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21 Ways to Reuse or Upcycle an Old Sweater

Decorating for winter doesn’t always have to mean decorating for the holidays. Have you ever thought about reusing an old sweater to make winter decorations? Sweaters represent warmth and coziness. Implementing them into your decor can bring those same attributes to your home. Here are some fantastic ideas on how to reuse or upcycle an old sweater to make something new!

Ideas:

DIY Sweater Snowman Create this adorable Snowman for your winter decorations using a sweater and bags of rice.

Give the gift of wine wrapped in an awesome upcycled sweater.

Make Your Own Fall Wreath from a goodwill sweater Create a Fall Wreath from a sweater to add a cozy feel to your decor.

Shrink a wool sweater in the dryer and use it to create felt roses.

DIY Sweater turned into a lampshade Make a gorgeous chic lampshade using an old sweater with a cool design.

10 minute tooth fairy pillow Create this 10-minute Tooth Fairy Pouch from an old piece of sweater.

create garlands out of wood sweaters Make these gorgeous wool garlands from old upcycled sweaters.

How cute is this sweater vase for a winter centerpiece on your dining table?

sweater covered pot Use a patterned sweater and repurpose it into this cute plant pot cover.

Cover lampshade with sweater cover Create some coziness in your room by covering this lampshade with a white sweater.

no sew sweater pumpkin These no-sew sweater pumpkins are quick and easy additions to your fall decor.

turn sweaters into pillow covers Create some DIY pillows using old sweaters and have endless variety of pillow designs.

ottoman from sweater Makeover a storage ottoman with a nice old sweater.

Cushion your camera strap with this upcycle sweater idea.

Here’s a tall version of sweater wrapped vases.

christmas ornaments made from sweaters Use old sweaters to make these adorable christmas ornaments.

diy felt rug from sweaters Create a psychedelic rug using sweaters cut into strips.

diy sweater sleeve into pumpkin Turn sweater sleeves into these adorable pumpkins for your fall decorations!

Or if you still want to wear that old sweater this fall and winter, here are a few creative ways to re-use them:

upcycle goodwill sweater Re-size and Dress Up a sweater from Goodwill with felt flowers.

Make leg warmers really quickly from a cute old sweater.

Turn an old sweater into a winter hat in just minutes!

I hope you enjoyed all of these ideas on how to reuse or upcycle an old sweater. They are such creative and fun ideas! Please be sure to save this post on Pinterest so you can find it easily again and share via social media if you would like. Here’s a great photo for Pinterest:

Hi, I’m Sheri from Hazel + Gold Designs. Here are a few fun stats about me: I ~~like~~ love chocolate and peanut butter (together of course.) If you like stats, I have been crocheting for about 16 years, crafting for 20, and woodworking for about 4 years. I found a passion in making and being creative and began documenting my projects online at Hazel + Gold Designs.

When not working on projects, I enjoy spending time with my husband, four children, perfect dog, and ornery cat. You can find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter.

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October 31, 2018/3 Comments/by Sheri

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26 Creative Ways to Decorate with Red, White, and Blue

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Creative Ways to Decorate with Red, White, and Blue

July 4th is right around the corner. If you like to decorate for the 4th, try using red, white, and blue primary colors to give a patriotic vibe to your home. Red, white, and blue are also perfect for a classic and bright style. This trio of colors enable you to use different prints and textures together. Here are 26 creative ways to decorate with red, white and blue!

Red and Blue Star Pillows are great decorations and they look wonderful year-round.

Add blue to your kitchen with this Quick Cutting Board Makeover.

This File Cabinet Makeover using Chalk Paint is a gorgeous way to add red to your room.

These Fingerprint Star Pillows rock the muted red and blue. Plus, the piping adds some elegance.

Decorate yourself as much as your home with these Made in USA Star Shirts.

Learn to Update Furniture Like a Pro using paint in blue tones, glaze, and wax.

Who says you can’t stain a bed blue! Learn how to make this awesome loft bed.

Give your Pine Dresser a Blue Aqua makeover to breathe new life into old furniture.

Add Colors to an Old Dresser by painting just the drawer fronts. For something extra see what was done to the sides.

Make a useful Red Tub Storage Bench to brighten up any room and provide extra storage.

Make this Faux Cross Stitch Tea Towel to add red and white accents to your farmhouse kitchen.

Create a fun Reading Nook for your kids using these primary blue and white striped curtains and accent with red tones.

Make this Blue Bookcase and learn how to add some backlighting for a cool effect at night.

Use a little red ribbon to add a special touch to these Hand-Painted Monogrammed Ornaments.

