Creative Reader Projects No. 186: Inspiring Decor, Crafts, Makeovers, & Recipes

Happy Friday my friends – tgif! I’m looking forward to an easy weekend – you know, the ones without any actual plans. Those sometimes turn out to be the best.

I do have some inspirational eye candy to share – there is over 50 creative reader projects below.
Special thanks to everyone who takes the time to link up and
especially those to actually link back to the party – It’s much appreciated!

Pottery Barn Inspired Refreshments Sign {made from a front door kick plate} Submitted by

Tricia at Simplicity In The South

Vintage Window Photo Art {decorating with photos} Submitted by

Kristen at Kristen Duke Photography

Picture Gallery Wall Submitted by

Missy at Lookie What I Did

Rustic Scrap Wood Number Wall Art Submitted by

Lesa at Home Frosting

Book Page Flower Wall Decor Submitted by

Christina at Christina’s Adventures

Ikea Trofast Lego Table Submitted by

Gretchen at Boxy Colonial

Painted File Cabinet Makeover Submitted by

Circus Berry

Painted Ikea Racing Strip Dresser Submitted by

Brittany at Smart Girl Style

Vintage Industrial TV Stand Makeover Submitted by

Laura at Life We Live 4

Dining Room Chair Reupholstering Makeovers Submitted by

Loren at Pandora’s Craft Box

Reupholstered Swivel Rocking Chair Submitted by

Brandy at Gluesticks

36/365 the little {tribal} foot stool that could #365project #diy #blog

Hand Painted Tribal Art Ottoman Submitted by

Annumography

Mini Mudroom Floating Bench Submitted by

Anu at Nalle’s House

Laundry Room Reveal Submitted by

Dee Dee at Clover House

Master Bedroom Makeover Submitted by

Tracy at SoulStyle

DIY Bedroom Headboard Submitted by

Kirsten at Made For A King

Free Bedroom Art Prints {with link to many more printables} Submitted by

Gretchen at Boxy Colonial

White Master Bedroom Makeover Submitted by

Ashley at Dirt Stains and Paint

Published House Tour Feature Submitted by

Jennifer at Town and Country Living

Staining Oak Cabinets Submitted by

Kim at The Kim Six Fix

Open Wood Backed Cabinets Submitted by

Karah at The Space Between

Wallpapered Kitchen Cabinet Interiors Submitted by

Heather at Southern Abbey

No Sew Tied On Window Valances – Two Ways Submitted by

Diane at In My Own Style

Girls Bedroom Makeover Reveal Submitted by

Melissa at Daisy Mae Belle

Wrapped Ribbon Lamp Shade Update Submitted by

Melissa at Daisy Mae Belle

diy lego lamp tutorial ikea alang lamp hack

Lego Ikea Lamp Update Submitted by

Lindsey at Impatiently Crafty

Lessons to Teach Kids About Money and Stock Gifts Submitted by

Lisa at Moore Minutes

Vending Machine Random Act of Kindness Submitted by

Changing My Marbles

Add a Measuring Tape to Your Craft Table Submitted by

Missy at Lookie What I Did

Easy Ribbon Organization Submitted by

Rhonda at The Messy Roost

Fun Mustache Hangers Submitted by

Kate at Magic City Thistle

Simple Drawstring Tote Tutorial Submitted by

Marissa at Raegun Ramblings

Rice Filled “Fix-it Fox” Boo Boo Pack Submitted by

Rachel at Architecture Of A Mom

Magnetic Baking Cookie Sheet Boards Submitted by

Liz at Love Grows Wild

Peanut Butter and Jelly Game Submitted by

Connie at Family Home and Life

Easy Upcycled Paper Roll Bird Feeder Submitted by

Kimberly at Allons-y Kimberly

Basketball Cookie Truffles {net made from an upcycled fruit bag} Submitted by

Lisa at Hoopla Palooza

Homemade Cream Puffs Submitted by

Lisa at Lewisvile Love

Almond Joy Cheesecake Submitted by

Lyuba at Will Cook For Smiles

Easy Blueberry Cream Cheese Danishes {made with refrigerated cresent rolls} Submitted by

Marissa at Raegun Rambings

Taffy Apple Tart Submitted by

Liz at Love Grows Wild

baked cinnamon sugar churro crisps with hot fudge sauce at shakentogetherlife.com

Churro Crisps {made from tortillas} & Hot Fudge Dipping Sauce Submitted by

Keri at Shaken Together

Chocolate Dipped Potato Chips with Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce Submitted by

