Another DIY hoop art tutorial…

Yesterday I shared a link to Kate’s DIY hoop art

{Kate & Kuby}

and in the recent past, Amanda’s DIY hoop art

hoop art tutorial

{Mommy is CooCoo}

and when I needed a really inexpensive, super easy, quick idea for adding color to the eat-in-kitchen area of my sister’s rental before she arrived, I was inspired to give it a try.

DIY embroidery hoop art

We always find embroidery hoops at the  thrift store from 39 to 59 cents + fabric scraps or thrift store pillow cases, even a pretty shirt =

hoop art tutorial

There’s room to grow and expand, to add more color and sizes…

hoop art

I love this one…

{Country Living}

Kristi from Addicted2Decorating just shared hoop wall art with organizing pocket! Brilliant!

See more inspiration on Pinterest…

hoop art

Is this a trend you’ve tried? Show off with a link in the comments!

Are you working on a DIY project this weekend?

Going thrifting?

DIY Chicken Wire Wall

Meet: Kate from Kate & Kuby. Kate is a DIY’er with a recently new-to-her home and a goal to decorate the entire house (including nursery) before the arrival of their sweet little bundle of joy in October – all on a small budget. She’s been doing an amazing job. Her favorite project so far (and mine too) is her DIY chicken wire wall…

DIY chicken wire wall

Materials:

  • Chicken Wire
  • Staple Gun

chicken wire

Wall before:

wall before

Chicken wire wall after:

chicken wire wall after

Genius! Now it’s a reusable gallery wall!

chicken wire gallery wall

Total cost $25. Easy and affordable. I love the look. I love it’s functionality. See the full post at Kate & Kuby – DIY Chicken Wire Wall.

Here is a sneak peek of a few more fun DIY from Kate:

DIY Anthropologie Letters

DIY anthropologie letters

DIY embroidery hoop art

DIY newspaper trashcan makeover

trashcan makeover

{original newspaper/outbox DIY waste basket tutorial}

Rustic {Hunger Games} love quote sign tutorial

I personally haven’t had a chance to read the series (or see the movie) but it is on my reading list (I’m just starting the 3rd in the Bronze Horseman series) but I do love to read and I do love DIY and rustic charm. Our talented DIY friend, Angie from
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 has combined all of that to create a beautifully inspiring piece for her master bedroom…

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