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DIY Ottoman from a Thrifted Table

Aug 30, 2015 by Morena Leave a Comment

I found a $5 table at Goodwill and gave it a makeover. Click over to Fairfield World to see the before and after! … [Read more...]

How to Turn a Whisk into DIY Peacock Garden Art

Aug 18, 2015 by Morena 5 Comments

Ever since I created my whisk dragonfly and butterfly garden art, I've been on the hunt for used whisks at Goodwill San Antonio. These whimsical garden creatures are so fun and easy to make that it's hard to stop once you've started! I've been stretching my imagination and trying to come up with other creatures that I can make with whisks, and I'm tickled with my newest project: a DIY peacock made from a whisk! Once my daughter saw what I was making she begged me to let her keep the … [Read more...]

Make a Lego Head Table Lamp from a Mason Jar

Aug 3, 2015 by Morena Leave a Comment

My kids are wild about Legos. When I found this extra large mason jar at the Goodwill thrift store, I thought it would make a fun DIY lamp. My son commented that the jar looked like a Lego head, and that's how this idea was born. I used a large jar, but you could easily recreate this on a smaller scale with a smaller mason jar from your craft stash. (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where I am a contributor) Supplies: Mason Jar Paint Clear Labels Push … [Read more...]

Thrifted Child’s Rocking Chair Makeover

Jul 30, 2015 by Morena Leave a Comment

I mentioned in this post that I find these country style wood items at Goodwill all the time. They practically give them away...I guess that's how unpopular they are? I couldn't believe this child sized rocking chair was just $5.99! Sure, it looked dated and plain, but that's easy to fix with paint and fabric! Supplies Wood rocking chair Chalky Finish Paint in Delicate , Yesteryearand Relic Painters Tape Fairfield Project Foam Stiffen Cuddle fabric in Limon Ball … [Read more...]

Make a Teapot Dessert Stand

Jul 17, 2015 by Morena 5 Comments

Some time ago I fell in love with a lamp that was available at Anthropologie. I didn't need a lamp, so I started thinking of ways to recreate the look in a form that was more useful. I came up with a fun bird bath, instead, using items I purchased at Goodwill San Antonio. Someone suggested that I adapt the idea to make a cake stand, and I thought that was a perfect idea! Here's how I made my teapot dessert stand, which would be a really fun centerpiece for a tea or party. This post … [Read more...]

Repurpose a Suitcase into a No-Sew Pet Bed

Jun 13, 2015 by Morena 4 Comments

I love crafting with repurposed items! It's such a thrill to take something that is no longer used and turn it into something useful and unexpected. When it came time to get a new pet bed for my dog, I decided to make my own...from a suitcase, of course! I used a hard shell case that I found at Goodwill San Antonio and made it into a one of a kind pet bed. … [Read more...]

Thrifted Wood Stool Make Over

May 20, 2015 by Morena 2 Comments

I found this like-new wooden stool at Goodwill San Antonio for just 3.99. I was using an old folding chair at my craft desk, so I snatched this up, knowing it would make for a fun project AND comfortable seating. With some Project Foam and fabric from P&B Textiles I took my plain wood stool from blah to wow! … [Read more...]

Highlights and Lowlights of 2014: Morena’s Corner Recap

Jan 8, 2015 by Morena 4 Comments

Whew, another year has flown by! I'm rapidly approaching my 3 year anniversary as a craft blogger, and I thought it was a good time to reflect on my crafty highs and lows from the last year. Did I miss anything?2014 HighlightsTop posts: My most popular posts in 2014 included a light that looks like a cloud, a uniquely refinished table, and a fun recycling project.Halloween is my holiday...and yours: By far, however, my Halloween projects brought more traffic than any … [Read more...]

How to Make an Anthropologie Inspired Flower Mirror

Dec 2, 2014 by Morena 2 Comments

Make an Anthropologie inspired flower mirror using inexpensive items. I love to gawk Anthropologie's website. There is so much eye candy there! Sadly, I can usually only window shop, but that's OK with this crafty gal. When I saw this pretty flowered mirror on their site (for $128), I started thinking of how I could make my own budget version using thrifted items from Goodwill San Antonio. I'm really happy with the final product! I found my mirror at Goodwill for just 99 cents. The … [Read more...]

Make a Scary Halloween Plush Animal

Oct 2, 2014 by Morena 2 Comments

It's the storyline of so many horror films and nightmares: a toy comes to life as an evil creature. There's something about the dark that makes innocent toys suddenly seem ominous and creepy. To play off that fear, I thought it would be fun to make Halloween decor that was creepy but not gory. It's really simple to transform an innocent plush toy from my sponsor Goodwill San Antonio into a creepy Halloween demon. Supplies: Stuffed animal (only $1 at Goodwill San … [Read more...]