One of my favorite places to thrift shop is the Habitat ReStore. I mean, where else can you find cool $2 cabinet doors?This fine cast off door is just screaming to be upcycled into a beautiful tray. Especially when the same thrifting adventure yielded VERY COOL door … [Read more...]
How to: Hand Painted Monogrammed Ornaments
Jaime from That's My Letter here to share a handmade ornament as part of the Très Frugal gift ideas series running all through November.Today I'm sharing how to make a simple circular handpainted monogrammed ornament with a metal frame.You can choose nearly any … [Read more...]
3-D Snowflake Tutorial by Remodelaholic
3D Paper Snowflake Today's guest is the queen of DIY! She's all about doing it herself from huge home renovation projects down to small ornaments. Please welcome Cassity from Remodelaholic!I think it is fun to let your kids get in on gift making, not just buying! … [Read more...]
Decorating Like Royalty Stenciled Scarves Tutorial
Sooo, whatcha doing on Tuesday? Say around 2pm EST? Do you wanna come over and play with some paint and stencils? I'd love to have you. As would Melanie from Royal Design Studio & Jesse from Scout & Nimble! Miriam from HomeTalk will be our host and we've got … [Read more...]
Painted Trays with Scrapbook Lining
Today I have a really adorable and easy DIY Gift Idea for you! Scrapbook paper lined and painted trays. These trays are so versatile, they can be used in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom or anywhere you want to corral items or have a flat surface available. And best of all, you can … [Read more...]
DIY Scented Room Spray
I'm not exactly known for my short and sweet tutorials. But, I assure you this recipe for making DIY scented room spray is exactly that...short and sweet! What I like best about this DIY room spray is that it uses natural ingredients and natural scents. The chemical or fake smell … [Read more...]
DIY Rustic Cake Stand Tutorial
Day two has arrived and I have ANOTHER fabulous Très Frugal DIY gift idea for you. Honestly, this is one of my favorites. And I owe it all to this little picture from my Instagram friend, Kennesha. She blogs over at Restoration House and has an amazing sense of style!After … [Read more...]
Painted Bird House Tree Topper
Welcome to the first day of Très Frugal! I'm excited to share with you 30 days of DIY Gift idea. Handmade gifts are a rarity these days. Receiving something that someone else has taken the time to create is such a wonderful gift! I hope you'll find one or two ideas of gifts you … [Read more...]
Michael’s Dream Tree Challenge – Feathered Nest
I know what you're about to say..."What?! It's not time for Christmas decorations!" Well, I received an email from Michaels asking if I'd like to participate in the Michaels Dream Tree Challenge. If you saw last year's contestants and the resulting dream trees, you'll completely … [Read more...]
DIY Industrial Cupcake Stands
Make these cupcake stands now and you'll be ready for all the upcoming holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas are fast approaching! The cool black steel plumbing parts base combined with the natural wood slice platform lends itself to an unexpected industrial feel.Each cupcake … [Read more...]
DIY a GIANT Artist Canvas
Have you ever yearned to own a giant piece of artwork but the cost was prohibitive? Or you knew you could create some awesome abstract paintings, but buying large canvases would cost too much. Well, for those hesitant artists, I have this quick tutorial for building your own … [Read more...]
A Lazy Girl’s Patriotic Summer Mantel
My name is Pretty Handy Girl and I am addicted to my Christmas mantel. Yes, I have used it since December 2012. I needed to enroll myself in a program that would help me get unhooked from holiday mantel décor. Truth be told, I needed a little help from my friends to change my … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Patriotic Star Pillows
As Independence Day nears, why not dress up your home with these easy to sew star pillows?Materials:White felt Blue fabric Red Fabric Blue thread Red Thread Square Pillow Form Scissors Sewing Machine PinsInstructions:Start by printing out … [Read more...]
White-Washed Patriotic Flag Sign Tutorial
Hi every one! I'm glad to be back here today sharing this project with you all.The other day I was at the fabric store but after not finding that perfect fabric for one of my projects, I went to the other section of the store to take a break from it all. While there I saw a … [Read more...]
Patriotic Denim Bunting Tutorial
Summer is unofficially here and I'm back to share a patriotic sewing project that uses denim! Yes, another way to repurpose those old holey (or should we say too tight?) blue jeans.Nothing says 4th of July better than red, white and blue and this denim bunting is just that. … [Read more...]
Red, White & Blueberry Fruit Pops
Summertime is here and cool popsicles are a must on a hot day. Sure you can buy a pack of popsicles at the grocery store, but this mama is trying to eliminate food dyes and increase the healthy desserts. With that goal I set forth to create festive fruit popsicles using a few … [Read more...]