DIY

From Rusty Bike to Flower Planter

July 17, 2020 2 min read

Hey there...

Today I'm going to share a very simple DIY project. You can copy this if you like or use this to get your own ideas going. It's always amazing to me what a little paint and some flowers can do.

DIY Simple Rustic Window Boxes

June 17, 2020 2 min read

Are you in need of a quick and simple DIY project? I had to build bigger window boxes this year.

Serenity Cottage Sign

February 28, 2020 1 min read

I finally finished my house sign.

How to build a Farmhouse Table

May 24, 2019 2 min read

I've been dreaming about building my own farmhouse style table ever since I started using power tools on my own.

Makeover To The Original Faux Fireplace

May 17, 2019 2 min read

Today's blog post is about a faux fireplace makeover. It's always amazing what a coat of paint can do and this makeover is about exactly that.

How to Update an Old Dresser

April 18, 2019 3 min read

Do you have an old dresser that needs to be brought to life again? If so, then this blog post is just for you.

In case you've forgotten or weren't aware, I'm a FAT Paint retailer. I've really fallen behind in sharing paint projects and all their beautiful paint colours with you.

Build Your Own Wall Mounted Coat Rack

April 10, 2019 2 min read

Let's get building!

I have a very simple DIY project to share with you today.

Simple Rustic Faux Fireplace

April 08, 2019 5 min read

I've been pinning rustic wood fireplaces trying to find inspiration for my next "faux fireplace". I wanted or actually needed to build one for my basement rec room.

I was scrolling through some old posts and realized that last year sometime I hinted at sharing details with you on building a faux fireplace...and...I still haven't done this. This is a long time coming as I built my second faux fireplace at the end of 2016.

How to make a wooden fox

October 31, 2016 2 min read

Today I'm going to share with you how I made a wooden fox.

My niece turned 8 this last weekend. I phoned her and our conversation went a little like this...

"What would you like for your birthday? I haven't gone shopping yet."

"I'd like a fox."

"A wooden fox?"

"Yes!! A wooden fox. Pink and white. The part that's usually white should be pink, and the part that's usually orange should be white."

"Okay...and what size were you thinking?"

Extra Large Framed World Map

November 28, 2013 2 min read

Today I’m going to share an extra large framed world map which I made a long, long time ago(as in a few months) for my office at work.

Pallet Wall Hanging – Psalms 27:1

July 26, 2013 1 min read

Happy Friday!

Today I’m sharing a last minute custom order I did last week. Once I had all the details I needed I designed it on my computer.

Building a "Faux" Fireplace

September 26, 2012 5 min read

Last week Iblogged about some “PINS” which I pinned onPinterest and have been dreaming and scheming about ever since.

"I'll Have a Long Beard by the Time I Read Them"

June 18, 2012 3 min read

I know, I know. I won’t really have a long beard, but I love the saying for my library area!

I’ve been looking for some sort of saying for my library for a long

Mailbox Upcycle

June 15, 2012 2 min read

This is going to be another fairly low key post…not many words…so please bear with me!

Pinterest Inspired Pallet Art

March 12, 2012 4 min read

I don’t know how many of you have heard of Pinterest, but it’s a virtual pinboard…sort of think of it like a scrapbook with all your clippings and cutouts from magazines and newspapers.