When I made Santa Claus using a soda can I kept thinking he is missing something. Then it dawned on me, besides glasses he needs Mrs. Claus. That is when I decided to make Mrs. Claus from a soda can for my Thrifty Chicks project. This month’s theme is Christmas Ornaments. I love it, don’t […]
How To Make A Wooden Beaded Garland Using Spools
Have you ever thought of a great idea only to forget what it is? That is what happened for this month’s Thrifty Chicks project. The item we are challenged to repurpose is spools. So I still can’t think of the idea and if I do I will let you know. In the meantime I decided […]
An Easy Way To Create A Shabby Look Mirror
Sponsored: Paint products provided by DecoArt. Project idea, choice of products, and all opinions are 100% that of my own (see full disclosure policy). I don’t know why but I love to update mirrors. So imagine my excitement for this month’s Thrifty Chicks Challenge. We are tasked to repurpose a mirror. Today I will show you […]
How To DIY A Little 3 D Fall Sign With Hardware
Sponsored: Paint product provided by Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company. Project idea, choice of products, and all opinions are 100% that of my own (see full disclosure policy). Have you had all things fall on your mind? I sure have. And I immediately knew what I would do for this month’s Thrifty Chicks project. This month […]
Making A Cute Little Bird On A Pedestal
Sponsored: Paint products provided by Rustoleum. Project idea, choice of products, and all opinions are 100% that of my own (see full disclosure policy). Guess what day it is? You’re right! Our monthly Thrifty Chicks get together. This month’s theme is birds, which is kind of ironic since I am deathly afraid of birds. But I […]
How Yardsticks Gave New Life To A Stool
I have this little stool that I have been thinking about. My thought was to macramé a new seat. But that idea really doesn’t appeal to me. And then I had a better idea. This month’s subject for our Thrifty Chicks Challenge is yardsticks or rulers. That is how yardsticks gave new life to a […]
Update A Bright Purple Planter With Paint
Sponsored: Product provided by Dixie Belle Paint Company. Project idea, choice of products, and all opinions are 100% that of my own (see full disclosure policy). The weather has finally warmed up and it is time for the Thrifty Chicks Monthly Challenge. The theme this month is garden art. I decided I needed to repot a […]
My Failure At Making A Living Succulent Wreath
Today is the Thrifty Chicks blog hop which is always so much fun because the chicks know how to create. This month the theme is wreaths made from unique or recycled items. So I thought to myself, “I got this”. Instead, it is my failure at making a living succulent wreath. I started this sometime […]
How To Make A Candleholder Using A Serving Spoon
It is that time of the month again when my pals the Thrifty Chicks get together and share creations based on a particular item. Can you guess what it is this month? I will give you a hint, it is silverware. So I decided how to make a candleholder using a serving spoon is easy […]
Update A Frame For Valentines Day
Sponsored: Paint products provided by Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company and Dixie Belle Paint Company. Project idea, choice of products, and all opinions are 100% that of my own (see full disclosure policy). For this month’s Thrifty Chicks Challenge is all about frames. So I decided to update a frame for Valentines Day. And of course, […]