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Make it Monday: Easy Farmhouse Candlesticks

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022by 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.

2021, dollar stores, seasonal, thrifty decor

Cute Christmas Finds at Dollar General

December 13, 2021December 14, 2021by LumberInMyMiniVanLeave a Comment

I love Christmas decor at places like Hobby Lobby, but I don’t always love the price.

Did you know you can find lower priced, but still cute decor at discount stores? Some of my favorites are Dollar General and Aldi (yes, the grocery store). Today, I am sharing some of my favorite recent Dollar General finds.

All of the items I am about to show you are $8 or less.

1. Christmas bucket with “leather” handles

How cute would this be on a porch with a faux tree in it? Or maybe on a fire place hearth with birch logs in it.

2. Red plaid table runner

I love this so much- the colors in it are so festive. I’d love to pair this with some green chargers and some Christmas china.

3. Red plaid “Merry Christmas” pillow

This pillow is so pretty and the price is perfect. I bought one for my mud room entry.

4. Tabletop Nativity

This table top nativity has everything I love- warm wood, metal and Jesus. It’s perfect!

5. Faux book stack

Who doesn’t want this cute little “book stack?” I love everything about it.

I hope you enjoyed these Christmas goodies! You may even want to go visit your local DG and see what goodies you can find.

2021, crafts, Creative spaces, decor, decor tips and tricks, DIY, getting organized, rustic DIY, thrifty decor, Woodwork

Three creative wood coatracks you can make yourself!!

July 12, 2021by LumberInMyMiniVanLeave a Comment

I don’t know about you all, but I’m so obsessed with the unexpected. When it comes to hanging up coats, I love finding unique and interesting ways to hang up our clothes and coats.

1. Unique door knob coat hanger

This remains one of my favorite projects I’ve ever done and I still use this in my bedroom. You should totally try it! Click the link for the directions.

2. Reclaimed wood coat rack

You can easily make this one with a reclaimed board, some hooks and some paint. Most of us have an old board around. Make this one.

3. Built in coat tree

I wish so much that I had “stages” pictures and directions for this. My dad did this for me shortly before he died. I do know he made it entirely from 1x4s and nails. I love this so much.

I hope these ideas spark your creativity! If you use any of these ideas, please share it with me!

2021, cheap decorating, seasonal, thrifty decor, valentines

Free printable Friday: Valentines on my Mind!

February 5, 2021by LumberInMyMiniVanLeave a Comment

Happy Friday! Can you believe it’s February? This year is going by quickly and I can’t say I’m sad about it. So, to celebrate, here are two free printables for you. This year I’m focused on God’s definition of love and 1 Corinthians 13. I thought I’d base my freebies on that verse.

And here is one with the passage of Scripture from 1 Corinthians 13:8-12.

I hope you love these new free prints! In case you want to print them and frame them, I’d recommend printing no larger than 8×10. I like to use a print shop like Staples Copy and Print for mine. Just right click and save to your device!

And have an amazing week! We will see you Monday.

2021, bedrooms, cheap decorating, children, Pin-spired projects, Pinspiration, spring crafts, thrifty decor

DIY Shabby Chic Lampshade

February 1, 2021by LumberInMyMiniVan2 Comments

My youngest daughter wanted a pretty new lamp for her bedroom. We tried to find something that would fit her boho- themed room without breaking the bank, but we couldn’t.

But did you know lampshades are incredibly easy to DIY? All you need to make this one is some ribbon and a hot glue gun.

We found this ribbon at the Wal of Marts.

Then, get your hot glue gun and glue the ribbon to your shade however you want. I put a drop of glue every inch on this one and it has held just fine.