This page contains thrifty, do it yourself, home decor projects.
Crafts Using Glass BlocksThis is a page about crafts using glass blocks. There are numerous craft projects that can be made using glass blocks.
Putting Pictures on Lighted Glass BlocksThe addition of pictures and photos to a lighted glass block makes for great home decor projects. This is a page about putting pictures on lighted glass blocks.
Making a Pearl and Shell Waterfall CenterpieceUsing rocks, pebbles and sand, along with pearls, artificial plants and transparent tape you can create a fun waterfall scene for inside your home. This is a page about making a pearl and shell waterfall centerpiece.
Making a Fabric Covered BowlThis is a page about making a fabric covered bowl. Strips of fabric in your favorite colors and designs take a plain bowl and help you create a decorative piece of home decor.
Making a Tissue Paper BowlThis is a page about making a tissue paper bowl. Torn pieces of, new or recycled, colored tissue paper can easily be fashioned into a beautiful decorative bowl.
Making a Hot Glue Basket BowlThis is a page about making a hot glue basket bowl. Using hot glue you an create a one of a kind basket bowl to add to your decor.
How to Make Painted Wire and Glue FlowersWith wire, wood glue, and nail polish you can create a pretty floral bouquet for your home or to give as a gift. This is a page about how to make painted wire and glue flowers.
How to Make a Vinyl Tablecloth WreathA simple weatherproof decoration can be made with a vinyl table cloth cut in strips and a wreath purchased at your dollar store. This is a page about how to make a vinyl tablecloth wreath.
Monogram Jewelry CraftUsed old jewelry to make this wall art for a friend.
Bicycle WreathAnother idea for wreath making for the bicycle lover.
Personalized StatueMy grandson is involved in soccer and has a bedroom decorated with a soccer theme. I thought he would enjoy this handmade "statue" of him in his soccer uniform. This is a fun and fairly easy project if you have skills using a scroll saw. Otherwise, you might be able to use stiff cardboard and a razor blade knife to get similar results.
Seasonal Gnome Porch SitterThis is a gnome that can stand upright on the front porch and be decorated with changeable holiday or seasonal decor. This one is for Valentine's Day. For other holidays, you could use a shamrock for St. Patrick's Day, an egg or an Easter basket with eggs for Easter, flowers for spring, flag for 4th of July, school book or apple for fall, pumpkin for Halloween, and tree for Christmas.
Fan PullMade from a wooden spool and a few trinkets
How to Make a Coat or Towel HangerThis coat or towel hanger is a great conversation piece in your home.
My Garden WreathIt's made out of black garden hose, has metal lady bug, flowers and a horse fly, with a sign that says "Welcome To My Garden."
Keepsake Shadow BoxRecently I was going through keepsakes from my childhood and from my husband's childhood. I decided rather than keep them in boxes, I would display them in a shadow box.
DIY Geometric Painted Cork BoardWe've had these cork boards up in the basement forever and I felt like they needed a little facelift, so I gave them just that. '
Clipboard Gallery WallIf your kid is anything like mine, there is a slew of artwork being made each day. I wanted a way to display my child's art in a way that could be easily changed. This is the solution I came up with. I wanted to be able to have both verticle and horizontal pieces of art, so I got two sizes of clipboards so that art would be contained within the parameters of the clipboard. I added some patterned contact paper to some of the clipboards to add interest and also painted the clips black to match. In retrospect, I don't think the contact paper was needed, as I am sure these will always be full.
Save That Pillow CasingI have purchased several little pillows that are stuffed with tiny beads. I think the beads are Styrofoam. After several months of usage, the beads start to break down, leak out of the seams, and the pillow begins to go flat. Because of this, I have thrown some away which I felt was a big waste. The thought of saving the casing finally hit me.
Preserving Children's Art WorkThis is a "copy" of artwork I had done when fingerpainting in Kindergarten. This shows how to preserve it and use it to decorate a child's room.
Peacock Feather WreathWhile vacationing in Nevada, we stayed at a bed and breakfast that had a lot of peacocks wandering the grounds. I had a lot of fun picking up their feathers. When I got home, I decided to make a wreath with them.
Feather WreathHere is a photo of another wreath that I took the other day in a vet's office, where I was applying for a job. I am so impressed that something so beautiful can be made from discards.
Nautical Decor with Easy Wood StandI used an idea for a wooden pumpkin to make this lantern candle holder stand.