This Patriotic Denim Bunting Tutorial is great for summertime when you’re going for a festive red, white, and blue theme.

Use different elements like red and white flowers, plus blue beads to make Hanging Beaded Glass Flower Vases.

Make a decorative red barn door A Red Decorative Barn Door can stay up all year-round and be decorated with a variety of seasonal decor items.

During summer use this amazing red, white and blue Decorative Patriotic Mantel for inspiration.

Make your own whimsical White Twig Star Decorations.

Use blue fabrics to update your furniture with this tutorial to make a Bench Cushion With Piping.

diy art summer blue Make your own Blue DIY Art with this fun paper and the sun!

wool roses on a stem Red Wood Roses on a Stem can add a red accent anywhere in your home.

Paint an old window in a tone of blue to create this Dream Big Butterfly Window to your wall decor.

Add small elements of red to your plants like little Red Decorative Mushrooms.

Use red when upcycling a cabinet door into a Dry Erase Message Board.

Don’t let winter stop you, create a garden flag using red, white, and blue fabric paint on a placemat. Create your own design patriotic design!

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111 DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas

Do you love farmhouse decor as much as I do? What is Farmhouse Style exactly? It can be described as worn, weathered, rustic, comfy, or anything that reminds us of a simpler time. If you’re like me (and love all things farmhouse), you may find yourself being lured into buying new decor that can put a dent in your budget. But, rest assured, today I’m giving you 111 DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas to help you create the space you desire for less money. Get ready to be inspired!

DIY Lanterns for your mantel or side table.

DIY Sheet Metal Trays to display on tables, counters, or your desk.

Upcycle an old window into sweet wall decor.

DIY Personalized Wood Slice Coasters to decorate your table.

Make a tray from a cabinet door for serving drinks at your next party.

Make this Home State Pride Garden Flag from a Placemat to add some interest to your yard.

Sew these memory making Reversible Recipe Placemats for a personal touch to your tablescape.

Hanging Beaded Flower Vases add color and sparkle to your windows.

Make this State Capital Rustic Tray to carry coffee each morning.

This Artist Inspiration Board is made from an Old Window for the artist in your home.

Another window can be transformed into a memo board with Colored Chalkboard Paint (make custom colors for your chalkboard projects.)

Gorgeous Pen and Ink Sketch Decorative Plates to hang on your wall.

How to Install a Scrap Wood Wall to add character to any room!

Easy DIY Yard Stick Star to stand or display on your mantel.

DIY Chalkboard Painted Mugs to give to guests at your next holiday party.

A DIY Metal Number Sign adds rustic/industrial interest to your wall collage.

This DIY Vintage Produce Crate Centerpiece adds rustic beauty to your table. Best of all, you don’t need any power tools to make it!

Reusable Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial would be cute hanging on a wall hook in your mudroom. Or use them at the grocery store and watch the other shoppers gawk.

Make Upcycled Cabinet Door Chalkboard Art to add a sweet quote to your wall.

DIY Feather Art is unique and eye-catching.

This DIY Star Garland is simple yet impactful for year round decor.

Customize a tote bag with an old shirt to carry everything you need.

Make a Driftwood Gift Crate to attractively store books, trinkets, or any small items in your home.

Frosted Glass Vases from the recycling bin can be used all over your home, with flowers or none.

This Fork Photo Holder is a simple and fun way to display photos!

An Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame lets your kids write messages on their door.

Decorated Chalkboard Clipboards are a great way to stay organized or give as gifts to the teachers.

Create a Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame to display photos anywhere.

Make a Decorative Barn Door for impactful wall decor.

Dress up a Dormer Window with Shutters to add cute character to a window.

Build a DIY Gift Tray or Box (because you can always use trays for a multitude of things.)

A DIY Barn Wood Picture Frame adds some rustic charm to your art.

Make a Concrete and Wood Planter for your sweet succulents.

This Pottery Barn Inspired Lantern came from a super inexpensive source! You too can score one like it for less than $10!

Learn how to paint and antique an old wash stand or any furniture.

This Rustic Wooden Caddy with a Branch Handle is the perfect farmhouse accent with rustic charm.

Create a Faux Ceiling Medallion with Stencils to add instant decorative detail to your room.

Follow this Aged Painted Pail Tutorial to create chippy paint on almost any surface.

Try Refinishing a Garden Bench to update furniture that has seen better days.

Shutters are great for Displaying Christmas Cards or any cards throughout the year. It’s the perfect tall decorating item for your farmhouse look.

A White Washed Window Box from a Wine Crate is perfect for a farmhouse accent for any window.

