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2018, cheap decorating, New uses for old things, recycle, repurpose

What can you make with pool noodles?

June 6, 2019June 3, 2019by LumberInMyMiniVan1 Comment

Pool noodles are ridiculously cheap, and you can find them almost anywhere. And while most of us use them to float in a pool, there are many other ways you can use them as well. In today’s Pinterest roundup, I’d like to share some creative ideas for repurposing pool noodles.

You can use them to make a cheap wreath form for a lot cheaper than a foam wreath form.

Hometalk

You can use them to make a footstool for your house, or a faux stone column, or pool noodle luminaries.

Mother Daughter Projects

Epbot

Create. Craft. Love.

Make an obstacle course, a sprinkler, or a track for marble racing.

Sortrature

A pool noodle obstacle course would be a great, easy and cheap fun activity for your kids.

PBS Kids

You can cut the pool noodles to create stamps and paint a pattern.

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Next week, I’ll share how to organize your home with pool noodles. Have a wonderful weekend, and visit us here tomorrow for a GIVEAWAY!

2018, decor, DIY, farmhouse, farmhouse decor, farmhouse style, Fixer Upper Inspired, organize, organizing, organizing tips, repurpose, rustic DIY

Creating a DIY Rustic Coat Rack

May 29, 2019May 28, 2019by LumberInMyMiniVan4 Comments

We had an awkward blank wall in our bedroom that was just begging for some rustic charm. I thought about buying a coat rack, but I couldn’t find what I wanted at the right price.

Then I found these super cute drawer knobs at Hobby Lobby. I loved the detail and “antique” look of them.

I immediately knew that I wanted to use them. I went to the garage and grabbed a scrap board. I stained it using Minwax Mohogany.

I then measured the board and marked where I wanted the knobs to go. Next, I drilled the holes.

I then inserted the knobs and screwed the bolts and washers to the board.

Now I no longer have an awkward, empty space, and a handy, cute new place to hang clothes.

What rustic DIY projects have you done lately?

2018, budget decorating, burlap, crafts, decor, Dollar Store crafts, farmhouse, farmhouse decor, farmhouse style, Fixer Upper Inspired, paint stick crafts, Pin-spired projects, repurpose, Seasonal art, seasonal decor

Make it Monday: Paint stick burlap star

August 27, 2018by LumberInMyMiniVan2 Comments

You may recall when I made the folk art-inspired flag from paint sticks this summer. My folk art flag was beginning to fall apart and it had passed its phase of being useful…so I decided to repurpose it.

I started by taking the flag apart. See the paint? I didn’t bother taking the paint off since the sticks would be covered with burlap.

I laid it out in a star pattern and hot glued it together.

Then I began wrapping the star in wide burlap ribbon, taking the time to glue it at each pass. It took a long time and lots of ribbon, but when I finished, I had this:

I’m planning to hang it up and hang a wreath in the center of it. Isn’t it cute?

What crafts have you done lately?

2018, DIY, farmhouse, farmhouse decor, farmhouse style, hardware stores, knock offs, recycle, repurpose, thrifty decor, upcycle

Make it Monday: Easy Farmhouse Candlesticks

July 23, 2018by LumberInMyMiniVan5 Comments

I love chunky, wooden turned candlesticks, but they can be costly. Did you know you can easily DIY them from materials you can find in most hardware stores?

I was in Lowe’s earlier this week when I happened upon these lovely turned table legs.

I purchased the terra cotta saucers from Rural King.

I then used wood glue to glue saucers to one end of the legs, but for the end with the screw? I chose to drill a hole in the saucers.

I learned that you can soak your terra cotta pots overnight in water and drill a hole with a standard drill bit. No masonry bit needed!

I then bolted the saucers on and painted them white with two coats of chalk paint.

I’m happy with how they turned out, but I’m thinking of cutting one of the taller candlesticks down so I’ll have three varying sizes. I love the look of these and I know they’ll look great on our mantle.

This was a DIY project that didn’t cost much, and it was easy and fun to do. I love how cute these candlesticks are as well!

Have a wonderful week.

2018, farmhouse decor, farmhouse style, floral, outdoor spaces, outdoors, repurpose, rustic DIY, spring

Farmhouse Friday: farmhouse flower gardens

May 4, 2018April 29, 2018by LumberInMyMiniVanLeave a Comment

I love the look of a farmhouse flower garden. You know the kind- the ones that feature old junk in a creative display?

For today’s Pinterest roundup, I’d like to share some of my favorite farmhouse flower beds. I think you’ll enjoy these as much as I have.

Greenest Way

How pretty is this sweet little wheelbarrow with all these beautiful flowers growing in them? Now I need to find a pretty old wheelbarrow so I can make this.