You guys know I love a good trash to treasure project. When you are on a budget, it’s all about using what you already have to save money. And lately I feel like I have a TON of empty jars & bottles in my pantry. I cannot imagine throwing them out, so instead I upcycle them into beautiful home decor. And luckily for you, I teamed up with my friend Jenny from Refresh Living to share 20 ways to Upcycle Glass Jars & Bottles with you.
DIY Utensil Caddy with Mason Jars
It’s finally happening! The weather is warming up. I am even optimistic that we won’t be getting anymore snow (knocking on wood as I write this). We are now working really hard to get the backyard ready so we can enjoy lots of dinners outside. And to make it easier to dine al fresco, I decided … Read more
Sewing Machine Table Makeover
Sadly, I had been afraid of giving current furniture a makeover until now. I was worried it would be hard, so instead I built new (my logic is sometimes odd I know). But last month I worked on remodeling my entire office & craft room for only $100 with the $100 Room Challenge so I needed to … Read more
Patterned Tile Wall Stencil DIY
It’s another month of the Silhouette Creator’s Challenge. I was sad I missed last month, but I was so busy trying to get my office and craft room remodel done (with a trip to Hawaii snuck in there too), that I had to skip it. However, when Cat from Pocket of Posies told me that … Read more
DIY Iron Holder with Ironing Board Storage
Store you iron and ironing board away in style with this easy to build iron holder. I am excited to share another DIY that I made for my office & craft room remodel. When you make over an entire room for only $100, you have to creatively DIY pretty much everything in the space! Luckily, … Read more
Faux Brass DIY Desk Organizer
Learn how to make a DIY desk organizer in a beautiful painted brass finish. All the big projects are done in the office & craft room except the painting of the upper walls and ceiling. That is happening today because reveal day is Wednesday! I can’t wait. I have been working on adding the last few … Read more
How to Decorate with No Money
I am in the final stretch of the $100 Room Challenge, but I am almost out of money! What do I have left to do? I need to finish painting a couple pieces and then add some decor to the space. I want to actually decorate it so the space feels warm and cozy and complete. … Read more
DIY Paint Storage Shelves
OMG, there is only 1 week left to wrap up this Office & Craft Room Makeover! And my money is almost gone. Well, $100 can go pretty quickly, but I am proud of how carefully I’ve spent it. The biggest purchase, a $32 piece of plywood, was used for 3 projects. I think I got my … Read more
Cheap Cube Bookcase Upcyle
Don’t toss that cube storage, upcycle it into a beautiful console instead. Whether you have a cheap cube bookcase already or find one while thrifting, it can become something amazing with just a little DIY. An 8 cube storage shelf is the perfect size to create a custom console table. With loads of storage and … Read more
Master Bedroom Makeover in a Weekend
I know I am suppose to be working hard on my office & craft room for the $100 Room Challenge, but I like to jump around the house redoing things here and there. It drives my husband bonkers!
But when the inspiration strikes, I need to jump in and get things done. And if you are following me on Instagram, you may have noticed that this little Master Bedroom Makeover actually started in January when I decided on a whim to rearrange the furniture.
After that, I have been itching to finally accomplish all the little things to really make my bedroom shine!
Upcycled Bookcase Rolling Work Table
See how I transformed inexpensive bookcases ready for the trash into the perfect rolling work table. When I finally managed to snag my very own space for all my creativity, I knew the one thing I really wanted was a rolling work table. Having a big table to work on all my DIYs seemed like heaven … Read more
How to Hang Pegboard so it is Removable
If you haven’t use pegboard to organize your sewing or crafting supplies, you should! Seriously, it was a huge game changer for me when I created my pegboard in my old craft corner. Having my scissors, washi tape, ribbons and other frequently used crafting supplies within arms reach, always ready to go, makes crafting so easy. … Read more