Although recycling old credit cards can be a tricky business, there is the option to simply repurpose them. I like to recycle credit cards in decorative craft projects. In fact, any plastic cards such as fulfilled gift cards, membership cards or even hotel keys also make a great crafting material. With all of the different
I am a sucker for picking up old chairs and small tables. Whether I see them at a thrift store or a flea market, they seem to shout my name as I go by. Most of the time I have to look past the current styling and overall dirt. Instead, I think of all the
There are lots of ways to enhance home decor that you already have. One such item is a lamp or lampshade. Today, I am focusing just on the lampshade. Since most lamps come with a plain white shade, you basically have a blank canvas to make updates to. I'll show you how to decorate a
Have you ever wanted to add a little texture or just a little something different to one of the walls in a room in your house? Why not decorate with wood planks? It's a DIY rustic decor project with a big impact. You could either do a whole wall or just a partial space for
I have a love/hate relationship with outdoor furniture. There are so many beautiful, and expensive, pieces with rich wood tone finishes and thick comfortable cushions. You can definitely create a setting that looks straight out of a magazine. And the look will last, left alone, for maybe a week. Because of weather, pollen, dirt, and
Outdoor wooden signs are great to use for a variety of reasons. Maybe you want to label a potting shed or welcome guests to your front porch. Whatever the reason, a DIY outdoor sign can be easy to make. I wanted to create a whimsical feel to the boat storage area under our deck. A
One of my favorite rustic craft projects is making birch candle holders. When I first started seeing these in rustic home interior stores, I thought they would be fairly simple to make. If you have the right tools, the rustic candle holders really are a breeze to make. And, since birch bark looks so clean
When we built our cabin, we decided right away to incorporate a large window box with a bench. Basically, a reading nook. This is a perfect place to lounge and read or to watch the birds and other wildlife. Because the seat needed to be comfortable, I knew that I would need to get a
Although mason jars used to be designated for the pantry, they have found their way into other parts of the house. No longer do they have to hide behind closed doors. Now they get the spotlight when they are decorated in stylish ways. I'll show you how to decorate with mason jars in a few
Summer holidays and just general good weather, bring about the desire for some outdoor entertaining. This, in turn, makes decorating the outdoor table at the top of the list for parties and barbecues. And, just like rustic decor is popular for inside the house, it also is a great theme for an outdoor table. I'll
If you are a book lover like me, you probably have a need for a few bookmarks. And, if you love books, you just might want your bookmarks to be made from old book pages. There are so many fun book page crafts but I think this is one of the most appropriate. Not only
A laundry room can sometimes be a forgotten room when it comes to decorating. It is a room most of us don't want to spend a lot of time in. However, it is a space that does require a lot of our time. When all of my kids were home, I felt like I was