Looking for some inspiration for a sports themed party? Below are ten ideas: Provide classic looking popcorn bags with popcorn, cracker jacks, roasted peanuts, or other sports stadium-themed snacks Put Baby Ruth candy bars in a glass jar or bowl on the food table Make baseball, basketball, or soccer ball cupcakes Use paper plates,… Read More
Looking for a creative twist on the typical “Get Well Soon” card? Look no further. I love making “An Apple a Day” cards. I usually make mine so the card says, “An Apple a Day…” on the front cover and then on the inside says, “Keeps the Doctor Away.” When someone is sick or not… Read More
Need a quick and cheap decoration idea? Make a DIY decoration banner! This is a great way to add some color or interest to an otherwise boring wall at home or for a party. Below you can see some examples of decoration banners. Below is also a list of supplies needed, step-by-step directions, and some quick tips for making your… Read More
Rustic is back. And one way to get an old, rustic feel into your living space is to heavily distress a piece of furniture. Distressed furniture doesn’t just look amazing, it creates a warm, homey feeling because the furniture piece looks loved and used. What went into my project: Entry/sofa Table Sandpaper Drawer knobs Spray… Read More
Follow these step-by-step directions on how to stain, paint, and distress dresser. I will also be taking you through my DIY project where I turned an ugly 1930’s dresser with a lot of potential into a beautiful, white distressed antique dresser. Step 1) Prep & Disassemble Prep your area by laying down your drop cloth… Read More
We are all about creativity here at The DIY Lighthouse, and a chalkboard surface provides the perfect opportunity to create even after your DIY project is complete! And thanks to some genius human, you can now paint a chalkboard onto practically anything, hence this fun chalkboard desk. The dreamy dandelion wall art I made perfectly… Read More
Good karma must have come my way, because this bad boy came free…minus the updated look. Some lady posted this coffee table for free on Craigslist because of a small ding in the front middle. Aaaand boom goes the dynamite. Because of the chip in the wood, I needed to grab a small can of… Read More