How-To: Rolling Crate Footstool
I love the built-in storage in this DIY Rolling Crate Footstool tutorial from 129 Twig & Vine. What a neat way to give an old wooden crate a new life as a footstool or coffee table!
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How-To: Make a Tank Top Out of a Men’s Button-Down Shirt
Just in time to catch the tail end of summer, check out this great Men’s Shirt to Button-Down Tank Top tutorial from SMASHWORKS. There are a ton of tutorials out there for upcycling button-down shirts, but the adjustable straps and removable belt really make this project stand out. I love that you can completely change […]
How-To: Zipper Pulls from Formica Samples
Jenny at Craft Test Dummies is getting a jump on back-to-school crafting by making up a batch of backpack zipper pulls. She used formica samples from her local home improvement store and added a combination of paint and decoupage. I love the Star Wars design here! And she has lots of other styles to share, […]
How-To: Etched Glass Table
Since the day I discovered etching cream, I have been scouring thrift stores for interesting glass objects to personalize. But, this project is from All Things Thrifty is something that I can only aspire to! In a total table revamp, you’ll learn how to turn a $5 find into a beautiful piece of furniture with […]
How-To: Bottlecap Flower Garden Stakes
Bottlecaps are always a good creative medium, and I love how Jenny Chang has taken advantage of their shape to create these garden flower stakes. All you need, besides the caps, are a tin can lid, a chopstick, and some epoxy. Take a look at her how-to, over at A Bird in the Hand Art.
How-To: DIY Succulent Pallet Table
This table from Far Out Flora is one more beautiful reminder of why I long for a garden apartment. If I had the space, I would give this succulent pallet table tutorial a try immediately.
Turn a Bowl Into a Garden Ornament
Here’s a great “turning lemons into lemonade” story from Stay.See.Make.Do. Stacie was sad to see her favorite Pyrex bowl break after many years of service. So she partially buried the remaining piece in her garden and added some animals. Eventually, the creeping sedum plants she planted nearby will surround this tiny world. How fun!
