tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41696470806821149002024-03-17T02:20:25.178-06:00Interior FrugalistaA DIY Blog with budget home improvement, upcycled furniture & home decor, and seasonal craft ideas.Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comBlogger740125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-5853075959740868142023-01-04T00:00:00.886-07:002023-01-08T06:38:25.577-07:00Top 10 Most Popular DIY Projects From 2022Happy New Year! Please join me for a trip down memory lane to see what made the top ten most popular DIY projects from 2022.
I thought a good way to begin the fresh new year would be to take a look back at the one that just ended.
A Year In Review is a great way to gauge what content resonated most with readers moving forward.
Top 10 DIY Projects Of 2022 - A Year In Review
We'll begin with the Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-55828985845882843392022-06-22T06:00:00.007-06:002022-10-15T21:06:34.044-06:00DIY Solar Rechargeable Light Up Water FountainI'm back with another affordable and simple handmade water feature idea that is quick to assemble. What makes this one different from the others is that it is a DIY solar rechargeable light-up water fountain.
It's the perfect set and forget water feature that adds curb appeal to a front yard flower bed. This one lets the sun do the work to power the fountain both during the day and at night. Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-86656859165652154692022-06-08T06:00:00.515-06:002022-06-11T10:33:14.788-06:00The Easiest String Light Canada Day BannerIf you enjoy adding patriotic touches to your home for Canada Day or Independence Day, then you'll like this patriotic dollar store craft? This super easy Canada Day string light banner is made with battery-operated red solo cup string lights and other dollar store supplies. It's a cute patriotic banner for your festivities by day and cozy lighting in the evening after the sun goes downMarie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-27117361797812863972022-05-04T06:00:00.002-06:002022-05-04T15:28:53.252-06:00Easy Small Decorative Trunk MakeoverI thought I would share another awesome score from my neighbor's garage sale a few weeks ago. I'm a sucker for trinket boxes and small trunks so when I saw this cute little trunk sitting on one of the tables I grabbed it. It had definitely seen better days but I knew it had so much potential to be brought back to life. This small decorative trunk makeover was super easy to complete and in just a Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-17464986157389455552022-04-18T06:00:01.513-06:002022-04-22T08:33:43.637-06:00Super Easy DIY Embossed Leather Drink CoastersHow to make the easiest embossed leather drink coasters in just two easy steps. They are so easy that you'll have a set of drink coasters made in less than ten minutes! This is a great DIY project for recycling old and worn leather or pleather jackets, skirts, purses, or pants. Thrift stores are a great resource for inexpensive recycling potential.
With wedding season upon us, these unique Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-76670697182471622722022-03-26T06:00:01.629-06:002022-05-19T09:55:03.115-06:00How To Give Oak End Tables A Quick And Easy UpdateDo you have wooden side tables that you love but are looking a bit tired and dated? Rather than replacing these well-made pieces with something new, I'm going to show you how easy it is to breathe new life into them so they look refreshed and like new.
If you've never given furniture a makeover and are nervous about where to begin, then this post is for you. Today I'm sharing how to give oak end Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-59910571528438392192022-03-21T06:00:01.023-06:002022-03-21T06:00:00.158-06:00Easy 5 Minute Cardboard Tube Napkin Rings For SpringDo you ever debate whether or not to keep that empty paper towel roll because it just might come in handy for a really good craft? I do it All.The.Time and I'm so happy I did because I'm going to show you how to make these easy 5-minute cardboard tube napkin rings for spring.
With just one paper towel roll and less than forty minutes of your time, you can make a set of eight of these Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-58797184111437777252022-03-10T05:00:01.681-07:002022-03-11T10:37:48.005-07:00Flower Pot Leprechaun Hat St. Patrick's Day CraftHow to turn a small flower pot and saucer into adorable leprechaun hats filled with lucky coin chocolate treats for St. Patrick's Day. This is such an easy and fun St. Patrick's Day craft to make with or for kids.
Everything you need to make them can be found at the dollar store so they are inexpensive to make too. Besides a St. Patrick's Day treat gift for kids, they would make cute teacher's Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com42Edmonton, Alberta, Canada54.440137099999987 -113.213927531.544949369169302 -148.3701775 77.335324830830672 -78.057677499999983tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-23313075134541815862022-02-21T06:00:01.493-07:002022-02-27T11:08:51.780-07:00Recycled Plastic Bottle Easter Bunnies Today I'm sharing how to recycle small plastic drink bottles into adorable bunnies for Easter treat gifts that are sure to bring smiles to the little ones in your life. If you drink from plastic water or soda bottles, then this is a great idea to reuse them for crafting potential.
