Karen at The Quaint Cottage set out to create her own nesting tables after spotting them in a PB catalog. Karen says, “I loved the distressed finish and the compact size… So, I set out to build a similar set. The style was very basic and simple to replicate.” I love the weathered look that Karen created by sanding and topping the turquoise paint … [Read more...]
Burlap Pinboard Wall Organizer
It all started with an empty Starbucks Via carton, which Johnnie from Saved By Love Creations planned to upcycle into a wall pocket. She stumbled upon a burlap-backed wall organizer from Pottery Barn and knew she could create it for well less than its $198 price tag. Johnnie’s is almost identical to her inspiration, from the vintage postmarks to … [Read more...]
Mixed Bag Designs Giveaway
I am so totally excited about this giveaway today. I am obsessed with these bags from Mixed Bag Designs. I practically have every style imaginable. They are made from woven polypropylene which makes them easy to clean and very durable. You literally just wipe these clean with a damp rag. I use to carry my LL Bean Tote around everywhere. … [Read more...]
Pink and White Striped Dresser
Tomiannie from Just What I {Squeeze} In went to some yard sales in search of a dresser for her daughter’s big girl room. Although things went a little differently than planned, the end result is this absolutely fabulous striped dresser. Tomiannie says, “I found The World's Ugliest Dresser at a yard sale and took it as a challenge to transform it … [Read more...]
Turquoise Sea Coral Plates
Nicole from Shabby Beach Nest has a love for beach décor and wanted to give her table a little TLC after serving as a dumping ground. After finding her dream plates and then realizing they were $153 a pop (Crazy, right?!?), Nicole decided to make her own. Nicole says, “I immediately got my creative juices flowing, knowing that I could recreate the … [Read more...]
Botanical Drop Cloth Framed Art
Sharyl at The Little Brown House had purchased four frames for an arrangement of wall art in her bedroom but wasn’t quite sure what to put in them. That is until she spotted DIY art created from burlap and pressed leaves in a magazine. Sharyl did her own spin by printing black and white botanical graphics on painter’s drop cloth. Printing on fabric … [Read more...]
Red and Silver Ornament Christmas Garland
Here’s another Christmas in July project to bring a little winter respite after a scorching hot summer day! Susan from Between Naps on the Porch created some gorgeous ornament bedazzled garland to wrap around the columns outside her house. She started with pre-lit outdoor garland and attached plastic ornaments with green-coated wire. If you don’t … [Read more...]
Food & Friends Wall Sign
Jaime from That’s My Letter decided to save her hundred bucks and make her own ‘Food & Friends’ sign for free. Yep, that’s right – nada! She grabbed a piece of wood from the garage and gave it a coat of French Roast paint before adding her words and distressing. The technique Jaime uses for her lettering is frugal and works like a charm. No … [Read more...]
Macramé Antique Bottle
Back in the 70’s Susan from Homeroad could macramé with the best of them. This proved to be quite the useful skill when she laid eyes on demijohns covered with jute in a catalog. Susan had the perfect antique bottle to make her own and got to work with her waxed string. With just a bottle and some string, Susan was able to create a high-end … [Read more...]
Slatted Sayings Wall Art
Tonya at Love of Family & Home included a little DIY artwork when designing her summer mantel. Tonya got her dad in on the project by having him construct a square frame with wooden slats running across the front. Next up was painting. Tonya coated cream colored paint on top of brown, sanded the edges, and the hit it all up with some antiquing … [Read more...]
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