Resuable Items

• pool noodles as boot shapers
• finger nail polish to paint keys
• rubber band around paint can for excess paint

DIY Button Crafts

• magnet: (self-adhesive or glue), stack buttons, decorate fridge or white board, give as gift
• headband: glue on metal, stack, bright colors, sew into fabric headband, bold & metallic colors
• t-shirt: sew on, give it a personal touch
• necklace: hot glue buttons to felt, cut out not exposing felt, sew felt to chain
• earrings: two matching buttons, glue onto earring backs

Book Shelving!!

• remove everything, what do you want to keep? what can your theme be?
• traditional: old world libraries, leather-bound, hardcover, remove bright paper jackets, grasscloth (imitation) on background, leave space for objects, stack 2-3 books as pedestal for objects
• shabby-chic: turn books backwards, creates cohesive look, layers of interest with organic or vintage objects
• polished-transitional: use black-edge binded books, neutral books, pick one color to work with, shiny accents, b&w photography (higher in back, lower in front)
• mid-century (mod): group books by color, look for items that match the colors, stack to make book ends & pedestals

Home Decor

• what do you want to keep?
• take small swatches from pieces in your room, find similar patterns/colors
• re-purpose old furniture, keep antiques
• look around the house to bring accessory/accent pieces into your living room
• frame old posters
• make room look bigger, hang drapes a foot above top of windows
• lounge chairs = comfy and classic, unique but cohesive

Mason Jars

• vase: spray paint bright, bright flowers, rope
• tint: mod podge, food coloring, paint on

Dollar Store Party Decor

• glasses: shot, martini, goblet
• net as runner
• faux flowers in geometric containers, add water, rocks
• straw/tiki placemats
• chargers
• silver/gold streamers as accents
• paper lanterns
• candle holders (citronella = even better)

DIY Vases (for party, etc)

• Clean glass containgers
• hardware clamps
• prime glass, let dry, add color
• (I'd go ribbon)

Repurpose Old Furniture:

• shine instead of sand
• remove and paint drawers and hardware
• use hardware with personality
• paint then sand for shabby chic
• flip and remove screws and staples
• set/center pattern as desired
• paint base, re-stable
• modge podge fabric onto wooden dresser
• exacto off excess fabric paint