From Curb Side Door to First Impression Art Piece!

Horizontal Blinds to Headboard in One Day

Nowadays they don't seem to sell the type of headboard that I'm looking for. They are too small, come with a head and footboard, or too bulky. For a smaller room I can't have something as large as what I could find in a store or online...and then the price is crazy.So as I was putting drapes up in one room I knew I had to get rid of a ton of blinds. They are in good shape so I really didn't want to just throw them out so yes......I stored them. I'm glad I did because it hit me...shiplap is all the rage right now...and with all crazes, it will not be as cool in a year or two, so why pay the price for the wood when I can do it out of blinds. They are perfectly level, no warps, knot holes, etc. Plus the best part is that this headboard will not weigh a ton and need to have huge wall anchors to attach it.So away I went to the proverbial drawing board. What can I put these slats on? I want to keep it light...foam board. I got 2 packages (a set of 2 so 4 total) at Walmart for 3.50 each set. I only needed 3 foam boards but it was cheaper this way. Plus, I'm thinking of making a second one for a gift if this turns out the way I hope.I used just about everything that I had on hand in the house. If you needed to buy all of these items your cost would run about $40. And that includes purchasing some horizontal blinds.So here we go.....

How to Use Lace With Wood Icing® Textura Paste

Quick little video showing how to use lace with Wood Icing® Textura Paste I show how to spread the Textura Paste over the top of lace. And I also show how to press lace into the Textura Paste. We paint both with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We used this technique on the Flag project we posted.

Turning a French Door Into a Shower Wall.

We are currently remodeling our major bathroom. Our home is 97 years old and through the 35 years that we have lived here we have done many projects to make changes. We have a set of French doors that we took down many years back. They have been stuck away in a storage closet. I have always wanted to do something with the set or just one of them. During our bathroom project, we removed a wall with the intention of replacing with something more attractive. As I was contemplating what to replace the old wall with I remembered the French doors. So, I asked my husband, who does a lot of the carpentry work for me if he thought that was a feasible idea. So plans are set in motion and we get busy. It was my intent to use as much of the antique parts and pieces that we have saved through the years and that is exactly what we did. The paint was the only thing that we had to purchase. The project took longer than we intended because the weather (snow and cold temperatures) brought everything to a standstill.

How to Make a Simple Ladder Trellis

Easy DIY Picture Frame Tray

Hello creative friends! Today's project was a "let's see what I can create with this" idea. Actually, I was waiting for the paint to dry and was bored. After a quick search on frames via Pinterest, I came up with this DIY Tray made out of an old picture frame. Here is how it turned out. Super cute and easy!

Antique Cabinet’s Interior Makeover

I’m willing to bet that anyone that has worked on more than 3 pieces of furniture knows what it’s like to have a tough project sit… and sit, and sit, just waiting for a lighting bolt of inspiration (or motivation) to hit.

Stain Artwork on Repurposed Cabinet Door

I used my stain "painting" technique on this old cabinet door to create a double exposure rose.

Again From the French Doors........

As most of you already know, I replaced the original glass panes with fused glass panels for a screen door and a door for my office..... After carefully removing the original glass the question......what to do with the glass? It seemed a shame to send it to the land fill.........

Antique Door Garden Shack

We needed a garden shed but didn't want to buy one so I made one out of old salvaged wood doors...Before I hung the doors I put six 8' poles in the ground with concrete. Then I hung them with hinges.

Use Hollow Core Doors for Home Decor

A few years ago my husband and I wanted to create some over-sized art to add a pop of color to our home decor. We priced out canvases and decided they were too expensive. At a trip to Home Depot, we spotted plain hollow core doors and a decision was made! These would be our “canvases” . My husband got creative with paint and made Jackson Pollock inspired art pieces. This time I tried a different way to use them! You can see more of my crafts and creations here.

Little Barn Door for Home Security

Before reading further, please take a minute to subscribe to the once a week Mother Daughter Projects newsletter. Click this link. Here's a fun idea for covering the peephole on the back of a door.

