The Shabby Creek Cottage

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How to Make a Bow (the easy cheat that works every time!)
Easy DIY Evergreen Gnome
Great easy DIY version of how to make custom corn hole boards - step by step process that walks you through it from beginning to end. Awesome beginner projectHow to Make Your Own Custom Cornhole Boards
How to Make Your Own Salt Paint to Create a Chippy Beach Cottage Finish
How to do an ombre paint finishDIY Rustic Glam Paint Finish on a Linen Cabinet Makeover
How to Make Paper Ranunculus
Farmhouse Laundry Room Makeover (for under $200)
Don't waste your money on expensive eye makeup remover - make your own for pennies per bottle!Make Your Own Eye Makeup Remover (for pennies a bottle!)
how to make a snowman wreath in under half an hour (real time video tutorial!)How to Make a Snowman Wreath in 30 minutes
adding vintage touches to fall outdoor decoratingPumpkins on the Front Porch Steps
Gorgeous before and after of a modern farmhouse bedroom makeover!Modern Farmhouse Bedroom Makeover
How to Make DIY Signs
Tips on buying an above ground poolThoughts on Buying an Above Ground Pool
Above Ground Pool Deck Makeover
tips for creating beautiful artificial flower arrangementsHow to Make Artificial Flower Arrangements
Great tutorial on how to build a storage bench - one board... one hour... no screws!How to Build a Farmhouse Style Storage Bench
Farmhouse style summer decorating ideas - love that coastal vibe that just screams SUMMER!How I Rescued an Old Church Pew
great buffet makeoverA Tale of Two Buffet Makeovers
Stop looking at paint chips for the perfect white paint color - do this instead!How to Get the Perfect White Paint Every Time
the complete guide on how to paint furnitureHow to Paint Furniture (complete step-by-step directions)
Great ideas for harnessing the power of spray paint!29 Genius Ways to Update Anything With Spray Paint
Everything you need to know about spray paint - great tips to remember!10 Tips to Successful Spray Painting
beautiful DIY moss wreathEasy DIY moss wreath
Next time I see wood crates at the flea market, I'm definitely grabbing a couple to make this little rolling cart.Wonderful ideas to repurpose wood crates
Next time I see wood crates at the flea market, I'm definitely grabbing a couple to make this little rolling cart.Wood Crate Rolling Cart
Burlap Lamp Shade
Turn a lamp into a side table with this easy projectTurn a Lamp into a Side Table
Easy DIY outdoor bench - such an easy way to create more seating outside!Building an outdoor bench
Love these farmhouse floors! Can you believe they are a DIY and not just pre-bought. I want to try this one!DIY farmhouse floors from 1×6 pine
How to make the classic burlap wreath. Best tutorial I've seen, clear instructions with step by step photos.How to make a burlap wreath
Superhero Snow Globe - what a fun craft project! Perfect for superhero fans of all ages.DIY Superhero Snow Globe
How to build a modern style outdoor sofa. Beautiful project! Doesn't even look like a DIY project.Modern Outdoor Sofa (building plans)
An easy way to DIY outdoor lighted Christmas trees. Free tutorial to show how step by step - cheap and beautiful!DIY Lighted Outdoor Christmas Trees
DIY child's step stool - free building plansDIY child’s step stool
DIY outdoor movie screenHow to make an easy DIY outdoor movie screen
secrets to a flawless furniture finishthe secret to a flawless furniture finish
Easy DIY fire pitEasy DIY Fire Pit
starry night luminaries (only takes a few minutes to make!)DIY wedding centerpiece: starry night luminaries
minibar in a jar (an easy gift idea)Minibar in a Jar (a gift idea)
make this: iPad stand
ten things you can build with 2x4s10 things you can build with 2x4s
DIY custom lighted marquee signHow to make a custom lighted marquee sign
mini-melted snowman ornamentcraft this: Mini-Melted Snowman Ornaments
Vacation OrnamentsEasy memory ornaments
disco ball garlandDIY disco ball garland
white console tableFurniture makeover: from country to chic console
how to make a t-shirt biggerHow to make a t-shirt bigger
ways to use old windows20 ways to use old windows
paint furniturethe easy way to paint furniture (like a pro)
paint drip wall artDIY paint drip wall art
butcher block countersButcher block countertops (tips and tricks)
three ways to cover wallsThree ways to cover mobile home walls
concrete projects20 DIY concrete projects
three step cabinet makeoverCabinet Makeover in three easy steps
DIY floor pouf tutorialhow to make a hexagon DIY floor pouf
DIY curtain rodshow to make your own DIY curtain rods
how to gold leaf practically anythingeasy lamp makeover {aka how to gold leaf anything}
easy diy coffee tableFarmhouse Style DIY Coffee Table
chalky finish paintmake your own chalk finish paint
DIY industrial style laundry hamper tutorialDIY industrial style laundry hamper
how to make grommet top curtainshow to make grommet top curtains
how to make pillowsthe cheater’s secret for how to make pillows
DIY painted outdoor rugDIY Outdoor Rug (inspired by Zinc Door)
How to make slipcovers: part 8 (tips, tricks & a giveaway!)
how to make slipcoversHow to make slipcovers: part 7 (finishing the frame)
How to make slipcovers: part 6 (adding on arms)
slipcover week: starting the frameHow to Make Slipcovers: part 5 (beginning the frame)
Twig Lamp Shade tutorialmake this: Twig Lamp Shade
How to Make Slipcovers: part 4 (covering cushions)
How to Make Slipcovers: part 3 (efficiently cutting fabric)
How to Make Slipcovers: part 2 (piping tips and tricks)
How to Make Slipcovers: part 1
Peacock Feather WreathPeacock Feather Wreath
DIY wood countertopsDIY wood countertops
My secret weapon to paint almost anything
Bringing old windows back to life
Easy Lined CurtainsHow to make easy lined curtains
DIY Polka Dot DishwasherDIY Polka Dot Dishwasher
Make this: Simple Wood Seat Swing
how to make a king size headboard from a hollow core door
Make it: Pebble & Faux Succulent Wreath
Makeover a shelf in an afternoon
DIY Oversized Floor Pouf {inspired by West Elm}
DIY Industrial Style Concrete Pillar Solar Light
$5 Farmhouse Light: an easy DIY makeover
How to remove paint from furniture without chemicals
How to perfectly hem curtains
How to make a book lamp
Dollar Store Decorating: Book Page Garland
How to make: Easy Photo Canvas
how we install bead board walls
How to Make a Rope Mirror
DIY ottoman from a coffee table
How to Make Hanging Starfish
How to make: a French inspired ruffled runner
Farmhouse furniture makeover with Chalk Paint
How to Paint Artwork: Sweet Tea Served Here Sign
She turned an old desk into a gorgeous sheet music desk with just some paint, paper & mod podgeShabby sheet music desk
how to make a book page wreathHow to make a book page wreath
easy DIY farmhouse flower pillow - what a great project! love the results she gets with a little scrap fabric!How to make the farmhouse inspired flower pillow
Make Your Own Flooring with 1×8 pine
How to make a bunting pillow cover
The Zipper Pillow Cover Tutorial
She turned this coffee table into a sign - it looks awesome!Upcycling a farmhouse style sign
Creating a Shabby Farmhouse Finish
Ruffled Curtain TutorialRuffled curtains: The Tutorial
How to clean driftwood
DIY Love Letter Lamp
Easy DIY French Script Curtains
How to make a chalkboard window