Lori from Mama with a Dash of DIY Drama has been obsessed with the artifact gear art from Restoration Hardware since it were first introduced. It almost seemed like a personal challenge to see if she could locate similar pieces. Lori did just that from the scrap heap of a tractor dealership. After degreasing and [...Read More]
Painted Dog Pillow
January 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
As a Scottie owner, Heather from Fake-It Frugal fell in love with Ethan Allen’s decorative Scottie Pillow, but $139.00 was WAY out of her budget. Heather decided to take matters into her own hands and paint her own for under $8.00 using some duck cloth fabric from Wal-mart and free stuffing from a pillow she [...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]
Wooden Herb Crates
January 8, 2012 By 1 Comment
Mel from Junkin’ Junky decided to make her own rustic herb crates since the cost of shipping to Canada really ran up their purchase price. After building and staining her boxes, Mel used vinyl to create a stencil and painted on her wording. She’s still working on adding hooks like those of her inspiration, but, [...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]
Kitchen Subway Art
January 6, 2012 By 3 Comments
Leah from LeahMarieV decided it was time she tried her hand at creating a subway art sign. Leah and her husband had fun choosing food related words in other languages since the piece would be hung in their kitchen. With a frame on hand and a little time with Photoshop, they now have a pretty [...Read More]
