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Refurbish an outdoor rug
Posted by Jo on August 24, 2010

Refurbish a tattered outdoor rug by trimming it and creating a new trim border with duct tape.

Ribbon chandeliers
Posted by Jo on May 12, 2010

Add some glamour to your next party with easy to make ribbon chandeliers.

Refurbishing a headboard… again!
Posted by Jo on April 13, 2010

See how an easy it is to use paint and a faux finish to refurbish a headboard to match your decor… even if you’d already refinished it before!

No-sew Easter Peep table runner
Posted by Chica on March 29, 2010

Make a festive, no-sew table runner for Easter and adorn it with marshmallow Peeps cut out of felt.

Feature Friday – Rose-covered lamp shade
Posted by Jo on February 12, 2010

Cover a plain lamp shade with silk roses for a dramatic and sweet result.

Embellish a plain mirror with Cricut vinyl
Posted by Jo on January 25, 2010

Use your Cricut machine and vinyl to decorate a plain mirror.

Fall leaf table runner and napkin rings
Posted by Chica on November 12, 2009

Try this super simple sewing project to make a table runner adorned with fall leaves that’s perfect for your Thanksgiving table. Then make easy napkin rings to match!

Thanksgiving wreath from clothespins
Posted by Jo on November 9, 2009

Make an interactive wreath for Thanksgiving out of clothespins.

Feature Friday – Make Roman shades from old mini blinds
Posted by Chica on August 14, 2009

Learn how to convert old mini blinds into beautiful Roman shades

Feature Friday – Decorative egg shell finish
Posted by Chica on July 17, 2009

Cover a flat surface with egg shells and then distress them to mimic the look of old ivory.

Easy Fourth of July felt pennants
Posted by Chica on June 22, 2009

See how to make fun and easy felt pennants for the Fourth of July. This is a great craft for kids to help with, and the result is a fun decoration for your Independence Day party!

Feature Friday – Learn to make nylon flowers
Posted by Chica on June 19, 2009

Revisit an old trend and learn to make nylon flowers with this informative and colorful book.

Feature Friday: A source for inexpensive craft ideas
Posted by Jo on May 1, 2009

Have some thrifty fun by visiting our friend Heather over at www.DollarStoreCrafts.com

Welcome Spring with a daisy-filled topiary
Posted by Chica on March 19, 2009

Use colorful fabric and fresh flowers to decorate a topiary. Our design makes a great decoration or centerpiece for Spring or Easter, but can be easily customized to any season or holiday.

Refurbishing a dresser into a Moroccan style
Posted by Jo on March 9, 2009

Use spray paint and stencils to bring an old dresser back to life with some Moroccan flair.

Hide clutter with contact paper
Posted by Jo on February 17, 2009

Contact paper can be used to do more than just line shelves. See how well it does hiding clutter in a bathroom storage cabinet that has a glass front door.

Create a centerpiece with seashells
Posted by Jo on February 12, 2009

Use spray painted seashells and a mini light strand to make an original and inexpensive centerpiece for your table or other decoration.

Create a custom lamp shade with your Cricut
Posted by Jo on February 3, 2009

Use your Cricut machine to create a shadow design for a plain lampshade.

Feature Friday – Cover a bulletin board with shutters
Posted by Chica on January 16, 2009

Cover a bulletin board with re-purposed shutters for a charming and neat way to keep notes, and get inspiration for other simple yet effective design ideas to beautify and organize your home.

Upcycle bridesmaid dresses into chair covers and tablecloth
Posted by Chica on January 8, 2009

Learn how to upcycle old bridesmaid dresses into elegant chair covers and a tablecloth.

Create a natural centerpiece for fall or winter
Posted by Chica on November 11, 2008

Pull items from nature to help you create a lovely centerpiece for fall or winter. It’s so easy and inexpensive, and can be adapted to whatever you’ve got on hand.

Decorating with vinyl wall art
Posted by Jo on October 23, 2008

Use vinyl wall art to add an unexpected touch to your walls.

Stencil painting with freezer paper
Posted by Jo on September 15, 2008

Use freezer paper to make custom stencils for clothes, bags, toys and more!

Quick Tip – Protect your wall when you hang a dart board
Posted by Jo on August 26, 2008

Use cork wall tiles to protect the wall around your dart board.

Design your own inexpensive custom wall art
Posted by Guest on August 25, 2008

Decorate your wall with custom art blocks that you make with simple Styrofoam and squares of decorative paper. Easy to make and apply, these can be customized to suit any space and any decor.

Curtains and unique clips in a craft room
Posted by Jo on August 20, 2008

A unique idea for creating clips to hold curtains on steel cable that costs a lot less than a standard drapery ring and clip.

