How to Clean Stained Plastic Containers and Tupperware

How to Use Paint to Soften Wood Grain

Do you want a smoother finish to hide the appearance of wood grain? Here is what I do to help soften the loom of the grain and attract your eye to other areas.

$15 Backsplash Make Over

Searching for ways to give your backsplash a makeover? I have an idea for you that is under $15! Have I told you I love our cottage? If I have not, then I want to let you know I do! We keep working at making it "our" home with our personalities reflected throughout. Sometimes I come up with a really crazy idea, and then the more I think about it I wonder if it is as crazy as I think it is, or if it is just perfect for our cottage.If you have read along for any length of time then you know my creativity was hindered by an art teacher for way too long. If you would like to read that post, you can click on Spring Decorating Idea. I am unsure if she was having a bad day, meant what she said, or what happened that day in 1980 something, but you know what? When working with the youth, you never know how you say something could be taken to heart. Sometimes you need to be mindful with your approach because like me, they could take that one comment and let that affect them... forever... don't worry, I got my confidence back in the creativity department. I quite enjoy it now... which leads us back to my crazy idea.There is one room in our home that I have not spent energy doing much of anything to since Mr. Vintage is dead set it will be completely remodeled. Yep, the kitchen... I have spent many hours combing the internet looking at kitchens. None really get me excited. I do not want a kitchen like everyone else. Standard boxes that store things... I want to be excited to be in my kitchen! I want it to reflect my personality... I want to wake up every morning with a smile on my face and be so excited to set foot in my kitchen that I cannot sleep at night... ok, that may be taking it a bit far. I already do not sleep enough... but I do want to be excited to spend time in my kitchen.I want to see curves... detail... furniture... not square boxes all lined up and your standard backsplash, and standard tile on the floor... I would love to have the black and white penny tile of days gone by, but Mr. Vintage does not agree... and I know you have to compromise... but why on this one detail do we have to? LOL.So, when I had a crazy idea for a new backsplash, I presented my idea to Mr. Vintage. He did not have much to say at first, sometimes I think he has to prepare himself for the idea and know we will more than likely move forward with it, but he has to mentally get himself ready for it... like why do I want the bathroom closet wallpapered? Click if you would like to read You will never guess what we did. He just shakes his head and asks how do you think this will get done and who is doing this project?My response is we can do this wonderful project together. Then we start whatever project and he takes over because he does not like how I do something or I get frustrated because it is not working out the way I saw it coming together in my mind.... secretly, he is just better at doing projects than me so I tend to get frustrated early on. Shhh... do not tell him my secret!So when I prompted him again about changing out the backsplash, he said he wanted to do it when we remodeled the kitchen. I said well, I have an "easy" way to make it different, and beautiful, and fancy pants... he rolled his eyes and kept doing what he was doing since he has found the projects are seldom easy... so then I had to step up my game and tell him I could do it for less than $15.00! That may have gotten his attention...Here is our backsplash before:

DIY Spring Moss Wreath

This DIY Spring Moss Wreath is so easy to make.Seriously…..In 20 to 30 minutes flat you have a show stopper to hang above your mantel.On your door.On a mirror.And, you can even use it as a centerpiece for your table.Terrain sells a version of this wreath for $150 without the grapevine wreath attached to the back.I made my version for free as I had everything I needed on hand.However, if you start from scratch, you can still create this wreath for less than $100.If you choose not to add the grapevine wreath, your wreath supplies will cost less than $60.

Unicorn SPiT Succulent Plant Pot

Like anyone who has discovered Unicorn spit stain and glaze you find yourself running around your house looking for anything that you can spit on. This goldfish bowl was my latest victim. I thought this would make a great planter.

DIY Laundry Shelf

Our laundry room makeover is complete and the project that I’m most proud of has to be the DIY laundry shelf over the washer and dryer.When I was pulling together the design board for this room, I knew that I wanted something over the washer and dryer. We had already used that space as a landing area, the laundry shelf would make it feel more intentional. It would also help muffle the sound of the washer and dryer a bit.The plan was fairly simple. Line the surrounding walls with 1×2 boards and lay common boards on top to make the shelf. Here are my tips for creating a DIY laundry shelf.

How to Dye Wood Flowers - Dip Dye Method

There are a lot of reasons to choose wood flowers for your crafting and wedding projects. Probably the most exciting is because you can dye them any color you want! There are no limitations on what you can create. In this tutorial, I will show you the first skill to learn - the dip dye method.

Old Chippy Veneer Hutch Make Over

Holiday Mason Jars - Four Ways!

Most crafters I know have an inexplicable number of glass jars and containers. Every time I walk into a thrift store or see a yard sale, every glass piece calls my name and I must own it! Not to mention the dollar store and their wonderful glass cylinder vases!That said, I wanted to find a way to upcycle a few of my mason jars and vases this holiday season and I found two things that will bring them to the next level - Krylon Stained spray paint and epsom salt. Here we go!

