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How to Float Mount Art the Easy Way

One of the things I struggle with is hanging up art in our home. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because I hate putting holes in the walls after I work so hard to paint them… Maybe it’s because once the room is livable, I’m too tired to decorate the walls… Maybe it’s because art is so … Read more

20 Ways to Upcycle Glass Jars & Bottles

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.

Get ready for summer BBQ season with this DIY utensil caddy with mason jars. It's perfect to hold everything you need for entertaining outside, it even has a spot to keep your napkins from blowing away. Super easy to build. Housefulofhandmade.com | Free build plans | 20 Minute Crafts | DIY Silverware Holder | Mason Jar Crafts | Scrap Wood Projects

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

I love this painted brass DIY desk organizer to keep your favorite things organized on your desk. This organizer is made to look like brass with a beautiful chicken wire pattern, but you will never guess what it is actually made out of. Housefulofhandmade.com | Spellbinders | Embossing Plate | Brass Spray Paint | Paper Crafts | Desk Organization | Pencil Holder | Chic Desk Accessories | Farmhouse

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

Create the perfect DIY paint storage from scraps or cheap wood. The paint storage shelves can even be hung in closets or behind doors to free up even more space. Housefulofhandamde.com | $100 Room Challenge | Spray Paint Storage | Craft Paint Storage | Craft Room Organization | Scrap Wood Build Plans | Free Build Plans | DIY Storage Solutions | Craft Room Makeover | Office Makeover

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 throw out those old melamine bookcases. Create a beautiful farmhouse console table DIY from an upcycled cube bookcase. An easy and inexpensive DIY. Housefulofhandmade.com | Farmhouse Bookcase | Free Build Plans | DIY Console Table | Upcycled Bookcase | Cube Bookcase Storage | Budget Makeover | $100 Room Challenge

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

Join the summer Room by Room home tour and take a peak inside your favorite blogger's homes. This week we are sharing the perfect summer bedrooms. Housefulofhandmade.com

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!

Desk built in a closet with an iMac computer on it and off-white leather chair in front.

Learn how to build a desk in a closet for the perfect small space office. One of the most important parts of my office & craft room makeover was a desk. It is first an office, and I need a place for my computer. When I first took over our old nursery, I knew immediately … Read more