Looking for the perfect inexpensive Thanksgiving table decorations? Here are a TON of ideas to inspire your Thanksgiving table runner, centerpiece, place settings, and more! Thanksgiving reminds you a lot of what to be thankful for. It is a wonderful thing to have family and friends gathered around a table to share a delicious meal....
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Waterfall Edge Cheese Board
Check out this waterfall edge cheese board that is customizable for your home and will wow your guests. Make your elegant serving platters look even better with this custom waterfall edge cheese board! With the holidays coming up, you might be planning to host people for parties and family gatherings. One of the best food...
An Easy & Inexpensive Plastic Truck Makeover!
Have a plastic toy truck that you want to give a makeover? Here is the simple step by step process for a flawless finish! I was recently walking the dog around the block when I spotted a plastic truck next to our neighbor's trash can. I know these neighbors and I know they have a...
How to Make an Embroidery Hoop Spiderweb Wreath
Decorating with a spider theme this Halloween? It doesn't get any easier than this DIY embroidery hoop spider web wreath! Keep reading to see how easy it is to make this wreath for the front door of your home. I am so excited for Halloween! It isn't Luke's first Halloween, but he had only been...
Spooky Spiderweb Halloween Mantel
Looking for a decorating idea for your fireplace mantel this Halloween? I decided to do a spooky spider and spiderweb themed mantel and love how it turned out! It has a great black and white look and was really simple to set up! I love decorating my mantel for different seasons. It's a really fun...
How to Make a DIY Plastic Pumpkin Topiary
Want to make a pumpkin topiary for your Halloween decor? This tutorial uses plastic pumpkin candy bowls to make this lighted yard decor. It's a super simple tutorial and really inexpensive to make using plastic pumpkin candy buckets. You gotta check it out! I just love Halloween. It is the very most fun holiday to...
FREE Printable Halloween Greeting Cards
I'm so excited to share a fun freebie that I have for y'all today - a set of four printable Halloween greeting cards! I know that people don't usually pass out cards at Halloween. But, why not? These are great to pair wit a treat for friends, neighbors or co-workers. Plus, they are free! Print...
Skeleton Beach Day - a funny Halloween yard display
Looking for a funny Halloween yard decoration display? We love decorating our yard and home with skeletons for Halloween and this year decided to make a skeleton beach display! Check it out! Last year we had a Skeleton Pirate Battle in our yard. But, this year it's over 90 degrees outside. We needed something more...
How to Make a Family Bob Ross Costume
Want to make a Bob Ross costume for the whole family? This could work for a group or a couple, too! Keep reading if you want to make a Bob Ross, canvas, and Happy Little Tree costume set this Halloween! Is there anyone chiller than Bob Ross? This dude was so easy to watch and...
DIY Tree Costume for a Baby
Looking for a cute Halloween costume idea for your baby? How about dressing them up like a happy little tree? This DIY tree costume would work for a baby, toddler, kid, or adult, and is super sweet! A tree is adorable by itself but even happier as a happy little tree! We turned this costume...
DIY Baby Fish Costume
I am so excited to share this adorable DIY fish costume today! If you want to dress your lil kid up as the cutest catch, you'll want to check out this DIY baby fish costume! I was really excited about this costume. Luke's favorite thing is going to the aquarium - so it was natural...
DIY Strawberry Costume for a Baby
Is your baby berry sweet? The perfect Halloween costume for them might be a strawberry! Here is how to make a long sleeved onesie bodysuit into a DIY strawberry costume for your baby! Halloween is my favorite. My very, very, favorite. I LOVE making Halloween costumes so much that this year I decided to make...
Craft your Hurricane Kit with the Home Depot
We are in the middle of hurricane season and we are stressed out. We have already had one major threat to our area (hello, Hurricane Dorian) and, frankly, that was enough for us for the year. However, there is still plenty of time for more storms to form and head our way. The best way...
17 No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
Carving pumpkins can be intimidating! It is messy and there isn't a ton of room for error. So, today I am sharing tons of creative no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas! Honestly, I think that no-carve pumpkins let you get even more creative than carving. Some ideas for what you can decorate pumpkins with include: The possibilities...
