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Vintage Map Lampshade | Pretty Handy Girl

Vintage Map Lampshade

March 17, 2017 Brittany Bailey 73 Comments

Do you want to update a plain vanilla lamp shade? Do you have a vacation you want to remember? You can do both with this vintage map lampshade! The process to create a Vintage Map Lampshade is easy, especially if your lamp shade is close to a perfect cylinder. But, what do you … [Read more...]

accessories, Aged, arts and craft, book, Books as decor, decor, Decorating, decoupage, Destinations, DIY, Glaze, Hot Glue, lamp, London England, mod podge, new light fixture, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Scotland, Tutorial, Upcycling

Easy Peppermint Star Ornaments

December 23, 2016 Brittany Bailey 1 Comment

Last year I made these Easy Peppermint Star Ornaments. They were a lot of fun to watch as they melted and fuzed into a snowflake ornament. My son asked if we could make them again this year. Because the kids are officially out of school now, I thought this would be the perfect … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Crafts, DIY, gifts, recipe, Tutorial, Video

How to Make an Air Conditioner Screen from Pallets

How to Make an Air Conditioner Screen from Pallets

August 3, 2016 Decor Adventures 3 Comments

Hi friends. It's Jessica from Decor Adventures and I'm here to show you an easy project that will improve the look of your yard.  If you are like me and are lucky enough to have central air conditioning in our home, but unlucky enough to have a large air conditioning unit taking … [Read more...]

Build It, Decor Adventures, DIY, Tutorial

Rustic Ironing Board Holder | Pretty Handy Girl

Scrap Wood Industrial Ironing Board Rack

March 23, 2016 Addicted 2 DIY 9 Comments

Hey there, everyone!  It's Katie from Addicted 2 DIY again.  Today, I have a project that is not only quick and easy to put together, but it's also made of scrap wood!  My lumber rack is getting a bit full, so I've been on a scrap wood purge kick lately.  If you remember, last … [Read more...]

Build It, Contributor, DIY, Do It Yourself, kreg jig, laundry room, Tutorial

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

Faking Wall-to-Wall Carpet with an Area Rug | Pretty Handy Girl

Faking Wall-to-Wall Carpet with an Area Rug

February 15, 2016 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

The closet renovation is coming along nicely, even though I've only been able to work on it in fits and starts. After I added a new light switch for the closet, I added any missing insulation. Then I filled any and all gaps with Great Stuff. This closet had always been very cold … [Read more...]

Closet renovation, decor, flooring, Home Decor, Kids Room, reading nook, renovation, Tutorial

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...]

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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

DIY Door Stop with Handle

November 18, 2015 Jaime Costiglio 15 Comments

Hi Pretty Handy Readers!  Jaime here from That's My Letter sharing a quick and easy scrap wood project.  Today I'll show you the step by step tutorial for how to make a DIY Door Stop with a Leather Handle. They say necessity is the mother of invention and this is clearly a … [Read more...]

Build It, decor, Kids Room, Stashbusting, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial

How To Build a Sliding Mirror Door

October 21, 2015 Jaime Costiglio 16 Comments

How to build a sliding mirror door: Hello Pretty Handy Readers!  Jaime here from That's My Letter and today I am sharing a sliding mirror project that is the finishing touch on my newly made over walk-in closet.  I will show you how to build a sliding mirror door using wood, … [Read more...]

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Transform two headboards into a functional bench with this tutorial from Pretty Handy Girl | DIY bench | #prettyhandygirl #DIY #woodworking #bench

How to Make a Headboard Bench

October 19, 2015 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

Today's Rockstar is one of the bloggers that I aspired to be when I started blogging. This gal truly paved the way for DIY Bloggers. Gail is here to show us how to make a headboard bench. Watch closely as she deftly converts an old headboard into a cozy entryway … [Read more...]

Before and After, Build It, Furniture, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

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

DIY reversible white tote bag

Cute Reversible Reusable Tote Bag Tutorial by Sawdust Girl

August 5, 2015 Brittany Bailey 6 Comments

Are you enjoying Tote Week?! If you're just joining in here's the line up: Monday: How to Sew a Canvas Tote Bag Tuesday: Dress Up a Store Bought Tote with Piping Wednesday: Reusable Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial Thursday: Customizing a Tote Bag with an Old Shirt … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Crafts, gifts, Sewing, tote bag, Très Frugal, Tutorial

Upcycled Cabinet Door Quote Art | Pretty Handy Girl

Upcycled Cabinet Door Chalkboard Art

July 24, 2015 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

What do you do with an old cabinet door? Besides keep it with your wood scraps for ten years like I did (not recommended.) You can create pre-framed art! Today I have an easy Upcycled Cabinet Door Chalkboard Art project for you. If you have an old cabinet door, some paint, and a … [Read more...]

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Installing a Wall Mount Flat Screen TV + Hiding Cords | PrettyHandyGirl

Wall Mounted TV with Hidden Wires Tutorial

June 22, 2015 Brittany Bailey 59 Comments

Do you have a flat screen TV? Do you have children? Wish you could mount your TV on the wall for space and safety? Or have you already mounted your TV, but the wires are visible and hang below your screen? GASP—not the dreaded visible wires syndrome! Today I have a … [Read more...]

accessories, DIY, Do It Yourself, Electrical, Furniture, Giveaway, living room, Tutorial

Chalkboard Arrow Sign (Mystery Thrift Off) | Pretty Handy Girl

Chalkboard Arrow Sign {Mystery Thrift Off}

June 8, 2015 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

Are you having a yard sale, a lemonade stand or an open house? This Chalkboard Arrow Sign is an easy DIY project that will bring more attention to your event. But, let me back up to explain exactly how this Chalkboard Arrow Sign came to be. Have you been following … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Before and After, Chalk marker, Chalkboard paint, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, sign, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

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