Tag: Upcycling

Antique Wax Over Chalk Paint: A How To Guide for Beginners

I was recently given an old handmade decorative shelf, so I'm sharing the results of my first attempt chalk painting an antique wax finish to give this old shelf a makeover. While I've chalk painted several projects, I've always done the clear or white wax, so the antique look is a first for me!

Antique Child’s School Desk Upcycled Into A Charming End Table

I recently saw...and fell in love with...an antique child's school desk which I purchased and upcycled into a charming end table. My new end table adds a unique rustic charm to my living room where it now holds a special place. It sits centered under the picture window and holds a lamp which lights up the room every evening.

Upcycle Plastic Bottles Into 7 Useful Garden Tools

Do you have a lot of plastic bottles in your home? Well, no need to throw them away! Here are 5 ways to upcycle them into useful tools.