Home Decor Projects

I’m always looking for new ways to bring flowers, plants, and other natural materials indoors. While I’ve managed to do that throughout my home, I recently noticed the plants in my work office were all artificial. It was something I...

It seems everyone is trying their hand at growing plants, herbs, and flowers these days. Who can blame them? The satisfaction of watching something you’ve planted bloom is like no other. When we buy seeds, we often don’t need all of them, so...

Someone recently gave me a bunch of small, wood slices knowing I’ve enjoyed working with them in the past. I had seen some wooden coasters on Pinterest that I was hoping to re-create, and this was my chance.  This was such an easy project,...

I like to imagine that when Yoplait launched their new line of yogurt that is packaged in simple glass jars, they had crafters in mind. Once you’ve enjoyed your treat, you can easily clean the jar and remove the label to reveal a glass container...

Project I recently had to change one of my cat’s diets and found myself with more leftover food cans than I knew what to do with. As a crafter, I couldn’t just toss them in the recycling bin and forget about them. Clearly, they could be...

In the creative process, sometimes things come together just perfectly. As someone who often wants to take on a new craft or art project only to find myself faced with a creative block, I really enjoy when this happens. This happened recently when we...

Growing up, one of my favorite times of year was Valentine’s Day. I loved going to the store to choose a box of cards to give to my classmates. I’d spend hours going through the list of names, choosing one for each person that I thought was...

With the weather cooling down and the sun setting earlier each day, it’s time to infuse fall-scented candles into your evening routine. There’s nothing quite like winding down by candlelight, and it’s a happy bonus when you can bring...

Most of our contributors have shared that they feel most inspired in their studios and workspaces when they are able to easily see what supplies they have on hand. A lot of unique items are quickly forgotten once they are tucked inside a drawer and out...

If you’ve never picked up a calendar by Papaya, you’re missing out. Most of them feature their iconic floral designs, made even more beautiful with gilded accents. Just looking at my calendar makes me happy, and each year I found myself a...

While preparing for the French Flea Market Sale, I wanted to make something that incorporated some spare hardware, but also looked chic and modern. After a visit to the department store, I decided to recreate a magnolia wreath that I had seen on display...

This little box captures the beauty of the night sky. Add a bit of paint and embellishments to match your décor and use this box to store your ATC cards, paint brushes, little succulent plants, and more. Collect Beautiful Moments Project...

These antique bobbins are a great find from our Shoppe. Each is unique and reminds us of the turn of the century with its distressed age. We found a bunch of uses for this versatile shape and are sharing our favorites for this project. Ways to Use an...

Spring is nowhere near to springing, but I'm really looking forward to it already. Since we are approaching the middle of winter, I wanted to make a window ornament that embraced the feelings of both winter and spring. Birds and pink roses make me...

My mother always topped her Christmas tree with an angel bedecked in all white. It held a candle and she uses it every year. The rest of the year, it is packed away carefully in the original box. One year, we lost an entire box of Christmas decorations...

Sometimes you just need to get away. So pack a suitcase, grab your sunhat, and hit the road with this vacation-worthy project. This wanderlust-themed message holder can be used to organize your packing lists, keep your plane tickets in a safe place, or...

With all of the recent tragedies that have been happening, it can be easy to lose hope. This project is a reminder to have an open heart and to choose to see the good stuff, even in the midst of horrible circumstances. Have an Open Heart Project...

These shabby chic hangers will make it a delight to open your closet each morning. With Relics and Artifacts details and a cheery, white-washed coloring, these hangers will add some pizzazz to your closet. Pink and Pretty Hangers Directions: Glue...

After remodeling a kitchen, this cabinet door was headed to the trash heap. However, the frame on the front of the door seemed like the perfect way to showcase some artwork, so it was plucked from the pile of garbage and given new life. This project...

I do not have a green thumb. I cannot be trusted to take care of anyone’s plants while they are away on vacation — they will die by my hands. I have even succeeded in killing a cactus, which I have been told is extremely difficult. However,...

Life has been chaos recently. There are seasons in life and this latest season has been tough. There’s a million things going on and stress is everywhere. The gears and cogs perfectly symbolize the craziness of life going around in my head day and...

The new Honey Resin Starter Kit has tons of amazing options for creating fun layered effects in your artwork. It also has some really handy tools — a silicone tray, spatula brush, ephemera, and tons of glitter! Here are just a few ways I used the...

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, I’ve been thinking about all my mother has done for me. And not just giving me life or taking care of me for years, but things that she has done recently that need appreciation. She’s been helping...

Every spring season, I see shabby chic home décor in every store and I fall in love all over again. Two weeks ago, I share the Memo Board project, but this week, I’m focusing on corralling all of my pens, brushes, and supplies with this...

Today, we welcome Guest Artist Sandra Evertson. She will be working with her own product line, Relics and Artifacts, to create a butterfly on a coordinating stand. In Flight Morpho by Sandra Evertson Directions: Stack the 3 Archival Wood Cases on top...

Every spring season, I see shabby chic home décor in every store and I fall in love all over again. The delicate hues of pink and blue capture my imagination and I begin to dream of an entire house filled with beautiful florals and distressed...

I’ve been seeing DIY weddings pop up more and more on Pinterest as summer brides are getting ready for the big day. These Mason jar mugs are an adorable way to create a personalized gift for the country chic bride. They are also lovely gifts for...

Teacups have always been some of my favorite things. I save them even when they are chipped and well-loved, hoping to find another use. I absolutely love shabby chic décor and these teacups have been calling to me to make them into something...

Other people in the office can attest to the fact that I am obsessed with getting a tiny house. I’ve been watching the TV shows about tiny houses, doing research on different types and builders, and generally obsessing over tiny houses in my free...

With the Oscars in just a few days, I thought something to celebrate film history would be perfect. I love the old movies that seem to be made on the most fantastically grand scale. “Gone with the Wind,” “North by Northwest,”...