Pins of the Week from April 1st, 2012 - July 8th, 2012

***Sorry Everyone this is what I had posted before I discovered "labels". ***

Pin of the Week for July 1st - July 8th

DIY end table with crates; easy to add your own style to it and the best thing that I love about it, STORAGE!!! I swear you can NEVER have enough storage room! And it could even do this as a recycling project. You can find it at it's original site here: http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com/2012/05/vintage-wine-crate-coffee-table.html and see how they done it.

Pin of the Week for June 24th - July 1st

I'd use this as a shoe storage in my little girls room, or for supplies in a sewing/craft room.  It's simple and green!  You can find it's original site: 
http://www.curbly.com/users/diy-maven/posts/9755-getting-organized-home-office-inspiration-how-tos

Pin of the Week for June 17th - June 24th

Okay, if you're broke like me, this is like the best idea EVER!!! lol And/or if your kitchen is small like mine I would suggest putting wheels on the bottom! ;) Really another thing too I have a toddler who likes to make a mess of everything so if you also don't want buy something so expensive that you really can't afford to get tore up and need replaced in the next 5 yrs, another reason why this is a great idea.  Save your money and DIY and then go vacation with the family.
http://www.thenester.com/2011/05/bird-watching-52.html

Pin of the Week for June 10th - June 17th

Love thus!!! Looks pretty easy and self explanatory, but here the site: http://thebbcreative.wordpress.com/2011/09/18/diy-jewelry-organization-roundup/

Pin of the Week for June 3rd - June 10th

  Genius! Spray paint a branch and attach to the wall for a curtain rod

Pin of the Week for May 27th - June 3rd

Sorry I don't have to much to share on this, the site was something other than english but it has a decent visual for the idea.

Pin of the Week for 20th - May 27th

 

DIY Garden Planter & Birds Bath

I shared yesterday that I was working on a diy garden project that was for the birds! Our Lowes Creative Ideas Network challenge this month was to create a diy bird feeder or birdbath. After Matt’s failed attempt at creating a bird feeder, I just went ahead and purchased a cute feeder from Lowes. However, I had this fun idea to create a planter and bird bath in one and today I’ll show you how to make your own!

Supplies needed:

NOTE: Please use your own measurements and judgement when recreating this project. These are guidelines to follow and you shouldn’t necessarily even want to copy my project exactly. Be creative and add your own flair, pot sizes, rebar size, birdbath top, paint color, etc.

• 1  8″ tall terracotta pot for the base
• 4  6″ tall pots
• 1  4″-5″ tall pot
• 62 inch piece of rebar (I bought a 10ft piece from Lowes and had Matt cut it to size with a hacksaw. Lowes will cut if for you if you ask.) **Edited to add: My Lowes said they could cut it for me; however, someone had trouble getting their rebar cut by Lowes so you might need to purchase a hacksaw for this project. It’s $5.
• Spray paint primer. (I used Valspar primer.)
• Spray paint in your color choice. (I used Valspar in Exotic Sea.)
• Discarded globe from “boob light”.
• Little ceramic bird (Optional but uber cute.)
• DAP Household/Aquatic Adhesive

Step 1: Prime all of your pots and then spray paint them in whichever color you choose. This was my first time using Valspar spray paint and I have to say that I wasn’t a huge fan of the primer, but I loved the paint! The primer seemed to splatter a bit out of the can and it took two cans of primer to thoroughly cover the pots. Granted, I didn’t seal the pots before painting so they were thirsty for the primer! However, I used less than one can of Valspar’s gloss spray paint in Exotic Sea on all of the pots and on the birdie. I love this fun color for the garden!

Step 2: Measure the height of all of your pots and then add 24 inches to that number to determine the length of your rebar. Cut your rebar to size using a hacksaw. Use a hammer to pound the rebar into the ground at least two feet down so that it will hold your heavy pots.

Step 3: Thread your pots onto the rebar and fill with soil. Alternately tilt each pot from right to left, filling with soil as you go.

Step 4: Take the globe from one of your discarded “boob lights” and place it onto the top of the rebar. The bowl will be resting on the top flower pot but the rebar should thread all the way up into the birdbath bowl. I used DAP household/aquatic adhesive to attach the bird and to seal around the gap between the bowl and rebar hole. The adhesive takes a day to cure, so I’m not able to fill my bowl with water yet.

Step 5: Plant your flowers and enjoy!

For more DIY bird feeder, birdhouse, and bird bath projects be sure to check out Lowe’s Creative Ideas Magazine!

 

Pin of the Week for May 13th - May 20th

Make a pearl and ribbon necklace or bracelet.  So elegant! @

http://roadkillrescue.net/2012/05/doily-design-chair/

 

Pin of the Week for May 6th - May 13th

Layed down lace then spray paint! @ http://roadkillrescue.net/2012/05/doily-design-chair/

 

 

Pin of the Week for April 29th - May 6th

 Sewing together pot holders to make a rug! Brilliant!

 

Pin of the Week for April 22nd - April 29th

 Love this!!! And actually making me a pair soon! There was no link for me to tell you how to do this but it's quite simple.  Go to your local fabric/craft store, find "fabric" paint, be sure to read the directions because different brand have you finish in different ways.  Wash you pants (new or used) without fabric softener before you begin.  You can make you own stencils if you need to and when you're done painting be sure to read the directions on the paint so your paint stays on and doesn't ruin your pants.

Pin of the Week for April 15th - April 22nd

 Bird bath made from painted flower pots.  You can see how it's done @http://theculinarycougar.wordpress.com/2010/05/30/more-backyard-inspiration/

 

Pin of the Week for April 8th - April 15th

Paper cocktail parasols – available at party supply stores – are fun and festive. I made this simple project by sticking the parasols into a grapevine wreath and in minutes, I had a bright new look. You could also use a foam wreath. @ http://cfabbridesigns.com/holidays/christmas/easy-easter-wreath/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:FamilyChicFamilyChic

 Pin of the Week for April 1st - April 8th

Simple and cute.  Really think this would work out in most homes and rooms! :)