I was searching for the family DIY ornament this year and came across a photo cube idea from The Frugal Girls, http://thefrugalgirls.com/2012/04/diy-photo-cube.html. I adjusted the idea to fit the needs of me and the kiddos. This DIY Photo Cube Ornament was…
Re-purposed glass jar decorations
This will be the easiest project you will do this year! I had saved any glass jar I could, from pickles, grapefruit, spaghetti sauce and on and on to do this craft.You can take any glass jar you like (including…
DIY Cabinet door refinish
My mother downsized into a smaller house last year. The bathroom was very large for the size of the house, and housed an eight foot long vanity with double sinks. Although in good condition, the vanity was dated…
Mason Jar Wall Holders
One of my friends is always coming up with projects for me to do. This was the latest one. Mason Jar Wall Holders. I liked it so much I made some for myself! This was a quick project and can…
Christmas Stocking Holder Stand
At this house we do not have a fireplace, and I struggle every year to find a place to put our stockings. This year I saw a stocking holder that sat on the floor and was available at Ballard Designs.…
DIY Clothespin Snowflake Ornaments
Every year we like to give the kids teachers and bus drivers a token of our appreciation during the holidays. This year I decided the kids and I were going to make DIY Clothespin Snowflake Ornaments. I was searching through…
DIY Dining Table
I was on a mission to build my own dining room table. Everything I found was priced well over a thousand dollars! My husband had his doubts on whether I could actually build a DIY dining table. Of course it…
DIY Chalkboard Christmas Sign
I know it seems to early to think about Christmas, but when working on projects outdoors, or if you make homemade gifts for friends and family, it is nice to get these things finished before all of the holiday craziness…
DIY Post Sign Holder
My mothers birthday is in October, so I decided to make her a post sign holder for her porch. She just moved into a new house and this would be a good gift for her. I made one for my…
DIY Tire Seat
My husband picked up our car after the new tires were put on. When he came home he had the old tires in the back of the car. At first, I was getting ready to be the nagging wife…