It’s been 3 1/2 years of building furniture, games, accessories, gifts and toys and now it’s all compiled at one location – the build page: Now you can easily scroll through and click on the thumbnail images to take you to the plan post which will have links to the build plans, check it out here. The build… Read more
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DIY Knob Place Card Holders
Make these simple place card holders using wood knobs and a little gold spray paint to add some glam to your Spring table. Those red cabinets in our kitchen are getting a serious makeover and the first thing to go are the wood knobs. Spray painted gold and now they’re little golden nuggets that… Read more
“V” is for Voting: Week 2
Week 2: It’s time to vote for your favorite paint project! Readers I need your votes again to make it to the next round please :). The theme this week: Paint There are 9 beautiful paint projects to choose from, vote for your favorite of course! VOTE HERE In order to level the playing field I’m not allowed… Read more
DIY Tiki Torch Stand
Make your backyard patio space welcoming with tiki torches. Because they help keep the bugs away and give a beautiful golden glow to the night sky. So I’m sharing how to make DIY tiki torch stands you can use almost anywhere. A DIY tutorial to make a tiki torch stand. Create a portable tiki torch… Read more
First Place & Thank You
We did it! Thank you to all my readers, friends and family who voted for their favorite Knock Off in the Creating with the Stars Round One competition. My sliding door console took first place! I can hardly believe it myself and I am so grateful to everyone who voted for my project. I… Read more
“T” is for Tic Tac Toe Party Favors
Looking for an easy to make party favor? Portable tic tac toe game made with wood scraps. *** CHOKING HAZARD: NOT SUITABLE FOR TODDLERS *** How to make tic tac toe party favors: 1. Use a 1×4 scrap cut at 3 1/2″ long. Draw the grid using the dimensions below, dimensions are the same both… Read more
“C” is for Coffee Stirrer Keychain & a winner
Paint: diy wood keychain Make these fun keychains using wood coffee stirrer sticks. I’m over at Pretty Handy Girl today sharing the full tutorial. There’s no limit to the colors and patterns and I guarantee once you make one you won’t be able to stop! Get all the details on how to make your own… Read more
“A” is for Arrow Signs
Paint: diy arrow signs Make your own arrow signs using wood scraps and paint. No stencils. No fancy vinyl cutting machine. These signs happen to be part of the decor for a fund raising event at my kid’s school, the theme is ‘surf’s up’ so we’re doing vintage beach and surf related decor. You can… Read more
Boy’s Bedroom Makeover
A complete boy’s bedroom makeover featuring all DIY Ana White furniture builds. Since moving in 10 months ago my son’s bedroom has been a mess: We started with dated feminine wallpaper, a simple metal bedframe, nothing hung on the walls and complete disorder – that’s a recipe for a makeover. After a ton of hard… Read more
“G” is for Giveaway: Iron
Today I have a special treat for one lucky reader. Giveaway: Hamilton Beach Durathon® Iron One lucky reader will win a Durathon® electronic iron with retractable cord and who doesn’t love a great iron? The Durathon® iron has it all – great steam, auto shut-off, electronic control settings, and a retractable cord. I’ve been using it for the last month… Read more
DIY Self Lined Roman Shades
Easy to sew self lined roman shades that look good from both the interior and the exterior. I wanted a relaxed fitted fabric window treatment for our master bedroom. Roman shades are the answer. But I also wanted the shades to look finished from the exterior too, self lined is the way to go. The… Read more
“K” is for Knock Off Decor
Sharing a favorite blog of mine today: You all know Beckie, she’s the blogger with not one, not two, but yes, three blogs. Along with sharing creative, frugal projects at Infarrantly Creative and repurposing and upcycling projects at Roadkill Rescue she happily promotes other bloggers knock off projects at Knock Off Decor. The focus of… Read more