Tips For Painting Mason Jars

If you love this project, grab your quick start DIY guide & subscribe to our blog!Do you have a few mason jars sitting around your house? Maybe they are being used as a vase for some flowers right now or possibly drinking glasses (that’s what we do in our house). I am going to show you how to paint mason jars and when we’re done you’ll feel confident on how to transform a plain mason jar into a colorful piece of decor with just some simple craft paint!Today’s guide on how to paint mason jars is part of a monthly challenge to DIY a craft using just the supplies we already have on hand. I’ve had just a fun time trying to get creative with my supplies and this month was no different.

Frugal Four Season Burlap Wreath

Need a cheap, quick and versatile wreath? This one's for you! All you'll basically need is a pool noodle, glue gun, burlap, and a needle and thread to make a few easy stitches.

Giving an Old Basket a New Look

We all have some old baskets at home which we no longer use. I decided to give this little basket a little makeover using some spray paint and petroleum jelly. As I wanted the basket to have a little oomph I decided to have a layered effect using antique gold and white spray paint.

DIY Mesh Spring Wreath

I got all of my supplies at the Dollar Tree and spent a total of $8 on this pretty deco mesh wreath. I have been wanting to make one of these for a long time, because it is the perfect Spring Wreath!

Farmhouse Look on Lamp Shade With Chicken Wire

I just like chicken wire, what can I say, so when I say a chicken wire lamp project from Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects, I reeeallly wanted to make one, too.

Transformations Using the Craft of Decoupage

Decoupage is a traditional paper craft – the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts. The word decoupage comes from the French verb decouper, ‘to cut out’. It was in the 17th century that the craft reached its height of popularity with aristocrats, noble ladies as well as the more humble practitioners trying out the art of decoupage. Today, decoupage remains a popular craft with far reaching variations and many crafters’ use decoupage to add dimension to their work.Lets look at an up cycling project today using this versatile technique.

Our Favorite Recycled Book Art

We picked 3 of our favorite recycled book art projects to share and inspire you to DIY your own ! If you want to give it a try...look for our LIVE video tutorial with Hometalk here: http://bit.ly/2jtjiPU

Repurposing Vintage Milk Can to a Side Table

Taking a vintage milk can off the farm and giving it a new purpose as a side table to use in your living room, bedroom, guest room, entryway or on your porch.Love this project? You can buy your own by clicking the link below. Just so you know, Hometalk may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page.

DIY Ceiling Spider Pendant Door Chandelier

I found an old door by the road waiting for trash pick up. I knew I could do something with it. I loaded it up and drove straight home to knock out the glass panes. My family thought I was crazy. I then sanded it and started applying a glaze and stain to it. Then it sat in my garage until I figured out what I wanted to do. It was destined to become an original candelier.

Bread Board Tablet Stand

DIY Cabinet Makeover With A Heat Gun

This DIY cabinet makeover was one that I was excited to get started on.

How To Spray Paint Glass Vases Quick & Easy

Sometimes we luck out and we find exactly what we need when we need it. It doesn’t often happen that way. Actually it usually doesn’t happen that way.When I decided that I wanted to spray paint glass vases as accessories in my kitchen I thought I’d try to shop my stash first.

DIY Produce Bags

In this tutorial, I am showing you how easy it is to make these simple DIY produce bags. You only need 2 very inexpensive items! This post contains some affiliate links which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. I love trying to be more sustainable and I love sharing easy ways to do that. Because it’s harder to do when it’s not easy, right? Buying groceries and produce in bulk skips unnecessary plastic. For most of that, I use simple cotton bags that I made from old dish towels. But sometimes, we do need something to hold the lettuce or wet carrots. This is where these DIY produce bags come in! You’ll love that they are very inexpensive and they are easy and quick to make!

Quick And Easy DIY Laundry Counter

Remember when I did a makeover on my laundry nook? You can find all the details on my blog. Well I told you at that time that I planned to build a countertop over the washer and dryer to make a nice folding surface and some place to hold the detergent within reach.An added bonus is that it keeps things from falling between and behind the machines which was a constant problem.For a few reasons I never got around to building the counter and then a couple weeks ago my dryer died and my washer was making sympathetic noises so I had to replace them both. Once I got the pretty new machines all comfy in my little laundry nook, I realized I needed to complete this project once and for all.Here is how I built it.

