A tiny bit of recycled denim and a whole lot of staples restyled this pitiful cube footstool into a western denim accent. This little cube footstool was a junk find a few years ago. It was dirty, the cover and bottom dust cover were both torn and it was missing a foot. I got it […]
Category: Makeovers
Fourth of July | Labor Day | Makeovers | Memorial Day | Painting | Patriotic | Trash to Treasure | Tutorials
American Flag Upcycled Crib
What do you do if your babies have outgrown the crib? Restyle that crib into an American Flag Upcycled Crib. With so many patriotic holidays in the summer, you will be able to enjoy it for several months. Let freedom ring on your front porch or patio! Things You Need: Acrylic enamel craft paint-red, white […]
Crochet | Easter | Makeovers | Sewing | Spring | Trash to Treasure | Tutorials
Easter Basket Stay-At-Home Projects
I’ve been having a bit of trouble getting motivated the last few weeks. With fears of COVID-19 and the stay-at-home orders you would think all this free time would result in an abundance of completed projects, but my head and heart have not been into it. Small quick projects are the only things I have […]
Easter | Makeovers | Silhouette Projects | Spring | Trash to Treasure | Trunk N Treasures
Easter Decor Inspiration # 4-Wood Easter Porch Sign
Just like Christmas isn’t about Santa Claus and reindeer, Easter isn’t about bunnies and eggs. That’s why I wanted to add a special Wood Easter Porch Sign into my holiday decor. Everyone meets special people in their lives and when they are gone, any number of things can spark memories. When a dear, high school […]
Graduation | Makeovers | Restyled Clothing | Sewing | Tutorials
T-Shirt Quilt Tutorial-Making Your Memories Last
Using t-shirts to make a t-shirt quilt is a great way to make memories last, especially if the time spent collecting those t-shirts has come to an end. That was exactly the case with my youngest son and his girlfriend. Last month they both graduated from Pittsburg State University. Months earlier my son had requested […]
Upcycle your old vases into cute, galvanized, farmhouse-style vases using paint. Let’s face it, everybody has a few of these in their cupboards from flower delivers on special occassions. If you don’t, don’t sweat it. Quite honestly, they can be picked up at thrift stores and yard sales for pennies on the dollar. A quick […]
Oh the things my husband gifts me with…should I be offended? Nope! Not me! These kind of presents get my restyling DIY imagination going. He picked it up at a yard sale. It was pretty filthy, but it had great bones for a DIY bench makeover. Even the hinges on the lid were in pretty […]
Craft Shows | Just Junking | Makeovers | Painting | Trash to Treasure
Kids’ Table & Chairs {3 R’s: Reconstructed, Reimagined, Restyled}
This is the kind of project that starts with huge doubts, but I end up in love with the finished product. A friend was packing up and cleaning out her mother’s house after she relocated and asked if I would be interested in any of the things they were getting rid of. Honestly, I think […]
I made this apron a few years ago, but never posted the tutorial. Finally! At last! The full tutorial follows. I wear aprons for just about everything I do, and I have a specific apron for most of those tasks. When I found this jumper dress at a yard sale I couldn’t resist bringing it […]
This post is packed with a variety of furniture makeovers and restyles I have done over the years. My goal was to list 20 different projects, but after I made my list I had 21. I couldn’t decide on one to cut…so 21 it is! Yay! Bonus project! 1. Vanity Makeover {Antiqued} 2. DIY Shabby […]