Heart Pallet Art

When Kristi from I Should Be Mopping the Floor got word from a friend that a stack of pallets was up for grabs in her neighborhood, she quickly sent the hubs over to stake a claim. Kristi kindly shared her loot with other pallet-lovin’ friends but saved one to create some custom artwork.

Since the piece was going to hang in her master bedroom, Kristi opted for a simple heart. She used a technique to achieve a highly distressed finish and placed her new creation above her faux fireplace. She’s now loving her “ little pallet heART.”

Find the tutorial at I Should Be Mopping the Floor.

By Kimm | Filed under Wall Decor | Tags: artwork, curbside find, distress, distressed, diy art, dumpster diving, heart, how to, master bedroom art, pallet art, pallet craft, pallet project, pallet repurpose, pallet to wall art, pallet upcycle, refab, repurpose, revamp, roadside rescue, trash to treasure, trash to treasures

February 29, 2012February 28, 2012

Wine Cork Knives

Although I am not a wine drinker, I have enjoyed exploring all the reuses for those crafty little corks. They really feature cool text and logos, so it seems like such a shame to throw them away! Val at Yarni Gras found a way to use her wine corks to refab some old canapé knives she had kicking around.

Val removed the old handles with a mallet and then simply stuck the remaining tips into slits cut into the corks. That’s it! The cork closes around itself, making for a nice snug fit. Val even has you covered with a cheese ball recipe so you can start using your new again knives right away!

See how to make your own at Yarni Gras.

By Kimm | Filed under Recycled | Tags: canape knives, curbside find, DIY, dumpster diving, how to, leftover wine corks, make your own, refab, repurpose, revamp, roadside rescue, trash to treasure, trash to treasures, wine cork, wine cork craft, wine cork crafts, wine cork repurpose, wine cork upcycle, wine corks

February 28, 2012February 27, 2012

Magazine Collage Art

You may remember cutting out letters and pictures from old magazines as a child to create collages. Well, Deb from Deb Schwedhelm Photoblog took this school-time activity to a whole different level! Deb and her kiddos spent weeks clipping from magazines to create a really cool piece of “I love you” artwork.

The assortment of colors, sizes, and fonts makes for a really eye-catching piece of art. Of course, I love that this was a family project that they can all take pride in completing together. No doubt Deb and the kids will have fond memories of hours spent cutting at the table each time they walk by and get a glimpse of an “I love you.”

Painted Leather Chair

Karen from Redoux got this leather chair from a friend whose aunt had passed away. The chair was really in great shape with the exception of the fact that it reeked of cigarette smoke.

Karen scrubbed the chair thoroughly and then painted and glazed the frame. The leather upholstery got a glam new look with some silver spray paint. If you are questioning how well the paint has held up on the leather, Karen is happy to report the chair is still going strong and looks perfect after three years!

Check out the details at Redoux.

By Kimm | Filed under Chairs | Tags: antique white, chair makeover, curbside find, dumpster diving, glaze, glazed, hand me down, painted leather, refab, refabbed chair, repurpose, revamp, roadside rescue, secondhand chair, silver chair, spray paint, trash to treasure, trash to treasures

February 27, 2012February 26, 2012

Wood Grain Coffee Table

Beth and Nick from Sawdust and Embryos recently tackled some of the pieces that have been collecting dust in their garage for awhile. In need of a serious makeover was this rundown coffee table that was missing the original glass panels from the top and had a broken wicker panel on the bottom.

Beth and Nick delivered with one amazing transformation! For their one-of-a-kind table, Beth and Nick used a technique to create a wood grain design featured on a background of glossy black paint. I am simply blown away by their work. Totally glam and fabulous!

Get the tutorial at Sawdust and Embryos.

By Kimm | Filed under Tables | Tags: coffee table makeover, coffee table with wood grain design, curbside find, dumpster diving, glossy coffee table, lacquer, lacquered, refab, refabbed coffee table, repurpose, revamp, roadside rescue, trash to treasure, trash to treasures, wood grain design

February 27, 2012February 26, 2012

Baker’s Twine Storage

After accumulating a little collection of baker’s twine, Michele from The Scrap Shoppe came up with a creative way to keep it neat and organized using mini Pringles cans. Michele found that the little cans happen to almost the same size as a roll of baker’s twine. Don’t you love those convenient little discoveries?

Michele cleaned her containers and then prettied them up with decorative paper and Mod Podge. A small hole drilled into the lid makes it easy to grab some twine when you’re getting your craft on. This is definitely my type or storage – free, easy, and “cute to boot” as Michele says!

Get the tutorial at The Scrap Shoppe.

February 26, 2012February 26, 2012

Shotgun Shell Wreath

This project is pretty hilarious if you’ve got a hunter in your life. Over at Instructables, you can see how to make a wreath from shotgun shells and a lighter designed to look like a shotgun. While the tutorial uses live shells, I would imagine empty casings would work as well.

This wreath was designed as a festive Christmas wreath with red and green shells; however, I could see it used as year-round décor for a man cave. It would definitely spark some conversation with guests.

Find the tutorial at Instructables.

By Kimm | Filed under Decor | Tags: christmas wreath ideas, curbside find, dumpster diving, hunters wreath, hunting wreath, recycled shotgun shells, refab, repurpose, revamp, roadside rescue, shotgun shells, trash to treasure, trash to treasures, unique christmas wreath, upcycled shotgun shells

February 26, 2012February 25, 2012

Office Farm Table

Karen from Redoux got a freebie farm table from Craigslist. It originally had white legs and a top that was in pretty rough shape to say the least.

With a new top and weathered wood paint treatment, the resized table is now a beautiful and functional workspace for Karen’s office. So Karen’s wise words of advice are, “Next time you see a sad old Farm Table, don’t discount it, you can change the top, make it bigger, or cut down the sides and make it smaller to fit your space.”

See how Karen revamped the table at Redoux.

By Kimm | Filed under Desks, Tables | Tags: craigslist, curbside find, desk, DIY, dumpster diving, farm table makeover, how to, office furniture, refab, refabbed farm table, repurpose, revamp, revamped farm table, roadside rescue, trash to treasure, trash to treasures