Upcycling Ideas and More – Best of the Nest
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Crochet Plant Hanger
Follow me I’m always looking for interesting ways to display a crochet plant hanger, like these air plant pods. Know a golf lover or wood worker that’s hard to find a gift for? Make them a one-of-a-kind golf themed planter!
Crochet Coral Reef Patterns – a Worldwide Phenomenon!
Follow me The crochet coral reef exhibit has finally come to Ontario and I’m excited to have an opportunity to be a coral reef contributor with my own artistic interpretation of a coral reef (I’m one of 20,000 participants who have … Continue reading
Wooden Wall Art DIY – Pallet Clock
Follow me Our wooden wall art DIY is a great way to upcycle pallet wood and a discarded old wall clock into a functional pallet clock. But there’s another function to this pallet upcycle: take this DIY pallet upcycle idea one step further … Continue reading
String Art Dog – Leash & Bag Holder
Follow me Just like a real dog, this string art dog tugs at the heart strings! Today we’re showing you the ultimate guide to string art for beginners using an upcycled scrap of wood. I’ll show you how to make … Continue reading
Embossing on Metal – for Beginners
Follow me Embossing on metal has always fascinated me so when I came across a metal embossing kit on clearance, I couldn’t resist. If you’re into adult colouring books, or paint by numbers, this could be something fun and different … Continue reading
Needle Felted Duck – Got Any Grapes?
Follow me I’m dabbling with needle felting again with this needle felted duck. Hey! Got any grapes? Let’s see a show of hands for those of you who know the duck song? Don’t know it? Watch the quick video below … Continue reading
Wooden Chair Repair – Milk Painted Harp Back
Follow me Hubs purchased this harp back chair for me on a whim when he was picking up a sewing machine for his new vintage sewing machine repair hobby. I don’t think he realized that we were in for another … Continue reading
Air Plant Pods – Green your Decor!
Follow me These air plant holders, aka air plant pods, are great for displaying your air plants anywhere you’d like to hang them, like in a window or even on the fridge. I love thinking up new and different ways … Continue reading
Needle Felted VW Beetle – Sweater Upcycle
Follow me This needle felted VW Beetle convertible has a secret DIY cheat! I love the shape and form of a VW beetle and was sad when Volkwagen discontinued them. They certainly had the cool factor going for them. So … Continue reading
Air Plant Display: Just Beat It 2020!
Follow me This last month, I’m looking forward to putting 2020 behind us. “Just beat it 2020 – and don’t let the door hit you on the way out”! So of course, the perfect tie in for our last 2020 … Continue reading
Stencil Ideas – Befores and Afters
Follow me Birdz of a Feather has upcycled some pretty interesting pieces with these unique stencil ideas. With a fresh new year, we’d like to inspire you with 10 of our favourite stencilled upcycles by showing you the befores and … Continue reading
Refinish a Coffee Table – Sewing Table Repurpose
Follow me This is the second time in a month I get to refinish a coffee table! Years ago on a trip to the States, Hubs and I picked up a cute little coffee table that was originally a vintage … Continue reading
Poinsettia Christmas Decor – From an Old Wine Box!
Follow me Looking for a fun and interesting way to display a Christmas poinsettia? This poinsettia Christmas decor project is it!
Milk Can Decor – How to Stencil an Uneven Surface
Follow me Milk can decor has always been on my bucket list of things to upcycle. Thanks to this find at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, I’m finally able to scratch it off my list! It’ll make a beautiful fall … Continue reading
Serving Tray DIY – Turn a Photo Into Framed Pop Art
Follow me This serving tray DIY demonstrates my love of pop art! Today’s tutorial will show you how to convert any photo into a pop art masterpiece to upcycle a plain ‘ol tray! I equate this project to an electronic … Continue reading
Fall Home Decor – Fall Home Tour 2022
Follow me Fall home decor is all about turning your space into a warm and welcoming haven. Fall is in the air—along with pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, and the sudden urge to decorate every surface with gourds. If your home … Continue reading
Outdoor Garden Decor – Stencil Art
Follow me Outdoor garden decor is the focus of our very first stencil project using Cutting Edge Stencils! Typically the kind of stencil we’re using would go on a wall. But we’re not typical. I can’t wait for you to … Continue reading