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Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame | Pretty Handy Girl

Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame

May 22, 2020 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

I'm a serial upcycler. When I can find relatively free materials and turn them into something worth displaying, I'm thrilled! This Magnetic Chalkboard frame is one of those upcycled projects I am proud of. Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame Earlier in the week, I showed you … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Before and After, chalk paint, Chalkboard paint, creating moulding, decor, DIY, Door, framing, Home Decor, Kids Room, magnet, moulding, ReNew, sign, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling, wood grain

Easy Pounded Flower Gift Ideas

May 18, 2020 Brittany Bailey 15 Comments

Spring is here and there are countless flowers awakening from the cold winter slumber. When it happens you can pick some blooms and turn them into easy gift ideas. Today I'll show you how to make easy pounded flower art. Easy Pounded Flower Gift Ideas The results can be … [Read more...]

art, arts and craft, Crafts, framing, Gift Ideas, gifts, Tutorial

Hanging Art easily using Hang-o-Matic | Pretty Handy Girl

Hanging Art easily using Hang-o-Matic

March 7, 2016 Brittany Bailey 4 Comments

This is one of the multitude of gadgets that gets sent to me for review. Most don't make it to the light of the blog. But, this little gadget has proved useful in my toolbox. Stick around to learn how you too can Hang Art easily using Hang-o-Matic. And why I gave this little tool … [Read more...]

framing, Hanging curtains, hanging shelves, Product Review, Uncategorized

DIY Plywood Frame with Glass

February 17, 2016 Jaime Costiglio 12 Comments

They say necessity is the motherhood of invention. Today's project post on DIY Plywood Frames with Glass fits well with that saying.  Jaime at That's My Letter here sharing how I took scrap plywood and made it into frames for my kids' silhouettes.  Custom framing is not cheap and … [Read more...]

art, arts and craft, framing, Tutorial, Upcycling

Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame | Pretty Handy Girl

Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame

December 7, 2015 Brittany Bailey 8 Comments

I was really inspired by Laura Putnam's new book: DIY Rustic Modern Metal Crafts. I love the look of aged galvanized metal and knew that our home needed more of it. Today I'll share with you a tutorial to create your own Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame, inspired by Laura's … [Read more...]

accessories, Aged, antiques, arts and craft, carpenter's square, caulking, decor, DIY, faux finish, framing, gifts, glass bead magnets, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, magnet, sheet metal, staple gun, thrifting, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling, Window, window dressing

Rustic Scrap Wood Shadow Box Frame | Pretty Handy Girl

Scrap Wood Shadow Box Frame

November 27, 2015 Brittany Bailey 8 Comments

Okay all you woodworkers. You know as well as I do that you have an ever growing scrap wood pile that you don't want to throw away because you know you'll use it one day. Well, today is that day! I challenge you to use some of that scrap wood to make a Scrap Wood Shadow … [Read more...]

art, Build It, decor, framing, gifts, Stashbusting, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

Roxanne from The Honeycomb Home

Pottery Barn Blue Textile Knockoff Art

September 25, 2015 Brittany Bailey 25 Comments

Today we have Roxanne taking over the Rockstar DIY stage! Roxanne is the knock off queen. She will be showing us how to create these beautiful knock off Pottery Barn Blue Textile prints for much less. If Roxanne sees something from a high end store, she has the super power to … [Read more...]

art, arts and craft, Crafts, decor, framing, Home Decor

Kim Six

West Elm Inspired Wood Framed Mirror

September 18, 2015 Brittany Bailey 4 Comments

Today on the Rockstar DIY stage is Kim, with the tutorial to make this beautiful money saving West Elm Inspired Framed Mirror! Kim is the power DIY blogger behind The Kim Six Fix. She shares the belief that there isn't any project big or small that she can't tackle. … [Read more...]

