A Simple Painted Trivet

Got an extra ceramic tile left over from a reno project? You can make your own trivet, or hot mat, or whatever you prefer to call it. And no, this does not require going to a fancy pottery painting place, or a purchasing fancy kiln!

DIY Tray Makeover

Here is a very simple tutorial on how to make an old serving tray look new again.  If you've got a tray kicking around, pop over to your hardware store, and take 5 minutes to bring your tray back to life.

Rings of Gold at the End of the Rainbow

Here is a nice little project to add some colour to your St. Patrick's Day table decor. I was trying to think of something green to make in honour of the day, but I was far more inspired by rainbows and gold. I just couldn't help myself!

Fabric Basket Tutorial Using a Drop Cloth

One of my favourite posts on my old blog was my DIY Jewelry Holder Hardware Store Project. Here is another project I made using an item found at the hardware store: it's a fabric basket made with a canvas drop cloth!

Hashtag Reused Magnets

You can reuse old magnets to create fun new ones! I picked up some old magnets at the Reuse Centre, but I'm sure you've got a nice collection of your own. Local professionals and businesses like to give these to you as freebies. If you're not careful, these magnets can junk up your refrigerator. But you can change that so easily!

Top Picks from January's Pinterest BOTM

So my January Pinterest Board of the Month (BOTM) crept into February a bit, but let's be honest, organizing my space is still very much a work in progress.

You can view my full January: Get Organized board on Pinterest, but here are some of my favourites:

Embroidery Hoop Thread Organizer

As you know, I've been working on getting my craft and sewing things organized. I love the idea of displaying your supplies instead of stuffing them into a box or drawer. I came across this tutorial for an embroidery hoop thread rack by Yellow Spool, and thought it would be perfect for my space.

Craft Room Decor: Embroidering on Wood

I got a new power drill for Christmas! I was dying to put it to good use, at least for something other than drilling things into the wall. Here's a little embroidery project you can create for your craft room walls.