Well, it has finally happened. My eldest daughter asked me to create a chore board that is “pre-teen appropriate”…aka she is ready for a big girl chore system, no more cute printable sheets with colorful dots filled in like the ones we currently use. *Sigh* my baby is growing up! Seriously, anyone know how to stop them […]
DIY Wreath Doormat
[left]Hi Home Made by Carmona readers, it’s Gilly from Colour Saturated Life back again for more DIY action! As it is Fall where Ursula is I thought I would get in on the seasonal inspiration I have been seeing everywhere on Pinterest and share a really simple DIY Doormat that will bring a touch of Fall […]
DIY Picture Frame Ledge
The moment I saw my new couch in this space I immediately knew that a beautiful Pottery-Barn-like picture frame ledge would be gorgeous above it and make the whole space! Needless to say my enthusiasm quickly hit a wall when I could not find the much coveted picture frame ledge of my dreams in a reasonable price. […]
DIY Designer Throw Pillows {as low as $5!}
Hey guys, I’m so excited to share this tutorial with you…it is one of my favorite “easy-level” projects and, it all started with some hardcore painters tape called FrogTape. As a matter of fact, this tutorial was made possible in more than one way by the amazing Frog Tape brand of ShurTech; I’m a die-hard fan […]
Custom DIY Acrylic Drawer Organizers
I love acrylic drawer organizers, I hate that you can’t find them to fit every drawer perfectly, and that they aren’t adjustable. Don’t you wish you could have the best of both worlds? Guess what? YEAH baby! I get acrylic, and gold, and they are adjustable, and no little corner of space is wasted. Guys, […]
5 Easy DIY Wall Art Hacks Using Tape
If you don’t already know, I have a slight art obsession. A room just isn’t dressed if the walls are bare (granted, I might cover mine just a little too well)! Of course, you have probably also discovered that I’m an incurable cheapskate, which makes art buying a tad difficult. As a result I’ve become quite adept at […]
Gather Here DIY Sign
Hi! It’s Gilly from Colour Saturated Life back again to show you a simple DIY Sign using the words “Gather Here”. This project is actually part of a secret makeover my husband I have been working on behind the scenes. I am so excited about how it all is coming together that I couldn’t wait […]
West Elm Inspired DIY Floating Mirror
I seem to have a thing for decorating with mirrors…which is weird since I hate walking past them in a room and seeing myself at every glance. I don’t want to spend all day seeing my disheveled, paint smeared, sweating-from-the-last-diy-project self every time I turn around (although it is a fairly good reminder to go clean up […]
West Elm Acrylic Shelf Knock Off
It’s time for another installment of the West Elm Knock-off Series! Last time I showed you how to build a West Elm knock-off slab bench (which is an astounding $699) for a mere $15!! Today myself and these 4 amazing and talented gals are excited to share our latest West Elm knock-offs. Who say’s you can’t […]
DIY Corbel Shelves
I love making custom shelves and organizational racks! It effectively increases the storage of any cabinet, room, or closet, and makes organization a cinch! You can easily and inexpensively make your own shelves and storage racks with one simple (and really cool) hack. Corbels with existing key hole fittings. It makes this DIY a breeze […]
Geometric Painted Mugs
Hi everyone it’s Gilly from Colour Saturated Life and I am so excited to be back here sharing another colourful DIY project with you. Today’s DIY is inspired by all the hand painted ceramic tableware I am seeing everywhere at the moment. [left]It seems that people are really embracing the look of hand painted decor in […]
How To Hack Your Way To A Wardrobe
Build your own free-standing wardrobe, but not from scratch. This IKEA rast hack will help you create beautiful storage for clothes or linens! *Affiliate Links Contained Below* This month Hickory Hardware and Pittsburgh Paints challenged 9 bloggers (including yours truly) to transform an Ikea Rast Dresser using their products. What fun! I jumped onboard right away […]
DIY Quirky Head Vase
Hello! It’s Anna again from Annabode, here to share with you another quick & easy DIY project (because I’m a lazy crafter, and those are the best kind!). Last time I showed you how to make a DIY leather door wedge, but today we’re breaking out the mod podge and making this funky little DIY […]
The Ugly Duckling Door Turned Headboard
Once upon a time there was a sad lonely door, and it was the ugly duckling of all the doors at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. There was also a crazy DIY chick who loved to craft and do happy dances after every project (her husband and children often stared at her with heads cocked to the […]
DIY Upcycled Utensil Holder
Hi! It’s Gilly again from Colour Saturated Life back to give your visual senses an onslaught of colour. I have another cool DIY for you, this time we are dressing up my kitchen and injecting some much needed colour. [left]If you are anything like me you spend a lot of your time in your Kitchen….cooking, baking, cleaning, […]
