Project Gallery

Want step-by-step instructions on how to make your own jewelry organizer (like the two in our master bath) or how to embellish a curtain with buttons and ribbon without picking up a needle and thread (like the one in our laundry room)? Well you’ve clicked to the right place. Here, you’ll find room-by-room project lists with links to direct you back to posts of yore, which lay out steps, supplies and budget breakdowns.

For the rest of my tutorials, click here for links to “Pinspiration Monday” projects.

And don’t forget to send me your own projects and triumphs – Simply shoot an email to me at DreamGreenDIY@gmail.com with a description and high quality photos. Although I can’t post EVERYTHING I get, I love to get inspired by your creativity. Let’s share some project love.

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Living Room:

Layering art in the living room

New mid-century chairs from O.co

Pattern pizazz with pillows

Rearranging

Mid-century modern clock repair

Abstract art painting (Part 1 and Part 2)

Easiest tabletop styling ever

Spray paint a toy horse to get the look of a porcelain figurine

Oak display shelves

Wooden cornice board

Stenciled feature wall

Fan install/switcheroo

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Entryway:

Gallery wall

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Dining Room:

Everyday winter tablescape

Rug switcheroo

Adding handles to our vintage china cabinet

Plate wall

Chalkboard platter message board

CB2 Eden lamp hardwire project

Framed catch-all.

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Kitchen:

Painting kitchen cabinets

Green cleaning tips (via It Started With Yum)

Installing track lighting

Adding new barstools

Grommeted tea towel

Chalkboard calendar

Hang decorative towels as curtains

Storage solutions (pot top rack and inside-the-cabinet-door cork board)

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Recipes:

Lemon ice cubes

John’s fall time chili

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Laundry Room:

No-sew button and ribbon curtain (to hide utility storage)

Easier-on-the-eyes storage solutions

Clothespin artwork

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Bathrooms:

Cafe rod turned magazine holder

Free beer art

Polaroid clothespin frame

Studio bathroom update

Thrift store mirror revamp

Necklace organizer

Earring organizer

DIY chevron jewelry box

Updating old light fixtures on a dime

Installing a Duo Flush System

Silhouette wall art

Basket-on-the-wall  towel storage

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Stairway/Upstairs Hall:

Embroidery hoop wall art

Staircase family photo display

Artwork gallery wall

Fabric-covered brick bookends

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Master Bedroom:

Thrifted side table

Bookshelf styling 101

More shelf styling

Painting a bookshelf

Color photo pop

Hanging a curtain in place of a closet door (pet friendly access to closed-off hideout)

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Studio:

Painting it “Icy Mint”

IKEA studio shelves

Wrap an ugly canvas painting in fabric for a fresh, custom  look

Wall clock overhaul

Recovering a chair

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Holiday/Seasonal:

Creative Christmas wrap

Christmasy front door makeover

Fall time curb appeal

Holiday bunting from old Christmas cards

DIY Christmas tags

Throwing a NYE party

Christmas ornaments

Halloween DIY crafts (bleeding candles, vase centerpiece and foam candy corn)

Pumpkin carving

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Image credit: Katie Stoops Photography

DIY Wedding:

Postcard/Suitcase guest book

Washi bound postcard book

Test tube wedding favors (Part 1 and Part 2)

Birdcage veil

Centerpieces

Vintage plate collection

Reclaimed wood wedding sign

Thrift store frame signs

 Framed chalkboard menu

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Other DIY Projects:

Spray paint an ugly pheasant

Hanging bikes in the garage

DIY incense holder

Framed cork monogram

Magazine clippings binder

Shadowbox jewelry box

How to fix a leaning candle

DIY paint chip book

Rudolph sandwich recipe

DIY “Cat’s Meow” figurines

Pinterest How-To

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Again, please feel free to share your own fabulous DIY projects. Email me at DreamGreenDIY@gmail.com for a chance to get published.

Comments

  1. heidi monte says:

    I love Yhis site my sister told me about this and I am adding it to my favorites, as I am sure I will be on it daily. This is all a crafty an uncrafty person is needing to generate and inspire their imagination. And create from things within the own home without haveing to go out and purchase a ton of things to make great gifts, crafts and home decorating as well as a great meal or two. Love it love it love it…… Heidi

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