DIY Shoe Storage Bench

Hello friends.  Who's thinking about clearing out all that clutter now that the holidays are over?  I'm right there with you, it's overwhelming and chaotic and you just want to clear the decks and start fresh.  

Today I'm sharing a diy shoe storage bench with free plans made specifically to fit four large crates.  These crates corral and contain all the shoes, hats, gloves and mudroom accessories plus the bench provides a nice spot to sit while putting on those shoes.

I've team up with Crates & Pallet to bring you this shoe storage bench plan.  We will use four of the large crates for this build but Crates & Pallet makes all types of crates, various sizes and shapes, you'll want to check out all the options.

To get you started on clearing the clutter Crates & Pallet is offering a giveaway to one lucky reader for a Home Depot $50 gift card!  If the holiday mess isn't motivation enough to clear the clutter than perhaps this giveaway will get you going.

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Easy Personalized Holiday Cards

Who is sending holiday cards this year?  It's a tradition I have loved ever since I got married and if you share that tradition then let's make personalized holiday cards today!

TIP #1: Start now and you'll have more time for gift making later!

I'm working with Minted to create this year's holiday card.  Minted is a design marketplace of independent artists from around the globe and they offer a bazillion design options!  It feels great knowing I'm supporting the independent artist community.

Let's start:

Step One: Sign in to minted.com to create an account.  You'll want an account to save all your options and keep your uploaded photos for easy access.  Once signed in then select the category for your card  - I've selected Holiday: Christmas Cards.

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DIY Handpainted Sign

Happy Friday friends!  Sharing how to make a handpainted sign today without using fancy stencils or a vinyl cutting machine.  A few weeks back I posted this new wall art I had made on Instagram and many folks had asked if I would share a tutorial.  Below are the steps to make this planked sign with handpainted lettering, if you can color in the lines then I promise you can make this.

I choose this quote because 1) I recently saw it in the March 2015 issue of Country Living magazine 2) I'm a long time Little House on the Prairie fan and 3) we needed some wall art in that spot after the tree shelf from Christmas came down.

Growing up I wanted to be Laura Ingalls, life on the prairie was so basic and simple and I loved everything about her rustic family lifestyle.  That might explain a little bit of why I choose to buy a 1740 saltbox farmhouse, living out my inner Laura every day (except with indoor plumbing).

At any rate back to the sign.  You can make it any size to fit your space.  I joined a couple 1scrap 1x6 and 1x8 boards to get the width I wanted and cut them all to the same length.

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Hanging Planter

Happy Labor Day friends!  We're gearing up for the next DIY Workshop at The Home Depot where we will be building a hanging planter.  Today I'm sharing my custom version of the hanging planter and I've got the free plans down below to build your own.

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DIY Christmas Wreath Trio Ho Ho Ho

The season is upon us and what better way to decorate than with wreaths!  And not just one wreath but how about a trio?  Today I'll show you how I made this Christmas wreath trio with giant cut-out ornaments that say ho, ho, ho.  You could easily change out the lettering to J-O-Y, merry & bright or even a monogram too!  

Above is my custom version of the Christmas wreath trio we will be making next Saturday at The Home Depot DIY Workshop:

I'll be at The Home Depot in Vauxhall, NJ making this Christmas wreath trio and you can join me!  Saturday, November 21st at 10am we start, no worries if you aren't in New Jersey, click the registration link and enter your zip code to find the nearest Home Depot offering this workshop.

The Home Depot offers free workshops for DIYers of all ages and experience levels on Saturdays and Sundays every month.  These DIY Workshops cover a range of projects from how-to tile, gardening, deck staining and more.  They are great for anyone who wants to learn how to take on more of their home projects and upgrades.

My version is horizontal and makes the perfect backdrop behind our sectional.

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Deck the Halls Mantel DIY Spindle Candle Holders

How I repurposed old spindles into candle holders and went beserks on the mantel for Christmas 2015.  My buildy friend Jen at The House of Wood is hosting Deck the Halls DIY Style and today is my day to share.  

Jen hosted a similar series last December when we shared our DIY tables, there are some beautiful ideas there, but this year the focus is mantels or vignettes and I choose to repurpose some twisty old spindles into candle holders and flood my mantel with candles.

I've had these spindles for at least 5 years with no project in mind.  The twisted shape attracted me long ago and I've just held on to them, in all there were about 30 spindles.  Reluctantly I cut them into shorter pieces trusting my project would work out.

And now they fill our Living Room mantel with a sea of glossy, red, twisted wood spindly goodness!

Down below I'll show you how I repurposed the spindles and made them into candle holders.

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Until You Make Peace With Who You Are Youll Never Be Content With What You Have

Until You Make Peace With Who You Are, Youll Never Be Content With What You Have

A simple, yet powerful message.

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DIY Bookshelf

Happy Friday friends.  Im over at Remodelaholic today sharing this DIY bookshelf with adjustable shelves.

Id consider this a furniture staple in most homes and its definitely a project you can do yourself and customize to fit your space.  Click on the link here for the free plans to make your own bookshelf.

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4 DIY Wood Lanterns

There's something about Fall and the upcoming holidays that has me thinking about lanterns and candles.  Today I rounded up four DIY wood lantern projects you can make to add that touch of wood and warmth to your space.

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A New Arrival On My Doorstep!

I had a nice surprise the other day when I found this box on my doorstep! 

It was a case of my new book, 

Soldered Alchemy: 24 Jewelry Projects Using New Soft-Solder Techniques

The release date is June 12, 2015, so stay tuned! 

