If you love the silvery look of mercury glass, you will be relieved to know that you don’t have to pay big bucks for the real deal. Like Jennifer from Decorated Chaos shows, a spray bottle of vinegar and water and Krylon’s Looking Glass spray paint are all you need to pull off the same finish. Jennifer used this technique to turn a glass lamp from … [Read more...]
“Joy to the World” Chalkboard Globe
Aimee of The Crazy Craft Lady says she was enjoying a mommy vacation (aka wandering the mall with Starbucks in hand) when she came across a gorgeous chalkboard globe in Pottery Barn’s Christmas section. She says, “I didn’t even bother checking out the price tag. I knew that that this was absolutely perfect for a DIY project!” Aimee purchased … [Read more...]
GIANT Kids Clipboard Easel
Jamie from That’s My Letter and Ana White have joined forces to design and create building projects that would be make great gifts this holiday season. One of their gems is this mondo-sized clipboard easel. The clip is completely functional and the board is painted with chalkboard paint so kiddos can draw on it with chalk too! How awesome is … [Read more...]
Junk Metal Pulley Lamp
There is no question that Donna of Funky Junk Interiors lives up to her blog’s name. She has an amazing knack for taking legitimate junk and making it funky and fun and just plain awesome! With the help of an artist/welding friend, Donna created this crazy cool, functioning lamp out of a collection of metal odds and ends. I don’t think … [Read more...]
Module & Clever Kitchen Storage Shelves
Would you love to incorporate additional storage into your kitchen or dining area but lack the floor space for a buffet or sideboard? Try looking to your walls for more storage instead! Corey from Sawdust 2 Stitches shares not one but four sets of building plans for this modular storage system inspired by Pottery Barn. The clever design … [Read more...]
Library Coffee Table
The girls from Shanty 2 Chic are such an inspiration when it comes to knockoff furniture pieces! Just check out this awesome library-style coffee table that Ashley built with plans from Ana White. This table combines both form and function with a generous tabletop for decorating and drawers for hidden storage! Ashley’s table was … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Wall Shelf
Jaime from That’s My Letter has teamed up with Ana White again for another DIY Christmas gift idea. This one is geared toward someone special in your life who loves decorating for the holidays. It’s an adorable Christmas tree shelf that has plenty of room for knick knacks and holiday décor. Follow the free woodworking plans to make your … [Read more...]
Monogrammed Pillowcase in 10 Minutes
Emily from You Got Personal shows how to make “the cutest, easiest, most inexpensive monogrammed pillowcase EVER using iron-on monograms…in less than 10 minutes.” Emily shares the link to purchase these iron-on monogram decals for only $4.25, so all you have to do is grab a pillowcase from around the house (or purchase an inexpensive one) and … [Read more...]
Best of Knock Off Decor: White Ruffled Quilt
As part of her master bedroom makeover, Suesan from Frou FruGal wanted the look of a ruched duvet for her bed. The only thing… she wanted it with the feel of a quilt. Despite the blood, sweat, and tears that came with making a quilt from a duvet’s design, Suesan says, “I absolutely love it, in spite of all my mistakes. I love looking at this … [Read more...]
Oversize Clock with Reclaimed Wood
Huge clocks are an incredibly popular design trend, but they can be really expensive! The size alone makes them difficult to buy online due to the cost of shipping. If you really love the look, check out this tutorial from Cassie at Live Laugh and Craft. To get the oversize look, Cassie and her sister Sadie actually used the ends of a huge … [Read more...]