Vacation Travel Jars Repurposed & Upcycled I’m not ashamed to admit I’m a chronic bottle and jar saver. The only problem is when I run out of shelf space to store them. So, I decided to upcycle a few of my own into vacation travel jars filled with sand, shells, or money!
Dollar Tree Books Upcycle Tutorial: Create Custom Books
June 7, 2019 by 6 Comments
Dollar Tree Books Tutorial – How to create custom books for your home decor. Way back when I first started blogging, I used to make and sell book stacks using vintage and antique books. Now it’s hard to find vintage books at a reasonable price. So sad. I miss those days! Today I’m upcycling Dollar Tree books. Sometimes those are cheaper than thrift store books. But the main reason for using them was I wanted books that are the same {Read More}
Patriotic BBQ Wooden Tote Upcyled Thrift Store Find
May 29, 2019 by 4 Comments
I love red, white, and blue and of course our beautiful American flag – especially during summer. I upcycled a thrift store find into a Patriotic BBQ Wooden Tote. As Americans, we celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends, BBQs, and outdoor fun! 🍧🎆⚾
On the Workbench and in the Shop: Quick and Easy DIY Signs
May 24, 2019 by 4 Comments
As usual, it’s been a busy week with lots of projects occupying my kitchen table. I worked on quite a few new signs while my mom was visiting. First is a Pallet Sign. It is 5½” x 7½”. For this sign, I chose the Happiness Blooms transfer. It’s our smallest size. Perfect for cards, photo frames, and small signs. Here’s how it looks. I used just one of the flowers with the sentiment and added ribbon. I totally love {Read More}
Pallet Wood Rustic Box Centerpieces with Farmhouse Style
May 23, 2019 by 6 Comments
Pallet Wood Rustic Box Centerpieces with Farmhouse Style Most of what I buy at thrift stores and yard sales is “junk” by most people’s standards. I specifically look for broken things, metal, and wood that others don’t see value in, because those are the pieces I love to recreate with. So when I came across these handmade pallet wood boxes, I almost squealed! I knew I would have so much fun with them. All 13 of them! Whoever made them {Read More}
Plant Stool Makeover
May 20, 2019 by 5 Comments
This post it’s about a poor unloved plant stool that my mother has. Last year when I visited her it was sitting out on the back porch and I kept telling her it would be so cute if she painted it. When she saw my step stool makeover that was awaiting her when she came to visit, she asked me if I could do something with her unloved plant stool. Fortunately, I had received a large shipment of transfers {Read More}
Cutting Board Makeover Bon Appétit!
May 15, 2019 by 3 Comments
Cutting Board Makeover Do you remember this cutting board? It was one of my thrift shop finds I shared a few weeks ago. Confession time … I barely passed French in high school, but I think the language is beautiful. Bon Appétit seemed fitting words to do this cutting board makeover. Here’s the inspiration project from Chalk Couture. So très chic! Cutting Board Makeover Supplies: I have included affiliate links for items used. Cutting Board (these are similar to mine) {Read More}
Bee Hive Wall Shelf Upcycle Using Dollar Tree Items
May 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Bee Hive Wall Shelf Hey, everyone! I’m back with a new Dollar Tree project. This time it’s a Dollar Tree modular wall shelf upcycle. Last month I bought this modular wall shelf from Dollar Tree. I don’t know if they still have the, but I’m kicking myself that I didn’t buy more. I’ll check next time I’m there because I would love to do an arrangement as shown on the insert, but I had an idea for the one I {Read More}
Get on the Bus Canada! 🍁
May 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
So many Canadians have asked if and when Chalk Couture will come to Canada. I’m thrilled to announce that Chalk Couture™ is opening business operations in Canada beginning May 6, 2019! So excited to welcome so many new Canadian friends to the Knick of Time Chalkers family ✨ and have my site available for all you Canadian friends to shop or join the team. CANADA!!! Are you ready?! 🙌🏼✨ Join I’ve been a Designer with Chalk Couture for almost a {Read More}
Wooden Step Stool Makeover Vintage Truck Inspired!
April 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Wooden Step Stool Makeover Today I’m sharing a wooden step stool makeover, a quick and easy idea that you can use on a finished or unfinished step stool. I used spray paint, but you can use your favorite type of paint. You can make over one of these in about an hour.