Fabric Wall ArtHave some artistic looking fabric scraps? Turn them into wall art.
Key and Wallet Holder DecorThis is a quick, decorative craft I created for my husband who likes to throw his keys and wallet on the top of his nice, oak desk. I was afraid it would get scratched and thought it would look tidier to make this cute little key/wallet holder. I picked up the crate and trim on the Dollar Tree clearance rack for $1 and the 3D stickers for $1. Total cost: $2
Old-Looking Compass from JunkAfter watching a YouTube video on making an old compass from a teething ring purchased from Dollar Tree, I came up with this original idea.
Shabby Chic Kleenex BoxThis is made from a wood planter and some rub-on decals.
Lampshade out of Transparent Duct TapeHot glue and expired eyeshadow will help you transform a simple transparent sticky tape into this original lampshade. Making this lampshade is not difficult and not expensive. It is washable and durable, but can only be used with a LED bulb.
Button/Jewelry ArtBought this letter board and came up with this idea to decorate it using buttons and some odds and ends of old jewelry.
Lantern Flower ArrangementFlowers can be used in so many ways. This is a "lantern leftover" from my son's spring wedding. I decorated it with florals, greenery, and a candle. This will be used as a centerpiece on a buffet we are refinishing.
Pizza Wall Hanging Using a Bike Spoke Wire FormThis was a labor of love. I joined a wreath addicts group and when these spoke forms became the new "it" craft, I casually mentions they looked like a pizza! Someone casually mentions I should make one. Challenge Accepted!
Space Rocket Window ArtLearn new exciting crafts made from scraps at home. I have a cut out bottom of a plastic bottle. At first I thought of turning it into a paint palette but I had a better idea.
Vintage SuitcaseI love vintage items and decided to decorate this wooden suitcase I picked up at a thrift store to look vintage.
Skeleton KeysI needed some keys to hang on this cute wall hanging. It was hard to find the size I needed without spending a lot of money. I decided to make some from wood and paint with metallic paint to make them look like a real key.
Upcycled Water Faucet DecorI saw this birdhouse made with an old water faucet. Since I had some old plumbing supplies that belonged to my grandpa, I came up with this craft decor using a water faucet and a handle. The "birdhouse" was something I found at a thrift store.
Coffee LampshadeCoffee is one of the world's favorite drinks. The amount of coffee waste is very high. I want to show you how to make the environmentally friendly, very light and strong enough lampshade from recycled coffee grounds. This method is very easy and can be used to make many other things.
Our Nest is Best Pizza Pan CraftI just love these pizza pan crafts. This will be my second one. Everything is from the dollar tree except for my yard twigs. Hope you like it!
Home Sweet Home FrameTake frame, I used an 11x13 inch, take the cardboard that usually comes with frame and cover with fabric. Adhere tags with glue gun.
Antique Keepsake BoxStart by painting the inside and outside of your box with a complimenting color to your fabric. Once your box is dry, using your lid as a template cut a square of fabric that is just larger then the top of your box.
Wooden Daisy FlowersMy Valentine's Day gift: flowers and chocolates! My husband made the flowers from wood and attached a dowel. After I had eaten the chocolate centers, I decided to repurpose the flowers and made this cute hanging for my patio area.
Bottle DecorI made this cute decor using old food bottles: two Snapple drink bottles, a Worcestershire sauce bottle, and an old maple syrup bottle.
Keepsake Laundry Room SignLast summer, I was able to get a can full of old plumbing supplies that belonged to my grandfather who was a plumber for a small town in Nevada during the 1930s and 1940s. Not knowing what to do with the old faucets, etc., I came up with this keepsake idea to display the plumbing parts.
DIY NoodleboardI ran across an item called a "noodle board" one day online when I was looking for an idea to cover my kitchen sink to provide temporary counter space. You know those times- everyone is coming to your house for a get together, but space is at a premium to set up a buffet.
Large Letter DecorMade of 2 by 4 foot lumber, this cute "H" shelf will be decor on my daughter's new home!
Welcome WreathHere is an easy decoration for your front door. It only cost me a few cents to make this decoration because I already had everything to make it.
Key Rack/Mask HangerI purchased a picture frame to make a clock. Inside the picture frame was a picture that I decided to use for this craft project to make a key rack because I didn't want anything useful to go to waste. So for the cost of the picture frame ($2.75), I was able to make two craft projects.
