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Category Archives: Pallet Hacks

Thrifty reclaimed and recycled wooden pallet projects that you can make for yourself. Includes lots of pictures and easy to follow step by step instructions.

If you want to try your hand at using a jigsaw then this beginner friendly tutorial will show you just how easy it is to make a gorgeous wooden vase. Perfect home décor no matter what your style. #jigsawDIY #ACraftyMix #Woodenvase

Make a Wooden Vase – Beginner Jigsaw Project

If you’ve been following A Crafty Mix for a while, you’ll know how much we love...

If you love creating custom wall art as much as we do, you’re going to enjoy making this easy DIY Yagisuki shutter frame. Use it one it’s own to make a statement or add two junk birds to up the ante. The photo-rich tutorial includes instructions to make both the shutter frame and those cute birds. #shousugiban #shutterframe #ACraftyMix #walldecor

DIY Yakisugi Shutter Frame and Junk Birds

We’re big fans of turning junk into custom wall art. From forks to seed pods and...

Our dogs shed a lot but instead of cursing them, I decided to make a spun pet hair heart using all the fur that our babies discard so lovingly all over our home. This tutorial will show you how you can turn your fur baby's shed hair into a precious keepsake and includes a video tutorial that will show you how to comb and spin pet hair. #PetCrafts #ACraftyMix #PetKeepsake

Spun Pet Hair Heart – A Precious Keepsake

Please don’t think I’m weird, but this bit of craftiness we’re sharing this week involves spinning...

I love this fresh twist on the traditional herb garden. The framed bouquet of fresh herbs can be propped on the counter or hang it up if you prefer to keep your counters clutter free. #IndoorHerbs #IndoorGarden #FramedGarden #ACraftyMix #DistressedWall #DistressedFrame #GardenInspiration#FreshHerbs

Framed Bouquet of Fresh Herbs – DIY Kitchen Décor

I don’t know about you but for some reason, I always seem to be tossing out...

Easy DIY Scrap Wood Hinged Picture Frame

If you’re looking for a fun way to display some of your special snaps, you’re going...

Take your moss ball string garden to the next level with this cute kokedama fairy village. Easy to make and customize. #EcoFriendly #Kokedama #FairyVillage #ACraftyMix #EasyGardenCraft #MossBalls #SpekBoom #kokedamaIdeas #StringGarden #IndoorPlants

How to Build a Kokedama Fairy Village

Kokedamas, or moss balls, originated in Japan, and these charming floating gardens are taking over the...

A DIY bird feeder is a great way to make your feathered friends feel at home and look after them when food sources are scarce. This rustic two tier bird feeder is quick to put together and the tiers make it easy to serve them a smorgasbord of treats too. #DIYBirdFeeder #RecycledBirdFeeder #RusticBirdFeeder #aCraftyMix #Woodenbirdfeeder #PalletBirdFeeder #UniqueBirdFeeder

Easy DIY Rustic Two-Tier Bird Feeder

We’re super fortunate to have a large lush garden that’s pretty self-sustaining, and we have loads...

How to make a sign using scrap metal letters with lots of ideas for each letter of the alphabet #Upcycling #Benefits #UpcycleSign #ACraftyMix #RepurposedLetters #RustyAlphabet #UpcycleStrong #InThisTogether #UpcyclingIdeas

Scrap Metal Letters and The Benefits of Upcycling

For as long as I can remember we’ve been turning discarded things into something that’s unique,...

Easy DIY Rustic, repurposed Reindeer Family Ornaments - a lovely way to use up those old rusty nails and add something special to your festive decor Great gift idea too! #woodenreindeer #DIYReindeer #DIYRustyReindeer #RustyNailrepurpose #acraftymix # Reindeerdecor #reindeertemplate

DIY a Rustic Wooden Reindeer Family

Ever since Clement Moore composed the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” way back in...

Want to add some rusty curb appeal or improve your backyard? This unique recycled birdhouse is made entirely from scrap bits and has so much character. It’s inexpensive and easy to make too The tutorial includes all the instructions to make your own. #rusticbirdhouse #DIYbirdhouse #paintedbirdhouse #acraftymix #birdhouseideas #uniquebirdhouse

Turn Scraps Into a Unique Recycled Birdhouse

Want to add some rusty curb appeal or improve your backyard? This wacky and unique recycled...

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