Jane from Urbane Jane and her husband have enjoyed going to the theatre for years. Through dating, engagement, and marriage, Jane has collected a number of tickets. What better way to display these mementos than with some DIY ticket art? Jane’s artwork cost only $3 to make and was the perfect meaningful Valentine’s gift for [...Read More]
Decorative Painted Basket
February 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I love the decorative and storage capabilities of baskets and have tons in my home to prove it! Aimee from It’s Overflowing found a beautiful little basket at the thrift store for only a quarter and freshened it up with some leftover yellow paint. This is a fabulous way to bring new life to an [...Read More]
Decorative Spheres
February 6, 2012 By 2 Comments
Jess from Hilly Country Homebody loves all the sphere décor she has been seeing in the design world lately. Jess knew she could save some cash through DIY and used embroidery hoops and tacks to create her spheres for only $6. This is such an easy project and allows you to customize your spheres with [...Read More]
Stenciled Drop Cloth Curtains
January 30, 2012 By 4 Comments
Erin from Lavender and Lemon Drops had been eyeing some printed window panels from West Elm for some time. Deciding they would be the perfect addition to her living room, Erin dedicated a snowy day to creating her own with some drop cloth fabric and a stencil. I have used drop cloth for all sorts [...Read More]
Wishbone Plate
January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When Carrie from Making Lemonade was prepping for her Thanksgiving dinner, she was inspired to create a whimsical plate for the wishbone or just some holiday goodies. Carrie’s plate only cost her $2.99 and was very simple to make with a paint pen. Carrie traced the wishbone onto the plate and freehanded her lettering, which [...Read More]
Origami Pillow Cover
January 28, 2012 By 2 Comments
Aimee from Twigg Studios was inspired to create a felt pillow that offers a neutral look with lots of texture. Plus it’s super cheap and easy to make, requiring just some felt and sewing skill. Amy’s soft folds and pleats came out just as lovely as those of her inspiration. Aimee was inspired by the [...Read More]
Cube End Table
January 9, 2012 By 3 Comments
One of the things I love about IKEA is their prices. Generally, their stuff is really inexpensive and provides a great platform for a frugal and crafty chic like myself. 2nd Floor Living turned two simple $8 square table from IKEA into one by attaching the top of one of the tables to the bottom [...Read More]
Papier-Mache Table
January 7, 2012 By 1 Comment
Jaime from Prudent Baby added a homemade papier-mache table to her new back patio last summer. She formed the table and chevron pattern with cardboard and then applied a papier- mache pulp and plaster. Since it was going to be outdoors, Jaime sealed the table to protect it as much as possible from the elements. [...Read More]
