I had a bunch of old cinder blocks from a fire pit that I’m redoing, so I searched Pinterest to see if there were any ways to reuse them. Sure enough, there were so many cool ideas. But the one that really stood out to me was a DIY Cinder Block Lounger. I put this […]
Old Tire Turned Planter
Having a 17 yo driver in the family we seem to have an abundance of old tires (no offense Amanda). So I figured I’d put them to good use and make a tire planter. I drilled a few holes in the bottom of the tire and cleaned it up. This post contains affiliate links for […]
Make Over A Chandelier With Mason Jars
Welcome to Our Crafty Mom! I purchased a wrought iron chandelier for my eat in kitchen, changing out a broken ceiling fan. The chandelier didn’t come with any shades and while I loved the white wrought iron, I felt it needed something over the bulbs. I was planning on picking up shades for the 5 […]
Old Door Mirror turned Chalkboard Art
My Dad dropped an old dresser mirror door off that he found. It was your typical oak in great shape. I knew immediately I wanted it as a Welcome board for the front porch. I will decorate it for the different seasons and occasions. I can’t wait to show you my idea for Amanda’s graduation. […]
How To Make A Clay Pot Wreath
Welcome to Our Crafty Mom! I am sharing a clay pot wreath that you can make with just a few supplies and an hour or two of your time! This post contains affiliate links. This means if you click the link and buy something, I may receive a percentage of sales at no extra cost […]
Wine Crate Ottoman DIY
I scored two wine crates from a friend who works at a liquor store. I guess they are hard to come by. I also found two burlap sacks with cool graphics on them for $6! I’m going to pick up some casters for the bottom so we can move it around. This is one of my […]
Graduation Invitations & Party Favors
I was very lucky this weekend to spend time with a wonderful group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators for a retreat. Basically, we create, talk, laugh, laugh and laugh some more! In fact I smiled so much my cheeks hurt! It was so refreshing to be around so many creative ladies. I was determined to get […]
DIY Sunburst Mirror
I love the look of a sunburst mirror, but not the price! They looked simple enough to recreate so I checked out Pinterest and sure enough there were all kinds of diy ideas. Some used paint sticks, Popsicle sticks or bamboo skewers. I opted to go with bamboo skewers as I liked the sleek look. […]
Valentine’s Day Candy Bouquet and DIY Picture Frame
Make a Valentine’s Day picture frame using a sharpie and a stencil, plus a fun mason jar candy bouquet filled with their favorite candy. My sweet daughter, Amanda, has been with her adorable boyfriend Sean, for 15 months now. They are both 17 but while Amanda will be leaving for College in August, Sean still […]
Horse Silhouette Pallet Art
My friend Elaine loves horses and unique pieces for her beautiful home. I wanted to try to incorporate both for a handmade gift for her and thought I would try a horse silhouette using a method similar to my deer art. I had one pallet sign left so I painted it in a whitewash to […]
