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...]
71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects
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...]
How to Fake a Fake Pumpkin (Faux Painting Tutorial)
How to Fake a Fake Pumpkin Have you seen those neon orange fake pumpkins and nearly vomited because you wouldn't dream of decorating with them. I mean, get real, everyone would know they were fake. Ah ha, but have you seen the price tags? $1 - $6? For that price you might just … [Read more...]
Faux Stone Vase from Recycled Bottle
Hey, guys!! It's Anika from Anika's DIY Life back again with a quick and easy project. I hoard glass bottles and vases. My garage has an entire shelf full of bottles and I love giving them fun updates like this 5 minute marbled vase and the upcycled spice bottle "wind-chime". … [Read more...]
20 Upcycled Recycled Glass Crafts
I have a hard time throwing away glass bottles and jars. Even though I recycle glass, I see amazing potential for those pretty glasses and jars. With that confession out of the way, I have 20 Upcycled Recycled Glass Crafts to share with you today.Painted recycled glass jars … [Read more...]
Frosted Glass Vases from the Recycling Bin
I love a good upcycle project, especially when it involves recycled bottles and jars. Now that Spring is here, I love cutting fresh flowers from the yard to give to friends and family. Giving flowers in a handmade vase is always a nice way to show someone they are appreciated. … [Read more...]
Vintage Map Lampshade
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...]
DIY Glass-Etched Vases
Happy New Year! This is Lindi, visiting again from Love Create Celebrate. How many of you are deep into cleaning and purging mode?! My husband and I have already cleaned out FIVE closets since the New Year! We're pretty proud actually! lol. When I was cleaning, I came across … [Read more...]
Rustic Wine Crate with Rope Handles
Have you ever stumbled across a wine crate and wondered what you could do with it? I have just the idea for you and it will take less than an hour to create. Today I'll show you how to make a Rustic Wine Crate with Rope Handles. Materials:Wine crate or wooden box … [Read more...]
Simple Washi Tape Vases {Teacher’s Appreciation Gifts}
Teacher's Appreciation Week is coming up. I needed a gift that would be special and would make the teachers' smile. And, I needed a gift that would require very little time to create. As I strode by the recycling bin, I grabbed some jars and had a wild idea. I'd make some … [Read more...]
Decorated Chalkboard Clipboards
Teacher Appreciation time is coming up. Every year, I find myself scrambling for last minute gift ideas for the teachers. My sister-in-law is a school teacher and she has always lamented the amount of sugar-laden sweets she is gifted. For that reason, I like to give my sons' … [Read more...]
DIY Plywood Frame with Glass
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...]
Magazine File Box Facelift
It's a new year and I want to give a few rooms in our house a fresh new look. Our office was one of the first spaces I completed when I started this blog (has it really been 5 1/2 years!)I'm tired of staring at the same room day after day. I know many of you feel the same … [Read more...]
Galvanized Metal Star Garland and Mantel Vignette
Remember when I told you I've been on a galvanized metal kick? Yes, you may have noticed my Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame on Monday. When I put the windows over our fireplace mantel, I knew there was something missing. I tried a few different garlands in the space, but … [Read more...]
Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame
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...]
Scrap Wood Shadow Box Frame
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...]