3D Initial Floral Decoration BoxI was able to transform a sunglasses box that I was just about to toss out into this 3D initial greenery/floral box. This makes a nice decor piece and works great (easier) if your initial is a T or L. For other letters, you can freehand and make your own 3D initial with cardboard.
Candle RingThis candle ring is made from disposable aluminum pie pans and a 10 inch wire frame.
Sunflower TiebacksQuick and easy way to make attractive tie-backs to suit the decor in any room. Cut two strips of felt, each measuring 1 1/2 x 24 inches. You can also use two 1 1/2 inches wide ribbon strips cut to 24 inches.
Mini Flute ReplicaBecause my daughter plays the flute, I made this mini flute for her to display on a shelf in her bedroom.
Dainty Wall Calendar WreathMake this cute, dainty calendar wreath to attach to the month section of your wall calendar. I have a custom Shutterfly calendar (top being a photo & I like this wreath over it for the photo of the month) or you could also put it over photos or cards too. If you're making this for a photo or card the wreath being smaller would look nicer.
Decor for Less Using Hurricane VasesI enjoy changing up my home decor from time to time, however at the same time I don't want to spend a lot of money purchasing new pieces either.
Foil and Batting Little Birdie SculptureAfter watching a few Youtube videos and using household items I had on hand, I made a little bird sculpture which could be used for garden or home crafting projects.
Quick Thrifty CraftsI made four crafts in less than an hour using things I had on hand.
Scrappy Fun Fabric FlowersI made these pretty flowers from strips of fabric. I attached them to my Five Minute No-Sew Throw Pillow.
Echo Dot CamouflageHere is a fun project for hiding technology and making it into something decorative!
Minimalist Clip Desk DecorHere is another minimalist craft project I made with craft wire. I made this for my niece. It is perfect to place at the corner of her desk without taking up much space. You can clip on some small photos or notes, too. The fun part is the wire you hand bend can be with any phrase or word you'd like.
Making a Sandal KeyholderTake the dowel and kinda turn and push at the same time into bottom of sandal to make a hole. Then put glue in the hole and reinsert the dowel. Take the pipe cleaner and cut to the length you want the hanger to be then push into top of sandal. Glue in if you like, it will make the hanger stronger.
Making Rainbow GobletsI love the colors of the rainbow. I prefer the old version, so you get 7 colors (ROY G BIV). So today I made a rainbow goblet display with colors that are spot on, pretty close and this is a great way to teach kids colors, BTW.
Seasonal Clothespin WreathsUsing a wire wreath form you can create a variety of seasonal clothespin wreaths. Paint or otherwise decorate the pins in seasonal colors to make these inexpensive decorations. You can even make them reversible.
Making a Photo Clip BannerThis photo clip banner project includes the instructions for making the cute recycled water bottle flowers seen at the end of the ribbon hanger. Learn how using the detailed steps below.
Making a Splatter Paint Sticker Circle GarlandPainted circular stickers are attached to twine to make a simple but colorful garland. The instructions and supplies list follows.
Making Tiny Egg Nest MagnetsMake these tiny nests from mini rattan wreath forms, crafting moss, faux eggs, and jar lids with magnets glued in place. What a fun way to hang papers on the fridge. The instructions are found on this page.
DIY Cowboy/Cowgirl WreathA western theme in honor of the spring calving season decorates this wreath. Faux barb wire, twine, cows and colorful fabric give this wreath its cowboy look.
Broken Tree Branch Tea Light HolderUsing a speedbor bit on a fallen branch you can make a tea light holder for your table or fireplace. The project below will show you how.
Creating a Snowy Window or MirrorUse handmade paper snowflakes as the template for decorating a window or mirror with spray on snow. We can show you how.
Making Summer Door DecorMake a patriotic display of red, white and blue stars to hang on your door or wall. Colorful placemats are cut up for this project but you can make the stars with construction paper too.
Making a Foil Lined Mason Jar LightUse aluminum foil and a canning jar to create this pretty light. They would be perfect to light the garden at night.
Making a Honeycomb Shadow ShelfUse craft sticks to make this creative honeycomb shelf. It's great for displaying mementos and curios. Make more than one and cluster them for a stunning effect.
Making a Bamboo Decorative BoxThin pieces of bamboo, CDs, and raffia are assembled in this project to create a useful, decorative bamboo box. It is great for storing small items on your desk. If a small plate is placed inside you can add a little potted plant. There are a lot of different uses.
