I bought a couple corn husk wreaths for my doors from Pat Catan's many years ago.  Over the years, they have accumulated a some mold from being outside year after year.  They weren't very pretty looking anymore.

I was just going to throw the wreaths away this year but since I'm all about reusing & repurposing, I decided to give them a makeover!

I wasn't sure if it was going to work but I wanted to spray paint them.  I had some gold spray paint left over from another project.  I thought the corn husk wreaths would look good in that color so I decided to give it a try.  

 Hey there, Besties! 🌟

Get ready for a sprinkle of DIY magic with a dash of thrift store charm! I kicked off 2021 with a super sweet, oh-so-simple project that's got me all heart-eyed. 🖼️✨ Remember that old picture frame gathering dust in the corner? Well, it's time to give it a fabulous new life as a dry-erase board!

Why a Dry Erase Board, You Ask?

Picture this: It's Christmas, and our adorable foster kiddo just got "The Almanac of Fun Book + Calendar Set." It's like a treasure trove of giggles and weird holidays! I thought, "Hey, why not make this a fun family adventure?" 💡📆

So, I dreamed up the perfect spot to jot down all those quirky holidays and upcoming fun stuff from the book. And voilà, the idea of a dry-erase board popped into my mind!

Scavenging the House for Treasures

True to my thrifty soul, I didn't want to spend a dime. So, I turned my house upside down (in the best way!) to gather everything I needed. 🏡💖

What You'll Need:

• A picture frame with glass (the more character, the better!)
• Paint (if you feel like adding a splash of color)

Creating the Magic

I found this old picture frame that was just begging for a second chance. Lucky for me, the glass was still perfect for a dry-erase board.

Channeling my inner artist, I whipped out some Fusion Mineral Paint in "Homestead Blue" to jazz up the frame. 💙🖌️

Since my frame was missing its backing, my handy hubby James cut a board we had from another project (I love it when things come together like that!).

After the paint dried, we assembled it back together, and ta-da! A charming dry-erase board was born!

Final Touches and Thoughts

Keeping in tune with my 'simplify life' mantra, I absolutely adored how this project was quick and easy, giving that old frame a new lease on life. Plus, it decluttered my basement – bonus!

I might add some pretty paper to the backing later, but for now, it's perfect in its simplicity.

This little gem will be the star of our "Almanac of Fun" journey! Can't wait to share more of these moments with you all. 💫

P.S. Shop this post! As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases and always search for the next thrifty find! 🛍️✨

Removing a mirror glued to the wall can seem like a daunting project, but it’s actually super easy to do!  Read more to find out how we removed the mirror in the bathroom of our renovation!

One of the bathrooms in the Kay House Renovation had a mirror that was glued to the wall.  The thing was, the mirror itself wasn't in bad shape.

The problem was that the mirror had a weird little design on top.  It was definitely straight out of the 1980's!  In an effort to bring the house up to date, I knew the mirror had to go!

But, of course, taking the mirror off the wall wouldn't be an easy thing to accomplish.  The thing was glued to the wall!   Honestly, though, I think that’s the only way you can put on those type of mirrors.  Like, Liquid Nails forever & stick it up there.

So how were we going to remove it?

When I was at a yard sale a couple weeks ago, I scored an incredible deal on a huge box of silk flowers.

I need some summer wreaths for my front doors & thought these flowers would be perfect for the project.  I bought 2 wire wreath forms & got started…

Last week, I posted some Mother’s Day gift ideas under $25.  If a handmade gift is more of your style, here are some links to some amazing DIY gifts!

- 33 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts
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- 6 Mother’s Day DIYs That Are So Easy You Have No Excuse
- 3 Special Mother’s Day Gifts
- 3 Natural DIY Shower Products
- 12 Last Minute DIY Mother’s Day Gifts
- 25 Thoughtful DIY Gifts For Her Ideas
- 9 Epic Mother’s Day Ideas From Pinterest Your Mom Will Never Expect