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Sometimes the best ideas come from what you already have lying around — even when you’re not totally sure how it’s going to turn out. Recently, we were finishing up some work on our house and had leftover cutoffs from square cedar pillars we were using on the deck. These were just plain, square cedar…

When we were building our house, I saved a few I-joist cutoffs from a beam we installed. They weren’t anything fancy — just leftover pieces that would’ve normally gone in the trash. But I held onto them anyway, thinking I might find a use for them someday. This week, I finally pulled one out to…

This week I officially decorated for Valentine’s Day, and instead of overthinking it, I decided to keep things simple, fun, and creative. Valentine’s décor doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive to feel special — sometimes it’s just about leaning into a color palette and making what you already have work. This year, I stuck…

I love creating seasonal décor using items I already have on hand, and this Valentine bottle project turned out so cute and simple. I made two different sets of three glass bottles, and both sets work as decorative vases for Valentine’s Day. They’re perfect for shelves, mantels, tiered trays, or table centerpieces. The best part?…

I love seasonal aprons. I don’t know why, but switching them out throughout the year makes everyday kitchen life feel a little more special. And somehow, even after all my crafting and sewing, I realized I didn’t have a Valentine’s apron. So naturally… I made one. Out of old stuff I already had. Again. This…

A Vintage Cityscape Mixed-Media Sign I’ll be honest — I usually don’t buy blank signs. I’m way more of a junk wood, pallet board, what’s-lying-around kind of girl. Free wood just makes sense to me, especially when so much of the store-bought stuff feels flimsy for the price. So when I picked up a small,…

After Christmas comes down, I always crave that calm, quiet winter feeling. Not red and green anymore — just soft blues, whites, and cozy textures. I realized I didn’t have an apron that fit that in-between season, so instead of buying one, I decided to make my own using materials I already had on hand.…

After Christmas comes down, I always love easing into winter decor rather than jumping straight into the next season. This year, I wanted something soft, neutral, and wintry — but I also didn’t want to spend any money. That’s when I remembered a broken frame I had tucked away. The glass and frame itself were…

This Christmas I decided to dig into my scrap wood pile and ended up making one of my favorite little projects yet — Christmas string art on leftover 2x4s! These pieces turned out rustic, sparkly, and incredibly festive, and they were practically free since I used supplies I already had on hand. I started with…

Affordable, adorable, and totally beginner-friendly! Christmas crafting is my favorite way to get into the holiday spirit, and this year I decided to make a handful of homemade Christmas ornaments using nothing but junk wood cut-offs and scrap fabric I already had on hand. These little projects were quick, cozy, and perfect for anyone wanting…