Getting Started

I had numerous classes in undergrad that required me to build a website & blog, but at the close of those courses, I never found anything I was passionate enough about to actually write & publish on the internet. In the past few months, I've found myself completing more & more DIY projects (mainly furniture) & learned a lot from other similar blogs, so I figured I'd create one myself! While a lot of these projects are already complete, I wanted to share them with my potential readers & hope my ideas spark some creativity! Enjoy! I look forward to posting new crafts & projects as I complete them! :) 

This was a piece I had been DYING to find. I found this table for $5 at a yard sale. It had it's scratches & blemishes and isn't solid wood, but a can of primer, ivory spray paint and glossy enamel make this vintage, antique side table come back to life & I personally adore it!

Sadly I don't have the before picture. This mirror was plain, unfinished food (& FREE). With some painters tape & acrylic paint, it has life again!

This is my most recent project! I had made a headboard out of a picket fence a couple years ago & wanted something new! So I purchased a 8' x 4' piece of plain, unfinished plywood from a local hardware store & had it cut to fit my frame (54'' for my full size frame). I sanded & treated the wood to prevent splintering. I then stapled blackout upholstery fabric (purchased at a fabric store) to it just as you would any upholstery project. I omitted the foam & batting to save money!

This is a simple, quick fix to liven up a piece of bland furniture. I refinished the dresser & added vintage knobs that I found for $1 each at a local antique store. And presto! A fun, cheery piece of furniture!

I'm never content with pictures that are already framed, so I use pretty prints with a frame that I love. The picture in the frame is actually wrapping paper that I found in a boutique in Nashville for $2 a sheet! The frame initially had an outdated print in it when I purchased it at a consignment store for $3. The trick to DIY is to see the potential in old, worn out & outdated items!

I had initially purchased this inexpensive body mirror & didn't like the plain frame! So for $3, I attached some ribbon around the edge using hot glue & attached a dramatic, large flower in the corner. You could use any type of ribbon or decorative trim & any large scale, dramatic attachment to match your taste or decor!