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Outdoor decor: Using pumpkins, gourds and fall foliage to brighten up your outdoor space.

September 21, 2011 38 Comments

porch, decor, fall, autumn, Halloween, raven, gourds

We ripped out a whole bunch of ugly hedges beneath a real problem area by our front door. By creating a nice vignette of fall elements like gourds, pumpkins and a raven, we were able to make an ugly spot look a little bit nicer.

Filed Under: Autumn, Bargain, cheap and easy, Crafts, Fall, garden & outdoors, Outdoor Space, Pumpkins

Turn your old washing machine into a fire pit.

August 1, 2011 50 Comments

How to turn an old washing machine drum into a fire pit. DIY

OK, this is not a beautiful transformation, but it sure works great.  Take the drum out of an old machine and use it as a fire-pit. I don’t think they are so aesthetically pleasing “as-is” for a backyard, but let me tell you, these wash tub fire pits are perfect for beach bonfires and camping […]

Filed Under: Bargain, camping, cheap and easy, Crafts, garden & outdoors, Let me help you, summer, Tip of the Day, Tips & Tricks, upcycle

If you can wrap a gift, you can recover a chair cushion….

May 17, 2011 60 Comments

How to temporarily recover furniture cushions

…. well, temporarily. Here’s the situation:   I love our dog, but she isn’t too nice to our outdoor furniture.  We have a set that is super comfy, but she has gotten up onto the cushions to sleep.  That has made them dingy and a little thread-bare in places. We host Thanksgiving and Mother’s Day Brunch […]

Filed Under: Before and After, cheap and easy, Crafts, Entertaining, fabric, Furniture, garden & outdoors, no-sew, tutorial

The Blue Twig Chandelier. (who knew?)

April 25, 2011 82 Comments

This is the project I did for last week’s One Month To Win It challenge. It gave me so many problems that I almost included a “rest in peace” wreath when I sent it off to the judges. Shockingly, this project won for the week. (In spite of my son telling me it looked like […]

Filed Under: Crafts, decor, garden & outdoors, project du jour, spray paint, Sticks

Rust Converter: Outta the auto shop and into the craft store.

April 13, 2011 21 Comments

Spring has (mostly) sprung and I am beginning to turn my attention to my patio area. Not. Good. I have some tall hurricane lanterns that have been sitting out in the elements (if Southern California really even has elements) for 2 or 3 years, and although we had sprayed a clear sealant over them, the […]

Filed Under: Before and After, Crafts, garden & outdoors, Let me help you, spray paint, Tips & Tricks, tutorial, very cool

The chameleon chandelier is back. Again.

December 7, 2010 10 Comments

Handsome Hubby asked me if I was going to use THE chandelier in our Christmas decor this year. Originally I said no. I’m so glad I did not listen to me. This free chandy has gotten a lot of use. Who knew?! (Well, I knew when I got it….) It’s been done for Christmas, for […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, decor, garden & outdoors, Holidays, project du jour, spray paint

How to make a Haunted Tree. (With things you already have, of course.)

October 10, 2010 7 Comments

I’ve mentioned that we’re throwing a Halloween Party and I am trying my best to decorate for pennies on the dollar. So far I’ve spent about $38 on supplies ($30 of which went to black spray paint) and I think I’m in pretty good shape. We have a bare planter that is right off our […]

Filed Under: Autumn, cheap and easy, child labor, Crafts, decor, Franken-Crafts, garden & outdoors, Halloween, Holidays, Mitch, Paper, project du jour, spray paint, Sticks, tutorial

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