DIY: ottoman remix

this awesome ottoman remix is from meet virginia.

which, if you don't already know, is an amazing blog.

super super super cute!

he tutorial is easy to follow and she was able to thrift her fabric, so exciting!

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* ottoman remix *

DIY: sticks + frame = LOvE! (how to make branch art)

hello there.

i think you are here to find DIY projects.

ooo i am right?

how did i know?

here is a fun project for you.

found on cleverly inspired.

check it out.

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* branch art *

DIY: make a gorgeous fall wreath (for cheap!)

guess who wins for my favorite person today?

johnnie from saved by love creations.

she was sweet enough to feature me on her blog today,

also she gave me a spot as a sponsor for a week!

i mean how awesome is that?

so i thought what better then to feature her right back!

so i am happy to show you her wonderful tutorial on making a cute call wreath, for cheap!

this whole wreath cost her 9 bucks.

everything she got was from her local dollar store!

to me it's refreshing to see someone making a traditional wreath this year.

we have seen so many tutorials for these new trendy ones, which are amazing.

but i do enjoy seeing traditional as well.

anyways, enough of my wreath rant...

go check her out. she has lots more tutorials to show you!

thanks johnnie for the feature! 

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* make a gorgeous fall wreath *

DIY: glitter tree decor and holiday subway art printable

i know you have seen these before.

i always try to post my favorite projects, just to make sure i always know where to find them.

anyways, enjoy.

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the wonderful sister of eighteen25 recently were guest bloggers on i {heart} nap time.

there they posted a really cute how-to on their glitter tree project.

i love the simplicity of how the trees turned out.

and even more how the coordinate perfectly with the holiday subway art.

(which, can be downloaded off of eighteen25 for free.)

you gotta love the fun holiday printable floating around the internet this season!

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* glitter tree decor *

to get to the download, click below:

* holiday subway art download *

DIY: thanksgiving chalkboard

i love it.

i love it.

i love it.

seriously, i love everything about it!

i can't wait to DIY my own version.

thank you this and that creative for the inspiration!

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* thanksgiving chalkboard *

DIY: pretty patterend vases

i am sorry.
so very very sorry... you are getting another vase project.
*okay so am really not sorry at all*
i loved the vase last project so much that i had to show off this vase project as well.
its from paper n' stitch. <-----LOVE THIS BLOG!
this is such a simple way to spruce up any vase.
to check out the how-to for all the fun instructions!

 to see the full tutorial, click below:
* pretty patterend vases *

DIY: chair upholstery project

i can't wait to get back to utah.
even more i can't wait to get back to the land of thrift stores and craft outlets!
we recently put an offer in on a house and surprisingly they accepted.
SO. we are finally going to have our own home!
it is the perfect starter home for my husband and i (+ baby).
when i get back i will be sure to post pictures of the various
home improvement projects i take on here and there.
speaking of projects i found this tutorial on lemon tree creations.
i am soooo glad i found it.
this will come in very handy when trying to furnish a house on a budget.
hope you all enjoy.

for the full tutorial, click below: 
* chair upholstery project *

DIY: put more bang in your bangle

quick post.

i saw this great idea on sisters 4 say more is more.

(you will love this blog)

she found a ugly red bangle at target for cheap and decided to make it her own.

the tutorial is great, lots of pictures and really easy to follow.

sorry i couldn't write more, i really need to get to bed.

as my husband likes to say lately,

"time to put the fetus to sleep"

(i'm pregnant)

i should have been asleep hours ago.

happy friday!

enjoy your weekend.

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* put more bang in your bangle *

DIY: animal mugs

project #6 of 31 in august

what a fun project!

(they provide the printable stencils for the animals)

this would be perfect for some thrifted cups!

i found this at country living.

along with a couple other fun craft projects,

but you will wait to see those.

to all my readers and followers i just wanted to say thanks.

your comments make my day!

and your emails are so fun to read.

you guys are the best!

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* animal mugs *

DIY: record room divider

i don't have a lot of time

(i need to pic up one of my dorm girls)

but i quickly wanted to post this idea from design dazzle...

a record room divider.

this just a little too modern for my place, but still very creative

if you want to see the compete how to, click below:

* record room divider *

DIY: framed chalkboard

can you believe this gorgeous framed chalkboard was thrifted?

i LOvE it! thank you design sponge.

projects like this make me sad about living in alaska.

utah thrift stores, i will be back to shop you soon.

- i promise!

for step by step instructions on how to turn a old mirror

into something that is amazingly lovely. click below:

* framed chalkboard *

DIY: upgrade with spray paint

.before.

.after.
Love Natalie is pretty much fantasic.
She bought two of these lamps at a thrift store for $3.99
turned them from drab to fab!
I love that she hung the necklace on it!
To check out this simple (15 min) project along with
other ideas/ tutorials from Natalie, click below:
* Simple Lamp Up-grade *

DIY: thrift store frames

i love thrift stores.

check out what the blogger of craftynest did with her finds!

her grandmother made doilies, so she decided to frame them!

very cute. cheap. and smart.

if you are interested in this project and would like to see more

check out the full instructions, click below:

* thrift store frames *

DIY: upcyle some old chairs

the wonderful blogger at craftynest

said that she got these chairs for free!

she fixed up the cracks and redid the paint job

and look what she created, wow

want to try this project out for yourself?

to see the full instructions, click below:

* upcycled chairs *

DIY: bike chainring clock

this is a totally funky project with a twist of modern.

the bike chainring clock might look like a lot of work

but its really not.

if you want the full instructions for the project click below:

* bike chainring clock *

from thehipsterhome.

DIY: drawer hangers

This is such a cute project.

It will take time and probably help from your husband.

There are many instructions, I think it's best if

you just go straight to Design*Sponge for the steps on this one.

Click below to go straight to info on the project:

* drawer hangers *