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13 Creative Ways to Repurpose Old Shutters

November 10, 2017 Brittany Bailey 6 Comments

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...]

arts and craft, Build It, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, shutters, Upcycling

how to make a glittered pine cone door hanger

Easy Glittered Pinecone Door Hanger

November 8, 2017 Anika Gandhi 3 Comments

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...]

arts and craft, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, Hot Glue

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The Best DIY Aging and Antiquing Techniques

October 9, 2017 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

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...]

Aged, antiques, arts and craft, Decorating, distressing, faux finish, Furniture, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

Green and purple hydrangeas in rustic wood trough. Build Your own Rustic Trough Centerpiece tutorial.

The Perfect Rustic Paint Technique {with Video Tutorial}

September 25, 2017 Brittany Bailey 5 Comments

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...]

Aged, arts and craft, distressing, DIY, Painting & Antiquing Techniques

DIY Tile Centerpiece

September 20, 2017 Sarah Home 1 Comment

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...]

arts and craft, decor, Decorating

DIY Burlap Bulletin Board

DIY Burlap Bulletin Board

September 13, 2017 Anika Gandhi 3 Comments

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...]

arts and craft, decor, Decorating, Trash to Treasure, Upcycling

Fall decorated dining room.

FREE: Fall Chalkboard Art Printable

September 11, 2017 Brittany Bailey 4 Comments

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...]

arts and craft, Decorating

71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects

71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects

September 1, 2017 Brittany Bailey 5 Comments

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...]

arts and craft, Build It, Crafts, decor, Popular, Stashbusting, Trash to Treasure, Upcycling

How to Repaint Dated Decor

August 30, 2017 Brittany Bailey 74 Comments

Want to know 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 … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Before and After, Decorating, Goodwill, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, ReNew, Stashbusting

DIY Framed fall art from scrap wood

DIY Scrap Wood Fall Sign

August 23, 2017 Shara M 2 Comments

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...]

arts and craft, DIY, Fall Leaves

How to Build a Quick DIY Tray & Gift Box | Pretty Handy Girl

How to Build a Quick DIY Tray & Gift Box

July 14, 2017 Brittany Bailey 5 Comments

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...]

arts and craft, Build It, Gift Ideas

These giant citrus slices are a fun pop of color for any decor!

Giant Citrus Fruit Decor

July 5, 2017 Vineta Jackson 2 Comments

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...]

arts and craft, Home Decor

Cute DIY Animal Toddler Stools | Pretty Handy Girl

Toddler Animal Stools

June 21, 2017 Brooke KillerB 3 Comments

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...]

arts and craft, Build It

How to Quickly and Easily Frame Canvas Art | Pretty Handy Girl

How to Quickly & Easily Frame Canvas Art

June 16, 2017 Brittany Bailey 14 Comments

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...]

art, arts and craft

This teacher sign is the perfect end-of-year gift!

DIY Teacher Sign for End-of-Year Gift

June 7, 2017 Vineta Jackson 4 Comments

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...]

arts and craft, DIY, gifts diy, gift idea, scrap wood, stain, teacher

How to make a Concrete and Wood Planter | Pretty Handy Girl

How to make a Concrete and Wood Planter

May 10, 2017 Anika Gandhi 6 Comments

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...]

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