Jaime from That’s My Letter was inspired by the beautiful lettering found throughout West Elm’s Holiday 2011 catalog to create a Christmas sign with the same artistic flair. Jamie painted a board and then used her tried and true ballpoint pen trick to add the lettering. I tell you this girl has mastered the technique. [...Read More]
Quilled Christmas Ornaments
December 19, 2011 By 4 Comments
It is no secret to those who know her that Johnnie from Saved By Love Creations loves to coil magazine pages and make them into any and everything. That is why she was so excited when a friend sent her a link to some quilled ornaments from West Elm. Paper filigree is a great way [...Read More]
Wood Floor Mirror
December 11, 2011 By 1 Comment
Jennifer from I Love Rehabs wanted a floor mirror and had been eyeing a chunky wood style from West Elm that retails for over $300. It just so happens Jennifer and her husband had taken down sliding mirrored closet doors while renovating their house that worked like a charm for this project. Jennifer was able [...Read More]
Geometric Felt Pillow
November 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With all the various shapes, colors, and textures that throw pillows offer, it’s hard to pick just a few. The great news though is that pillow covers are super easy and often inexpensive to make, meaning they’re a great way to change up your décor a little and sample different styles. Over at Design Fluff, [...Read More]
“Etched Glass” Hurricane
November 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
Glass hurricanes and vases are staples when it comes to decorating. With a few simple changes, they can make the perfect display pieces for any season. Monica from Monica Wants It shows you how to create an “etched glass” tree design perfect for fall through winter. Monica used her Silhouette and contact paper to easily [...Read More]
Tree Stump Side Table
November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Becca at From Gardners 2 Bergers was in love with the tree stump tables she had been seeing all over the Internet and wanted to try her hand at making her own. After Becca’s stump was free of all pests, she cleaned and sanded it and then applied a homemade stain from steel wool and [...Read More]
Painted Glass Vase
October 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Brandi from Blue Cedar Lane had been drooling over the Hive Vases in the West Elm catalog for ages. When she found a black vase at Goodwill, she knew it was the perfect opportunity to make her own. After priming, painting, and drying overnight, Brandi sanded lightly to show of the vase’s details. Now she [...Read More]
Faux Capiz Rectangular Chandelier
September 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
Kelli from A Happy Place Called Home unloaded a whole lot of brainpower designing and creating a faux capiz chandelier. To get the look of capiz, Kelli ironed together layers of wax paper and then created hundreds (yes, hundreds!) of strands using jewelry clasps. While this was tedious indeed, things got tricky when it came [...Read More]
