DIY Wall Mounted Test Tube Vases Happy Valentine's Day! Hi all, I'm back again from Anika's DIY Life. I am sharing this super easy and quick tutorial to make DIY wall mounted test tube vases. The best part is they look really cute on the wall and can be displayed in any … [Read more...]
Can You Make a Mirrored Window with Spray Paint?
Can You REALLY Make a Mirrored Window with Spray Paint? I have to admit, I was skeptical when I picked up a can of Krylon Looking Glass spray paint. According to the directions, you can Make Your Own Mirrored Glass with Spray Paint. I decided to give this "magical" spray paint a … [Read more...]
Upcycle Idea: Turn a Soap Dispenser into a Vase
Upcycle Idea: Turn a Soap Dispenser into a Vase Hello, Pretty Handy Girl Readers! I'm Julie from Love My Simple Home and I'm excited to be here as a new contributor and hanging with you! I have a passion for interior design and share affordable and creative home decor ideas. … [Read more...]
A Quick Cutting Board Makeover for Meal Planning
A Quick Cutting Board Makeover for Meal Planning Hello, it's Anika here from Anika's DIY Life. I hope you had a great start to your new year!One of my New Year's resolutions is to get better with planning meals. I've really struggle with planning meals ahead of time. In the … [Read more...]
Best of 2017
Best of 2017 2017 was another busy year that flew by. For those of you that may have missed some of the best tutorials and DIY posts of 2017, I've collected them all together for you in one place. Without further delay, here is the Best of 2017!It only took me four … [Read more...]
DIY Barn Wood Picture Frame
DIY Barn Wood Picture Frame Hey all, it's Shara here again from Woodshop Diaries! Today, I'm excited to show you how to make a simple barn wood picture frame!A friend of mine tore down his family's tobacco barn recently and he asked me to make a few things out of the wood … [Read more...]
Free Winter Chalkboard Art Printable
Free Winter Chalkboard Art Printable Happy Holidays! I'm enjoying decorating my home for Christmas. How about you? One thing I particularly like doing is updating my chalkboard sign in the dining room. You might remember I created a free fall chalkboard word art printable for … [Read more...]
Make an Elegant Holiday Wreath for Less than $20
Make an Elegant Holiday Wreath for Less than $20 Have you ever been in a home decor store and fell head over heels in love with a wreath only to gag at the $50 or more price tag? Put your wallet away, because today I want to show you how you can turn an inexpensive wreath … [Read more...]
DIY Library Book Box
DIY Library Book Box Hello Pretty Handy Girl readers! Sarah here from The Created Home to share with you a fun solution for housing library books: A Library Book Box!Recently I had to cough up $10 to our local public library for a missing book — which sort of kills me since … [Read more...]
13 Creative Ways to Repurpose Old Shutters
Do you have a collection of old shutters filling up your storage space? Or do you want some ideas using old shutters in case you come across a set? If so, this post is for you! I've put together 13 creative ideas on how you can repurpose old shutters and turn them into something … [Read more...]
Easy Glittered Pinecone Door Hanger
Easy Glittered Pinecone Door Hanger Hello, Pretty Handy Girl readers! Can you believe we are already one week into November! It is almost time to break out the Christmas decor, so I'm sharing a fun and easy craft to kick off your holiday decorating!My favorite thing about … [Read more...]
The Best DIY Aging and Antiquing Techniques
Aging and Antiquing Technique Tutorials: Do you love the idyllic vintage or rustic look? If your answer is yes, then this round up is for you! I've curated some awesome projects with full details for aging and antiquing techniques that every DIYer should know. Check them … [Read more...]
The Perfect Rustic Paint Technique {with Video Tutorial}
The Perfect Rustic Paint Technique {with Video Tutorial} I have been painting and distressing furniture and home décor for almost ten years now. Over the years I've tried a lot of different techniques, but the one I'm going to show you today is the one I consider "The Perfect … [Read more...]
DIY Tile Centerpiece
DIY Tile Centerpiece The holiday season is just around the corner, and there's nothing quite like time spent with your friends and family gathered around the table. I know sometimes it's all you can do to produce a delicious spread for your guests - details like a fancy … [Read more...]
DIY Burlap Bulletin Board
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...]