You all know I love giving vintage pieces new life. And, this DIY science lab table project was no exception! I looked on Pinterest for inspo and really couldn’t find many, if any, science lab tables, so I had to improvise! (Post contains link that generate a small commission to help fund the website. No additional cost to you!) I had a table top from an estate sale and it was the perfect scale for the table. The piece of wood was charming, showing hints of where previous owners rested their forearms along the edges. I love stuff like that!...
DIY Projects
DIY Christmas Decor with Scrap Wood, Cricut, Hot Glue & Glitter
Hand made gifts are a great choice, especially gifting to those who aren’t crafty! And, the craft doesn’t need to be expensive or time-consuming! I had scrap wood on hand from a toy box I made for my great nephew. I cut these scraps to size; used Restore a Finish for a light coat of base stain; and, then, white washed (small amount of diluted paint on brush) over the stain. I used the Cricut to cut sparkly letters! This was a learning for me! This is what I learned! I used a bit of trial and error to adhere...
Vintage Rolling Pins Turned Decor
My sister and I picked up these rolling pins at an estate sale – 7 pins for $25 – and, thought these pins could be fashioned into something special! I gave these pins a good wash; a coat of primer and a white base coat! I had SW Emerald Urethane in Snowbound on hand. I added black stripes to the flat portion of the handle. I worked my way down the handle adding red, green, checks, etc! I cut sparkly vinyl letters on the Cricut! I sprayed the pins with poly! And, added some pretty ribbon with beads! These turned...
Affordable DIY Faux Marble Countertops
These faux marble countertops are a great and affordable alternative to stone. This summer, I volunteered at a Habitat for Humanity build, where laminate is the typical material used for kitchen countertops. In this case, the kitchen layout allowed for an island whereby laminate material was not deep enough to cover the island. Several of my fellow DIYers on Instagram applied a resin over a painted faux marble surface and created a beautiful countertop. I couldn’t wait to do a project with this technique. I purchased Crystal Montenegro’s ebook detailing the process and the countertops turned out beautifully! Base Countertop...
Dollhouse DIY Bathroom Details
They say kitchens and bathrooms “make” the house! Well, this dollhouse is no exception! The tile, wallpaper and vanity are DIY showstoppers! Tile This DIY tile took some effort, but was simple to make! The tile was made with the hot glue and a silicone candy mold from Hobby Lobby. Resin is also a possible material option for the tile. Hot glue is affordable and I had it on hand! The process was quick. The hot glue dries quickly! Make your best attempt to fill all portions of the mold with equal amounts of hot glue. This ensures for a...
Dollhouse Kitchen Details
The kitchen is one of my favorite rooms in the dollhouse. I love how they came together and proud of myself that I managed to build the cabinets, hood and island. So tiny!!! Cabinets I took inspiration from @dearlillie’s blogpost on how to build the cabinets. I used craft boards from the Dollar Tree. In some cases, I used a miter saw for some cuts and a coping saw for others. The board was thick enough that a knife wasn’t efficient. I think a scroll saw would have worked well. I built the refrigerator and island first. The front panel...
Dollhouse Bedroom
It is said that great design is in the details. And, this cozy bedroom has tons of details! Let’s do a recap of the some of the features! Furniture The bed is a local, vintage store find. The desk and chest are Dollar Tree finds and stain/painted. Such great “miniature” finds for decorating on a budget. The chest is also from the Dollar Tree, found in the “craft” area. These are gift boxes. The desk chair is part of the dining set purchased at Hobby Lobby. Wall Decor The ”Lea” pendent is made from ribbon and felt. Simple! The two...
Dollhouse Windows & Window Boxes
Who doesn’t love a house with lots of natural light? This cute little dollhouse has lots of windows. It is a vintage piece and some of the windows were in disrepair and the mullions were not consistent throughout. Replacing or Making Windows I am sure there are a variety of materials that can be used to make these windows. I attempted to use materials I had on hand and this case was no exception. I had thick cellophane bags left over from charcuterie cups I made and this worked out well. First, I carefully removed the window casing so it...
Dollhouse Living Room Details
It was so fun to think creatively when pulling together the decor for this adorable living room! In my last post, I shared information on the flooring and base moulding. Let’s take a look at the rest of the details. Paint The walls/ceiling are painted Sherwin Williams Alabaster and the base/ case mouldings and stairs are painted Sherwin Williams Alpaca. The spindles are Behr Limousine Leather. I had all colors on hand. So, no additional purchase! Lighting I got inspiration from a Serena & Lily light fixture. I’ve seen it in the homes of many of my favorite DIYers too!...
Dollhouse Flooring Options
If you have been following me a while, you know I am a DIYer and have lots of building and craft ”stuff” to pull from for this dollhouse. For this dollhouse, I pulled ideas from previous projects for much of the flooring. Hardwood Floors I spent entirely too much time on Pinterest and YouTube looking for flooring ideas. I love the idea of hardwood floors. I contemplated installing popsicle sticks individually (too tedious) or using a printed image (lack of dimension). In the end, I used pole wrap left over from another furniture renovation project. Pole wrap is a flexible,...
Baby Shower Welcome Sign
Baby shower decor! It’s so fun to create! This welcome sign was my DIY contribution to my niece’s baby shower. I was so sorry to miss it, but happy to add to the decor! The sign stand was originally made for my son’s wedding shower a couple of weeks earlier. This blogpost has the details on how that was made. Acrylic I purchased the 24 x 36 frosted acrylic at Menards for ~ $40. It was $7 less than the piece I got at Home Depot for the last sign. I am still looking for a better source for the...
MacKenzie Childs Inspired Courtly Check |Upcycled Spice Rack
I found this vintage spice rack at an estate sale and the size was perfect for a small space in my kitchen to hold essential oils. So, if you are looking for something vintage for your oils, the spice rack was perfect! I added some decorative trim to the shelves for interest and to prevent the oils from falling from the shelf. I primed and painted the spice rack in SW Alabaster. (My go-to white.) I really wanted to try the new MacKenzie Childs Courtly Check pattern on something (see below) and thought this was a great project to give...