Making a Photo Christmas Card Keepsake DisplayCreating a collage using Christmas photo cards is a great way to display these keepsakes that often end up tucked away in a box. Give it a try using the project outlined below.
How to Make a Popsicle Stick Geometric SculptureEquilateral triangles made from Popsicle stick are assembled to create this intriguing geometric sculpture. Add LED lights or votives to use as an accent light.
Making Newspaper RosesLearn how to make a beautiful bunch of recycled newspaper and pom pom flowers. The supplies list, photos, and steps follow.
Making a Clothespin Chicken Plant DecorationTransform a wooden spring style clothespin into a cute chicken. Use it to decorate an indoor plant or even as a gift tag holder.
How to Make a Stiffened Doily BowlUsing watered down school glue and a purchased or handmade crochet doily you can make a stiffened, lacy molded bowl. When thoroughly dry spray with a clear sealer.
Making Wooden BookendsIf you own or have access to a saw and drill you can make these easy wooden bookends. The supplies are listed below and you can add your own embellishments to suit your tastes.
Using Wine Corks For DecoratingWine corks are used in a variety of craft projects. Learn how to make a cork and faux grape filled painted box to display in your home.
Thumbtack OrbDecorative balls make for an interesting centerpiece when grouped together in a large bowl or vase. Here is a neat ball that you can make with thumbtacks and a Styrofoam ball.
Making a Glass Soda Bottle VaseBy decorating a glass bottle with peel and stick shelf paper with a leaf pattern you can create a soda bottle vase. Cut out paper leaves, attach them to a wire stem and you have your foliage too.
Making Candle LampsEmpty jars and candle jar lids can be transformed into candle lamps. Add a bit of wire, decoratively formed, and a candle of appropriate size for the container. Include additional embellishments such as shells, if desired.
"I am Gonna Miss That Man" Craft BasketThis cute party decoration jokes about the obsession many crafters have for their projects. The "I Am Gonna Miss that Man" basket is a whimsical reply to the husband who jokes about leaving if one more bit of yarn, fabric, or what have you is brought home for your crafting stash.
Rose Bowl Holiday DecorThese bubble or globe shaped glass containers are great for painting to use as decor for any holiday. Fill with candy or a battery operated tea light. Try your hand at one today.
Making a Suncatcher PendantGet out your tube of E6000 glue, decorative cord, some small embellishments, and beads. Using these supplies, learn how to make a variety of suncatcher pendants.
Making a Mosaic Ball DecorationDecorate a polystyrene ball with cut pieces of glass tiles to create this lovely mosaic ball decoration. The supplies list and instructions follow. Choose a color to your liking and enhance your home decor with this handmade bit of ornamentation.
DIY Decorative Stone CactusPainting rocks is a pastime that has become popular lately. Put your painting skills to work and create this fun decorative stone cactus; no green thumb required for this beauty.
DIY Skewer Starburst DecorIf you like starburst decor pieces, this project is for you. Gather together some wooden skewers, tin snips or heavy duty scissors, a Styrofoam ball, and both acrylic and spray paints and get started. The instructions for this DIY skewer starburst can be found on this page.
Making Faux Wax Drip Jar Candle HoldersFood coloring and hot glue will help you create these faux wax drip candle holders using recycled jars. Let us show you how.
Making a Foam Goody BowlFoam sheets are fun to use in craft projects. Learn how to make a foam goody bowl on this page.
How to Make a Sweet Lavender Jar Party LightTransform a plain recycled jar into an elegant party light. The jar is covered with handmade tissue paper, a pretty lavender stamped image, paint, and more. The instructions and photos for creating one of your own are found on this page.
Making Tiny Hanging Glass JarsFill tiny cork stoppered bottles and mini salt shakers with beads, broken shells, buttons, and more. Then attach a thread hanger to the bottle top or to a pin pushed into the cork stopper and display.
How to Make Fabric Covered Display BoxesTo create pretty display boxes try wrapping empty boxes with fabric, just as you would a gift. Add ribbons and bows if desired. If you use pins or water soluble glue then the boxes and fabric can be reused later.
How to Make a Blue Ombré Summer WreathA Hula Hoop, blue and white faux lei flowers, yarn, and sea shells are used to make this pretty blue ombré summer wreath.
How to Make a Silhouette Jar Storm LanternA recycled glass jar, decorative tape, and decoupage skills can help you create a beautiful jar lantern for your garden, patio, or inside. It is lovely when displayed at a garden party.
