7 DIY Ways to Upcycle Vintage Suitcases

If you’re even a tad bit into garage sale hopping, chances are you’ve come across your fair share of cute, quaint suitcases. We’re not talking about a pink Jansport duffle, we mean picturesque squares of vinyl that scream 50’s chic. These, of course, are not the most practical of suitcases so they may have ended up piled in the storage room with all the other gems you’ve acquired. Well, you’re in luck, you can turn to the following projects and put your stunning piece of luggage into good use.

More here.....http://diyready.com/7-diy-ways-upcycle-vintage-suitcases/

Shabby Chic Decoupage Ladder

I’ve seen many different ladders used for photo displays and shelving, they are usually distressed in one way or another. I’ve had an old ladder sitting in the garage for many months just waiting for a make over.  I didn’t just use Mod Podge and fabric on the ladder rungs, I also put it on a wooden letter and covered 5 hard bound books with it.  Learn how

DIY Industrial Shelving Tutorial

We found a fantastic tutorial for industrial shelving that would look great in a man's den. man cave or even in the right type of living room.

See tutorial here......http://decorandthedog.net/decorandthedog/2014/6/8/diy-industrial-shelves-blackdecker-drill-giveaway

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DIY Ottoman Projects

These are some of the nicest ottoman tutorials we have seen. 

I really like this one myself.....

TUTORIAL FOR DIY X LEG UPHOLSTERED BENCH

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DIY Meal Planning Menu Board

It always seems like everyone in the family has an opinion on what they would like for dinner — except on grocery day! Make your weekly meal planning easy by putting together this cute DIY menu board that will take the guesswork out of "what's for dinner?"

What you'll need:

• 11 x 16-inch artist's canvas
• Spray adhesive
• Fabric
• Scissors
• Hot glue
• Empty baking soda box
• Paint (or spray paint)
• Adhesive stickers

What you'll do:

Quick & Easy Chalk Paint Vase

This Chalk Paint® project could not be easier and it makes the most amazing gift! I grabbed some vases, then painted two quick coats of some Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan that I had on hand. I used Duck Egg Blue and French Linen. After they dried I used a damp kitchen sponge to distress them. I waxed them to protect the finish and give it a polished look. (MORE)

COVERED LIGHT SWITCH & OUTLET PLATES

Looks like a great rainy day project to spruce up a bedroom or bathroom. We like quick and easy projects and this is a good one!

http://www.housewivesofriverton.com/2011/10/covered-light-switch-outlet-plates.html

DIY WEATHERED WOOD SIGN

We are so fond of these weathered and old looking design features. They never go out of style because they have such a rich, down home charm. This is one of the better projects we have found. Look for more of these types of projects here in the coming weeks.

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A weathered wood sign made out of an old pallet. Pallets are perfect for creating weathered wood elements!! To make the board I took apart an old pallet…(more)

The Most Amazing Branch Swing Shelves

In addition to working on garden projects outside, I often find myself bringing the outdoors in. Whether it’s through terrariums, coat racks, or coasters, the garden provides much inspiration for indoor decor. Given my evident dedication to all things nature, it wasn’t much of  leap for me to choose a woodland theme to decorate the nursery.

This was a fairly simple project, at a very low cost, that looks like a million bucks!  (more)

Marbled Clay Ring Dish

I've come to a realization, and I have a confession to make—I am a litterer. A ring litterer that is. Ever since I started doing the multi-ring stacking trend, they are scattered all over my house, as I take them off to work outside, do the dishes, or hop in the shower. So far I've been lucky, and I haven't had any mysteriously disappear, but I thought it might be a good idea to keep some ring dishes throughout the house to insure it stays that way. And what's an easy and cheap way to make a ring dish? Why, out of clay of course!  Learn how...http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2014/11/marbled-clay-ring-dish.html