How to create an indoor plant wall with terra cotta pots
Want to create a plant wall inside your home? You will love this tutorial for how to create a living wall on a budget! These DIY wall planters are a simple hack that make a big impact. Keep reading for more ideas! Do you ever walk into a room or store and just feel overwhelmed...
How to DIY any Dry Erase Board into a Calendar
Need to get more organized in your life? Here is how to turn a basic dry erase board into a custom calendar to hang on your wall and get you or your family organized! This is going to sound ridiculous because he is 11 months old, but Luke is starting to have a booked up...
No Soliciting Sign- Free Printable
Is there anything worse than being in the middle of something and having your doorbell ring? For me, it used to feel like every time I sat down to breast feed the baby, someone would knock on the door. The dog went crazy, barking and running, and I'd feel like I had to stand up...
How to Build a Platform Bed for $50 - FREE PDF Plans!
If you're looking to build a simple and modern platform bed, we've got you covered with this post. It's an affordable and approachable project for anyone! Today, we're showing you the easiest way to build a platform bed with legs! This project is so easy and makes a huge impact. We have been making over...
How to organize baby clothes
Baby clothes are adorable and if you are pregnant you are likely to get tons as gifts and hand-me-downs. But, knowing how to organize baby clothes can be super overwhelming and intimidating. Have no fear! I have perfected a system for keeping my baby's clothes super organized and my husband and I both know exactly...
The Best DIY Over the Toilet Storage Ideas
Have a small bathroom? These over the toilet storage ideas will help you maximize every square foot! Over the toilet storage is a surprisingly controversial topic. And I get it - traditional over the toilet free standing shelves can look cheap and bad. But, let's be real. If you have a small bathroom, the area...
Scrap Wood Wall Storage
A few months ago, we revealed to you our garage organization makeover. We hinted at one particular project that we hadn't told you about. That project is our scrap wood wall storage unit. We made a vertical wall-mounted scrap wood storage solution instead of the typical box storage because we don't have a lot of...
How to make a tobacco basket wreath
I was so excited to mix up my decor and start transitioning into Fall! One of the big things that I like to change up seasonally is the wreath on my front door. However, I decided instead of using a wreath form, this time I would make a tobacco basket wreath! The basket is really...
54 Best DIY Outdoor Halloween Decoration Ideas
Want to get into the Halloween spirit? Here are a TON of DIY outdoor Halloween decoration ideas that you can be inspired by! When getting ready for Halloween, you definitely want to plan outdoor yard and porch decorations. Of course, trick or treaters are going to see your front porch, but your neighbors will also...
How to make a scrap wood wreath
Want to learn to build a scrap wood wreath? It's so easy! Here's how. I recently updated our mantel for fall and shared it on Instagram. I got a comment from a follower that really struck home with me - the blue and white painting over the mantel was throwing off the fall vibes. She...
HomeRight Paint Sprayer Review
We are huge fans of our HomeRight Super Finish Max Paint Sprayer and wanted to share with you why. This HomeRight paint sprayer review is not sponsored and is our genuine feelings about the Super Finish Max! HomeRight Super Finish Max Paint Sprayer If you're considering a paint sprayer for home decor projects, the HomeRight...
Woodworking Tools for Beginners - 10 most essential tools!
Looking for the basic woodworking tools that you need to start woodworking projects? Here are the essential woodworking tools we recommend to get started! We get lots of messages asking about different woodworking techniques and what tools we use to make some of our projects. When I look at the tools I have now, I...
Fall Mantel Decor with Purple Florals
When you think of Fall, you might not immediately think of purple, but hear me out. Fall doesn't have to mean orange. I mean, if we are being honest, the leaves don't even change colors here in Charleston. There is no orange or red in nature here. And there is no orange or red in...
How to Build a Wall-Hanging Test Tube Planter
This wall-hanging test tube planter is a great DIY propagation station for growing roots on all your plant cuttings! Here's how to build it! We love propagating plants and have so many different containers around the house full of cuttings! We decided to go vertical with some plant propagation and build a wall-hanging test tube...
