At a recent farm market event, my daughter was tempted to buy a cute Honey 4 Sale sign she saw, but I talked her out of it by promising to make one for her. I started with a plain old wooden cutting board that I bought at Goodwill for one dollar. I started by painting […]
25 July 2014 
Re-Purposed Fire Pit Stand
July 25, 2014 By 4 Comments
Tucked away in our back yard, I’ve been hiding this: It’s an old fire pit stand. The fire bowl used to sit on top of it until we wore a hole right through it. My husband was all set to throw it out to the curb but I just couldn’t do it. The little […]
21 July 2014 
How to Make a Butt Can
July 21, 2014 By 2 Comments
Okay…I know y’all must be thinking…”has this woman lost her mind?” Well…yes and no. You see, I used to smoke. I pretty much smoked where ever I wanted…but the one thing I never did, was throw my butts in the yard. I couldn’t, and still can’t stand seeing them lying around. I quit nearly ten […]
19 July 2014 
Mini Crochet Flowers
July 19, 2014 By 5 Comments
Some of us are… dare I say it… non relaxers! Personally, I have to be doing something with my hands even when I’m relaxing or watching TV. These petite crochet flowers are the perfect ‘no brainer’ creative project that are cheap, easy and very portable. Now I’m no expert when it comes to crochet […]
30 June 2014 
Coastal Photo Collage
June 30, 2014 By 1 Comment
Hi there! It’s Doreen from Hymns and Verses! Today I want to show you how to make a fun Coastal Photo Collage for your summer decor! It’s a great way to frame those candid shots at the beach or pool! Here’s what you will need: 15 Dollar Tree 5 x 7 Frames White Spray Paint […]
27 June 2014 
Pencil Pouch Upcycle
June 27, 2014 By 2 Comments
When I go to stores like Target and Michaels one of my favorite places to ‘shop’ are the dollar bins. I always find the coolest things there and I don’t feel guilty if I’m only spending a few dollars. A while back I found this little pouch {It feels like it’s made from a […]
25 June 2014 
Seashells Tic Tac Toe
June 25, 2014 By 3 Comments
Summer is a sweet, lazy time, isn’t it? Nothing says summer like the combination of seashells and carefree, outdoor games! I did just that with a bit of paint and some seashells to create a backyard Tic Tac Toe game! Not only is it fun to sit around with some iced tea and play a […]
23 June 2014 
Garden Bench
June 23, 2014 By 3 Comments
Several years ago, I was conjuring up a creative idea in my mind. But sometimes, I get a very specific idea in my head (do you ever do that?), and can’t seem to see a project any other way. That’s how this idea for a garden bench was. It was exactly how I saw it…and […]
21 June 2014 
Repurposed CD Holder into Flower Box
June 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment
This project is proof that you can find interesting castoffs at Goodwill and repurpose them into something completely different and useful! Once upon a time, this box proudly held someone’s CDs. It was functional, but far from pretty. To make this flower box, the first thing I did was remove the black plastic holders. It […]
18 June 2014 
Patriotic Painted Pot
June 18, 2014 By 2 Comments
Hi there! I’m Jane, and I’m sharing how you can make this easy patriotic painted pot today. You don’t need any painting skills to make this, and you’ll be surprised how quick and easy it is to make it. To make this project you will need a 6 inch terracotta pot. I used one that […]
