Trending Now: Tin Can Upcycle

 

Say Good Bye to the mason jar, and Hello to the tin can.

 

 

Start saving your cans now!

 

Here are a couple of great DIY's I have come across.

 

 

Tin Can Planter

 

 

Christmas tea light holders

 

 

Tin Can Storage

 

Items needed:

Can, paint, lace, ribbon

 

 

Tin Can Mood Lighting

 

 

Kitchen or office can storage

 

Items Needed:

Can, vintage labels printer- found on computer, add wire and hang on rack.

 

 

Aged Cans & Metal

Just add fire!

 

Happy Crafting!

 

 

 

 

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Thrifty Thursday: Canvas Art

 

 

Before

 

 

This was my first attempt to make over a canvas I had laying around.

(I spray painted over the existing artwork and painted on our Wedding date.)

We lived with it for a while like this- But it just wasn't what I had envision for the space.

 

So I got materials and made it over once again.

 

Materials Needed:

 

 

Fabric

Staple Gun & Staples

Scissors

Wooden Numbers or letters

Spray Paint

Hot Glue and Glue Gun

Ribbon

 

After

 

 

This is much bolder and just how I pictured it in the beginning.

 

 

Total Cost:

Around $15 Dollars

For spray paint and the numbers

 

*I had the fabric and ribbon from previous projects.

 

Thrifty Thursday: Light Fixture

 

 

We recently updated our dining room light fixture.

 

Before

 

 

After

 

 

 

What we needed

Globes

Old fashion Edison light bulbs

Ceiling Medallion- pre painted bronze

(All purchased from Lowes)

 

Total= $80

 

My husband unhooked all the wiring from the ceiling- then put the ceiling medallion up.

Then he rehooked the wires.

Then we changed out all the globes and bulbs.

 

This has has really updated our space so much. I love the vintage feel it has created.

 

 

Thrifty Thursday: Metallic Accents

 

 

 

You may have noticed that, metallic- any- thing- is all the rage at the moment.

 

 

Well if you are interested in recreating this trending look- for less.

Here's what you will need:

Gold or silver metallic spray paint

(Krylon & Rustoleum make great products and colors)

 

Take a trip to your local thrift store or Goodwill to find something like this

 

(or maybe you already have accents around your house that could use an update)

 

Cover in gold or silver

anddddd

BAM!

an instant update and so cheap to do also!

 

Happy Thrifty-ing!

 

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Thrifty Thursday: Fabric Covered Canvas

 

 

Do you have any left over canvas'? Or perhaps something you previously painted doesn't work for your home anymore?

 

What better way to reuse them- than to just re-cover them with fabric for a totally new look.

 

That's exactly what I did for this next project.

 

 

Supplies Needed

 

16x20 Canvas

Wooden Letters

2.5-3 Yards of fabric

Spray paint

Staple gun

Hot glue gun

 

Step One:

 

Spray paint letters

(you may need more than one coat of paint on each letter)

 

Step Two:

 

Cut fabric

(make sure you have cut enough to fold over to the back)

 

Step Three:

 

Staple corners of fabric

 

Then staple side

Repeat on all sides

Trim excess material

 

 

Step Four:

 

Glue letters on top of fabric

& hang!

 

Total cost: $30

Time: 1 hour + drying time

 

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{Me}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



DIY: Burlap Wreath

 

Spring time is finally upon us

(even though it certainly hasn't felt that way here in Central Texas)

 

 So in lieu of the new season, I made a festive wreath for my front door.

 

 

Supplies Needed:

 

 

Wreath form

1 yard of burlap

Scissors

Ribbon

 

Steps:

 

Cut burlap into 1 inch wide strips

(length will depend on how thick your wreath form is)

 

Tie strip of burlap in a knot around the form

 

 

 

Continue this until you have completed the circle.

(you will need to move knots around accordingly to make sure the strips fit together tightly)

 

 

Finish by adding a decorative bow

 

Total cost: $10

 

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Thrifty Thursday: DIY Burlap & Lace

 

Here's to another week of thrifty crafts.
The other day I got the idea to wrap some of my pictures frames in burlap and some in lace.
(I spray painted them awhile ago and didn't do the best job. So I needed a way to cover it up.)

 

Items needed:

Burlap

Lace

Scissors

Hot glue gun & glue

Picture frames (any sizes)

 

Cut burlap and lace into 1"- 2" strips, the length of the yard.

Then just wrap around the frame.

I used a small amount of hot glue to secure the strip to the frame.

Do this all around the frame until you are complete.

 

 

 

Adding a bow (like I did) or flowers would be a super cute way to dress them up a bit more.

 

Happy crafting!

 

 

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Me

 

 

Thrifty Thursday: Chalk Board Paint

I thought I would get back into my old blogging routine and bring back good ole’ Thrifty Thursday!

Today I wanted to show you some really fun ways to use chalk board paint.

First let’s start out by making our very own paint- and save a buck or two.

Follow the instructions from this blog

You can make the paint any color you'd like.

 

In the Kitchen

The bar front

 

Better than scrap paper

 

Fronts of cabinets

 

Inside the cabinets

 

Spice jars

 

What a great way to stay organized

 

Bed or Bath

On the sliding closet doors

 

The headboard

 

Why not in the bathroom even.

 

For Parties

Much more fun than those red plastic cups- right?

 

 

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