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Top 5 Friday: Upcycling Ideas (Start As One Thing, End As Another!) - Style Sheet - HGTV Canada. Whether you call it upcycling, reusing, refurbishing or reimagining, today's Top 5 Friday is all about finding decor inspiration and doing it yourself. Headboard From Wooden Skids (aka Pallets) This idea came courtesy of Julia Black from Pure Design, who hosted a video series for us called The Green Geek. Watch how she transformed three skids and some salvaged wood into a beachy white headboard for a queen size bed (three skids are the perfect size!). Chair Turned Bathroom Caddy Image: Pink to Green blog (via French Charming, originally from Country Living) This is one of those "Why didn't I think of that? " Large Wooden Spool Turned Art Table/Coffee Table Image: Design*Sponge I was actually inspired last night at the bus stop (in front of a condo construction project) by four large wooden spools just sitting around, just the perfect size and shape for my current coffee table conundrum.

Vintage Crates Turned Storage Images: Apartment Therapy This isn't a new idea, but it's a good one! Sayings-23.jpg from dumpaday.com - StumbleUpon. Read your bookcase - Creative Collection - StumbleUpon. October 23rd, 2011. Both comments and pings are currently closed. Read your bookcase. A fantastic modular, typographic bookcase by Saporiti. PLEASE NOTE: To prevent spam, your first comment will be moderated so there may be a short delay before it appears. Say YES! to hoboken: DIY: Tinted Mason Jars in Rainbow - StumbleUpon. I’ve been experimenting with tinting mason jars to create a look like those old vintage ones that are difficult to find anymore in second hand stores.

I think I’ve finally honed in on the perfect method. Would you like to see how it’s done? Check out the DIY here. Fill them with flowers, or illuminate an outdoor party filling them with battery operated tea lights or a strand of twinkle lights. I promise it’s easier than you think. Copyright 2014 liz stanley // all rights reserved. Bespoken Art - Art that Speaks Volumes.