Is this an awesome shelf or wall art? Both! Do you have a blank wall you don't know what to do with? If you can use a power saw you can make this archetectural feature for your home. It takes up zero floor space, yet provides nooks to display all sorts of decorative items. It add so much style to any blank wall that it could be the main … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Onion Flowers, Yes Flowers Made from Onions
This might be a little weird. Well, yes, it IS a little unusual, but I found a way to get "free" flowers. From onions. I was cooking dinner and slicing an onion. You know how they say you can regrow an onion by saving the root end? Well I cut off the root but leaving a little bit extra to help it regrow. I put the root … [Read more...]
5 Inexpensive Decor Projects to Brighten Your Space
Warm weather often finds me in the driveway working on fun decor projects. Painting is just easier outdoors and I love sprucing up the house a bit with some fresh looks. Here are some great projects from around the web that don't cost much and add a lot of fun to your surroundings. 1. DIY Bottle Lamp All you need is an attractive … [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...]
Sharpie Projects for Decor, Style, and Upcycling
Stencil and WallSharpie permanent markers do more than make signs. Get creative with colored Sharpies for some amazing effects for very little money. Here are some great tricks to try:1. Draw your own wallpaper! A Sharpie and a stencil are all you need. Here they just did one wall with a wall paper design and I think it looks great. If you have a … [Read more...]
DIY Tree Stump Tables
Stump to Side TableI just had to put this up. Isn't this clever? They took tree stumps from a fallen tree and turned them into side tables. I love the look and it goes well with contemporary decor.Basically they just leveled the stumps and used Minwax Colonial Walnut Wood-Sheen Rubbing Stain followed by Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane to seal it and … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Twig Decorations: 10 Projects to Inspire You
Twig Garland Would you pay money for sticks? I wouldn't. Sticks are very trendy in decor including Christmas decor, but I know where to get them for free! And they are really easy to use in holiday decor. Just gather some in your yard or the park. Ready? Any dry twigs and sticks can be spray painted. Follow the directions on the can for … [Read more...]