31 Amazing Fireplace Makeover Ideas for any budget
Transform your living space with our collection of fireplace makeover ideas, showcasing affordable and creative before-and-after transformations. Whether you're looking to update with paint, add a modern tile strip, or install a rustic wood mantel, find inspiration to revitalize the focal point of your room. The fireplace is really the focal point of your living...
How to hang pictures in a straight line - DIY linear gallery wall
One of the easiest ways to make a big impact in a room is by hanging a gallery wall. We have hung a ton of different gallery wall layouts, but this was a new one for us - a straight line! It's a little more difficult, so we'll show you how to hang pictures in...
How to Style a Whiskey Barrel Planter
This post has been sponsored by Home Depot and the makers of OFF!® Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible. While I love the look of flowers in a flower bed, sometimes it is fun to mix up your front yard decor. When styling any space, I like to mix up the...
How to remove grass - 4 easy DIY methods!
Everyone seems to want to grow grass, but what if you want to remove grass? Whether you are planning to put in a patio or a garden, lay sod, or are just sick of mowing, here are our best tips for removing grass from your lawn! Grass is a great ground covering - but sometimes...
DIY Wood Baby Playpen
Your baby is on the move! Don't panic. You can build them a DIY baby playpen right now using these plans! Our son started moving and I moved all the projects on my list down to build this. It only took a day and it was worth it. This DIY baby playpen is customizable and...
How to make a home fire escape plan with First Alert
When we had a child, we started to see things differently. One of those things is the safety and protection of our family. We live in an older home surrounded by very large trees in an area prone to hurricanes. It's natural to worry. One thing we've taken precautions against recently is a home fire....
18+ DIY Coffee Table Ideas
Every living room needs a coffee table. However, they can get pretty expensive. So, I understand if you want to DIY your own coffee table! We have shared 4 DIY coffee table tutorials: DIY driftwood coffee table How to build a modern coffee table Live edge wood + hairpin leg coffee table Coffee table paint...
How to build a toolbox in 30 minutes
This post will show you a simple way to build a tool box and it will only take about 30 minutes. It's a great plan to help you get started with your other projects! I have been talking about building a toolbox for approximately three years. But I've always had it on the back burner...
Easiest way to paint shutters
Looking for the easiest way to paint shutters? It can actually be a really simple process. You don't need to buy new shutters to replace cracked or faded ones. A new coat of paint is the way to go. How to paint shutters Click here to get this project tutorial in a FREE printable PDF!...
15 Inexpensive DIY Countertop Ideas
Want to update the countertops in your home? Here are some inexpensive DIY countertop ideas and tutorials to inspire you! Countertops are an important part of any kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room makeover. However, they are often the biggest budget item in the space and can really be expensive. Marble countertops, stainless steel, natural stone,...
How to Build an Easy DIY Coastal Console Table
This DIY coastal console table was the perfect addition to our guest bedroom makeover! If you are wondering how to build a console table, I am excited to walk you through the step by step tutorial today. We have lots of guests, but they don't need drawers for storage (you're not welcome that long!). We...
How to clean your bathroom in five minutes
Thank you Angel Soft® for sponsoring this post on how to clean your bathroom in five minutes. Ditch the spray and switch to Angel Soft® with Fresh Lavender Scented Tube. I really enjoy having people come visit us. That's lucky because since having the baby, we seem to have house guests most weekends! What I...
How to propagate waffle plants
I love my purple waffle plant. It has a nice, interesting texture and beautiful purple veining on the underside of the leaf. I also love how easy it is to propagate. It's really fun to grow new waffle plants from cuttings. I'm all about growing new plants and using them to fill new pots or...
How to Create Bi-fold Barn Doors - an Easy & Inexpensive DIY!
Do you love the look of a rustic barn door? Here is how easy it is to use paint and wood slats to give your existing bifold doors a barn door look! We're moving right along with our guest bedroom makeover! Today we're sharing with you our bi-fold barn doors! Well, technically they are faux...