Black wax on furniture can have a dramatic impact. It takes something monotone and plain and gives it dimension and character. This footstool was £5 from a charity shop. It was something my parents spotted for me. It’s always great to have family and friends on the treasure hunt too! As I mentioned in my…
Category: Decor
Guide to an easy handmade gift idea for Father’s Day
Looking for a handmade gift for Father‘s Day? Here’s a guide to an easy and personalised tool hook project that you can DIY in under 2 hours. This project took 1-2 hours, so there’s time left if you’re looking for a handmade gift before Father’s Day. My neighbour was throwing away old wooden beams from…
Make money upcycling decor from charity shop finds
Want to make money upcycling decor from charity and thrift shop finds? From candlesticks to picture frames, here’s how to make them more valuable. Let’s start with the obvious thing. You aren’t becoming a millionaire by upcycling candlesticks any time soon. But they can be fun little projects in their own right, either to sell…
Lessons learned on how to stencil a mirror
This is a guide on how to stencil a mirror and whether it’s worth it. Check out these two stencil DIYs and the lessons learned. You don’t see mirror stencils very often. I wondered if it could be done and if so, was there a reason why people aren’t making them? For this experiment, I…
Wait until you see this cool industrial DIY IKEA mirror
IKEA is a great place to start for upcycling hacks. Here’s how to create a cool DIY IKEA mirror without the price tag. DIY IKEA mirror supplies As well as the transfer, I used 15 IKEA LOTS mirrors, wood trim, chalk paint, and wax. I also found a Z bar to securely attach the mirror…