Decorate an empty stairway wall with custom art
Posted by Chica on August 19, 2008

Decorate that giant expanse of wall on a stairway landing with custom-made art canvases that you stretch and paint yourself.

Recycle wine corks to give a plain basket new life
Posted by Chica on August 5, 2008

Recycle those old wine corks you’ve been saving! Use them to cover a plain basket to create a charming picnic basket, centerpiece, or housewarming gift.

Use a spice rack as a curio display
Posted by Jo on July 25, 2008

Transform a honeycomb spice rack into a clever way to display tiny collectible items like seashells, rocks, or golf balls.

Using an IKEA JABBA laundry dryer as kid’s art display
Posted by Jo on July 11, 2008

Turn a cute IKEA clothes drying rack into a fun way to display art in a child’s room.

Use contact paper to cover your crafting table
Posted by Jo on July 9, 2008

Dress up boring, old, and damaged tables by topping them with colorful contact paper. Available in a variety of designs, it’s easy to apply and can be later removed. This will really perk up your craft space!

IKEA toothbrush holder has many uses
Posted by Jo on June 25, 2008

Turn a simple toothbrush stand into a stylish and elegant flower vase, or even a holder for fondue forks, paint brushes, makeup brushes, swizzle sticks, and more!

Turn a Mason jar bird feeder into a candy dispenser
Posted by Chica on June 24, 2008

Turn an ordinary Mason jar chick feeder into a clever and charming candy dispenser that’s sure to be a conversation piece for all your guests.

How to display lots of kid photos in a limited space
Posted by Chica on June 10, 2008

Display lots of photos of kids in a limited space by using collage frames. For an artistic look, make all the photos close-ups and print them all in black and white.

Curtains as closet doors
Posted by Jo on June 5, 2008

Replace your closet doors with curtains to give your child more play room (and fewer head-bumps) in his or her room. Easier to open and close than heavy doors, curtains also brighten up a room and provide for a fun stage atmosphere for imaginative little minds.

Different uses for place card holders
Posted by Jo on May 21, 2008

Learn about lots of new ways to use your place card holders, even when you’re not hosting a formal dinner party.

Make everyday soap special looking
Posted by Jo on May 19, 2008

Use decorative papers, ribbons, and embellishments to make your own fancy wrapped soaps at home. Even the most ordinary bar soap will be fit for a king when wrapped with a lovely paper!

Vazu vases make a great gift
Posted by Jo on May 14, 2008

Learn about these handy Vazu vases which fold flat! They take almost no storage space, are inexpensive, and are great for taking flowers to someone in the hospital or for a housewarming gift.

Brightly colored toddler’s bedroom
Posted by Jo on May 13, 2008

See how Jo decorated her daughter’s bedroom in fun and bright colors. From wall decals to an upholstered chair to fun furniture, the whole room is a burst of fun and a true delight.

Slipcovering an old ottoman and chair
Posted by Jo on May 5, 2008

See how we re-upholstered an old, ugly recliner and ottoman with fun and colorful faux fur for an outlandish end result that is the highlight of a brightly colored toddler’s bedroom.

Add trim molding to a wallpaper border
Posted by Jo on April 15, 2008

Make a wallpaper border extra special by covering the edges with a thin wood molding. Such a luxurious result for such little effort.

Refurbishing an old desk
Posted by Jo on April 9, 2008

Learn how to refurbish an old desk into a bright and colorful new addition to a child’s room.

Claiming unused space as a play area
Posted by Jo on March 4, 2008

Get inspiration for how to turn an unused closet into a fanciful play area for your children.

Decorating a plain white lamp shade
Posted by Jo on February 15, 2008

Decorate a plain white lamp shade to match the room. It doesn’t take much to turn something boring into the center of attention!

Tips for home building or remodeling
Posted by Jo on February 13, 2008

Get some tips for home building or remodeling that may help you avoid problems down the road.

Making room for a kitchen pot rack
Posted by Chica on February 8, 2008

Make room for a kitchen pot rack by getting rid of a clunky, poorly-placed cabinet.

Refurbishing a headboard
Posted by Jo on February 7, 2008

Refinish an old headboard with bright colors to make a grand new addition to a child’s bedroom.

Using marker board paint
Posted by Jo on January 30, 2008

Turn any smooth surface into a dry erase board by coating it with marker board paint.

Recycle daily calendars to wallpaper a small space
Posted by Chica on January 29, 2008

Wallpaper a bathroom or other small space with recycled comics from a page-a-day desk calendar.

Displaying seashells in a jar
Posted by Jo on January 14, 2008

Spray paint seashells a solid color like gold and arrange them in a pretty apothecary jar for a beautiful display.

Please visit Chica and Jo at http://www.chicaandjo.com for even more clever ideas!