DIY Black Buffet Makeover

I want to thank Zibra Paint for partnering with me on this DIY black buffet makeover. All opinions of their amazing brushes are my own.You know that buffets are one of my favorite pieces of furniture to make over. I buy them whenever I can find them at a good price and in need of some TLC and love.The things I look for in a buffet before I will bring it home are:Is it made of real wood? If the buffet is not real wood, I will not bring it home.Are there any major problems in the wood? If there are huge chunks of the wood falling apart of it a dog has chewed up the legs, I will not bring it home.Does it have missing hardware? No problem! I can always find new hardware for it.Are the drawers functional? Most of the time, we can fix drawers that aren’t working or are missing the bottom inside. When we weren’t confident in our “drawer fixing” skills, I would look at the piece and see if we could turn the broken drawer into a shelf instead and have it work that way.Price. This is a huge deciding factor when picking up any piece of furniture. It has to be in my “buffet budget” to have it make sense to bring home and work on it.Those are the main things I look for when deciding to bring a buffet home or not.

Easy Spring Floral Wreath

I’m excited to share this Easy Spring Floral Wreath as part of the Celebrate Spring Blog Hop!

DIY Peel & Stick Vinyl Wall Planks

My son’s closet has always been a dumping ground for junk that really doesn’t serve a purpose. My goal for this space is to open it up and to add functional storage that will work well for a very messy 7 year old.

DIY End Table to Hide the Shredder

*This post is sponsored by GBC. All thoughts and opinions are my own*Shredders are a fantastic way to get rid of secure materials, but they aren’t always the best looking or fit nicely into the decor. Since I’m all about beauty AND function over here, I decided to create a much cuter way to house my function driven shredder. Here is the tutorial of how I made a DIY end table to house my new shredder. Let’s get started!Before: The reason for building the DIY end table

DIY Window Frame

DIY Budget Spring Wreath

Don't spend a fortune on a new Spring wreath, make one yourself! I'm sharing two gorgeous wreaths I made from one grapevine form. I'm Cindy and I'm addicted to DIY You can find hundreds of thrifty decorating ideas on my blog at diybeautify.com.Let's make a beautiful Spring wreath!

See How We Added Warmth With a Diy Wood Shim Accent Wall

Hello! Today I am sharing a quick and easy DIY we did in the Airbnb. I recently added some warmth to our TV niche with wood shims!

Easter Decor Ideas for Your Porch & Window Boxes – Easy & Affordable

Looking for some easy outdoor Easter decor ideas for your porch or window boxes? I’ve got you covered!When I took down my DIY Valentine’s Day porch and window box decor our porch looked really sad and bare, so I decided it was time to start thinking about Easter decor ideas.I went out my favorite craft store, Michaels and picked up a few supplies: All supplies are linked in this blog post Colorful Easter egg garland (3 strands)A bunny bag ( similar options here)Mini dowel rods ( similar)Colorful plastic eggsFelt egg decorating kitClothes pins

How to Make Aroma Stones

How to make DIY aroma stones with essential oils. Use these as a natural passive diffuser in small spaces or as a natural air freshener.

Pink Puffy Coffee Filter Garland

Coffee Filter Garland I had my cute friend Shyla make this awesome Coffee Filter Garland for my daughters pink peach navy and gold Bridal Shower and we also used it for the reception too!The colors and fluffiness of it is just the best thing ever!!!!

Blue Beauty Furniture Makeover

I gave this ornate chest of drawers a makeover with just a little paint and some love.Taking old furniture and completely transforming it is something I’m very passionate about. I literally am giving the dated piece a new life and possibly saving them from landfills.

Antique Cabinet Transformation

Took this well loved Jacobean style antique cabinet and transformed it for our clients new home with an updated look that better works for her space.

Giani Nuvo Cabinet Paint Tutorial

This post will talk about my experience/how to with Giani, Inc. Nuvo Cabinet Paint. Giani was gracious enough to send my this paint to me free of charge in exchange for my honest review of their product. We used this paint on out master bath vanity during the Fall 2018 One Room Challenge, and let me tell you, it was SO easy (WAY easier than our kitchen cabinets – I honestly wish I would have used this stuff in our kitchen, because not only is it super simple, but it looks gorgeous and has held up great)!(I later used Nuvo in our guest bath makeover as well - we love It and it has held up so well over the past 3 years).((Head to my blog for more!)