High Impact/Low Cost Party Decorations
Want to know my secret for High Impact/Low Cost Party Decorations? After watching this video tutorial, you’ll skip the party supply store and head straight for the hardware store.
Buenos Tardis: Doctor Who Goes Mexican
Buenos Tardis, everyone…. That’s what you get when Doctor Who goes Mexican. Talk about an odd pairing! But it’s been a long school year, and somehow, I needed to combine the theme for this year’s Marching Band season (Doctor Who) with the mexican buffet that was being served at the end-of-the-school-year Band Banquet. If […]
What Ever Became of It?
Sometimes I can’t help but wonder, “What Ever Became of It?” As a painter and Do-It-Yourselfer, I’ll pour my heart into a particular project, and once done, never see it again. It doesn’t bother me. But it sure is nice sometimes, when people send me pictures of a canvas I painted, or a piece of […]
Repurposed Nightstand
A Repurposed Nightstand is now ready for playtime as a child’s kitchenette. It’s one of my favorite projects to date. Learn how to transform an old piece of furniture, that is unwanted and unused, into a one-of-a-kind family keepsake. For this video tutorial, I use items found entirely at thrift stores. I use craft paints, […]
DIY Wooden Sign
Some projects just seem more meaningful than others…and that was the case with this DIY Wooden Sign celebrating adoption. It was needed for a planned photo shoot. And, I must say, when I saw the pictures, my heart positively melted. Of course, you can make this sign say whatever you want, in the color of […]
Vintage End Table
Remember these Vintage End Tables? I bet you do! If you didn’t grow up with one, chances are you know someone who did. Which is exactly why, when a friend of mine saw this one at a thrift store, she was overcome with nostalgia and just had to buy it. All it needed was a […]
Look of Leather Accent Wall
This Look of Leather Accent Wall not only makes a statement, it serves as a sophisticated backdrop for an entertainment center, photos and other artwork. You would never guess you can achieve this look by using plastic grocery bags! But that’s exactly what I used. Don’t ever accuse me of not doing my part to […]
DIY Wedding Decor
This DIY Wedding Decor was made for a shabby chic garden wedding. It adds a uniquely elegant flare, without breaking the bank. All it takes is thrift store frames, some scrap wood, and paint. (Although, in this case, thanks to a friend of mine who has a Cricut cutter, I used vinyl letters instead of […]