They add a special handmade touch to children's Easter gifts and could easily be adapted into any animal for adorableMarie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-21351433404561914442022-02-02T06:00:01.464-07:002022-02-06T13:17:54.436-07:00Ticking Stripe Heart Wreath From Recycled MaterialsHow to make a ticking stripe heart wreath with vintage-style from recycled materials. I've been on a mission to create unique decor using what I already have on hand. Everything about this pretty DIY Valentine wreath is recycled and didn't cost a dime to make.
Red Ticking Stripe Valentine Wreath DIY
While I made the heart wreath for Valentine's Day, it would be pretty hanging in a bedroom Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-46935554652363860272022-01-24T06:00:01.776-07:002022-02-11T08:53:23.331-07:00Vintage-Style Decoupage Wooden Book Box It's time for another monthly International Bloggers Club challenge and the motivation for the vintage-style decoupage wooden book box I'm sharing today is thanks to our bodacious books challenge this month.
I've had an unfinished wooden book box from Goodwill waiting in the workshop queue for about a year. So our challenge has forced me to finally figure out what to do with it. I had no vision Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-76016108120185157212022-01-22T06:00:01.082-07:002022-01-22T11:57:42.344-07:00Pink Wooden Doll Cradle Makeover For A PrincessA pretty pink wooden doll cradle makeover intended for the Princess's dolls, not the princess!
We were thrilled when we saw the vintage doll cradle at a local thrift store last year. With some TLC, we knew it would be the perfect Christmas gift for our three-year-old granddaughter.
Upcycled Vintage Wooden Doll Cradle For A Princess
Before starting the makeover I ordered a plush Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-53313757629677458822022-01-19T06:00:01.201-07:002022-01-25T16:43:33.898-07:00Small Tea Storage Box - Upcycled Bombay Jewelry BoxWhat is your preference, coffee or tea? We are coffee drinkers but this winter we got in the habit of enjoying a pot of earl grey after dinner. The problem though is that our tea is inconveniently stored in an awkward lower cabinet. Considering this has become a daily ritual, we decided we needed a small decorative tea storage box to sit on our kitchen counter.
I happened to have a hinged Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-28632345123448126022022-01-12T06:00:01.137-07:002022-01-24T13:26:06.656-07:00Upcycled Terracotta Wine Cooler Valentine Vase Remember these? We've had this vintage terracotta wine cooler for over thirty years and I don't think we've ever used it. Since packing away Christmas I've been in organizing mode. Time to declutter and find a new purpose for it.
The orange clay doesn't work in our home so leaving it that color would mean yet again, it wouldn't get used. So instead I took that rather plain-looking vessel, Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-27144255956332053762022-01-05T06:00:01.576-07:002022-01-06T07:51:23.771-07:00Top 12 Reader Favorites of 2021A Year In Review - a list of the twelve most popular posts in 2021.I enjoy beginning each year by taking a stroll through the analytics to see which projects resonated most with readers during the previous year.
It's a great way to gauge what types of creative projects I should be doing more of in the coming year. Thank you for making these budget-friendly ideas your top 12 reader favorites of Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-38290357047100645652021-12-15T06:00:01.363-07:002021-12-16T09:13:25.224-07:00Upcycled Birdhouse Scandi-Style Christmas HousesSometimes you find inspiration when you least expect it. With Christmas being only ten days away, my focus has been on how to decorate our dining room table. I have a plaid table runner and an evergreen garland that match the one draped on our chandelier but I needed elements to add to the centerpiece.
My vision was to incorporate those adorable galvanized houses that I've been seeing all over Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-90746509052981779872021-12-10T06:00:01.334-07:002024-01-31T11:44:25.249-07:00Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride Handmade Christmas SignWhen it comes to vintage holiday decor, are you drawn more to retro mid-century or a dickens old-fashioned Christmas style? There is something about Victorian-era holiday decor that instantly warms my heart and gives me all the holiday feels.
