Have you ever been in the mood to create something but didn't know exactly what you want to make? This happens to me quite a bit. When it happens it means I need to take a little walk through our garage or pole barn. Since so many of my projects are all about reusing what
Don't throw out your scrap wood after a construction project! These little pieces can sometimes be the perfect size and shape for a fun craft project. We recently had a pole barn built on our property and I was surprised at all of the scrap wood that was left behind. As my husband and I
Do you have a favorite recipe that you like to make and others love to eat? Maybe you want to turn it into a recipe keepsake. A handwritten recipe can be a thoughtful gift that brings about lots of nostalgic memories. Or, maybe you want to have a certain recipe displayed for seasonal decor in
Whip up a quick and easy rustic footed stand with inexpensive wood shims and some large colorful marbles.
Organize random keys with DIY labeled keychains that will keep them all uniform and easily identifiable.
You may have heard that the color of your front door can have a big impact on the tone or feel of your whole home. The color can be warm and welcoming, chic and elegant, or something in between. However, what is on the front door can also set the tone. A wreath or a
An unlikely combination turns a plain wooden picture frame into an artsy and fun decor item. See how to transform ordinary frames with a little imagination.
I have always loved the basket that my daughter made for me out of popsicle sticks when she was in elementary school. In fact, I still use it in my craft room for storing twine. It got me thinking that there are probably lots of cool things to make with popsicle sticks. Things that you
The other day, I had the bright idea to put up a shelf in our cabin kitchen to hold my cookbooks. I needed to get them out of a cupboard and displayed where I could see them. Since I also wanted the shelf display to be whimsical and fun, I decided to make some unique
Sometimes a project that you think you are going to do turns into something else altogether. I have been wanting some live edge shelving in our condo for awhile. That's why when I found a wood slab for sale, I snatched it up. It was already planed and had the live edge that I was
You can really never have enough chip clips. I don't know if it's just us, but we have a lot of bags open at the same time. Whether it's chips, nuts, coconut, or another pantry item, the bags all need to be resealed. There is an easy solution though. And, it's one that is even
When perusing antique stores, I quite often run into a variety of letters or numbers. Whether they are wood or metal, they always catch my eye. The numbers, especially, are perfect to use as house numbers. And, with all of the unfinished plaques that you can purchase from craft stores, it's super easy to make