After completing a wainscoting effect on the bottom of her guest bathroom walls, Shannon from Shannon Berrey Design broke out the Sharpies and drew (yes, by hand!) this amazing butterfly and bird design on the top portion of the walls. Shannon is a brave soul and obviously amazingly talented. I want to be a guest at her house just so I can use this … [Read more...]
Skewer Sunburst Mirror
After eyeing sunburst mirrors for awhile, Amy from Just Pleased as Punch created her own using a round mirror, wooden skewers, spray paint, and LOTS of hot glue. Amy said, “I love seeing beautiful pieces in stores and online and figuring out how I can create them for less.” She is a girl after my own frugal, crafty heart! Now she has a … [Read more...]
Wooden Tree Bookshelf
Michell from Girl In Air created this tree bookshelf as a place to display cookbooks in her kitchen. Michell used her jigsaw to cut the trunk and branches from some scrap wood. She also used leftover paint from her kitchen, making this project totally FREE! What a totally original way to store books. I can also see this being super cute in a kid’s … [Read more...]
Painted Terra Cotta Planter
Tracie from Cleverly Inspired created this elegant planter for only $4 from a basic terra cotta pot, acrylic paint, and a foam brush. She layered three colors of paint to create an aged look and add dimension. Tracie was inspired by the Smith & Hawkin Round Planter in Copper from Target. Go to Cleverly Inspired to see Tracie’s tutorial. … [Read more...]
Schoolhouse Ceiling Light Fixture
Anna from Take the Side Street took her love for schoolhouse-style light fixtures and created her own version for a fraction of the cost. She achieved the desired look by pairing a $5 replacement globe with the base from a $5 ceiling fixture. A quick coat of oil-rubbed bronze spray paint, and the transformation was complete. Talk about a simple … [Read more...]
Numbered Terra Cotta Planters
Jo from Smile Monsters made these galvanized numbered planters by spray painting some inexpensive terra cotta pots. I love how she added a wash of black paint after spray painting them silver to add depth and texture. Her original inspiration came from the Galvanized Numbered Pots from Farmhouse Wares. Go to Smile Monsters for the … [Read more...]
Family Tree Display
Megan from No Dime Design created this beautiful family display out of the most random object…toilet paper and paper towel rolls! I just can’t believe how amazing this turned out. Plus the black against that beautiful blue wall is outstanding. Her original inspiration actually came from the Wallverbs Family Tree 11-Piece Frames and Plaques … [Read more...]
Chalkboard Painted Pots
Jennifer from Scissors & Spatulas created this chalkboard pot for some fresh herbs. I keep saying that I am going to plant some herbs and I have yet to do it. This pot is motivating me even more. Sears sells a batch of five of them for $35. And of course it is also one of Martha Stewart’s Good Things. Go check out Scissors & … [Read more...]
Matrix Low Rider Loft Bed
Rayan from The Design Confidential shares plans to build a low loft bunk bed. This is so cute and provides a little more play room for her little guy don’t you think? Her original inspiration came from the Matrix Low Rider Twin Mansion Loft Bed found at CSN Stores which retails for $918. Go visit The Design Confidential to see the full … [Read more...]
Chandelini
Lisa from Condo Blues created this modern light fixture out of found wines glasses. Lisa writes “I like the playful nature of the Chandelini for my dining room. I bought my orphan wine glasses some friends from a thrift store and made my own version for my craft/guest room for $6.00." Her original inspiration came from the Chandelini … [Read more...]