accessories, Aged, Build It, framing, kreg jig, mirrored glass

Easy Clipboard Stand | Pretty Handy Girl

Easy Clipboard Stand

September 4, 2015 Brittany Bailey 14 Comments

Today's project is so easy, I named it the Easy Clipboard Stand (catchy name, no?) This is a great way to upcycle an old clipboard and a scrap 2x4. This clipboard stand is super versatile. It can be used as a traditional stand for announcements; a copy stand; a recipe holder; an … [Read more...]

accessories, art, arts and craft, framing, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

Easy Plexiglass Art Frame

July 10, 2015 Brittany Bailey 8 Comments

Have you ever wanted to frame a piece of art but didn't want to pay the high cost to buy a custom frame? Or worse, you're like me and too lazy to DIY your own frame? That's where I found myself last week when I was creating the perfect gallery wall. I was at the corner of cheap … [Read more...]

art, arts and craft, framing

DIY Feather Art | Pretty Handy Girl

DIY Feather Art

July 6, 2015 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

When I needed an extra piece of art for our living room gallery wall I created DIY Feather Art. You can create your own, but please purchase craft feathers, use fake feathers or paper feathers. (Per the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is illegal to collect feathers, nests and other … [Read more...]

art, arts and craft, Birdhouse, Build It, Crafts, decor, distressing, Do It Yourself, drill, framing, Home Decor, kreg jig, living room, nailgun, Trash to Treasure, Upcycling

Spring Foyer Vignette | Pretty Handy Girl

Love Your Home Challenge

March 31, 2015 Brittany Bailey 18 Comments

My blogging friend Melissa Michaels just published a wonderful new book to help you "Love the Home You Have." She focuses on simple things you can do to embrace the home you live in. With easy suggestions and achievable goals, she breaks down all the barriers you have when it … [Read more...]

accessories, Aged, art, arts and craft, Before and After, Books as decor, Centerpieces, decor, Decorating, Falling in Love with Your Home, framing, Home Decor, vase, vignettes

Knockoff PB Personalized Pinboard

March 25, 2015 Addicted 2 DIY 5 Comments

Hey everyone!  If you remember, last month, I shared with you how I updated my boys' desk in our den with a wood plank desktop.  The den is just about ready for the big reveal and now I'm just working on adding little details.  This includes these fun personalized bulletin … [Read more...]

art, arts and craft, Build It, clamps, Contributor, Crafts, desk, framing, graphic letters and numbers, Home Decor, Home Office, Kids Room, nailgun, organizational tips, painting, silhouette

Racing Stripe Mirror Makeover | Pretty Handy Girl

Racing Stripe Mirror Makeover

January 9, 2015 Brittany Bailey 4 Comments

While my sister and I were renovating the Topsail Beach condo we had a strict budget. Finding a large mirror for less than $15 was challenging until I found this mirror with potential. I know my sister was doubtful, but I had a vision. Some red milk paint, lattice and glue would … [Read more...]

accessories, Beach, bedroom, Before and After, decor, Decorating, framing, Kids Room, milk paint, mirrored glass, ReNew, thrifting, Tutorial, Upcycling

wood-block-picture-frames

Floating Wood Block Picture Frames {Lowe’s Creative Idea}

December 19, 2014 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

We are days away from Christmas and I'm sure there is someone on your list that you just can't figure out what to get for them. I have the perfect solution! Make them a wood block floating picture frame using scrap 2x4" lumber and plexiglass. If you don't have scrap 2x4's … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Build It, decor, Decorating, framing, gifts, Home Decor, jigsaw, Lowe's Creative Idea, sander, scrapbook paper, stain, Stashbusting, Trash to Treasure, Très Frugal, Tutorial, Upcycling

Hang Stockings Without a Mantel

Hang Stockings Without a Mantel

December 3, 2014 Decor Adventures

Hello, it's Jessica here from Decor Adventures, back this month with a simple solution for holiday decorating. These days we see all kinds of lovely homes with Christmas stockings hung beautifully from the mantel or staircase. But what if you don't have either in your home? I've … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Decor Adventures, Decorating, DIY, Do It Yourself, fabric, framing, Holiday decorating, Hot Glue

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