DIY Home Decorating Projects

  • Use Magnetic Poster Hangers To Display Your Art!

    Use Magnetic Poster Hangers To Display Your Art!

    The Jewish Holiday Season is now officially over in Israel, while folks in the rest of the world are currently celebrating the holiday of Simchat Torah. Packing away the Succah is always a bit sad for me, as I just love the holiday of Succot, especially when celebrated here in Northern Israel, nothing quite like…

  • A DIY Stenciled Coat Rack For Kids From Odds And Ends

    A DIY Stenciled Coat Rack For Kids From Odds And Ends

    Sometimes blog posts come about in the most interesting ways, and this one is no exception! I just posted an article about summer decorating tips, and then I saw that one of our Craft Schooling Sunday regulars had a linky party with stencilling as the theme. I certainly have some stencilling projects in my archive,…

  • Simple Summer Decorating Tips For Every Budget

    Simple Summer Decorating Tips For Every Budget

    Summer is here and that means more daylight hours, more time to spend outdoors, and maybe more house guests and entertaining? If you are thinking about giving your home a summer facelift but aren’t sure where to start, I’ve compiled some great decorating tips that will make your home look better than ever. Even if…

  • Embroidering With T-Shirt Yarn!

    Embroidering With T-Shirt Yarn!

    Ever thought about embroidering with t-shirt yarn? I am always looking for ways to do intricate yet lovely crafts in a quicker way, so embroidery with t-shirt yarn is certainly one way to do that, right? With ethnic wall hangings and baskets still popular in the home decor arena, now is the perfect time to…

  • DIY Wall Art From Painted Wrapping Paper

    DIY wall art is all the rage, and now you can whip up some fun wrapping paper, and make something to grace your walls, all while honing your loose paining skills! There is something about fooling yourself into painting without the pressure that just plain works, so instead of setting out to paint wall art,…

  • The DIY Five Minute Paper Plate Clock

    The DIY Five Minute Paper Plate Clock

    Who wouldn’t want to make this fun DIY paper plate clock, especially since it takes just five minutes? True you’ll need to have the clock mechanism and a favorite paper plate on hand, but the rest is quite simply one of my very favorite projects. Add a touch of Fall color to your home, or…

  • Rustic Yet Modern Vacation House Decor Starts With Words, Lots Of Them!

    Rustic Yet Modern Vacation House Decor Starts With Words, Lots Of Them!

    Fun signs with a painted vintage look, or even fun signs that use a modern font yet still have that aged look are all the rage, and while you might not want to look at them all the time, they certainly make great simple decor for a vacation home, a basement hideout, a shed, or…

  • DIY Paper Plant: Flowering Bromeliad

    DIY Paper Plant: Flowering Bromeliad

    A DIY paper plant can be the perfect solution if you need an inexpensive and festive party centerpiece (especially if you need a bunch) and best of all they can be made in any size that works for you. Not all the paper plants that i’ve seen in blogland have been quick to make, so…

  • The Best Of DIY Painted And Embroidered Lampshades

    The Best Of DIY Painted And Embroidered Lampshades

    Lampshades are the perfect place to sharpen your DIY skills, and a DIY painted or embroidered lampshade is the perfect place to start. I’ve gathered some great inspiration for you as far as the shade goes. And if you’re in the market for a new lamp that could really be a great base for your…

  • Paint A Fun Watercolor Chameleon Wall Hanging For Your Child’s Room!

    Paint A Fun Watercolor Chameleon Wall Hanging For Your Child’s Room!

    After we painted watercolor strawberries and watercolor apples and pomegranates, I am still loving the idea of using watercolors in so many fun ways, so I thought I’d paint something fun for my twelve year old  son’s room, as he just got his own room for the first time ever! Now that I’ve made this…

  • Make The Perfect Summer Getaway With Outdoor Curtains!

    Check out my latest article over on houzz.com and get some practical tips for enhancing your summer with outdoor curtains as well as what to consider when purchasing outdoor curtains. Click on the photo below to go directly to the article, and please leave me a comment there with your questions or queries, I’d love…

  • Moroccan Painted Furniture Inspiration

    Morroccan painted furniture caught my eye this week on a little visit to my favorite Moroccan store in Chatzor HaGlilit. The store is huge and packed with Morroccan items of all kinds, so one can get a bit ovewhelmed, as I did on my first few visits. This time I was completely surprised by the…