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DIY Wood Gobble Placemats

One week from today and we will be feasting away!  That means you still have plenty of time to get your Thanksgiving table in order and today I'm sharing this fun wood gobble placemat project.

I used one 2' x 4' 1/4" plywood handy panel which costs about $7 to make four placemats.

The wood placemats are a great alternative to traditional fabric placemats, layered on top of a tablecloth they add a touch of quirky fun to the table.

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Simple Mirror Frame

If you follow me on Instagram then you know I've been slaving away in the bathroom recently working on a little makeover.  Today I'm sharing how to make this super simple mirror frame out of wood that will go in the bathroom.

Yesterday I shared a sneak peek of the newly framed mirror hung in place:

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Open Media Shelf

Truth be told I previously shared this open media shelf way back when.  This was before I figured out how to make proper plans so today I'm reposting this build with step by step instructions including detailed plans and cut lists.

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Big Stocking Stuffer Tool Giveaway

A few of my favorite things all wrapped up for you to win!  Im giving away 5 stocking stuffer packages, a crate full of goodies that any DIYer will love.

Some of the best tools are the little ones so I put together 5 crates full of my favorites:

- Ryobi Tools 56 piece drilling & driving kit with dock it storage & 11 piece drilling kit

- 3M banded style hearing protection

- Gorilla Glue wood glue

- Allway paint can opener

- foam brush

These are tools I use nearly every day and cant live without.  And because I love my readers so much I even made a lid for the crate!

To enter the giveaway click on the link below.

Entry is easy and simple but limited to US residents 18 and older only.

I hope you know someone who would appreciate this stocking stuffer giveaway crate!  Good luck.

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If you missed it earlier today I shared my 10 Holiday gift ideas for the DIYer here:

Disclaimer: I was supplied product from Ryobi Tools and Crates & Pallet for this giveaway however all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Should always prefer solutions focused on ease of use, this is the principle which should undergo all forms of design and creativity.The "ease" Living and DIY communicated by the "minimalism" The Green Ant are nothing more than this: simplicity.
DIY Living table, bookcase, chair: "It that easy / Its so easy"inimalism. The Art of Removing Continually Have you left things until all is beauty.Minimalism. The art of removing things continuously until all that remains is beauty.
Strip away everything That Is not essential and youll finally haves That is something.Remove everything that is not essential and you will end up something that is.
One thing leads to Bruno MunariSimplify means to solve the problem by deleting anything that does not help the realization of the functions.
 Simplifying means reducing costs, reduce time of processing, assembly, finishing. It means solving two problems together in a single solution.

 Simplifying a difficult job and requires lot of creativity.

Complicating is much easier to just

 add everything that comes to mind without worrying if the costs go beyond the limits of the sale,

 if you put more time to achieve the object, and so on.

It must be said, however, that the public, in general, 

is more inclined to assess the "hard work" manual that you need to make a complicated thing than to recognize the "hard work" of mind it takes to make it easier, because then you do not sees.In fact the people in the face of extremely simple solutions, that might have required lengthy research and trials, he says, but how is that all? But I know I do!When someone saysI know I domeanwho knows REDOotherwise wouldalready have it.

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DIY Wine Carrier Free Plans

Handmade gifts are the best and I'm a huge fan of making something rather than buying so today I'm sharing this DIY wine carrier project plan.  It's nothing new or really that creative but it's a simple project that nearly anyone can complete in under an hour.

This wine carrier holds two bottles just perfectly.  A 1x4 board just happens to be the exact width you need to fit a bottle of wine!

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Creative And Beautiful DIY Rain Chains

Ill admit it, Ive got a thing for rain chains. I love the sound of rain. I love the smell of rain.
 I love a good thunderstorm. I even love songs about rain! And I love rain chains. 
I think theyre so pretty and add a unique touch to a home.
 Whats a rain chain you ask?

Popular in Japan, rain chains are known as kusari doi, and have been around for 
hundreds of years. Hung from a roof gutter, they are used to collect rain water in 
barrels or basins that are placed below the chains end. They are also used to direct rain
 water away from the home (as a modern downspout does). Not only are rain chains an 
attractive alternative to traditional downspouts, but they can also add unique interest and 
beauty to your homes exterior garden landscape. 

How about making your own rain chain? 
Read on to check out some great rain chain ideas and be inspired!   

DIY spoon rain chain project with instructions from Birds & Blooms. I really like this 

project and I think I am going to try to make this one myself! 

Simple chain with vintage barrel from Victoria Skoglund

Beautiful ceramic rain chains (above and below) by Joan Engelmeyer at City Art Farm
 via Etsy

Heart rain chain from Wade Creek House Antiques

DIY rain chain made with small metal buckets with instructions by DIY Maven at Curbly

8ft solid copper swirl rain chain by Twists On Wire via Etsy

DIY ombre rain chain with instructions from Design Sponge

Colorful stained glass rain chain by WhenLifeGivesURocks via Etsy

Funnel rain chain 

Funnel rain chain DIY instructions from Mother Earth Living

Funnel Vision by Jan Bigelow via Junk Market Style

Fork and spoon rain chain (above and below) by Im Going To Texas

Rain chain with hummingbird. Beautiful photo by LeAnn Locher (Lelo in Nopo)
image via finegardening.com

Rain chain with rain pot from Central Coast Gardening

Pinecone rain chain by Burbs and the Bees

Copper rain chain as a succulent planter by Two Thirty~Five Designs via Hometalk

Frozen rain chain in winter from Getting Back To The Basics blog, niroha.com

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