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I bought a journal once with a plain black cover. It did nothing to inspire me for writing. The look was business like and boring. I like chic designs, nature, color, and pattern for inspiration. One way to get all of that is to do some mixed media art. I'll show you how I transformed
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
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
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
Have you ever wanted to spell out a word on a DIY sign only to be disappointed by your handwriting? Although stencils are always an option, there is another rustic way. Simply spell out your word using small twigs or branches. All you have to do with DIY twig letters is to cut up some
Flower pots come in all shapes and sizes and some were never intentionally made to be flower pots at all. Pretty much anything that can hold dirt can do the job. I wanted to design a flower pot for the Spring season and came up with an easy idea using a couple of repurposed items.
My favorite DIY projects are those that incorporate natural materials or are upcycled in some way. This DIY clock has a little of both. A rustic tree slice makes up the base of the clock. And, the face of the clock is upcycled from an old CD. I was even able to upcycle a little
It's pretty amazing what you can do with paint. Not only can you simply give an item a new color but you can also change the look of the material. Whether you want something to look like metal, wood, or even tree bark, there is an easy technique. I'll show you how to make wood
Birch bark decor is popular in rustic decorating. But what if you don't have access to real bark? Although a lot of craft supply stores are now carrying birch bark, it may not be ideal to use real bark for your particular project. Depending on the size and shape of the item you want to
Driftwood is a perfect type of wood to make signs with. Most driftwood is nice and smooth which makes an excellent base for painting or other finishing. Plus, the unique shapes of driftwood make them very interesting to look at. These DIY driftwood signs are a great inspiration for creating your own sign. How To