This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. My son is in first grade and brings home lots and lots of art projects from school. He requested a magnet board for his room to show off the latest and greatest creation. Since his bed was built from a salvaged barn, I thought shiny galvanized metal and new pine might … [Read more...]
Vertical Succulent Garden DIH Workshop
**This post is sponsored by The Home Depot** When it comes to home decor, the engineer in me is always looking for the WOW factor. I am drawn to design elements that defy the odds and make you stop and wonder 'how does that work'. That must be why I love the upcoming Home Depot DIH (Do-it-herself) Workshop project, a Vertical Succulent Garden. This is such a fun project … [Read more...]
DIY Decorative “Vintage” Wood Ladder
Last fall I helped my good friend with a few DIY wedding decor projects for her step-daughter's wedding. The wedding turned out so beautiful. It was held at a venue with a large open grass field and a unique old barn as the backdrop. The colors for the wedding were mint, gray, white and champagne and all of the decor had a rustic flare to tie in with the barn. One of the DIY … [Read more...]
Kitchen Backsplash Shelf and Organizer
Everything is always cuter in mini size, including corbels. These cute little mini craftsman corbels are the anchor of my kitchen gadget organization project - a backsplash shelf. Hang the mini corbels on the wall under the kitchen cabinets to make a backsplash shelf. An under the cabinet backsplash shelf is a great way to organize your frequently used kitchen gadgets, … [Read more...]
5 Drawer Dresser Changing Table
For my first two babies, I used a simple stand as a changing table, it was the exact size of the changing pad but had zero storage. I had plenty of closet space to hold all of their stuff. When baby #3 was coming along, I realized that I had to do something for storing for her stuff, since the other two filled up what storage space I had. Babies need so much stuff, diapers, … [Read more...]
LOVE Valentine’s Wood Sign
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and today I'm participating in a Handmade Valentine Blog Hop with 40+ fun handmade Valentine's ideas. Be sure to check out all of the fun ideas at the end of the post. I have quite the pile of scrap wood collecting in my garage, and I love any excuse to use some up. This big Valentine's love wood sign is the perfect project … [Read more...]
DIY Craftsman 3 Drawer Nightstand
It is always nice to have a little extra storage space. This craftsman style 3 drawer nightstand will give you plenty of room for your gadgets, reading material and stuff that you like to keep handy at your bedside. … [Read more...]
Hertoolbelt Top Ten of 2016
It's always fun to look back and see what we've accomplished over the past year. Take a look at goals we've set and what we have checked off and which ones still need work. Sometimes I feel like I don't get 'anything done' with the daily chores of being a stay at home mom <----- which I am very grateful for. It is nice to look back and see that I did make it out to the … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Style Round Pedestal Table
We are really casual around this house and sadly have been eating at the counter for the last few years. {hangs head in shame} With the new baby we have 5 in the family and only room for 4 counter stools. I decided I better get to it and make a table that will fit us all and then we can eat like civilized people. :-) I spotted the RH Bastide round table and fell in love with … [Read more...]
Buffalo Check Holiday Tablescape
Hi and welcome to the DIY'ers 2016 Holiday Tablescape Tour, thanks for stopping by! A DIY'ers tour wouldn't be complete without a few DIY home decor projects for a holiday table. I just built a 48" round table for my kitchen and I couldn't wait to deck it out for Christmas breakfast. One of my favorite features of the table is the super chunky pedestal base. The whole … [Read more...]