How to Create a DIY Archway Anywhere in Your Home

Want to add an archway to up your home improvement game? This DIY archway tutorial will help you make the perfect arch out of wood.This project started with one of those old TV niche/nook areas from the 90s. You can see the before below…

How to Make a Mosquito Repellent Patio Planter

Learn how to make a gorgeous mosquito repellent patio planter with 2 common plants from your local nursery!

He Is Risen! (a Grapevine Wreath)

I planned to use an Easter themed paper plate with the words “He is Risen” that I had found recently at Hobby Lobby, to make a grapevine wreath for a challenge. The grapevine wreath reminds me of the crown of thorns that Jesus was forced to wear during his crucifixion. And so I think it is appropriate to pair it with the Resurrection themed paper plate.

How to Diy a Concrete Bar Top - in a Weekend!

Hello! Today I am popping in with an easy DIY of one of my favorite design elements in my recent kitchen refresh. My bar top concrete countertop. I love the mix of the concrete with the warmth of the butcher block, and best of all…it’s pretty easy to DIY yourself.

DIY Space-Saving Poster Board Storage Hack

Learn how to store your poster boards, photo backdrops, foam boards, and tri-fold boards so they’re out of the way and safe from damage using this smart hack.Whether you’re a crafter, photographer, or mom of junior high kids, you’ve probably got poster boards on hand. And it’s also very likely that you have them pushed up against a wall in a closet, and you curse at them weekly because they’re always falling down. Poster boards are a staple for so many projects, but they’re hard to store and organize…until now. I found an awesome hack to keep them out of the way and always upright, and it works in any size of home. I tried it in my craft room, and I can’t wait to share it with you!

How to Make Linen Beeswax Wraps

Beeswax wraps are very easy and inexpensive to make. You’ll love this simple linen version of a popular classic for your natural kitchen. Ever since I first saw beeswax wraps I thought I could make them myself. That is what I did over 2 years ago (you can see that post here). I still use them a lot but I needed different sizes. This time around, I thought it would be fun to use one of my favorite fabrics: linen!

Floral Nightstand Makeover

My sister just moved in to a new house and her daughter is getting some new furniture. So naturally I step in. She's very feminine and whimsical so I had some ideas.

Steampunk Decoupage on Vintage Luggage Redesigned Sidetable

For this piece I used the Grace on Design decoupage paper "Katerina" I used the iron-on method of decoupage using Country Chic Paint Clear Coat and Miss Lillians Patina and metallic for that rusty crusty goodness.

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!

Informative DIY Faux Brick Tutorial

I’ve been a DIY’er for several years… and a blogger for…well, not nearly that long, so I have more projects than I do posts about those projects. I thought I would take advantage of and share with you something that I’ve done a few times and it’s one of my favorite DIY projects to do! Turning a boring wall into a gorgeous statement piece by using joint compound. I hope you’ll find this DIY faux brick wall tutorial informative!For our first DIY Faux brick wall, we used brick panels that we purchased at Lowe’s. I still love our walls of brick panels, (we have 3 of them), but I wanted to try this process using joint compound because it looked like fun. And it is! If you follow me over on Instagram @somethingpaintedwhite, you may have seen this process because I’ve done it a few times and I love to share my DIY’s in stories.

Speckled Egg Wreath DIY

Learn how to make a Spring wreath using speckled eggs! This egg wreath DIY is perfect for your Spring and Easter cottage home decor!Hi friends, welcome back! I guess I’m all about wreaths this week because I’m sharing another one with y’all today! I love this speckled egg wreath and I think it turned out SO CUTE!So, if you have been following for a while, you know I love using this moss in my home decor and crafts! I recently used it to make a bird nest in this Bird Nest Art and Craft. So fun!After I made the bird nest, I came up with the idea to use it for a wreath. The texture and messy look of this moss is perfect for this spring DIY. I added speckled eggs to this particular wreath, but I think it would be so beautiful if you left the eggs off and used it with your fall home decor or even as a neutral year-round wreath! You might see that look in my home later this year. 😉This wreath is very simple to make, it just takes a little time! Let’s get started. You need to gather a few supplies first.

Frame A Builder Mirror

Have you ever removed a builder grade mirror? It’s not fun. Plus, the glue behind can ruin the drywall and removing that can be quite a hassle. When we decided to update our master bathroom on a tight budget I knew that I wanted to frame the mirror instead of removing it. The only issue in our bathroom is that the mirror has a beveled mirror frame and I was concerned about how the wood would stick.We had scrap wood 1x4s on hand so that’s the wood I used. I started by measuring the mirror and then cutting each board to length with alternating 45 degree angles. Do not forget that you want your measurements to run correctly from tip to tip on the 45 degree angles.Once we made the cuts, we laid out the frame in the garage to ensure it fit together- it did... yay!Next we used the kreg jig (excellent tool for the price if you don’t have one) to create hidden pocket holes to secure each corner of the frame with a hidden screws.Once the whole frame was together, I used wood filler to smooth any gaps and then painted the frame.Finally we carried the frame upstairs and put a bead of special mirror glue on the whole frame. Once we set it place, I secured with painters tape for 24 hours before removing them!

Refreshing Patio Chairs: Stapled Cushion How-To

Patio chairs looking tired? With a little bit of spray paint and this DIY stapled cushion how-to, your outdoor furniture will be summer ready!

