How To A Make Star Jar with Solar Fairy Lights I can't get enough of solar lights, you guys! I'm like a moth drawn to a flame. There's just something magical about tiny lights in a glass jar that makes me get all starry eyed and mesmerized. So today I'll show you how to make a Star Jar with solar fairy lights. It's really easy, I didn't even use glue! I think it makes the perfect little addition to an outside dinner party or BBQ. If I had stairs leading up to our imaginary covered front porch, I'd totally line the edges of the stairs with … [Read more...]
4th of July Solar Lanterns – Dollar Store DIY
4th of July Solar Lanterns - Dollar Store DIY When I saw these little glass votives at the local dollar store, I knew I had to do something fun with them for the 4th of July. They come with wire already attached, which makes for easy hanging, plus they have the perfect sized top to which you can easily attach a solar light! And of course the store also has the solar stake lights with stars around the rim. Combining the solar stake lights and the glass votive holders works perfectly! So that's how I came up with these 4th of … [Read more...]
Painted Horse Bench DIY
How to make and paint the Painted Horse Bench. In this Painted Horse Bench DIY tutorial, I'll show you how to prepare the wood, paint the horses, and attach the hairpin legs to your bench. It's a super easy project and really catches the eye once it's finished. If you don't like horses, think about customizing it for yourself with your favorite animal...the options are endless! You could paint farm animals, birds, elephants, unicorns, cats or dogs, whatever you like. :) Even if you love horses, you may prefer something more bold, like neon … [Read more...]
How To Paint the Serape Headboard
How to Paint the Serape Headboard This is one of my favorite projects to date, you guys! I'm so excited to show you how to paint the Serape Headboard! I don't know what it is, but the colors just make me so happy. Every time I paint a serape-inspired piece the rainbow-like colors bring me warm fuzzy feelings of sitting in the sun on a beautiful beach somewhere. Am I crazy or do you get the same feels? :) Okay, so this is technically an easy piece. It is by no means difficult to paint. However, it takes a lot of time and … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Baskets as Craft Storage
How to Use Farmhouse Baskets as Craft Storage. A while back I was on a mission to find cheap metal baskets with which I could help organize our house and all our STUFF. I found some cute rustic wire baskets for dirt cheap and bought 6 of them! I didn't yet know what the plan was but I knew they'd come in handy. (Spoken like a true hoarder, right?) Well sure enough, as I began painting furniture in more detailed colorful patterns, I started collecting more and more craft paint. These farmhouse baskets became the perfect little wall … [Read more...]
Simple DIY Jewelry Organizer
Simple and Easy DIY Jewelry Organizer If you thought the Painted Serape Jewelry Organizer was a bit too involved, you're going to love this jewelry organizer. It's so simple to make! All you really need is a board and some furniture nails (for upholstery). The rest of the supplies you will probably already have around the house - things like a hammer and ruler. Let's get started and in about 2 hours or less you'll have your jewelry nicely displayed and easily accessible, hanging on your wall. Overview Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy Cost: … [Read more...]
Hand-painted Rose Garden Bench DIY
Introducing the Rose Garden Bench This tutorial will describe how to hand-paint and decoupage this rose garden design. OVERVIEW Difficulty level: Medium Time: 4 hours Cost: $30 I'm all about those stunning pieces that just grab your attention from the moment you lay eyes on it. In fact, I may be a little too into statement pieces. My home is going to become a hodge podge of color and patterns. But hey, that's me, and that's what I love - color and patterns, so why not go with it? :) This is another bench I built from … [Read more...]
Painted Serape Jewelry Organizer DIY
Painted Serape Jewelry Organizer Tutorial. Time: 3 hours Difficulty: Moderate Cost: $36 Do you have little piles of jewelry all over the place - on your nightstand, on your bathroom counter, or on your dresser? Let's get your jewelry sorted and easy to find with the Painted Serape Jewelry Organizer! Right now I'm obsessed with any and all southwestern folk art, especially woven designs. There's a huge variety out there, too, ranging from subdued muted neutral tones, to bright rainbow like color schemes. The bright ones especially … [Read more...]
Striped Boho Bench DIY
The Striped Boho Bench DIY is pretty easy, guys! Seriously, if you can tape down some straight lines, then you can do this painted furniture project. Plus, it's super cheap, assuming you already have the piece of furniture you want to paint. Because the paint I used is less than $0.99 a bottle and you can get by with one roll of tape if you need to. Overview Time: 3-5 hours.Difficulty: EasyCost: $25-$30 for supplies excluding the piece of furniture. Think about the furniture you have and where it is in your house. Which piece could be … [Read more...]
Clutter Catching Wire Baskets: a DIY Entryway Organizer
Lately our cabin has been super cluttered. The only built-in storage in the entire house are some cupboards in the kitchen, and a tiny clothes closet upstairs. With the lack of storage, things get tossed anywhere there is a horizontal surface to put it. So in our entry way, we have a table that acts as a catch all for gloves, keys, bags, work gear, tools, you name it. It lands there or the floor, or migrates it's way into the kitchen. Problem is, when you don't have a designated place for your things, they are NEVER where you think they … [Read more...]
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