Dessert stands don’t have to be all porcelain and flowers.  This hip stand from Bubby and Bean is made from old vinyl records.  My local thrift store sells them for almost nothing, so the project can be super affordable too!  I think this party would be great for a theme birthday party, a school dance, or a wedding anniversary.

Can you believe this modern clock was made from a shadow box, clock movements, and cardstock?  If you have a handy die cutting machine, you are all set to make the raised numbers which give the clock its embossed look.  You could approximate the look with chipboard numbers, but be sure to match the background paper color to the chipboard carefully to get the full effect.

Chair cushions are pricey!  If you have a large dining room set, you could be dropping a good amount of money just to keep your heiney comfortable. from The gals from Prudent Baby takes you through the steps of making your own seat cushions, from cutting the foam to properly sewing the corners.

Art work from trendy stores like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie can be a great way to incorporate the latest styles into your decor.  But if you don’t want a piece that looks like something found in a hundred other homes, you can glean inspiration from those pieces and then personalize your own piece.  The grid and metallic accents of this DIY piece were inspired by a no longer available item sold by UO, but the photos were all hand-chosen by Mandy from This Girl’s Life.  Check out the link for the full tutorial.

In honor of Mother’s Day, here is a craft project that moms of infants can appreciate.  If you use baby formula, by the time your child is on solid foods, you’ve gone through dozens and dozens and dozens of cans of the stuff!  Khadija from Khadija’s Creative Mind asked her sister to save her a few of the measuring scoops that come in each can, and after a few weeks she delivered, handing Khadija a whole bag full of them.  The resulting project certainly doesn’t look like something that was largely rescued from the trash!  I love the details of this piece; the alternating orientation of the scoops and the addition of the tiny mirrors at the ends of each scoop give it immense visual appeal!

You can make a sleek, modern bird bath with simple, inexpensive materials.  Karen from The Art of Doing Stuff transformed an IKEA candle plate into an organic-looking birdbath that blends in keeping with its surroundings.  You can replace the IKEA candle plate with any shallow dish you are willing to give to the birds.

If you are a fan of Mid-Century Modern design, the name George Nelson will be familiar to you.  This bed is a DIY project inspired by classic MCM style.  The hairpin legs are the most difficult item to find, the rest of the materials can be found at any big box hardware store.

My family and I just bought our first house and it is HEAVY on the brass fixtures.  For the most part, I don’t mind them but it would be nice to have the option to tone it down if I choose.  This great tutorial from BHG can help you to quickly and easily modernize an outdated light fixture in your home.

With a quick trip to the hardware store, you can make one of these sleek bird feeders for your feathered friends.  The project requires some tools and little handiness, but the finished product is worth the elbow grease.  As a bonus to the sleek styling, the galvanized metal will likely hold up to the elements better than a traditional wooden feeder.

DIY versions of starburst mirrors are still popular all over the internet, but I love finding new, innovative spins on the look.  This gorgeous floral-inspired mirror is made from the bowls of plastic spoons!  If you have the patience and a few dollars, you can make your own version of the mirror very cheaply!  I plan on making one of my own, but replacing the ombre teal (even though I love it) with a metallic gold paint.  How would you paint yours?