Upcycled Heart, Upcycled Home

Call me crazy, but when someone showed me how to make salt dough tags it blew my mind. I must have forgotten this small piece of genius from childhood. I do remember making salt dough maps, though, which I recently imparted on my dear son this year while we study...

With Christmas fast approaching, have you finished wrapping all your gifts yet? Please don't hate me, but I have! I got an early start this year because I wanted to do a post about eco-friendly wrapping ideas. I have a Pinterest board dedicated to wrapping presents,...

Hey Painters! Have you ever wondered which chalk paint to use for your furniture, cabinets and other projects? Yeah, me too. I've been painting furniture since 2013 and it wasn't until a few years ago that I finally decided on one chalk paint line for my business. Why...

Do you know what cleaners to use or what NOT to use? Cleanliness is next to Godliness, especially when it comes to prepping your furniture for paint. Do you know what to use or what NOT to use? This post will go over a few types of cleaners to use on furniture before...

Did you know you can "paint" furniture with plaster? Yes! And it will be your next new obsession. Amy Howard At Home Contributor, Heidi Marsh, is going to show you how to create the perfect piece for your seaside oasis. You'll be mixing color to create various shades...

Need some quick and inexpensive ideas for your Thanksgiving table-scape? If so, keep reading to learn how to create this look in 3 easy steps! The table-scape below was created with almost all up-cycled or re-purposed items that I got from a thrift store, so it's both...

HI! Welcome to my tutorial on how to make this adorable Farmhouse Butcher Paper Kitchen sign. Join me and watch my video tutorial to learn how to make this adorable sign for your kitchen or dining room. Below you'll find the video link, supplies and a picture.  I...

Well, Mother's Day is just around the corner. So, what exactly do you get your mom when flowers or the same ole' stuff just won't do? As you may know, I use and sell projects from A Makers Studio. A Maker's Studio is a DIY crafter's dream! They have all sorts of...