One easy way to turn a boring piece of furniture into a family heirloom is with mod podge! A dresser, end tables, head boards, and chairs are all great candidates for a good decoupage. Once you’ve chosen a piece of furniture to work on, you’ll start with the most important step – the prep work. […]
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12 Remarkable Things to Do With Old Plastic Bottles
1. Use plastic bottles to create upcycled pencil cases. 2. Hang on to the caps from plastic bottles to make colorful hanging curtains. 3. Keep potted plants alive with this nifty drip irrigation. 4. Use old plastic bottles to create washable storage baskets. 5. Follow this simple tutorial for an artsy bowl made […]
12 Speedy Fast Office Remodeling Projects
1. Office Supply Organizer Make this chic office supply organizer modeled after a unique Anthropology find. 2. Hanging Pin Board Customize this hanging pin board with a fabric print that matches your color scheme. 3. Rustic Barn Desk This tutorial provides the building plans for this gorgeous desk. 4. Computer Monitor Stand Save your neck […]
10 Snow-Based Activities for Kids
1. Snow paint Painting outside is every mother’s dream. No mess to clean up in doors and your kids will be entertained for hours. 2. Frozen Fractals Ice Art Make your Disney-loving kids dreams come true by bringing some of Elsa’s magic to life. 3. Ice Chalk Side walk chalk isn’t just for summer months! […]
12 Enjoyable Ways to Celebrate NYE With Kids
1. Countdown Bags Each bag has a new activity, treat, or topic to discuss that you open before midnight! 6:30 PM – New Year’s Eve Dinner and Decor 7:30 PM – New Years Eve Loaded Questions Game 8:30 PM – New Year’s Resolutions 9:30 PM – New Year’s Eve Movie 10:30 PM – Cheers to […]
How to Make Scented Pinecones for Christmas
You may have noticed that many retailers carry pine cones among their holiday decor and sell them for $3-$5 a piece! We don’t know about you, but our kids seem to haul these things into the house daily. Hang on to those pine cones you usually chuck back outside because we’re going to tell you […]
How to Build A Rustic Bench (For Less Than $20!)
DesignDreams by Anne has taught us all how to build a rustic bench for just a few bucks! If you want to learn how, just follow along. 1. Gather your materials. 2, 2×4 11” pieces of wood. 2, 2×6 28” pieces of wood. 4, 2×6 16” pieces of wood. Wood Screws Paint or stain […]
12 K-Cup Crafts for Christmas
1 Gift this K-Cup Advent Calendar to your children or your spouse to grow Christmas cheer all month long. 2. Make fun lights to string around the room, the banister, pine garland, or your Christmas tree with K-Cups. 3. This chic wreath is made entirely out of K-Cups. 4. Make a snowman big enough for […]
10 Ways to Turn Pallets Into Storage
Find other home storage projects here: 10 Absolutely Genius Ways to Store and Organize Your Blankets 1. Re purpose old pallets for organizing your gardening tools. 2. Organize and stack your dirty laundry for a more condensed organizational hack. 3. Make something for the kids to toss all of their outdoor toys in. 4. […]
Fast And Easy Kitchen Makeovers (On A Budget)
You probably spend just as much time (maybe more) in your kitchen as you do in your bedroom. Especially if you’re taking care of a family that demands to be fed three times a day (the nerve!) It makes sense that you’ve fantasized about upgrading the look, demolishing the cabinets, installing matching appliances, and […]