life lived creatively
I love taking something that seemed useless and turning it into something fabulous! DIY helps fill my need to create. When I go to thrift stores and yard sales, I get an excited tingle all the way to my toes! You never know what you might find and the possibilities are endless. Every time I go to throw something away or put it in the donation pile, I think about what else I may be able to do with it. I also like to be able to do as much household maintenance myself as possible. Like the time I changed out our kitchen sink trap! It was disgusting, but I felt so accomplished knowing I did it myself. You never know what you might find here, so keep looking!
I started cleaning off my back porch this week so we can make some repairs to the floor. During my cleaning, I rediscovered some items I forgot I had – imagine that! I gathered some of them together to make a tiered planter to add to one of my side gardens. It’s amazing what a […] Read more…
I’ve had this pin in the back of my mind for a minute! I knew when I started using the drawers from my old dresser, this would be one of the projects. This paint storage solution was the perfect thing for this month’s Pinterest Challenge! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links which means I may […] Read more…
Today’s project finally uses up the cardboard tubes I’ve been moving around for many, many years {more than I care to say!}. I’ve paired them with a second drawer from my old dresser for some fun, & useful, vertical storage. I am so very, very happy that these tubes are finally wrangled & in control! […] Read more…
Spring has definitely sprung here in the deep south because pollen is everywhere! I decided to make some more spring decor to add to my mantel shelf & fill it in a little more. I’ve already got the mixed media frame up, but I wanted to fill it in a little more on the sides. Although […] Read more…
Today I visited the local home improvement store looking for small storage solutions & picking up some supplies for upcoming projects. This store is almost as dangerous for me as the fabric store! I thought I’d share what I found to solve some storage issues I’m having in some areas. These are just small things […] Read more…
After a hiatus in December & January for me, it’s time for some more de-stashing fun with the Monthly Crafty De-Stash Challenge! This month I’m making a fun mixed media frame to help display mini quilts & quilt blocks. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission if you […] Read more…
I made my dog Lucky a dog bed out of old pillow stuffing back in August 2016. It was among my first DIY blog posts! That worked great for awhile, but it’s really worn out & smelly now. Plus, he roots around under it & drags it all over when he decides to get up […] Read more…