DIY Archives - Making Joy and Pretty Things

Back on my favorite design trend right now - cane! Today I'm sharing 20 Inspiring DIY Cane Furniture Projects! Can you guys tell I'm crushing on cane everything right now?! Last week, I shared my favorite cane and rattan furniture and decor. I had so much fun writing that post and definitely had to hide my wallet so I didn't buy everything. This week, I wanted to continue on the cane f[...]

How To Hem Curtains Without Sewing

August 20, 2020

Need to hem curtains without sewing? I figured out how to hem curtains without sewing using fusion web and an iron. We've been working on miss Evie's room for quite awhile now. But, we're almost donnneeee. The other week on Instagram, I shared how we hung the curtain rod for Evie's room. It's saved under the highlight "Evie's Room". Next, we hung her curtains from IKEA and they were a[...]

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(IKEA Closet Hack) How To Add Custom Backs To IKEA Pax Wardrobes

August 12, 2020

IKEA Hack time because who doesn’t love IKEA hacks?! Sharing the beginning of our IKEA closet hack using the IKEA closet system. The IKEA Pax system comes with flimsy white backing. Today, we’re sharing the ultimate IKEA hack - how to add plywood backs to IKEA Pax units. This can be used for other IKEA products too like IKEA dressers! It’s absolutely essential if you plan on painting IKEA furniture #ikeahacks #ikeahack #paxwardrobe #ikeapax

Planning an IKEA closet hack? Learn how to replace the famous white IKEA particle board backing (with the ugly seam down the middle) with plywood! We're finally moving along with our IKEA Pax closet hack! See how to use the IKEA Pax Planner here! Plus, a sneak peak of our closet design! The IKEA Pax system itself is actually really nice. If you plan on keeping it white (or wha[...]

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5 Best Beginner Woodworking Tools For DIYers

August 5, 2020

Today I’m sharing the 5 best beginner tools for diyers and beginner woodworking. It can be overwhelming starting a new DIY project and you don’t know which beginner woodworking tools you need. Well, after years of DIYing, we’ve amassed quite a tool collection. Luckily, we know which tools for woodworking you need when you’re looking for beginner tools for woodworking. #tools #woodworking #beginnerwoodworking #diyer

Ever wonder what are the best beginner woodworking tools? Today, I'm sharing the top 5 best beginner tools for DIYers! When you're kicking off your DIY career in earnest and you don't own many power tools, you may not have all the tools you'll need. That's okay! It can be frustrating to see all these DIY projects on Pinterest you want to tackle only to realize you need tons of tools that[...]

DIY / Evie's Big Girl Room / New House

DIY Cane Nightstand

July 22, 2020

Today, I'm sharing an easy DIY Cane Nightstand using a table from Target, spray paint, and caning! This is definitely a beginner-friendly DIY! Taking on DIY projects can be intimidating ... right? Well, they don't always have to be! I participated in a spray paint challenge hosted by Rustoleum for a DIY/Home Decor Blogger's conference called Haven! See, I decided I need to take this wh[...]

DIY / Evie's Big Girl Room

DIY Vintage Vase [Thrift Store Challenge]

February 19, 2020

One of my favorite design trends is vintage pottery. I transformed a thrift store vase into a vintage looking vase! Get the vintage pottery look for less with a thrift store upcycle. Make this DIY Vintage Vase as a budget friendly craft and DIY vase idea.

One of my favorite 2020 design trends is vintage pottery! But, I wanted to create my own vintage look for a fraction of the price. See how I turned a thrift store find into a DIY Vintage Vase! I'm so excited to be participating in a fun challenge hosted by Amanda from Love & Renovations - THRIFT SHOP CHALLENGE! The challenge is pretty simple - find a treasure from a thrift[...]