Want to give something the look of zinc metal without spending money on zinc metal? You can create the look with spray paint and this technique. How to Create a Faux Zinc Texture (with Spray Paint) A while ago I was thrifting with a few friends and stumbled across an ugly … [Read more...]
How to Repaint Dated Decor
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...]
Painted Vanity Nightstand
In the quest to makeover our master bedroom and save money, I've been painting several pieces of furniture to coordinate with the new bed I built.One of the pieces I painted was this small desk that doubles as a nightstand. Our bedroom isn't very large and our master bathroom … [Read more...]
How to Stain a Basket
I admit it, I'm a basket addict!Baskets are one of the best ways to organize and accessorize your home but they can be very expensive when purchased new. Thrift stores are a great source of affordable baskets but they are often out-of-fashion colors and can have missing or … [Read more...]
How to Recover a Butterfly Chair
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Do you have a butterfly chair that is sun-faded or has hideous fabric on it? I bet you thought it was a lost cause, right? Nope! With a sewing machine, some new fabric and a little spare time you can recover that ugly butterfly chair and have a new one. … [Read more...]
Day 4 Pulling It All Together on the GMC OnStar Hidden Treasure Adventure
After yesterday's diversions, we were all feeling the pressure to purchase the final items on our wish lists. This would be our last day on the yard sale and the last day to prep any items we purchased before placing them into the Habitat house.We decided to create a master … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Fall Wreath from a Goodwill Sweater
Today I am going to show you how to Make Your Own Fall Wreath. If you've been following me for long, you were witness to my one wreath with many different looks for one year. Well, I'm ready for a change. So, I decided to create something completely different.When I think of … [Read more...]
Making a Citrus Striped Cake Stand
As promised, I have a tutorial for making a cake stand using a plate and a candlestick. This is nothing new, and if you've hopped around the blogosphere, you have probably seen some variations of this project.These are a few of the projects that sparked my creativity when I … [Read more...]
Re-Sizing and Dressing Up a Goodwill Sweater
I owe a huge hug of gratitude to Kathleen at Grosgrain Fabulous. She posted 30 days of sweater embellishments on her blog. In those tutorials she took the most ho-hum sweaters from Goodwill and turned them into Cinderella-worthy tops.Because of her inspiring transformations, … [Read more...]