Shopping for seasonable decor is fun, but the price adds up quickly so instead make recycled DIY Christmas decorations. You might already have most of these items on hand to make new Christmas decor. Before you rush out to Hobby Lobby, shop you home for decor that can be reproposed or given a quick makeover. …
Crafts
Easy crafts that are affordable and fun to make. Get creative and repurpose items that you already have on hand.
Instead of spending money on new decor, shop your own home for hidden gems like this Ikea lamp makeover project. A coat of paint or new fabric will go a long way without breaking the bank. I loved the light that this Ikea lamp gave off, but I was tired of the pattern on the …
This wooden snowman project is fun for kids to make from scrap wood. Get creative with things that you already have on hand, so you don’t have to spend any money. Use an old sweater, leftover felt from a previous project, and shop the dollar store for items to make these cute snowmen! Making a …
Do you need a gift idea or a basket for a special occasion? Making a gift basket should be easy and fun, but it can be tricky to wrap the basket. Here are tricks on how to wrap a gift basket, so it looks like a pro did it! Tips to Creating the Perfect Gift …
Designing a fancy tablescape with fall table decor doesn’t have to be made from new and expensive items. Instead shop your own home for items that can be revamped with a coat of spray paint. The great thing about repurposing items that you already have is that is saves money and you don’t have to …
Want to give your old decor a new look without spending much? Try baking soda paint! This simple DIY creates a beautiful, textured finish on vases, pots, lamps, and more. What You’ll Need How to Make Baking Soda Paint How to Paint a Vase for Texture Tip: Let the brush strokes show—they help create the …
Do you need a small area to work on your laptop, but don’t have the room for a large desk? This fold-away desk will allow you to have a small office anywhere in your home. A fold up desk is an easy and fun project to design with your own personal style! Benefits of Fold-Away …
Making a wood bathroom tray is easier than you think, if you use a piece of scrap wood or a cutting board. This is a fun and easy way to make your own tray without spending money. Wood Bathroom Tray Design This wood bathroom tray design would also work well as a serving tray or …
Do you have a wreath or tree that you are looking to flock? We have a couple of tricks to give your decor a flocked look with spray paint and textured paint. I always loved the look of a flocked Christmas tree or wreath, so I started thinking of an affordable way to update my …
One of my favorite ways to decorate my home, is to shop the pile of junk in my basement. Not only am I saving money, but I am repurposing clutter into a new home decor item. If you have an old canvas, large picture, or thrifted a cheap piece of artwork, this is an easy …
Instead of throwing away your cardboard boxes from your holiday shopping, try this fun Christmas craft with your family. These easy cardboard box Christmas trees are enjoyable to make and affordable! Cardboard Box Christmas Trees You can literally turn trash into a beautiful home Christmas decor that matches your personal style. So, start looking through …
Instead of throwing it away outdated decor, follow these steps on how to use textured spray paint to give it a brand new look. Once you get the hang of this stone spray paint, you will want to use it on everything! Rust-Oleum Textured Spray Paint Paint is a quick and easy way to instantly …
Looking for boho basket wall decor, but don’t want to spend a small fortune? This cheap DIY placemat wall art idea is fun and affordable. Easy DIY Placemat Wall Art Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on a set of basket wall art, try making this placemat art for only a few dollars. I am …
If you are looking for a fun way to display the your family hand prints then you will love this project. Since I had a lot of time on my hands (no pun intended), I decided to make this family hand print art project. I made this family hand print craft during the beginning of …
I was skeptic of Rustoleum chalk paint when it first came out because it claimed that it did not require any sanding. This paint product surprised me!
Easily make a DIY jewelry storage from from scrap flooring and a large picture frame. Organize jewelry like a work of art with this repurposed project! Jewelry Storage Made from Scrap Flooring Instead of spending a money on an expensive jewelry display, you can make your own for for less than $20 or even for …