Last month, while searching for something else in the back of my garage, I came across this glass vase. I didn't recall having it, but I...

Do you recall those carved and painted coconut heads? They used to be popular at tropical tourist destinations like Florida and Hawaii....

Two weeks ago, a neighbor handed me a basket to embellish that was otherwise destined for the dumpster. You might assume it was just a...

From time to time, I sift through my kitchen drawers and baskets to identify items I can let go of to streamline my collection. I've been...

My friend Chris gave me a small metal lamp a few months back. As charming as it was, I realized that a complete makeover would make it...

A couple of months ago, I needed to melt some chocolate to pour into my molds for topping homemade cupcakes. Whether I'm melting...

Valentine's Day is this Friday, and while many enjoy chocolates or a nice bottle of wine, some people either can't indulge due to medical...

Embellishing a wooden frame for a mirror and a wall-hanging

Last week, I showed you how I transformed a large plastic container into a candy jar that not only serves a practical purpose but also...

About three times a year, I end up with a large, empty, plastic container. I used to toss them into the recycling bin, but after learning...

In my previous upcycled cigar box blog, I mentioned it would be my last. However, I might have to reconsider after creating this one. It...

Do you use dish-drying mats? I discovered them a decade ago and have been using them underneath my wooden drying rack ever since. You...

My neighbor found two chests on Marketplace that she wanted, and when she went to get them, the seller offered her two lamps for free...

Are you familiar with Thermofoil cabinet doors? If you're not, they are essentially cheap MDF doors with a smooth vinyl laminate cover....

This is the third of four cigar boxes I've decorated, and while I've enjoyed the creativity, I think it will be time to give it up after...

Do you recall when I demonstrated how I repurposed old empty perfume bottles into ornaments and diffusers some time ago? If you didn't...

I have this peculiar small corner that was essentially useless because of its size. It was briefly occupied by a curio cabinet, one of...

Earlier this year, I was introduced to kawandi for the first time. Upon coming across a picture of one of these quilts, I was captivated...

A month back, my friend Chris gave me 2 boxes filled with items, convinced that I could transform them through upcycling. Receiving these...

Have you ever wondered what to do with all the magnetic ads you get in charity mailings? Do you stick them on your fridge or toss them in...