My Frugal Life: Cosmetic Surgery For Walls
Over the years I have come to accept my flaws. I now call wrinkles my "smile grooves" and as far as body flaws, well, I have decided that God does have a sense of humor! But after looking at my garage walls for years, I knew it finally needed some form of cosmetic surgery.
Making a Swan from Netting and Coat Hanger
I am looking for instructions for a swan made of wire hangers and netting.
Can I Refresh the Color on Faded Silk Plants?
I have some really nice silk plants that I've used to decorate my patio balcony rails in rectangular pots for almost four years. They still look new and fresh on the side that faces in to my apartment, but the side that faces out to the courtyard has faded really, really badly from the sun.
Tablecloths for Covering Patio Cushions
When covering patio cushions or patio pillows, look for tablecloths on clearance. The material is really durable and has some stain and water repellent in it. You can also re-spray it with a good stain repellent.
Making Cushions for a Kitchen Nook
I just bought a kitchen nook bench/table set used, at a great price! I am now looking to get the cushions for it and they will be more than I paid for it which to me makes absolutely no sense! Does anybody possibly have any sort of sewing patterns to make them?
I m always looking for my remote in the bedroom, so I decided to make a remote holder with plastic canvas. I used left over yarn and beads, and some wire for the handle, and made a tassel for more decoration.
Buying Glass Blocks (Decoblocks) for Crafting
I am looking for the Decoblocks, the type with the wide opening on one side. Anything out there in the Tucson, Arizona area?
Crafts and Decorative Pictures Using Paper Towels and Napkins
I remember reading somewhere that you can make beautiful pictures or something with pretty paper towels and paper napkins. I bought some paper towels that have seashells on them and I want to do something with them. Any ideas? Thank you.
Making Pillows from Woven Blankets
We have three of these woven blankets that we had been using as couch covers. We just got a new (not white) cover that is actually made for our couch. I would like to make pillows out of one of these blankets, but I'm not sure how.
What kind of wreath would you do now until spring?
Adding Additional Decorations to a Tinsel Wreath
I have a silver tinsel wreath hanging from my door left over from Christmas. I was thinking about adding some decoration to it to make it a little more artsy or chic. Any ideas? Thanks. :)
Craft: "Outhouse" Tissue Holder
I built this toilet paper holder for my daughter's birthday. I think it is just great.
Making Pillows From Placemats and Washcloths
Does anyone remember how to make the old fashioned washcloth pillows?
Making a Cushion Using Men's Ties
I am looking for a cushion pattern using men's ties.
Home Decor Crafts Using Sea Shells
My husband and I went to South Padre Island in September and I loaded our Jeep up with about every sea shell I could find. I want to be creative with them and thought about placing them on a picture frame and also a mirror to go in our bathroom we are currently remodeling.
Ideas for Decorating Straw Hats
I would like to know where I can buy books or get instruction ideas for decorating large women's straw hats for home decor.
Making a Slipcover for a Barrel Chair
I'm wanting to make a slipcover for a barrel chair (like the ones popular in 60s and 70s). Does anyone have a pattern they would share or info on where I could find one? Any input that would be helpful. I have been unsuccessful in finding anything of help on the net.
Craft Ideas for Decorating Bottles
I would like to know how to decorate a variety of decorative bottles. Maybe how to put items in the bottles like flowers, etc.?
Super cheap to make, so stylish when completed. You will need a jar with a lid, a glass/crystal candlestick holder and a little Gorilla glue.
I was needing to know how to do the pom-pom pillow board.
My Frugal Life: Cosmetic Surgery For Walls
Over the years I have come to accept my flaws. I now call wrinkles my "smile grooves" and as far as body flaws, well, I have decided that God does have a sense of humor! But after looking at my garage walls for years, I knew it finally needed some form of cosmetic surgery.
Painting a Faux Granite Formica/Laminate Counter Tops
I wanted to share my personal experience and tips for any of you considering doing this. I researched this project thoroughly before I actually took the plunge, and in my opinion, this method produced the best results.
<img src="/images/articles/winner.jpg" width="72" height="77" align="left">I want to share a photo of one of my projects from several years ago. I found a great wicker basket with a fluted edge and it had a handle on it. I kept looking at this basket and flipped it over and decided to cut off the handles and make it into a lampshade for a lamp I had.
I wanted a crystal chandelier for my dining room. I searched for something affordable. Not! So I decided to make my own. I found an old rusty candle light fixture at a junk shop. Cleaned it up,and painted it with "gold" rust stopping paint.