This Vintage Step Stool Makeover transformed from an old worn out style to new farmhouse style.

Create a Rustic Wood Headboard to add farmhouse beauty to your bedroom. You’ll be surprised by how affordable this project is.

Cut and Finish an Old Tabletop To Create a Wood Desktop in your kitchen instead of spending big money on countertops.

A White Washed Patriotic Flag adds a patriotic farmhouse feel.

Rubber Bronzing Cabinet Hardware can update your dated cabinet knobs and pulls.

A Painted, Stenciled, and Distressed Table was previously a dumpster cast off.

A Rustic Pie Safe got a vintage makeover with some Milk Paint in a bright color. (Farmhouse style doesn’t have to be colorless.)

Have an old fridge you don’t mind painting? Add a Chalkboard Calendar to keep your family on schedule.

Chippy Painted Corbels are the definition of farmhouse style. This is one tutorial you must read!

This Easy Faux Cross Stitch Tea Towel is a sweet farmhouse accent to your kitchen.

This DIY Chalkboard Calendar Wall is one way to be sure you don’t miss an activity.

A Painted and Distressed Wood Tutorial will help you add rustic colorful wood anywhere you want.

DIY Vintage Painted Oars are a fun way to add nautical accents.

Install a Branch Towel Bar to add some nature to your bathroom.

Chalk Painted Wooden Stools are handy and attractive to have around.

Learn How to Age Galvanized Metal Quickly and save some money on that aged metal look.

My Personal Gray Restoration Hardware Stain Recipe is perfect for the farmhouse aesthetic.

A Scrap Wood Christmas Tree is a great farmhouse holiday centerpiece.

Create Inexpensive Faux Copper Patina to add gorgeous character to your home.

This Book Page Rose Wreath is a beautiful DIY craft.

The Perfect Rustic Paint Technique Tutorial can be used for many items or furniture for a farmhouse look.

Aging and Antiquing Furniture Legs gives it an old, worn and beautiful look.

Build a Blue Loft Bed with colorful wood stain, so pretty!

Make an Old Sign from a Footboard to decorate your mantel. Signs like this sell for hundreds of dollars, but this one will cost you much less!

Create a Unique Wine Rack From an Old Dresser for an instant bar cart.

Old Paintbrush Cabinet Door Handles are a clever addition to your craft room.

An Autumn Book Page Leaf Garland is a pretty and simple DIY craft that looks great.

For your springtime tablescape, make this DIY Springtime and Easter Blue Bird Nest.

DIY a Rustic Farm Crate Sign to fake a farm in your family name.

This Anthropologie Inspired Pendant Light looks like it came right from the farm.

This Patriotic Denim Bunting Tutorial is perfect for your summer decor.

Build a Kitchen Counter Height Desk to customize your organization center.

This Song Lyrics Lamp Makeover has simple colors and is perfect for a bedroom.

Twig Star Decorations are quick and cute farmhouse decorations.

10 Uses for Old Windows help you achieve farmhouse aesthetic in any room.

Log Tea Light Pillar Candles are rustic yet elegant.

How to make a Chalkboard Surface Desk to create a built in workspace for your kids.

Installing Brick Wallpaper Mural gives an aged feel to any room.

Make a Mason Jar Soap Pump and use that blue ball glass to remind you of old times.

This DIY Rustic Cake Stand can be decorative and functional.

Take a plain lampshade and paint it to match your farmhouse-inspired room.

A Spoon Tealight Candle Holder is a great use of old spoons.

Make a Simple Pinecone Garland to bring some outdoors to your indoors.

Build a Wall Chalkboard with a Chalk Ledge for the entire family to use.

DIY Industrial Cupcake Stands are a cute farmhouse style addition to any party.

Learn How to Mount Antlers and bring some farm to your decor.

Here’s How to Build Custom Rustic Wood Box Crates that will fit into many spaces.

You must Build a Giant Chalkboard to decorate for all the holidays.

DIY Interior Cedar Shutters are a staple for any farmhouse home.

Adding these Spigot Handle Drawer Pulls is a cute and creative way to update a dated dresser.

Learn How I Took a Standard IKEA Cabinet and gave it a rustic farmhouse look.

A Farmhouse Bed with Storage is a great addition to your farmhouse styled bedroom.

Use Mirrored Glass Spray Paint to give glass an aged look and make it reflective.

FREE Printable: Fall Chalkboard Art is a great wall decor item.

Build a Trough Centerpiece to add to your farmhouse style dining room.

This Vintage Map Lampshade is perfect for your living room or office.

Re-paint Dated Home Decor to update old decor and transform it into farmhouse style.

