Upcycle Crafts & DIY
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DIY Primitive Uncle Sam Using Wood Shims
Hey friends, it’s Emily! 💛 Today we’re making a super cute primitive Uncle Sam using simple wood shims. I love crafting with these because they’re inexpensive, easy to find, and you can turn them into so many fun projects! This one has all the rustic farmhouse charm — distressed paint, Spanish moss, twine, and patriotic colors. It’s perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or adding some Americana style to your summer décor. Let’s get started! Materials List Wood shims (approximately 12) Hot glue gun + glue sticks Craft stick / popsicle stick Acrylic or chalk paint in the colors: Navy Blue, Light Mocha, Flamenco Red and White Sanding block…
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Rustic Patriotic Tin Can | DIY Craft Home Decor
Hey friends! Today we’re turning something super simple — an empty tin can — into the cutest rustic patriotic table decor. This is such a fun and budget-friendly craft, and I love that it uses something you might normally throw away! I’m using one of our printables from our Printable Membership Subscription that prints out three designs that fit around standard soup cans. This is just one of over 100 fun printable designs we offer in our Printable Membership, and you can find out more about that HERE. Alright, let’s get to it. Grab your supplies and let’s get started. Materials You’ll Need Canned Veggies printable from our Printable Subscription…
DIY Rustic Framed Mittens | Winter Home Decor
Hey friends! Today I’m sharing a super cute Christmas craft you can make using a thrifted frame. I found this one at Goodwill and loved the shape and details — it just needed a little holiday makeover! With some paint, twine, greenery, and our mitten cutouts, this frame turned into the sweetest winter decoration. Supplies You’ll Need Primitive Skinny Mittens w/Snowflakes Craft Kit Thrifted frame (any size or style you like) Black Chalk Paint Acrylic paint in White, Black, & Red Rub ’n Buff (gold or antique gold looks great!) Antique wax Corrugated cardboard Extra piece of regular cardboard (to reinforce backing) Sandpaper or sanding block Hot glue gun +…
Snowman Shelf Sitter | DIY Upcycled Winter Decor
Hey friends, it’s Emily! I know some of you aren’t ready to think about Christmas yet… but I’m posting this one anyway because it’s just too cute not to share! I’m making an adorable snowman shelf sitter that’s perfect for winter decorating — and the best part is, it uses some simple, affordable supplies. (Video tutorial at the end of this post!) Supplies You’ll Need: Wooden egg shape (mine was a leftover Easter find from Hobby Lobby) Acrylic paint: White and orange Sanding block Dixie Belle Antique Wax & blending tool Fabric for hat & scarf Twine Sharpie paint effect marker (black) Small wooden carrot nose (from our Christmas Fun…
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Thrift Store Snowman Makeover: Turning a Thrift Find into a Farmhouse Favorite
You guys are going to absolutely love this makeover! I found this wooden snowman at my local Goodwill, and with just a few simple steps (and some paint and creativity), it got a total farmhouse-style transformation. I used some super cute elements from our Christmas Fun Box to bring this snowman to life. Step 1: Prep Your Thrifted Snowman Find First things first, I unscrewed the base and tried to take the snowman apart — it didn’t budge at first (spoiler: it eventually fell off on its own later!). Next, I removed the buttons, nose, and scarf. Using a small scraper tool, I cleaned up any leftover glue, price tags,…
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Wooden Shim Snowman | DIY Wood Winter Craft
Hey friends! You probably remember that shim tree that was all over the Internet last year. Well, today we’re taking that idea up a notch—because instead of making a tree, we’re turning those wood shims into the cutest little snowman you’ve ever seen. This is such a fun winter craft, and it’s perfect for using simple supplies you might already have at home. Supplies You’ll Need 10 standard wood shims Craft stick or paint stir stick Hot glue gun & glue sticks Sandpaper or sanding block Acrylic paint: black, vintage white, red, orange (toasted terracotta is my favorite!), Antique wax & blending brush Fabric for scarf Cardinal & snowman…
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Embroidery Hoop Pumpkin Lantern | DIY Fall Decor Tutorial
You know how sometimes you see something in the store and bam!—the perfect craft idea pops into your head? That’s exactly what happened when I was at Walmart last night. I spotted these embroidery hoops and immediately knew I had to turn them into the cutest little pumpkin lantern. I came straight home and got to work, and I can’t wait to show you how fun and easy this project is! Supplies You’ll Need: 2 embroidery hoops Hot glue gun & glue sticks Stick Fast glue (optional, for extra hold) Get it here on my affiliate link Cardboard A jar, cup, or other round object for tracing Tea light candle…
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Rustic Pumpkin Scrap Wood Block | DIY Fall Decor
Who says you need fancy supplies to make beautiful seasonal décor? Today, we’re turning a simple scrap piece of wood into a super cute rustic pumpkin. This project is quick, beginner-friendly, and perfect for using up those extra craft bits you’ve been saving. With just a little paint, greenery, and embellishment, you can transform plain wood into a cozy farmhouse accent for fall! Supplies You’ll Need: Scrap piece of wood (2×4 inch boards cut to shorter length like THIS work great!) Waverly Antique Wax Wax candle Acrylic paint: Toasted Terracotta (or your favorite orange color) Painter’s tape Sanding block and sandpaper Small stick or wooden dowel (for pumpkin stem) Hot…
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DIY Shim Scarecrow – Easy Fall Farmhouse Craft
Hey friends, it’s Emily! If you remember the big shim tree craze from last year, you’ll love this new twist. Today, we’re making an adorable farmhouse-style shim scarecrow that’s perfect for your fall décor. This project is beginner-friendly, budget-friendly, and full of rustic charm. Supplies You’ll Need 10–12 standard wood shims (hardware store) Hot glue gun & glue sticks Acrylic paint: Light Mocha (tan), Toasted Terracotta (orange), Golden Sunset (yellow) Sharpie paint markers: Black & White Small piece of fabric for hat & bow Raffia Candy corn wood cutout (from Fall Fun Box) Crow wood cutout (from Fall Fun Box) Spanish moss Fall pit berries or other fall style faux…
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DIY Paint Stick Bee Craft Tutorial
Today I’m sharing a fun and easy project that turns a simple paint stick into an adorable little bee—perfect for spring and summer decorating! You only need one paint stick for this craft, and you can usually find bundles of them at Lowe’s or even Walmart. They’re inexpensive and so fun to craft with! Supplies You’ll Need: 1 Paint stick Acrylic or Chalk paint: Black and Yellow Paint Brush Sanding block Raffia Twine Brown craft paper (for tag) Stamp with black ink or black felt pen (optional, for tag) Antique wax Black wax (optional, for added depth) Greenery sprigs Ribbon (for bow) Button Hot glue gun and glue sticks Brown…
