Reclaimed Wood Heart Art

Valentine Conversation Stones

So many times when my husband and I get a dinner out alone, we talk about bills, work and the daily grind. This year for Valentine's Day, I thought I would plan a dinner in and make some conversation stones so that we talk about other things than what is going on day to day.

House Number Door Hanger: Spring Edition

I'm a little obsessed with door hangers.Last year's fall and Christmas editions were full of deep, rich colors, but now that spring is nearly here, it's time for something a little softer to welcome warm days full of buds and blooms.

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.

Painted Concrete Porch Floor

Remember what my front patio looked like?You don’t?Could that be because I don’t show photos of it very often?Hmmmm…….it’s true. I don’t. Wanna know why?Okay I’ll tell you but it’s just between us…..

DIY Dog Bowl Succulent Garden

Macrame Hanging Pod Tutorial

Making this little macramé hanging pod is a bit trickier than a simple wall hanging, but it is well worth the effort. I already have a ton of ideas in mind for these little baskets. They would look adorable used for storage on a nursery wall. I also plan on making some for my son’s upcoming wedding in an actual old barn; how sweet would these look hanging on rustic wooden columns? So take a little time, learn this technique, and you’ll find a myriad of uses for your macramé hanging pod.(Affiliate links included for your convenience. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See disclosure here.)supplies needed:The finished size for this hanging pod measures 6″ wide x 15″ length (basket only). The fringe adds another 12″. 3mm cord:4 pieces, each measuring 8 feet4 pieces, each measuring 6′ 6″4 pieces, each measuring 6′4 pieces, each measuring 5’8″16 pieces, each measuring 5’4″one piece, measuring 3’6″preparationCut pieces of cord according to the lengths shown above. Be sure to tape all ends with painter’s tape to avoid fraying.step 1 – make the handleGather the 4 pieces of 8′ long cords and find the center. Create the handle by making a row of Square Knots measuring about 5 inches long.

Rustic Boho Chic Irridescent Dandelion Art on Reclaimed Wood

Love this piece, neutral colors of greige ( grey & beige)undertones with antique white overtones. Iridescence tricks the eye depending on the light. One minute gold ( with sunlight ) the next silver & grey ( without sunlight )

How to Create Stenciled Pallet Art

Cutting Edge Stencils Provides Simple Steps to Create Stenciled Wood Art Happy Monday my DIY artists! So last week, Cutting Edge Stencils posted about the budding new art trend; stenciling on reclaimed wood. Just to refresh your memory, reclaimed wood art is basically re-using lumber that you may already have to create a decorative piece of art in your house. Sounds pretty awesome, doesn't it? You can check out Phrase Stenciled Reclaimed Wood Art for some awesome examples. Well no sooner did we post about stenciled reclaimed wood art, then we started to see wood art popping up all over. We've seen it made from pallets, barnwood, left over lumber, shingles, you name it! Wood art is super hot! Like this awesome piece that Laura from Finding Home made from recycled barnwood using our Charlotte Stencil. Isn't that absolutely gaw-geous! http://blog.cuttingedgestencils.com/how-to-create-stenciled-pallet-art.html

Wood and Resin Ocean Wave Wall Art

This post was sponsored by Alumilite. All opinions are my own.Hi Everyone! In this HomeTalk tutorial, learn how to make wood and resin wall art using reclaimed cypress wood along with an Alumilite Ocean Art Kit. This project can be used as a piece of beautiful wall art, serving board, charcuterie board, and more depending on size.

Reclaimed Wood Art

This piece of art was made from reclaimed wood from very old barns torn down in Indiana. Check out how I made it!

Old Ceiling Fan Placemat Project

An old ceiling fan that was headed for the trash was recycled into something useful and beautiful for outdoor entertaining at home.

Burlap Bubble Wreath

This is an oldie, but a goodie! This was one of the first wreaths I made to share on the blog and it is still a popular post. So, I thought I'd share with you how to make one of these gorgeous burlap bubble wreaths for your own home!

DIY Salt Dough Ornaments

I wanted toake something for Valentine's Day since that's the one holiday I lack decor for! I found a recipe for salt dough ornaments, and thought that they would make such cute accents throughout the house! Join me as I create some holiday and pet themed salt dough ornaments!

West Elm Inspired DIY Plant Stands

Have y'all seen these modern/mid century plant stands? West Elm has inspired millions and I'm here to grind out an easy, fool proof tutorial that anyone can do. Did you see what I said there? Anyone can do. So gear up and make this plant stand with me.

Here's a Quilt I Made From My Husband's Old Jeans

My husband had a stack of old jeans that were just taking up space so I decided to make them into a quilt. This is an I Spy quilt, all the fabrics are different, no repeats. It's also a rag quilt because the edges are frayed. I have a more detailed tutorial on my website. HangryFork.com

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

DIY Seed Paper Valentines

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. I have a fun and easy DIY to share with you today, seed paper Valentine’s. Now you may be wondering, what is seed paper? Seed paper is recycled bits of paper mixed with seeds. You can use the paper for a card, or in this case a Valentine, that can be placed in the garden or flower bed and will sprout flowers for summer time beauty. The seed paper Valentines combine my love for gardening with a bit of recycling to create beautiful, one of a kind Valentines. These are so easy to make, and it’s a great project for the family to help with. Doesn’t that sound loverly? Here’s what you need to get started Heart Shaped Cookie CuttersPaperTissue, Craft Paper and/or Packing paperCookie sheetButterfly Milkweed Seeds (or wild flower seeds)WaterMr. Clean type sponge (optional)Blender (optional) Are you ready? Gather your paper – tissue paper, craft paper, or packing paper. The paper shouldn’t be coated, like some wrapping paper, but left over tissue paper from the holidays is fabulous to use for this project. Or some of that packing paper from all of your Amazon.com orders.