Desi at Steak N Potatoes Kinda Gurl

Lady Behind The Curtain - Orange Dream Puppy Chow

Orange Dream Puppy Chow Party Mix Submitted by

Sheryl at Lady Behind The Curtain

Cookies and Cream Popcorn Submitted by

Kim at Simply Living

Homemade Caramel Corn Popcorn Submitted by

Brandy at Gluesticks

Thin Mints - The First Year Blog #HomemadeThinMints

Girl Scout Inspired Thin Mints Submitted by

Beth at The First Year Blog

Make Ahead Honey Vanilla Parfaits Submitted by

Trish at Mom On Timeout

Berry Breakfast Taco with Yogurt Glaze Submitted by

Jodie at JodieFitz.com

Fig & Walnut Energy Bites Submitted by

Nicole at Wonky Wonderful

Crispy Cheesy Quinoa Bites Submitted by

Jo-Anna at A Pretty Life In The Suburbs

Roasted Cauliflower Poppers Submitted by

Jo-Anna at A Pretty Life In The Suburbs

Tried and True Perfect Pot Roast Recipe Submitted by

Jenn at Eat Cake For Dinner

Homemade Lemon Sugar Cubes Submitted by

Carolyn at Homework

If your project was featured today feel free to grab a button if you like

Have a fabulous weekend – enjoy.

Comments

Jenn :

February 23, 2013 at 12:35 am

Thanks so much for the feature!

Gretchen :

February 23, 2013 at 12:43 am

Thanks so much for featuring me! so many great ones here…some I’ve seen and some I missed…I think I need that lego lamp to go with my table! have a great weekend

keri @ shaken together :

February 23, 2013 at 1:15 am

Stephanie – thank you SO so much for featuring my churro crisps! They were a huge (and easy!) hit at our house, so I’m so glad you like them!

Home Frosting :

February 23, 2013 at 1:25 am

Thank you, Stephanie, for featuring my number sampler among all the other great projects! It was a very nice surprise. Lesa

circusberry :

February 23, 2013 at 1:36 am

Thank you for showing off my painted file cabinet! So many great projects on here…I am inspired!
Anne @ circusberry.wordpress.com

Lookiewhatidid :

February 23, 2013 at 1:54 am

Thank you so much Stephanie for featuring a couple of my projects. I am loving that chevron bag too…headed over to her blog now. Thank you!

Ashley C. :

February 23, 2013 at 1:56 am

Thank you so much for the feature – I just love looking at the compilation you put together every week!

Baby A Duds :

February 23, 2013 at 3:57 am

I love so many of these ideas. Thanks to Twitter for leading me here!

Beth Baumgartner :

February 23, 2013 at 3:59 am

Wow, how fun Stephanie! Thanks for featuring my homemade thin mint recipe!
Beth @ The First Year Blog

Nicole @WonkyW :

February 23, 2013 at 7:46 am

Thanks a bunch for featuring my Fig & Walnut Energy Bites! Have a beautiful weekend

Stormy J :

February 23, 2013 at 3:45 pm

Wow, a lot of excellent stuff here! Thanks for sharing!

Magic City Thistle :

February 24, 2013 at 2:39 am

Thank you so much for the feature and for always hosting a great party.

Impatiently Crafty = Lindsey :

February 24, 2013 at 4:27 am

Thank you for featuring my lego lamp project! I’m amazed at all the great projects your readers are creating

Lisa@hooplapalooza :

February 24, 2013 at 6:37 am

oh Stephanie! thank YOU so much for featuring my basketballs! i love how you have so many wonderful features you bring a lot of smiles to a lot of people! :>D

DeeDee :

February 25, 2013 at 12:36 am

Thank you so much for featuring our Laundry Room Reveal! This week’s features are such a wonderful collection. Now I’m off to visit some of them!

Jennifer @ Town and Country Living :

February 25, 2013 at 1:19 am

Thanks for featuring my magazine feature. And thanks so much for taking time to go through all the posts and choosing some favorites!!

Lady Behind The Curtain :

February 25, 2013 at 2:02 am

Thanks for featuring my Orange Dream Puppy Chow and for hosting such a great party. I hope you have a GREAT week! ~Sheryl @ Lady Behind The Curtain~

anu :

February 25, 2013 at 2:41 am

Thanks so much for featuring my mini mudroom’s floating bench. Love all the great projects here. Have a wonderful week.

Connie :

February 25, 2013 at 3:07 am

Thank you for featuring my PB&J Game!

Patti@OldThingsNew :

March 4, 2013 at 4:18 pm

I love that you have so MANY features with so much inspiration. Great party! Blessings, Patti