How to Build Vintage Rustic Sleigh Ride Sign and keep the farmhouse look through the holidays.

This Metal Tree Form is simple and beautiful.

This isn’t a DIY, but thought you should know the Pros and Cons of a Farmhouse Sink before you purchase one.

A DIY Copper Pipe Centerpiece adds some shiny and industrial farmhouse feel.

Rustic Wine Crate with Rope Handles are an attractive way to store magazines or books.

Rustic Bark Vases are so easy to make and look perfect anywhere in your home.

Make Your Own Street Sign to add your personal flair to your gallery wall.

DIY Sheet Metal Vase is shiny, industrial and beautiful.

Give Tired Magazine File Boxs a Facelift with rustic, natural papers.

Make Your Own Clock Sign from any flat surface material.

A Family Organization Center Door with aged copper and distressed paint screams of farmhouse charm.

Guess what?! This DIY Faux Aged Metal Pulley is actually a cheap plastic pulley I painted!

Hidden Storage Under Laundry Room Sink makes an otherwise messy space beautiful.

I hope you liked these 111 DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas and found a lot of inspiration! Share it on social media and PIN this image to show your friends how they can save money on Joanna Gaine’s worthy decorating.

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April 20, 2018/2 Comments/by Sheri

Collection, Decorating, DIY, Gift Ideas, Upcycling, vase

Clever DIY Upcycled Vases

20 Clever DIY Upcycled Vases

Vases are beautiful and one of those home decor items that can be used in many different ways. They can sit empty on a shelf adding to the style of the room, hold beautiful flower arrangements, or be given as loving gifts. These clever upcycled vases show only a few creative ways you can make a vase from items you already own, can be found in your recycling bin, or at local yard sales. I hope one of these many ideas inspire you to think outside the bottle ;-).

Can you believe this DIY Sheet Metal Vase is made from a decorative aluminum sheet found at your local hardware or craft store?

These DIY Wall-Mounted Test Tube vases look really cute on the wall and can be used in any room.

Make these sweet personalized gifts by wrapping Pounded Flower Artwork around a jar. It would make a great gift!

Simply slip a Mason Jar into a Boot to create this fun and quirky vase.

Practice your soldering skills to create this unique and pretty Copper Pipe Flower holder.

Decorate lattice and add some privacy to your yard with these gorgeous Glass Jar and Copper Wire vases.

No power tools? No problem! Create this gorgeous Produce Crate Centerpiece to hold your flowers using only hand tools.

Create this Outdoor Patio Living Flower Centerpiece vase using PVC pipe and decorative tin.

Check your recycle bin for bottles and make these Frosted Glass Vases for your springtime flowers or to give as a pretty gift.

Use some beautiful pieces of tree bark to make these beautiful Rustic Birch Bark Vases that can be used year-round.

Make this functional and pretty Reclaimed Wood Hook and Vase to decorate your entryway.

These Simple Bright Colored Vases can be made using recyclables, some paint and tape, and look absolutely gorgeous holding a variety of flowers.

Beautiful Simple Springtime Flower Striped Vases are created just using some decorative washi tape. They make great gifts!

You’ll just need a couple supplies to create beautiful Spray Painted Glass Jars and Bottles.

Use some small glass bottles to make these pretty Hanging Beaded Glass Flower Vases to hang near a window.

Paint some jars, fill them with flowers and show your teachers some love any day of the year with these Painted Vases.

Would you believe you can turn a soap dispenser into a vase like this unique Mother-of-Pearl flower vase.

Use old milk bottles to create these modern DIY Glass-Etched Vases.

Turn an old glass bottle into this fun textured Faux Stone Vase.

Still have some recycled bottles left? Make these super simple (but super elegant) Gold Leaf Bottle Vases to display or give as gifts.

What do you think? I hope these 20 DIY Upcycled Vases collection inspired you to use something old to make something new and beautiful. All of these make great home decor items or gifts to others to show how much you appreciate them. Enjoy, and get out there and create something!

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Happy upcycling.

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March 23, 2018/1 Comment/by Sheri

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How to Build a Custom Vintage Ruler Picture Frame

How to Custom Build a Vintage Ruler Picture Frame

How to Build a Custom Vintage Ruler Picture Frame

Every year when I go to meet my sons’ new teachers, I tell them if there is anything that needs fixing to let me know. It’s my small show of appreciation for all they do for my kids. Before Christmas, one of the teachers took me up on my offer. She asked me to fix a frame that had fallen off the wall and broke. I took one look at the cheap MDF frame and knew it was beyond repair. I didn’t tell her, because I wanted to surprise her with a Custom Built Vintage Ruler Picture Frame.

