Jewelry Display Stand

This Jewelry Display Stand may motivate you to dust off your old jewelry box and finally do something about those unused pieces of jewelry.  And, I’m not saying that because of how darling this louvered door now showcases jewelry, and how the hand-painted embellishments add a little sweetness.  I say that because of what the name […]

Craft Caddy

If you love crafting as much as I do, then this Craft Caddy is the ultimate DIY project to help organize your work station and inspire you to create even more.  You can make it out of any number of things.  It just so happens, I was given an old book shelf.

Miniature Mouse in a Tin House

This Miniature Mouse in a Tin House was not only fun to make, it has my imagination spinning like it did when I was a child.  I have ALWAYS loved mice.  When I was a kid, I used to sit in my Dad’s pick up truck and stare at the vent near the passenger side floorboard, […]

Valentine’s Wreath

This Valentine’s Wreath is a sweet way to spread a little love to everyone who walks through my front door…and you can make one, too, for just a few dollars. It’s super easy, although, it does require a bit of patience. Just imagine tying hundreds and hundreds of knots. At least, that’s what I’m guessing. […]

Chair Makeover

This Chair Makeover is a quick turn-around project you can do in a day… and if you’re like me, at a cost of only $5. Let me start by saying the chair was given to me by a dear friend who was downsizing and getting rid of things, and she thought I might be able […]

Wood Slice Ornaments

These Wood Slice Ornaments are adding just the right decorative touch to my Woodsy Christmas this year, as I tried to avoid the usual tinsel, in lieu of a more “earthy vibe.”  Hand-painted and perfectly imperfect, they came not from the store, but from a tree that, up until last spring, was in our backyard. […]

Rustic Window Cornices

Need inexpensive window treatments? This video tutorial will show you step-by-step how to build your own rustic window cornices. All you’ll need is tongue & groove wood, wood stain, and some precise measuring and cutting.

Wedding Signs

This blog shows a number of wedding signs that were built out of wood, stained, and then hand painted. It’s an inspirational DIY project that you can do for an upcoming wedding or other event.