Helping Artwork Do Double-dutyToday I was organizing my plastic bags, yes, I am that bored. But I stood up and bumped a metal frame off the wall. When I thought my little tiny bottle from last year's fair was broken, I decided if it was, I would move the rest.
Dress Up a Vase With RibbonChinese New Year is tomorrow! Instead of buying flowers, we used flowers right from our yard.
Keeping Colored Water from EvaporatingI change water in two glasses by the season. Right now they are red and blue. But they seemed to be evaporating really fast. So today, I refilled and re-colored them, and made some plastic disks to sit on top of each.
Change Decorative Colored Water SeasonallyI have had blue in these jars for almost two years. It's my "signature color" for my blue and yellow kitchen. But today I thought "I can have these different colors for each season, even for each holiday". So that is when I took the glass nuggets out and changed the water color.
T-Shirt as Pillow CoversHere is a way to make pillow covers with t-shirts. Whether they are too big, bright, or loud, they can be reused as fun and funky decorative pillows.
Hang Posters with Washi TapeTo hang posters use washi tape. Washi tape leaves behind no residue on the wall like regular tape. It easily rips off the roll or you could cut it for a straight line. You might have to replace the tape eventually, but it won't take off the poster's ink.
Hanging Tin Tops and Pretty BoxesI often find tins I love but the bottoms lose their luster, usefulness or take up more space then I have. When this happens and the tops are important to me, I simply hot glue some scrap yarn to the top and hang them up.
My Alaska CornerBeing in Alaska 5 times has made me fall in love with bears, moose, and all things Alaska, so I decided to put all my Alaska stuff together in the corner where I will sit and either watch Netflix on the computer, or crochet, or both.
Rake Head to Hang Wine GlassesUse an old rake head to hang wine glasses. Just hang the rake head on the wall and hook the stemware from the tines of the rake. Also you can use it in a closet for neck ties or belts.
Make Your Flower Vases ColourfulAdd a drop of different colours of food colouring to your vases to make them look nice. I saw this idea at a friend's house who was having a party. She had pink, blue, and yellow. It looked really nice.
Upcycled McCoy PotteryI found this McCoy pottery ashtray at a flea market. I got it for a steal because it had a very small chip on one edge in the back. Not even noticeable from the front. But McCoy collectors know that condition is everything.
Picture Frame Wall ArtOver the last few months, I bought a handful of interesting picture frames from second hand stores. I then spray painted them various colors and hung them on the wall in our dining room to add some texture to a large blank wall.
Nearly Free Wall ArtA bare wall is a blank canvas waiting to be decorated. However, art can be expensive. I have found that I can decorate my walls at little or no cost simply by using photos from books or magazines.
Decorate With What Nature ProvidesYou can create an attractive, inexpensive holiday display using items that nature provides.
Hanging Things From an Upper ShelfYou can do this with pretties, or in a craft closet/shelf unit for keeping cords out of the way, for yarn or thread, or just about anything that hangs, with or without an "S" hook.
Paint Old Picture Frames BlackI needed a new look in my living room and hall, so I swapped the frames around the house that were all different sizes and colours which cost nothing as I have already purchased them over many years from local charity shops.
Duplicate Catalog Style with Thrift Store FindsI love Pottery Barn styles for my decor, so when their catalog comes to my house I study it for weeks, until the new one comes. Then I go to garage sales/thrift shops and find "look-a-like" decor and refurbish it to fit in my home.
Paint Dishes for Wall DecorSpray paint decorative dishes to have a matched set for your hanging wall decor.
Woven Place Mats as Wall ArtI always find really nice place mats at local thrift stores. I like ones made from straw, seagrass, and other materials like that. I really like the ones that are loosely woven so you can see through them.
Reusing Old SheetsJust wanted to share an idea with you. I was at our local thrift shop to buy a sheet to re-cover the pads in our dogs cages and I bought a beautiful sheet for a $1.50 and find it's too nice to use in dog beds.
Craft: Vinyl Disc Wall DisplayAfter years hating this blank wall but having no ideas to improve it finally I've made this! Calm down! I only used those I didn't like it! I still have my vinyl collection.
Bookshelves With PizazzTo better showcase your knick-knacks, treasured keepsakes, and collectibles, paint the inside of bookcases, armories, etc. with a color which complements your collection.
Use Bandannas for Cloth NapkinsFor a cute, country touch to your dinner table, use colorful bandannas for napkins. We used to use a roll of paper towels, instead of paper napkins, but then I discovered how inexpensive bandannas are, when purchased through online websites.
Work With Your Existing Color SchemeSometimes, we find ourselves living on a limited budget with decor colors we have grown tired of. I discovered that using a selection of paint chips, color wheel know-how, and a decorator magazine or two can help you create a fresh look while saving a lot of money!
Experimental Decorating With What You HaveI have a friend who is relocating for her new job and doesn't want to bring anything with her - or even buy new furniture, as she doesn't know how long she will be there. If I were her, I would use it as a chance to do some cheap experimental decorating.
Decorating In Cottage StyleBecause cottage style is all about re-cycling and re-purposing what you have, look around your kitchen and in your storage areas for "orphaned" kitchen and house-wares which can be put to use in your sunroom, on your deck or patio.
Brown Paper Bag WallpaperDo I need to prime the wall first if I am using the brown paper bag technique and do I put anything on top of the bags to seal the wall or coat them like a glaze or something?
Garage Turned Into A HomeI'm saving money (so I can keep up with student loan payments!) by living in my parents' garage. I decided to make it a little less garage-like so I'm attacking one area at a time, hiding storage, cleaning old paint stains, organizing my stuff and making it look as homey as possible.
Modern Wall Decorations - Contact Paper ShapesModern Wall Decorations. I saw a great idea for a modern wall decoration. Use shapes cut out of black contact paper for the graphics effect.
Using Rocks and Shells for DecorationsRemember that natural objects can be a part of your decoration. You can have clusters of rocks you have gathered in a container - Or, in the summer, sea shells...
Spiffing Up Waste BasketsYou can cover inexpensive plastic waste paper baskets from the dollar store and elsewhere with marbled contact paper to spiff them up. Use flowered paper, too, to fit the color scheme. Works on vinyl as well as hard plastic and makes them look much more expensive.
Decorating with TinsFinding inexpensive things to decorate your home, can be as easy as finding beautifully painted tins to sit around at eye level or on top of cabinets. If you'd rather not have them sitting around, you could take the lids off and hang them on the wall...
Shabby Chic Bedroom DecoratingWhile decorating my girls room, I came up with a thrifty tip for a headboard and it fits right in with my shabby chic theme! I spent a total of $14.00 for the fence which was already pre-made at the local lumber store.
Frugal Decorating With Old CalendarsNeed to decorate in a bad way but have almost no money to spare? If you want to perk up those bare walls with artwork here's what you do.
