Look no further than our DIY air plant holder if you’re on the search for a unique air plant holder idea! As a matter of fact, we’re crafting quite the collection of air plant decor ideas, but here’s a ‘knotty’ one for you. It’s knotty, but oh so nice! Continue reading
Category Archives: Upcycling
DIY Indoor Water Fountain – Magical Floating Tap
Hubs always wanted to create a DIY indoor water fountain. Specifically one of those indoor water features where the tap is magically suspended above a watering can. He bought some of the supplies, but that’s as far as he got. When I stumbled on his stash, I decided to order a pump so I could make it for him. Continue reading
Powder Room Makeover – on a Beer Budget
Our powder room makeover was a long time coming. It is the first room you see as you come into our front entry and it was an eyesore. Dated oak cabinets, builder beige walls, old toilet and an ugly light fixture made for a poor first impression. Continue reading
Upcycled Book ‘Shelf’
Today we’ve got another unique upcycling idea for you: an old book turned it into an upcycled book ‘shelf’! Not to be confused with the book shelf you all know to store your books in! But a hardcover book made into a shelf! If that’s as clear as mud, you’ll see what we mean as the tutorial unfolds. Continue reading
How to Reupholster a Dining Chair
There’s tons of money to be saved when you learn how to reupholster a dining chair! And dining chairs are a perfect place to start when it comes to reupholstery. Anyone can tackle a dining chair with success; it’s as simple as stapling fabric around a piece of wood. Continue reading
Upcycled Magazine Rack (Point Blanket Inspired!)
I love to read but also like to cozy up when I do, so our upcycled magazine rack is going to do double duty. Let’s start off the New Year with a fun and practical storage solution! Continue reading
Upcycling Ideas and More – Best of the Nest
We’re popping into your inbox today to bring you these upcycling ideas and more. These are some of our favourite picks of the nest from this year. Continue reading
Painted Sewing Box
If reorganizing and decluttering is on your resolution list, our chalk painted sewing box is a great way to coral all your threads and findings in one pretty sewing kit. Continue reading
Washboard Decor (Advent Calendar Display)
This washboard decor idea is Part Two of the origami shirt advent calendar we showed you a few days ago. If you’re reading this post on Saturday, tomorrow is advent and we have one more creative idea to display the other 12 origami shirts we showed you how to make. Continue reading
Origami Shirt Advent Calendar
Our origami shirt folds neatly into a mini bag so you can add treats to count down the days until Christmas! We take you through step-by-step so you can make your own ‘fashionable’ advent calendar.
Pink Chalk Paint Furniture for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we just had to do a post on pink chalk paint furniture. Yesterday we shared how to chalk paint vinyl – the matching sewing stool to this mid century modern sewing table. Continue reading
How to Clean Brass Hardware on MCM Furniture
We just love a good mid century modern furniture makeover, don’t you? Oftentimes, MCM furniture has brass hardware. So today we’re showing you how to clean brass hardware on these beautiful furniture pieces! Over the next few days we’re also showing you how we transformed this MCM sewing table for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Continue reading
DIY Dream Catcher
This DIY dream catcher is 50 years in the making! That’s how long I’ve been holding onto these vintage beads! Every piece of this dream catcher has a backstory, but those beads hold a special place in my heart.
If you’ve never made a dream catcher before, like me, start by trying out this 9″ mini dream catcher / beaded wall hanging. Continue reading
How to Paint with Chalk Paint – Clock Shelf
Nothing is more fun than trying out new (to us) products! So today we’re showing you how to paint with chalk paint, use a silkscreen stencil and create your own grain sack stripe with tape! Using unfamiliar products can be a little intimidating so we’ll take you through this beginner project step-by-step to build your confidence! Continue reading
How to Get Smell out of Old Furniture
Before you complete your next furniture makeover, would you like to know how to get smell out of old furniture? Continue reading
Spray Paint Chrome – Toaster Upcycle
Ever wanted to spray paint chrome? Spray paint over chrome can be tricky but we’ll show you how to paint chrome to achieve a flawless finish on a vintage toaster! Continue reading
Craft Ideas for Autumn – Fall Craft DIYs
It’s always with a heavy sigh that we transition away from creating outside to coming up with craft ideas for Autumn! Pretty soon, we’ll be winterizing our backyard pond diy and our small water feature in the front! But not before we take a moment to breath in the crisp Fall air and feel the sunshine on our face as we enjoy the Fall foliage. The changing of the leaves is always a spectacle to behold here in Canada (as is the changing colours of the acorns which you can craft for Fall further ahead)!
Pegboard Craft Organizer (Organizing the Craft Studio)
If you liked our last pegboard idea – where we showed you how to hang a sliding pegboard in a cabinet, you might just love this pegboard craft organizer! We’re on a roll with rolling pegboards: it also slides out. But instead of being hidden away in a cabinet, it slides out from the wall! Continue reading