It's that time of year. You see trees being trimmed, bushes being pruned, and dead trees taken down. This means easy decor projects and garden assets are at hand! There are some pretty awesome things you can do with all of these woody treasures whether you like rustic decor or something more sparkly. Here are some of my favorite DIY … [Read more...]
A Luxurious Copper Floor for Pennies and 7 Other Penny Decor Projects
Looking for some home improvement, decor, or craft projects that cost just pennies? With the name of this blog, I had to post about this trend in the "Maker Culture," also known as do-it-yourselfers. I love the penny floor, but I think I'll try some smaller projects first! It seems a penny covered bowling ball is a hot project in garden decor these … [Read more...]
DIY Fun: Cardboard Trebuchet and Water Balloons
I hoisted this from the archives for some Father's Day weekend inspiration. Gather up all the cardboard you can find!Our kids were fascinated by catapults and trebuchets for some reason. It could be the castle legos they used to play with. Then again they loved movies about knights and castles. Eventually they moved on to Monty Python and the … [Read more...]
Bowling Ball Gazing Ball Art for Your Garden or Yard
Mosaic with GroutI know two people in their 20's who display old bowling balls artfully in their back yards. Think of a sculpture garden. You spy them here and there among the foliage. Well, people display "gazing balls," and this is recycling! I've been to their gardens and really enjoy being surprised by the bowling balls. A plus, they … [Read more...]
DIY String Pendant Light, Very Cool
This is hoisted from the archives. I'm busy with family get-togethers this weekend and having lots of fun.If you are a fan of the mid-century modern look you might want to try your hand at this globe lamp shade made of string. Designers charge a lot for similar lamps made with more permanent materials.As some commenters said, you can make … [Read more...]
Tattoo Your Shoes, Easy Tutorial
Mama's got some new shoes. Actually they are my old sandals that I love to wear around the house. They are just too comfortable to throw out. I have newer sandals that look great, but they are nowhere near as comfy as my old ones. You'll see in the photo just how shabby my old sandals were. Some of the original camel color had worn off and … [Read more...]
DIY Font Art Ideas
I love this look. You find a font you like & then use it to make art. You can use these in all sorts of projects--let your imagination fly with this.Click here to link to Curbly for how to make these.I think you'll be inspired & get some ideas for really special gifts that don't cost much. This could be the start of a cool hobby or even a … [Read more...]
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