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!!!!

Painted Flower Pot Wreath

An inexpensive DIY wreath made with mostly dollar store supplies, this flower pot wreath adds so much French farmhouse cottage charm. I have so many spring DIYs and decor ideas at DIY Beautify, I would love to have you stop by!

Antique Gold Table Lamps

I recently purchased a chandelier for our bedroom ceiling. This has some antique gold detail on it and I decided I wanted our bedside lamps to match this. So I decided to try out Rub ‘n Buff on the brushed chrome lamp stands to give them a little transformation!

Floating Sofa Table From Reclaimed Barnwood

The small seating area on our main floor is a bit of an odd layout. After moving the L-shape couch from our family room into this area recently, it was too large for the space and also covered the air intake vent. I kept pulled it away from the vent, but every time someone sat on it (even our chubby dog) it would slide back up against the vent.

Marbled Easter Eggs Made With Natural Onion Peel Dye

See the complete FiberArtsy.com Tutorial (link below)Learn how easy it is to make an All Natural Easter Egg Dye using only Onion Skins and Vinegar.Simply simmering your eggs in the onion dyebath gives you a lovely, warm brown shade.However, I am going to take this tutorial a step further and show you how to make awesome and unique Marbled Easter Eggs. So, start saving your Onion Skins! You will need quite a few.

How To Build A Stone Birdhouse

Happy Tuesday from the Mitten!Today, I am talking about beach days and birdhouses!Yes, in this story they do go together!

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…..

Easy DIY Wall Art With Drumsticks!

Please take a minute to subscribe to the Mother Daughter Projects weekly newsletter. This is where you'll find the most up-to-date information on our projects.During the pandemic lockdown, we "traveled" by watching theme park YouTube videos. One video featured the Hard Rock Hotel Universal Orlando. In it we spotted an amazing art piece made from drumsticks.This is our interpretation of that wall art.

How to Clean Your Front Loader Washing Machine 🥚

Like all things that have anything to do with water, if you are not keeping your washing machine clean and dry, the smells will come- and let me tell you those smells won’t be pretty. Over time, washing machines build up sludge from detergents, fabric softeners, and different fibers from our clothing. This sludge then gets trapped in a warm, damp machine.

Crocheted Air Plant Pods

These crocheted pods are great for displaying your air plants anywhere you’d like to hang them, like in a window or even on the fridge. I love thinking up new and different ways to display air plants (like this cement planter). I think they’d be a great gift for mother’s day!This project starts with some thrifted yarn and two sizes of loose-leaf binder rings.

DIY Bathroom Mirror Glow UP

We have been slowly updating our house since we moved in back in October and it was time for the master bathroom to get a little love! We didn’t want to totally renovate just yet, so adding little updates like this mirror feature updates without the cost that renovation brings with it.

Easy Wallpaper Vases

With this project, you can turn any tin can, Mason Jar, or plastic bottle into a vase. I often use these items to make planters and vases, you should check out my beautiful Marimekko tin can planter display.This project costs almost nothing and only takes 10 minutes to make.

How To Make A Bathtub Caddy Tray With 1 Board

When I think of a bathtub caddy tray, I think of a fancy lady of leisure. You know, the one that lives in our head. All put together and rolls out of bed, looking like she just stepped out of a magazine. SCRRRRREEECH! Back to reality. That doesn’t exist. But it’s fun to imagine while soaking in a hot bubbly tub, and what could be better than a perch to hold your favorite items while you soak your worries away. Well, maybe not away, but at least put them on the back burner for another time.

Make a Rustically Cool Coffee-themed Shelf... for Compact Spaces!

If you don't have a lot of horizontal space, going up the wall can double up your room instantly!However with such limited wall space period, I wanted to come up with a compact solution...Gathering up some reclaimed wood planks, here's an easy, clever and affordable way to create extra storage space that's cute too!You're gonna love this one...

This One is for All the Cat Owners! Custom Raised Bowl

I have 2 cats. Both are not picky at all with what I feed them but one throws up pretty often after eating. I've tried smaller portions more often and different food but nothing seems to really help. One day I was scrolling Facebook and saw an ad for a raised, tilted cat food dish and decided I would make one myself.

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.

The Easiest Way To Clean Your Trash Can

Learn the easiest and fastest way to clean your indoor trash cans during Spring Cleaning sessions using this back-friendly method.Hi and welcome to another Quick Win idea! I’m coming at ya with a fast and easy hack for cleaning your trash can today, which is something I bet you haven’t done in a while. Sure, your trash can is lined with a bag, but somehow it always ends up with crumbs, sticky spots, and a candy wrapper in the bottom. Your trash can holds a lot of bacteria and is actually really gross, and you should be cleaning it much more often than you do. Let me show you my easy method for cleaning trash cans all at once, and explain how often you should repeat this process.Supplies You Need To Clean Your Trash CansDish Soap (I used Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray)Tub Cleaning Handled Brush and/or Dishwashing SpongeMicrofiber Cloth (if your trash can is stainless steel)Shower (with handheld shower head)