Oftentimes when we think of Memorial Day our minds automatically shift to the unofficial start of Summer. I wanted to take a moment to honor the lives of those that give meaning to the Memorial Day that we observe. It is my hope that this Memorial Day DIY will help us to remember those that gave their lives defending our beautiful country that we know and love. Memorial Day DIY Poppy Flower ‑Supplies Needed Scrap Wood Plank Red Fabric from the Fabric Fan Club Sticks from the yard White Paint ( I am using Plaster by Waverly) Stain or Antique Glaze (I am using…
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I have this personal philosophy. I refuse to make Dollar Tree DIYs that I would not personally use in my home. This Dollar Tree DIY Vintage Card Catalog checks that box for sure! It is hands-down one of the cutest dollar store makeovers I have done to date! In my opinion anyways. You will be blown away at how easy this Dollar Tree DIY was and if you are a vintage lover like myself, this will scratch your itch. It all started with these cute little wood boxes I found in the craft section. They had some generic shapes cut…
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Do you have an old piece of decor that has seen a better day, or maybe, if you’re like me, it just doesn’t match your current style. I have held on to this canvas for yearrrrs. Literally. Because I knew one day I wanted to give it a makeover. This easy old canvas makeover will have you looking around your home for things that you can change up. Trust me, I am so so happy I hung on to it for all these years. This piece it stunning and looks like it came right off the shelf. I could kick myself…
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I am obsessed with the rustic look of pallet wood projects. And this Pallet Wood Church is no exception. The beautiful rustic feel of this completed project makes it perfect for year round decor. Craft kits like this pallet wood church can be received each month in our Craft Wood Club subscription! Pallet Wood Church Cut List (1) 11^3/4″ x 2^3/4″ with 2 angles (1) 9“x2^3/4″ (2) 9“x2^3/4″ with single angle Other Supplies Woodstik Hot Glue Glue Gun Stain Paint Brushes Rag Sandpaper Burlap Ribbon Greenery of choice I began by putting a nice dark coat of stain onto the pallet boards. Lately I…
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I love being able to use unexpected items for decor around my home. Would you believe me if I told you that you can use a plastic heart-shaped candy container from the Dollar Tree and make it into a beautiful sign for your home. It CAN be done and I am here to prove it!. This little Dollar Tree Valentine Craft is so easy it will knock your socks off! Supplies Plastic Heart Containers Floral Moss Small Wood Sign Letter Tiles Waverly Chalk Paint, I am using “Moss” Waverly Antique Wax Cup of Water/Cloth or Baby Wipe for blending Wax Ribbon Raffia Hot Glue Begin…
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Y’all this is one of those little tips I wish I had know a loooong time ago. Once you see how easy it is to rust metal using cinnamon, it will knock your socks off. And I have to warn you, after trying this little trick to making metal look rusty, EVER-E-THING is gonna be rusty up in here. I am always seeing these adorable little galvanized pieces here and there. Craft stores, the dollar tree…etc But I rarely snag one simply because it looks a little too shiny. I like for the metal to have a nice little age to…
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It’s no secret that wood block crafts are my absolute favorite thing to craft! These simple Valentine’s Day wood blocks are the perfect addition to my already neutral decor. They give the perfect hint of romance without clashing with my every day decor, and that is exactly how I like it. I have never been much on the reds and pinks in my home but these Valentine’s Day wood blocks have the softest touch of pink, a hint of read and a muted, yet romantic vibe. These started as 2x4 scrap pieces I grabbed from the garage. I first stained them with…
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Wood block and scrap wood projects are my absolute favorite. I think mostly because of the rustic qualities they have and how versatile they can really be. These rustic winter wood projects are no exception to my love/ This is why I created the Woodshop. To help other women, just like me, gain confidence in making wood projects for themselves. We all are guilty of seeing a cute project and sharing it to our feed or saving it to our Pinterest boards but what if I told you that YOU can bring these ideas to life! YOU can get your hands…
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You would never know it now but this adorable little Valentine Gnome began as a Dollar Tree tinsel tree! Every once in a while, it’s fun to go strolling the isles at the dollar stores in search for a few unexpected crafty items! This is how this fun little Valentine Gnome was born. What shall we name him? Tell me your ideas in the comments! OR browse a collection of my very favorite Christmas gnomes or Spring gnomes! WATCH THE VIDEO TUTORIAL HERE Like most of my Dollar Tree projects, I like to provide a supply list of materials from other…
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This year put the gift of DIY underneath the tree. With more time spent at home there has been a great upward trend of at home DIY projects and I have just the thing for it! I created this DIYer Gift Guide to help you shop for that perfect gift for the handyman, crafter or all-around project loving person in your life! With a few very basic but very handy tools your DIYer is sure to be thrilled with one or all pf these gifts this Christmas! 1. DIY Wood Block House Project Kit This wood block kit is perfect for…