The great thing about this project is it uses cheap 1″ x 4″ lumber. And you can add your own moulding to dress up the frame if you like. Or just leave the frame plain, either way you’ll save major money by building your own custom frames!

Ready to learn how to build your own custom vintage ruler picture frame? Let’s get framing!

Materials:

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Power sander
Brad nailer
5/8″ nails
1 ½” nails
Miter saw
Staple gun
1/2″ staples
90 degree clamp
2 long clamps (learn how to use two short clamps as a long clamp here)
Ruler
Wood glue
Ear protection
Safety glasses
1″ x 4″ lumber
Vintage rulers
Framing points
5-in-1-tool (or flat edge to press framing points into wood)

Instructions:

This tutorial assumes you have mounted art and glass, but if you don’t you can follow this tutorial for cutting your own art mats.

Cutting the Frame:

Use a table saw to rip your 1″ x 4″ lumber. Run your board through the saw along the 4″ side, then flip the wood up and run it through again. This will take 1/4″ off one corner to create a rabbet to place your art into.

Lay your ripped 1″ x 4″ boards against the fence of your miter saw. (I like to pre-cut four pieces a few inches larger than my artwork.) Cut one end of your boards at a 45° angle (angle the saw blade to position the rabbet on the short side.)

Set one board against your art. Before cutting the other side, measure the width of the art. Add an extra 1/8 inch. Mark the inside corner and cut to length (angling the miter saw blade in the opposite direction as your first cut.)

Take your first cut board and lay it on to of a second board. A quick way to cut them exactly the same length is to place the already cut board on top of the second board and line up the ends. Then line the blade up with the cut on your first board. Clamp the boards down and cut.

Dry fit the two identical sides. Lay one 1″ x 4″ board over the cut boards at a 9o° angle. Mark the inner corner where you need to cut.

Cut the side piece and dry fit to make sure the cut is perfect.

Repeat the process above to cut two identical parallel side pieces.

Dry fit the frame around your artwork to make sure everything is square and fits inside the rabbet.

Assembling the Frame:

Apply a line of wood glue on the corners.

Clamp the corners with a 90° clamp then use your staple gun to fasten them together (on the back side of your frame). The wood glue is strong, but this will hold it in place while the glue dries.

I like to add 1 ½” brad nails (one on each side of the corners) to further hold the frame together. (I don’t want the teacher’s frame to fall apart ever again!)

Clamp the frame and let the wood glue harden. If you don’t have clamps long enough, here is how to make one long clamp with two short clamps!

While the glue cures, cut off any chipped, broken, or rounded ends from your vintage rulers.

Lay the first two rulers against the outer edge of your frame.

Mark the ruler where you need to trim and cut off the excess.

Continue until the outer edge of your frame is covered by rulers. Then start working on the inside of the first rulers. Measure, mark and cut the rulers to fit. Don’t worry if you are left with a small section of frame showing.

After all the rulers are measured and cut, use wood glue to adhere them to the frame. Follow up with a few brad nails to hold the rulers in place while the glue dries.

Sand the edges lightly with your sander to remove any splinters or rough edges.

Securing Artwork and Adding Hanging Hardware:

Fit your artwork into the frame. Place a framing point onto the back of the artwork with the point toward the frame. Use a 5-in-1-painter’s tool (or other flat tool) to push the point into the wooden frame. These will hold your artwork secure within the frame.

Add your hanging hardware. I prefer using D-rings and picture hanging wire, but you can use any hanging hardware you like.

Congratulations! You are done and now have a beautiful (and unique) Custom Vintage Ruler Picture Frame!

This is an easy project to build and enables you to customize the frame to any size that you need. The vintage rulers add some character and charm to the frame.

I hope you liked this tutorial on How to Build a Custom Vintage Ruler Picture Frame. Check your local vintage shops, Craig’s List or Ebay for some rulers and make one of your own!

Pin or Share this project with your friends! Because friends don’t let friends spend lots of money on art frames!

If you liked this tutorial, you’ll love these frames:

Scrap Wood Shadow Box Frame:

DIY Plywood Frames:

February 23, 2018/4 Comments/by Brittany Bailey

Tag Archive for: decor

21 Ways to Reuse or Upcycle an Old Sweater

Ideas:

Creative Ways to Decorate with Red, White, and Blue

111 DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas

20 Clever DIY Upcycled Vases

Pin for later!

How to Build a Custom Vintage Ruler Picture Frame

Securing Artwork and Adding Hanging Hardware: