Through most of Robert and I's early married life, I was an avid DIY-er. Thrifter, antique-r, stainer, painter, renovator--you name it! What I was not, actually, was a sewer. I made a few roman shades, a dress, a blanket, or pillow here and there. I remember being pregnant with Aidan, and sewing a cover for shelves in the nursery similar to this one from Land of Nod. It was hot, the sewing machine wasn't working properly, and I remember saying in my head many, many times that I hated sewing and I would never have anything to do with it ever again. {God, of course, was having a good chuckle.}

Anyway, I love DIY projects. I seldom do any right now. Nonetheless, I found a couple fun and easy ones on the internet and thought I would share. First is this beaded, old-looking chandelier from the blog Dollar Store Crafts:

It's made from some Mardi Gra beads, a wire basket, and a can of spray paint. Isn't it great! Add a light kit, and you're in business! I think this would be even more fun in a dusty blue.. bright coral or yellow! See the tutorial here.

Next, check out this fun moss letter tutorial on my friend Jennifer's blog of Dear Lillie.

I love this look and it can be made for just a handful of dollars! Our home is predominantly shades of green, so this would fit in just fine! See the tutorial here.

Finally, another fun and thrifty project: a simple little wreath made from tissue paper. The bright pink packs a punch, but this would also be great in a softer/earthy color or even a brown and white polka dot or some other print... then tie it off with a big ribbon! For the how-to click here.

I always love to see the innovation of the human mind and the creative ideas people cook up! You could do all of these projects for under $20! Have a great weekend!