Decorating Materials & Supplies

An annual Fall or Winter activity is the gathering of dried plants and seeds for indoor decorations and flower arrangements. This is an interesting, inexpensive decorating technique that blends...

Do you have a piece of furniture that you no longer like the color of, but you don't have the money to purchase a replacement? You can change the way that piece of furniture looks by painting it....

Nothing gives new life to a dated kitchen like painting your cupboards. Nearly instantly, your kitchen will look brighter, fresher and welcoming. We moved into our home three years ago and here...

Even when you do your best to calculate how much paint you'll need for your project, you can end up with a gallon or two extra. It's better to have a little more than not enough, anyway. However,...

Vinyl tablecloths are perfect for households with children whose dinner might not always stay on their plates. These tablecloths catch spills and stains, making them relatively easy for you to...

It is easy to harvest willow twigs for crafting dreamcatchers, plant fillers, wreaths, or even furniture! Willow is considered a "weedy" tree and is commonly found growing near water. ...

These simple steps will demonstrate exactly how to make a chalk board in your home for a very low price. Dry erase boards can be expensive, but making a home made chalk board is as easy as it gets.

Your redecorating is nearly complete. What would make it even perfect are some of the large (and expensive) decorative plates similar to those in the country inn that gave you so many great ideas...

While some may frown on using reading material for furniture-making, the time may come when an inundation of old books makes this fun end-table a happy solution to an overwhelming problem. Your...

It's quick and easier than you think to paint wicker. You can paint wicker furniture to match the décor of any room in your house. You're limited only by your imagination. Here's how to paint...

Fall is a great time to gather beautiful leaves to save for decorations or craft projects. Find ones that are perfect and vivid in color. Look for unusual shapes and sizes for good contrast. Be...

Rudbeckia hirta (Asteraceae), more affectionately referred to as the Black Eyed Susan, and in some rural Maine communities as Bulls Eyes, is one of the most common wildflowers in America. Striking...

Drying flowers in the microwave with a few cups of dustless cat litter is a quick and easy way to preserve those beautiful summer blooms for bouquets and arrangements that will last all year. Not...

Bullrushes (also known as cattails) are emblematic of nature's graceful charm. Typically found in wetland habitats, these lovely specimens need not stay outside with their beauty. With a few...

Paint chips are now available for purchase over the Internet or at your local home improvement store. They are packaged in bottles or jars and come in a variety of colors such as black and white...

Leather--it's an expensive and beautiful material to use in furnishing, but it sure is tough to clean. Here are a couple tips you can try to get stubborn ink stains out of your leather furniture.

A magnetic kitchen back splash is a great way to do something different and practical in your kitchen. Making a magnetic kitchen back splash does not take a great deal of carpentry skill and can...