Easy DIY ribbon bracelet tutorial

Looking for a great summer craft that is both easy and fun? This bracelet tutorial I found on Pinterest is so simple, affordable and turns out just like the picture! I found most of the supplies, (beads, ribbon and jewelery string) … Continue reading

what to do with scraps of fabric

Do you have scraps of fabric laying around from sewing projects? I have tons of it and it is not something I am willing to just toss because I always feel that option is nothing but wasteful; plus I love … Continue reading

how to makeover an old lamp

have an ugly lamp? You can revamp a lamp shade in a few easy steps. You can take an ugly lamp and make it a nice bedside accessory. You can start out by spray painting your lamp base with a … Continue reading

easy backyard party decor for this holiday weekend

Kick off summer the right way this weekend by adding some easy, handmade decor to any memorial day party! These paper cones make a perfect colorful addition to welcome summer. You can hang them on chairs or on the wall and … Continue reading

how to use recycled cans to decorate your fence

Cans on a fence- amy+mayd

Awhile back, I posted some cute cans (in this post) I found on etsy. Feeling inspired by them, I decided to paint a few of my own and mix them in with some vintage labeled cans I have been collecting. A … Continue reading

empty perfume bottles, too pretty to toss

I was glancing at my perfume collection the other day and noticing how many of my scents are dwindling down to the last drop and was thinking I guess its time to toss these but how can you toss a … Continue reading

how to repurpose an old canvas painting into new art

If you have a canvas that you painted that you aren’t really digging (this happens to me now and again) here is a project that can help you reuse that canvas in an easy way to make a new art … Continue reading

how to arrange flowers and make your own bouquets

For today’s post, I’d like to introduce the basics of flower arranging.. something I have always been interested in. There are many things to learn and perfect in this art but for now I will start with the basics. I … Continue reading

update a furniture piece in thirty minutes

An easy way to update a dresser or your bathroom cabinets in about 30 minutes is to replace carpenter grade “stock” knobs, or drawer pulls with some colorful, vintage or antique stylish knobs. This incredibly simple home update can really … Continue reading

how to make wall art from corks

Here is an easy way to  capture some of your better wine nights and make them into an artful memory or at least a conversation piece for your next wine night! Start by collecting corks. Wine and champagne. I’d just swipe mine from … Continue reading