DIY Burlap Bulletin Board Hello, Pretty Handy readers! I have a quick and fun project for you today! We're going to make DIY Burlap Bulletin Boards together, hooray!I love displaying pictures around the house, but sometimes I don't have enough frames. Then there are the … [Read more...]
FREE: Fall Chalkboard Art Printable
FREE: Fall Chalkboard Art Printable This weekend the cooler temperatures stirred my internal desire to start decorating for fall. I love fall! Whether it be the beautiful leaf colors, the pumpkin spice lattes or the ability to wear boots and flannels — they all help rank fall as … [Read more...]
71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects
71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects If you make things out of wood you know almost every project leaves scrap wood. Why not use up those scraps by making some of these 71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects? These projects definitely won't break the bank and they will keep … [Read more...]
How to Repaint Dated Decor
How to Repaint Dated Decor Raise your hand if you are a thrift shopper? No, what about yard sales? Have you ever seen any ugly ceramic decor items that shouldn't have survived the 70's or 80's? Nodding your head YES? I thought so. Today I'm going to show you How to Repaint … [Read more...]
DIY Scrap Wood Fall Sign
DIY Scrap Wood Fall Leaf Sign It’s Shara from Woodshop Diaries and I’ve been on a roll lately with scrap wood projects (remember the scrap wood caddy?) Today I have another fun project to help you get ready for fall! It's a super easy DIY Scrap Wood Fall Leaf Sign.I’m ALWAYS … [Read more...]
How to Fake a Fake Pumpkin (Faux Painting Tutorial)
How to Fake a Fake Pumpkin Have you seen those neon orange fake pumpkins and nearly vomited because you wouldn't dream of decorating with them. I mean, get real, everyone would know they were fake. Ah ha, but have you seen the price tags? $1 - $6? For that price you might just … [Read more...]
How to Build a Quick DIY Tray & Gift Box
Y'all, I've been itching to share this project with you because it's easy, quick and frugal (all things I like in a good DIY project!) Today I'm going to show you How to Build a Quick DIY Tray & Gift Box.Question: What's better than giving a one-of-a-kind gift? What's … [Read more...]
Giant Citrus Fruit Decor
What could be more inviting on a hot summer day than a cool drink of lemonade or a cocktail mixed with lime? Bring the tastes of summer to your home decor with these giant citrus slices! This project is an easy way to use up those oddly-shaped wood scraps, and give a pop of color … [Read more...]
Toddler Animal Stools
What little toddler wouldn't love these super Cute DIY Animal Toddler Stools? Are you ready to make this adorable project today? I hope so! They’re made from REAL wood! Scrap wood! Just those little wood cut offs hanging around your garage, so you can build these little … [Read more...]
How to Quickly & Easily Frame Canvas Art
Are you guilty of hanging canvas art with no frame? (Yup, my hand is raised.) There are no longer any excuses for this behavior once I show you How to Quickly & Easily Frame Canvas Art. If you want to remain frameless and oblivious, close your browser now. For the rest of us, … [Read more...]
DIY Teacher Sign for End-of-Year Gift
Hi everyone! It's Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter back with another fun project to share with you! It's almost the end of the school year, and I've been racking my brain to come up with a nice gift for my son's second grade teacher. Hopefully this little wooden sign will make … [Read more...]
How to make a Concrete and Wood Planter
Hey, guys! Anika here again from Anika's DIY Life sharing a project made with my new favorite medium - concrete. I have been experimenting with concrete lately and having a lot of fun with it! I started with a few concrete pumpkins and a mirrored concrete tray. Concrete planters … [Read more...]
20 Upcycled Recycled Glass Crafts
I have a hard time throwing away glass bottles and jars. Even though I recycle glass, I see amazing potential for those pretty glasses and jars. With that confession out of the way, I have 20 Upcycled Recycled Glass Crafts to share with you today.Painted recycled glass jars … [Read more...]
Frosted Glass Vases from the Recycling Bin
I love a good upcycle project, especially when it involves recycled bottles and jars. Now that Spring is here, I love cutting fresh flowers from the yard to give to friends and family. Giving flowers in a handmade vase is always a nice way to show someone they are appreciated. … [Read more...]
Vintage Map Lampshade
Do you want to update a plain vanilla lamp shade? Do you have a vacation you want to remember? You can do both with this vintage map lampshade!The process to create a Vintage Map Lampshade is easy, especially if your lamp shade is close to a perfect cylinder. But, what do you … [Read more...]
Paint an Abstract Water Lily Painting
I have an unsightly electrical panel in my kitchen. But, luckily I found a way to cover it using an Abstract Water Lily Painting.Best of all, I recycled an old canvas and used paints I had to create an abstract painting that goes with the colors in my kitchen. Want to … [Read more...]