Conversation Candy Heart Banner a Valentine’s Day DIY

I am such a sucker for ALL of the Holidays, especially the ones that involve CANDY! Fun and whimsical, this Conversation Candy Heart Banner is sweet but won’t pack on the pounds! Create your very own personalized messages to show your friends and family how you really feel! Quick and easy to complete in just about 30 minutes.

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!

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.

Painting Faux Brick Walls With 3 Different and Unique Methods

Welcome back! As promised in my post about how to make faux brick walls with joint compound, I’m here to tell you all about the 3 different methods for painting faux brick walls that I’ve personally used in our home! I love all of these 3 methods and the different looks that they each have.

Vintage Plate Wreath for the Wall

Use your vintage plates to create a gorgeous wall wreath! I'm Cindy and I blog at DIY Beautify where I share hundreds of budget friendly DIYs and home decor ideas! I'd love to have you stop by!I love vintage dishes, especially blue and white ones and have collected quite a few over the years. I decided to get them out of the china hutch and up on the wall where I could enjoy them on a daily basis!

How to Fake a Wooden Beam

As I was repainting the walls in my house, I thought, hmmm...why not paint this section like a faux beam? It's only paint right? if I don't like it, then I will paint it back to the wall color. I would love to cover it with the real thing but I don't have it and I can always do it later.

Bread Board Tablet Stand

9 Steps From Candle Lid to Coaster

Spring Bee Sign and Skep Made From Thrifted Items

Pairing up oddball items to create new looks is just something I love to do, sometimes it doesn't meet up with my expectations other times it surpasses them. These items I'm about to share were a success story so I knew I had to create a post about it for my Hometalk folks.

Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover

I have been wanting to update my guest bathroom for several months. My goal was to brighten up the space and bring some life to it. Even though this is just a bathroom I wanted it to feel inviting to us and our guests, not dark and dreary.I wanted to spend as little money as possible on this project, so if you want to see how my husband and I transformed this space for under $30 read below. We are more than happy with the end result, and even though the changes we made were small they made all the difference.

Easy DIY Wall Art: How to Frame a Poster in 5 Minutes

Framing posters and kid’s art is really really expensive, so I had to turn to a cheaper solution - just a few bucks, that wouldn’t cost an arm and a leg.And it hit me: the best solution was getting dusty in my craft room, but I just couldn’t see it till now.It’s a half frame actually, but it worked like a charm for what I needed. Keep reading to see what I mean!

Desk Makeover With Colorwashing & Drybrushing

I found this desk at a thrift store for $15. It was very sturdy and in fairly good condition. It just had a few scratches and general wear&tear. I decided to give it a facelift!

Birch Tree & Dollar Tree Scented Diffuser

Here is perhaps one of the easiest ways to make a scented diffuser using twigs, diffuser reeds and a fragrance oil. It brings nature into your home and adds a hint of scent as well as being a home decor piece.

Antique Dresser Refresh

A client I had in the past msgd me asking for a dresser for her master bedroom! Gave me the general idea of what she was wanting and I got to work on what I thought would be the best one for her. Eventually I found the perfect one! And oversized antique! I love when clients get me to do something colour wise out of my comfort zone!

Reviving Old Planters

Worn out and stained planters can easily bring your curb appeal down and make your yard look run down. Give your planters a quick refresh!

Image on Book Stack

Transfer a Spring image on a book stack for an inexpensive and simple Spring home accent piece. This is perfect for your french cottage home!

Rope Vases

Turn a Kevita glass bottle into a boho vase using jute/ rope and a glue gun.

Spring Vase Upcycle

I used fallen tree branches to upcycle a dollar store vase for a fresh spring look.

The Easiest Wall-Hanging Ever

I love the look and the simplicity of this project. I also love how easy and cost effective it was!Here's what you need:-piece of scrap wood, any width that you'd like. (mine was a 1x2 that I cut to 36 inches)-yarn-hot glue gun-scissors

Steampunk Gnome Doorstop

This project is a combination of two projects I was making that failed. I tried to make a lady sock gnome but could not get the hair to look pretty. And the cement bottle broke and did not work out how I wanted it. So I put them together to get this steampunk gnome doorstop with pretty hair.

DIY Easter Inspired Candles + Easter Table Decor

I don't usually decorate for the Easter holiday, but I was feeling an itch to come up with some super affordable and cute Easter decor for my table this year. I decided to use these chippy vintage salvage porch posts I had on hand. I knew they'd make the perfect wood candlesticks, and I could give them a twist with some Easter decor.Easter Candle Stick MaterialsWood SalvageEgg ShellsPaint Moss CandlesStep One - Cut Your Wood Salvage