No plans for a beach trip in your future? Then create that beachy, coastal feeling in your home by pulling together a few things you may already have, including all those shells you picked up on previous trips to the coast. Or you can find them at most craft stores.Imagine all of the soft colors…
I had picked up this sad looking table at a local flea market for $3 and although it was covered in old brown paint and highlighted by purple glitter spray paint, I knew it could be a treasure with a little work. After doing some pretty heavy sanding to remove the glitter paint,…
Do you need a special candle holder for the holiday? I took a basic vase from Dollar Tree, (don’t you love that place?), a few stickers and a can of Krylon Frosted Glass Finish and got one. Gather up your stash of vases, candle holders or even jars for this project. Make sure they are…
What is better than that first cup of coffee in the morning? The perfect flavor, the right amount of sugar, and one of my addictions – Cafely’s liquid creamers. A few weeks ago I realized how many coffee grounds I was throwing away and decided there had to be good use for them. Or, was…
Do you need a simple project for some of the upcoming events or holidays? You know it’s getting that time of year for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation, and all of those baby and bridal showers. Not only is it a great gift idea, but a wonderful keepsake for the future. Start by taking a…
GLASS CLEANER Another way to reduce cost of cleaning supplies plus bringing a few less toxins into my home, I have started making a few more household cleaning items. I had always used a mixture of water and vinegar on large windows or in my car as it doesn’t streak as many of the store…
Recycle one of your or your child’s favorite T-shirt into a throw pillow – plus this is a no sew project which shouldn’t take more than an hour total. You will need to determine what size of pillow you will be using and cut your T-shirt to fit. Measure the dimensions of your pillow…
What to do with that big blank wall – maybe over your couch, your hallway, or even at your entrance. Make a gallery wall with lots of your favorite pictures, monograms, mirrors, and even architectural pieces. **Please note this is actually a board created for a TV appearance. Begin by measuring the space you are…