Upcycling DIY home decor, woodworking and Crafts
One of my favorite things about the arrival of spring is finally being able to go outdoors and get busy with spray paint projects! The time is here, and today I am sharing with you my favorite DIY spray paint projects from creatives everywhere. You will find DIY curtains, home decor, wearables and more. Be ready to be amazed at what you can do with a little spray paint and inspiration.
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Today I am happy to share with you this rustic, quick & easy upcycle to display your favorite Instagram photos – all while saving a rusty old grate from a tragic dumpster demise! This particular grate is from an fire pit that is no longer. I just couldn’t part with it. Round objects have a hard time getting away from me since I love the challenge of using them to create unique repurposed wreaths.
I digress. Back to the grate.
Here is the old thing. It has sat on my porch for months, begging for inspiration to strike me. Along came Susan.
If you haven’t been to Homeroad, you need to remedy that. Susan is a junker with an eye for upcycling that always inspires. When I saw her Barrel Strap Photo Holder, I knew what I had to do.
Find something old, rusty and round, and you can do it too, within just a few minutes!
Photos – Use your Instagram photos or other photos and apply a fun vintage filter!
I used ATC backgrounds I found at Hobby Lobby in a fun yellow, blue, vintage yet modern, geometric patterned, grungy style. you know that style, right?
The flowers are from Prima . I grabbed them at Hobby Lobby, but you can find them with my Amazon link too.
I used silver and white baker’s twine with the intention of clipping the photos with tiny cute clothespins. While digging through my stash I found the perfect Gator clips from 7 Gypsies. Their little hook fit perfectly over the rods in the grate.
I threw this piece together in under 10 minutes, and I will cherish it for years to come!
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This has been one long, cold and snowy winter. Are you ready for spring? Today I am sharing 50 of the best DIY spring decorating projects out there. I hope you are inspired to usher in the spring. It is coming, truly!
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If you are anything like me, you have fabric scraps that are so beautiful and you just can part with them. Well, what to do? Today I am sharing the 50 best scrap fabric project tutorials my search revealed. You can make anything from fabric scrap home decor to jewelry, shoes and more. Many of these are great last minute gift ideas as well. Happy scrap busting!
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Have you ever been to a house with no mirrors? Yep, we all use them. Today I am sharing my favorite DIY mirrors, upcycles, hacks and revamps from the most creative people gracing the blog world. You will be amazed. It helps you look good, so help it do the same. If breaking it brings bad luck, maybe beautifying it will land you that winning lottery ticket! If not, you are left with a cool mirror that you made. Everyone wins. Enjoy!
Last week I showed you a wreath and bouquet made from these pretty Dollar Tree rose soaps. You get 9 in a package, and at the store where I live the packs are 2 for $1! I am having a blast gluing these soaps to various things. Today I will show you how I made this rosette framed dry erase board with them and a few basic supplies. Wake up your sweetheart with a personalized message and breakfast in bed this Valentine’s Day!
Dry Erase Board from Dollar Store
Scrap foam board or cardboard large enough to frame the dry erase board
Utility knife
Straight edge and marker
Glue Gun
Dollar Tree rose soaps
Measure and and mark frame dimensions on foam board using straight edge and marker. I made mine 2 inches wide and the opening to fit the dry erase board (in this case 6×8 inches). Cut out with utility knife.
Apply a thin strip of hot glue around the dry erase board foam frame and place your new frame on top of that.
Simply glue the rosettes in place with a dot of hot glue. I went with all white this time. That way I can use it all year round, not just on Valentine’s Day.
The roses made the piece to heavy to hang on the fridge with the 2 magnets that came on the back. I didn’t really mind since I plan to display mine on a shelf. If you want to have it on your fridge, add more magnet strips to the back. You can get rolls of adhesive backed magnet at most craft stores.
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It’s all about hearts today, with this collection of over 50 DIY heart projects you can make. You will spy jewelry, crafts, wall decor, clothing and more, sure to inspire your Valentine’s Day festivities.
This project has been on my to do list for months and months. I finally got around to making a distressed, chippy starburst mirror from recycled paint stirrers and other reclaimed wood I have collected from various discard piles. The hold up was finding a circle mirror, which I ended up finding at Joann Fabrics for just a few dollars. This piece took about an hour to make start to finish and cost under $5!
Pretty amazing when you consider this similar mirror at Iron Accents is $410! If you are considering paying that price for something like this… don’t! Make your own version for way cheaper, and feel awesome about it.
*** NOTE: I used a cordless Ryobi AirStrike Nailer which is not a must have, but makes this project (and most of my woodworking projects) go smoothly and quickly. Work smarter, not harder!
***Oh yeah, and also: The wreath form on top of the mirror is optional. I preferred the project with it, but it looks cool without as well.
10 inch diameter round mirror
E6000
Scrap wood about 12×12 inches
Ryobi Airstrike nailer
Wood Glue
Paint stirrers or other wood scraps painted with your favorite colors (I used Chalky finish paint from Americana) – I cut mine to about the same length with my chop saw. You can have them random lengths or create your own pattern of rays. Lay out your pieces and play with the design until you love it.
10 inch chipboard wreath form or other circle to place over mirror for a more finished look
Wire or other picture hanger hardware
Use E6000 on the back of the mirror to attach it to the 12×12 inch wood scrap. It doesn’t have to be exactly 12×12, but there needs to be enough wood all the way around the circle mirror for nailing paint stirrers to.
Lay out “rays” to determine placement. I did two layers. I applied wood glue and nailed the bottom rays into the 12×12 inch wood with 18 gauge 1/2 inch brad nails in my nailer.
I placed the second layer or rays using the nailer, no glue. I painted the wreath form with “lace” Chalky Finish Americana paint and nailed it to the underlying rays to frame the mirror.
Staple craft wire to the back for hanging and enjoy!
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Dollar store crafts are some of my favorite things to make. I love browsing the aisles and trying to imagine what I can create from the $1 products. Today I am sharing over 50 of my favorite dollar store holiday projects from decor to gifts and more. Enjoy!
Holidays bring time with the kiddos as school breaks ensue. Make it special and memorable with this week’s 50+ Kids Christmas Crafts to make! What better way to keep hands busy and imagination sparked!