When I saw the nostalgic old fashioned Christmas stencil at a business closing sale a few summers ago, it had to come home with me. It only took two years Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-72695776634732403782021-12-08T06:00:00.335-07:002021-12-08T07:04:50.304-07:00Gingerbread Reindeer Garland DIYIt's December - let the holidays begin! Have you started decorating yet? I had a plan to make a gingerbread cookie garland for our kitchen and bought all the ingredients to bake them. But all that changed during a trip to the dollar store.
I stumbled upon a felt garland that reminded me of gingerbread cookies, realizing it just saved me some baking time. No twisting my arm! In my shopping cart itMarie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-80082215343492475382021-11-27T06:00:01.282-07:002021-12-05T06:19:27.553-07:00Recycled Christmas Bauble Snowball OrnamentsInstead of throwing out those old and tattered Christmas tree ornaments, recycle them to look like new again.
It's so easy and I'll show you how to recycle old Christmas baubles into personalized snowball ornaments. Plus you can take pride in knowing that your old ornaments won't end up in the landfill.
Recycled Personalized Snowball Tree Ornaments
I'm excited to be joining a talented group of Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-77427812887428475362021-11-22T06:00:00.682-07:002021-12-22T08:12:32.268-07:00Easy Peasy No-Sew Felt Elf Shoe Gift CardholdersMany of you are probably knee-deep in holiday gift-giving plans. Likely some of those gifts will involve a gift card or two. Today I'm sharing a fun way to add a personal handmade touch to the infamous gift card with these easy peasy no-sew felt elf shoe gift cardholders.
Easy Felt Craft Idea For Holiday Gift Giving
The motivation for making them is the felted fixations theme for our last Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-47333593900447652242021-11-17T06:00:00.676-07:002021-11-20T07:35:59.848-07:00Upcycled Indoor Snowball Fight Wood CrateHow to turn a small wood crate into a fun indoor snowball fight holder.
The upcycled crate is so cute to have on display on a coffee table tray, in a front entry, or under a tree for the holidays.
But this ole gal has the perfect hallway in mind to have some safe indoor fun with the grandkids. Sure, we could head outdoors for the real thing but it's way more fun feeling a little mischievous Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-65773844142809301442021-11-10T06:00:01.040-07:002021-12-15T16:25:59.213-07:00How To Recycle Old Drink Coasters For The HolidaysAre you like me and use the same drink coasters for years without giving it any thought? Then the day arrives when you serve guests a drink and realize how embarrassingly stained they are. Please say I'm not the only one.
When the time comes to finally replace them, instead of throwing them out, here's an idea for how to recycle those old drink coasters for the holidays and winter. They are so Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-39585723471189474162021-11-03T06:00:00.217-06:002022-08-17T09:44:41.242-06:0012 DIY Pumpkin Ideas That Are Easy On The WalletWhen it comes to decorating your home for fall, are you all about the pumpkins? Always looking for inexpensive ways to decorate for autumn, without fail I'll gravitate to pumpkin decor. I love creating pumpkin vignettes with faux pumpkins in different textures and styles.
If this sounds like you, today I'm sharing twelve budget-friendly DIY pumpkin ideas for fall decorating. They are easy toMarie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-22965829361848024142021-10-27T06:00:00.837-06:002021-11-08T16:59:50.839-07:00How To Make 3D Recycled Embroidery Hoop PumpkinsWhat is your favorite decor to use when decorating your home for fall? For me, it's all about the pumpkins! Not carved pumpkins for Halloween but an assortment of interesting handmade pumpkins in different styles.
I've amassed quite a collection over the years because making DIY pumpkins is one of my favorite fall crafts. This year I'm adding some rustic pumpkins into the mix. I'm sharing how to Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4169647080682114900.post-28180446610851724822021-10-18T06:00:01.576-06:002022-09-13T11:47:12.627-06:00Bedazzled Wire DIY Halloween Pumpkin WreathHow to make a fun Beetlejuice-inspired bedazzled wire DIY Halloween pumpkin wreath with dollar store supplies. Today is our International Bloggers Club Challenge and the theme this month is, beads galore. I happen to have a large container of assorted wood beads that I bought at the dollar store over two years ago.
Recently when I found a wire pumpkin form at Dollar Tree, I knew it would be Marie-Interior Frugalistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.com36