DIY Japanese Carp StreamerTransform humble toilet paper tubes into these colorful Japanese carp streamers. They are fun to display in the garden or inside for parties or in the kids' room.
Creating a Leather Look VaseMasking tape, shoe polish, and either spray sealer or Mod Podge are the main supplies needed to turn a plain vase into one having a leather look. Try your hand at it, using the instructions and photos provided.
How to Make a Paper-Cut Mason Jar LED LightBy creating an original design on a piece of construction paper that you can place in a mason jar you too can make this fun project. This page contains photos and instructions for making a paper-cut mason jar LED light to use at your next outdoor party or as indoor decor.
Making Rubber Band Art Painted VasesTurn a plain glass vase into a unique piece of art. This page explains how to make rubber band art painted vases.
Crafts Using Plastic SpoonsPlastic spoons can be used to create unique bits of home decor, as well as, in other craft projects. This page will link you to fun crafts using plastic spoons.
How to Make a Mini Easel with Wooden ClothespinsIf you have small items or photos to display, then this mini wooden clothespin easel is just the perfect project for you. This page contains the instructions and photos needed to make a mini easel with wooden clothespins.
Making a Plastic Spoon TreeUsing a piece of sturdy paper to create the base cone shape you can make this attractive spoon tree, either for the holidays of any season. Paint it if you like. See how to make a plastic spoon tree using the steps in this page.
How to Make Layered Paper FlowersThese beautiful layered paper flowers will be easy for you to make by following the instructions and photos found in this page. Decorate a classroom, home, or a party table as a centerpiece. Their uses are many.
How to Make a Table Cover Using Store Bought DoiliesYou don't need to know how to crochet to make this lovely table runner. Learn how to make a table cover using store bought doilies.
Shabby Chic Kleenex BoxThis is made from a wood planter and some rub-on decals.
Coffee LampshadeCoffee is one of the world's favorite drinks. The amount of coffee waste is very high. I want to show you how to make the environmentally friendly, very light and strong enough lampshade from recycled coffee grounds. This method is very easy and can be used to make many other things.
Space Rocket Window ArtLearn new exciting crafts made from scraps at home. I have a cut out bottom of a plastic bottle. At first I thought of turning it into a paint palette but I had a better idea.
Our Nest is Best Pizza Pan CraftI just love these pizza pan crafts. This will be my second one. Everything is from the dollar tree except for my yard twigs. Hope you like it!
Keepsake Laundry Room SignLast summer, I was able to get a can full of old plumbing supplies that belonged to my grandfather who was a plumber for a small town in Nevada during the 1930s and 1940s. Not knowing what to do with the old faucets, etc., I came up with this keepsake idea to display the plumbing parts.
Skeleton KeysI needed some keys to hang on this cute wall hanging. It was hard to find the size I needed without spending a lot of money. I decided to make some from wood and paint with metallic paint to make them look like a real key.
Making a Yarn Wrapped VaseThis video shows you the easy steps to making your own unique vase by wrapping it with yarn.
Decoupaged Glass VasesCheck out this video and learn how we made these cute decoupaged lanterns.
Paper DahliaThis paper dahlia makes a great wall decoration. It will brighten up any room. Check out this video for step by step instructions.
Revamping Thrift Store FigurinesYou can give outdated nicknacks a new life with a simple coat of paint. Check out this video to see how we revived a couple ceramic owls.
Fabric Bunny DoorstopThis whimsical bunny doorstop is easy to make and safe for children. Learn how to make it in this short video.
Putting Pictures Inside a Glass Block?How do I put pictures inside a glass block?
Making a Wooden Spool Doll?What is the finished length of the doll in the project?
Making Wine Label Stone Absorbent Coasters?How can I use wine labels to make stone absorbent coasters.I know how to make stamped stone absorbent coasters and I know they need to be baked, but can I do it with wine labels and also bake them to make them permanent?
Making a Clothes Pin Candle Holder?I am looking for directions for making a candle holder out of clothes pins.
Making Plastic Spoon Flowers?I tried making the flower using plastic spoons and a candle. When I tried, though, the spoon started melting, but dark smoke remained on the spoon as black color. How do I avoid that discoloration?
Decorating a Mirror With Window Markers?I want to decorate a mirror with window markers. Is there anything I can put on the mirror so the marker will not come off when cleaning it?
