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2021, christmas, crafts, decor, decor tips and tricks, DIY, Dollar Store crafts, Dollar Store Upcycles, farmhouse, farmhouse style, rustic DIY, seasonal, seasonal decor, Winter

How to DIY Christmas ornaments from pinecones!

December 2, 2021December 3, 2021by LumberInMyMiniVanLeave a Comment

Sometimes you just need a cute, easy craft that doesn’t cost you a dime. That’s exactly what I needed this week, and it turned out super cute.

I picked up these pinecones from our neighbor’s yard but I already had the glue gun, ribbon and twine in my craft cabinet.

I cut the ribbon at the length I wanted and tied them into simple little bows.

I then tied the twine around the knot on the bows and hot glued the bow knots to the base of the pine cones. I told you this was easy!!

And I made six of them in different sizes.

And then I hung them on our tree.

Next year, I may create a woodland tree with these pine cones and wood slice ornaments. Arent they pretty? What awesome and free crafts have you done lately?

2021, farmhouse, junking, outdoors, plant stands, recycle, repurpose

A repurposed chair becomes a unique plant stand

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021by LumberInMyMiniVan3 Comments

A few years ago, my sweet grandpa gave me this chair. He heard I was looking for an old chair and someone had given it to him.

I liked the look of the chair. It was a nice size and I thought it was a cute chair. I just wasn’t too sure about that metal woven seat. The metal was a little sharp and I was worried about my kids cutting their fingers.

So I removed it. I then painted the chair yellow.

I also used a little sandpaper to distress it a bit.

I took some old wood planks and laid them across the bottom rungs of the chair.

I love how cute and unique this chair plant stand is. Plus, if I get tired of it, I can build a new seat for it.

But, the color brightens up our porch, and we get lots of compliments on our “fern chair.”

What have you repurposed lately?

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, crafts, decor, decor tips and tricks, decorating tips, Designer dupes, discount stores, DIY, Fixer Upper Inspired, flea market, recycle, rustic DIY, Thrift shopping, thrifty decor

Thrift store remakes: how to make a faux ironstone planter

January 27, 2021January 30, 2021by LumberInMyMiniVanLeave a Comment

I absolutely love thrift stores. While some people see them as a junk store filled with other people’s useless castoffs, I see it as a treasure hunt. One man’s trash really is another person’s treasure.

I love to shop resale stores and thrift stores to find gently used clothes for my family, but I also love finding unique treasures and projects. Recently, I’ve been on an ironstone kick. I love how it looks but I don’t love the price. You can fake it fairly easily.

I spotted this Christmas planter not long after I arrived at the store. I loved the size and shape of it.

I used two coats of antique white spray paint to make it look like ironstone and I loved how it turned out.

I even used it in a fall display with a mum and some pumpkins.

I also sprayed this pitcher to make it look like ironstone too.

What are your recent thrift store remakes?

2021, budget decorating, burlap, cheap decorating, crafts, decor, DIY, farmhouse, farmhouse decor, farmhouse style, Pin-spired projects, Pinspiration, rustic DIY, seasonal, seasonal decor, spring, spring crafts, spring decor

Make Something Monday: Three Burlap Crafts To Make Before Spring

January 25, 2021by LumberInMyMiniVanLeave a Comment

I love anything burlap. I love burlap almost as much as I love farmhouse signs and quotes. As I was thinking of January post ideas, I thought I’d share some easy, cheap and adorable burlap crafts with you.

1. Framed burlap initial print

All you need are some old picture frames, some 8×10 burlap sheets, a printer and a graphic from The Graphics Fairy or WeddingChics.com (this is where I got mine).