Make a DIY repurposed cigar box that is the perfect size to hold television remotes. This DIY repurposed cigar box was easily updated with pretty paper and ribbons. Add some feet and it is the perfect size to holds television remotes! While I was visiting New Hampshire with my youngest for College Orientation, I had …
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Plan a fun outdoor Graduation party for your graduate, using inexpensive ideas and simple DIY projects. While this was a Graduation Party, so many ideas can be used for any outdoor party. This party was done on a budget with a lot of repurposed items, not only because of cost but also because I love …
I am excited to share a Graduation Photo Wreath that is easy to make but is such a fun idea for a Graduation party. As you may know, the countdown begins for Amanda’s High School Graduation. There was such inspiration from so many talented people on Pinterest and I hope sharing my projects inspires someone …
Learn how to make a beautiful and useful solar light garden post for your walkway. I wanted to make a Solar Light Garden Post for some time and finally had a chance to complete it. We have limited outdoor lighting and a long driveway so it really makes it difficult if you are carrying things …
Make your own DIY Faux Grain Sack Tile Coasters. Welcome to Our Crafty Mom! This is a quick and easy project that anyone could use. You can personalize these tile coasters with different color schemes or even use mod podge and add pictures. I love to see the different ideas for tile coasters that …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I was browsing Pinterest (shocker) and saw a cool wreath made with yarn. It was in the Anthropologie catalog last year and I took inspiration from it to make my own DIY Pom Pom Wreath. I left the Pom Pom’s longer, more of a rag wreath look. This is so easy to make and is …