Wish you could buy seasonal decor but can’t justify the expense? Here’s how to create seasonal crafts on a budget, that you can be proud of. Crafting can be expensive. But what if you know where to look for craft items, or even better, use what you already have at home? There are so many…
WELCOME Refinishing. Repurposing. Restoring. Upcycling. For all kinds of furniture makeover, you’ll find tutorials and project inspiration here. There are lots of overlaps but they are all different too. Here you’ll find all of my painted furniture makeovers. You’ll find a wide range of tutorials and projects covering furniture pieces such as bookshelves, tables and…
How to paint wooden chairs with a blended finish? Clay paint gives you the flexibility to get creative when painting furniture, with stunning results. Clay paint is similar to chalk paint because it’s great for blending. So you can make all sorts of beautiful colour blends. It is different to chalk paint because it is…
DIY pallet projects are the best repurposing projects. Here’s how to make an easy rustic pallet DIY shelf for home decor and storage. You start with something essentially scrap and can create something useful, quirky and sometimes even beautiful. The best thing is that it’s easy to get free pallets. Which takes the cost and…
From makeovers to great tools and repurposing ideas. Here are the top 10, most-read posts on the blog in 2022. 2022 has been an exciting year for this blog. I’ve done collaborations with brilliant DIYers. Had guest posts from extraordinary people. And met industry giants, such as Annie Sloan. Here are the most popular 10…
Have a plain desk in need of a DIY desk makeover? Here’s how to take it from boring to beautiful in a few easy steps. This DIY desk makeover is part of a YouTube Ugly Duckling Challenge, created by Cory from Desert DIY. Each participant must either donate their furniture or the profit from it….
Have an old wooden ladder as decor in your home? Here are 7 Christmas ladder decoration ideas for the festive season. Recently, I created this coat rack with an old ladder. It’s the perfect location next to my front door to give a festive feel as you walk in. Some of the decorations for this…
Have painted furniture you want to restore to natural wood? Here’s how I found the best paint remover for wood furniture. See how it turned out! Best Paint Remover for Wood Furniture Restoration Project I got this grey cabinet a few years ago. While I generally always document where I bought something and what I…
Want to create some affordable home decor for the holiday season? Here are some easy Christmas painting ideas on wood for festive home decor. Handmade and homemade items are always so special. Whether you keep them for yourself or share them as gifts. So, here are a couple of simple ideas to add a festive…
Have glass bottles that you want to reuse or repurpose? Here’s how to decorate glass bottles with paint to make beautiful home decor. Empty glass bottles and glass jars have so much potential as DIY projects. So here are projects 5-7. A great way to try glass bottle painting in a creative way. Check out…