers Continue Reading
September 18, 2014
Knock Off Coffee Table
What's better than buying a high end coffee table?... NOT buying a high end coffee table, that's what. Instead, you can do what Tricia, from Simplicity in the South did. She built an awesome knock off. Check out the"how to" on her blog, and don't buy a high end coffee table. (Unless you are tripping Continue Reading
September 17, 2014
DIY Pallet Wood Sign
In honor of my pallet project lovers worldwide, I'm featuring a pallet project today. Marie, from Blooming Homestead, tells us where she found her inspiration, and how she created this pallet sign. Also, we should take a moment and give a nod in Marie's direction. She dismantled a pallet, without Continue Reading
September 5, 2014
DIY Coffee Table Makeover
Let me introduce you to a pair of bloggers. We've got Liz Marie, from Liz Marie Blog, and Mr. LMB, from Craftsman Drive. They are a husband and wife team, but they have separate blogs. (I call him "Mr. LMB", because that's the name he goes by on Craftsman Drive.) Mr. LMB is the craftsman/builder, Continue Reading
April 11, 2014
Unique wall decor – twig deer
Unique wall decor is always intriguing and this twig deer is no exception. With the "Animal Bust" craze we've been seeing for the last year or so, this amazing twig/branch deer bust is a super cool twist. It's probably actually a reindeer but in terms of DIY'able idea inspiration -- you get the Continue Reading
August 14, 2012
World Map Subway Art
I finished painting our World Map Subway Art. Madison LOVES it! She created a document with all the countries in all the fonts in the places she wanted them. Then, as with the World Map, we used the projector and traced them onto the wall. Then I PAINSTAKINGLY hand painted them Continue Reading