If you’re working on your next project, priming is an essential step to get the results you want when painting. But do you have to shake primer? Or can you just start applying it? Let’s find out! Does Primer Need to Be Shaken? Before applying primer to any surface, it’s essential to ensure that it…
Wondering if wood glue works on plastic? I’ve worked on countless DIY projects and here’s what you need to know! Can You Use Wood Glue on Plastic? The most common wood glue, PVA wood glue, cannot be used to bond wood and plastic. While it might work some a short timeframe with a very weak…
Looking to get your hands on a new wood craft project? I’ve curated a roundup of the best wood craft ideas, ranging from beginner-friendly crafts to experienced woodworking projects. All you need are a few basic woodworking tools, some lumber or scrap wood, and a bit of time. Don’t be afraid of the learning curve–it’s…
Hot glue can be a fast and easy way to join parts together, and it can be extremely useful on wood and other crafts. But how do you get hot glue off wood? Here’s how! How to Remove Hot Glue from Wood 1. Chip the Dried Glue Off Note: Before you attempt this first method,…
Last week my son and I took a small pile of scrap wood and turned it into a DIY bug house fondly named Charlie’s Bug Bungalow. This cute little project was made entirely from things we already had on hand and it turned out SO ADORABLE! Today I’m sharing with you some building plans and…
Today I’m showing you how I put together these easy Scrap Wood DIY Garden Signs using supplies I already had on hand. This simple project can easily be modified for whatever supplies you have readily available and it’s a fun DIY to do with your kids. Over here we’re on our second week of social…
Here are the best DIY projects from Mama Needs a Project in 2019. As 2019 comes to a close I’ve been getting so sentimental about the projects I’ve tackled this year and all the growth that has happened on Mama Needs a Project. Save to Pinterest! Starting about mid-year of 2019 I challenged myself to…
Planning a construction theme birthday party? Here is a quick round up of the projects I made and decorations I purchased for my son’s construction theme birthday party. We celebrated my son’s 3rd birthday a few weeks early by inviting a bunch of his friends to a local children’s gym for an hour of play…
Learn how to make super simple tire bowls for your DIY construction theme birthday party. Earlier this month we celebrated my son’s 3rd birthday a few weeks early with a construction theme birthday party at a local children’s gym. It was so much fun!! He loved having all of his friends together to play and…
Learn how to turn a broken toy truck into a DIY Construction Party Cupcake Stand! My son, like so many boys, is obsessed with vehicles, especially construction trucks and emergency vehicles. So for his 3rd birthday he chose a construction party. And I couldn’t help but make a few things for the food table. I…
I scooped up some Dollar Store Christmas trees and gave them 3 totally different, totally amazing makeovers! This little project was so much fun! Let me know which DIY Mini Christmas Tree Makeover is your favorite in the comments at the end of this post. Check out ALL of my DIY Colorful Christmas projects here….
Up next for DIY Colorful Christmas a super cute, super festive Winter Pom Pom Wreath! I’ve been going pom pom crazy over here with my winter and holiday decor! Maybe you noticed with my Pom Pom Christmas Tree Ornaments or my Pom Pom Christmas Trees. To round out this pom pom craze I just finished…
A few months ago my favorite thrift store had my favorite sale – everything you can fit into a large paper bag for $15. I was in secondhand heaven. One of the many things I crammed into my paper bags was a set of wooden curtain rings. This was summer, but I was already thinking…
Next up for DIY Colorful Christmas are these goofy, adorable pom pom Christmas trees. They are colorful, floppy and just so cute! (Plus with the watercolor inspired wall circle as the backdrop, this bright little Christmas display looks AMAZING!) I warned you all that I’m on a bit of a pom pom kick when I…
I have been on a serious pom pom kick lately! I recently learned how easy it is to make them and I just can’t stop. I’ve turned many of my cute little pom poms into DIY Pom Pom Christmas Ornaments and they’re so cute! I’ve always decorated pretty traditionally for Christmas, but this year I’m…
I love colorful fall decor and that’s what I had in mind when making this Colorful Scrap Fabric Garland. You can see my original garland with colorful fall fabric on my front porch and another rainbow one on display in my house. Pin for later! Last month I worked through a series of outdoor DIY…
Add some color to your fall decor with Scrap Fabric Pumpkins! Perfect for indoor or outdoor decor. Pin for later! I just wrapped up all the big projects in my Budget Front Porch Makeover, but I’ve been looking for some more colorful fall decor to add in. I had a little ‘aha’ moment at the…
Secondhand fabric is one of my favorite things to hunt for in the thrift store. It not only saves money on sewing projects, but also provides me with unique materials to use. Plus, buying secondhand fabric is a way to keep materials in circulation rather than in a landfill. Pin for later! I am an…
DIY pom pom towels are the latest little project for my impromptu master bathroom update. These were a quick afternoon project, and I love how they turned out! Pin for later! After I impulsively painted my master bathroom pink a few weeks ago, I realized that much of my old decor would have to go….
Using a colorwash method on wooden beads is a way to add color while still preserving the look of the wood grain. It’s similar to dyeing wood. In this post I’ll teach you how to colorwash wooden beads. It’s easy! This post contains affiliate links. I recently bought these wooden beads from Amazon for a…
This DIY Hanging Plant Shelf is the latest addition to my master bathroom makeover! One of my 2019 Home Goals is to finish painting the entire interior of my home. We’ve lived here for 4+ years and still have the awful, thin contractor paint in most of the rooms. So I’m trying to bite the…
These fun upcycled plastic nursery pots are the newest addition to the many flower displays in my backyard! I’ve been stuck at home for several days now with a potty training toddler and then a terrible stomach bug that has been making it’s way through our house. All of this time at home is making…
You know that project that you keep saying you’re going to do, but you just really don’t want to? That was this antique dresser. I bought this dresser for a great price nearly a year ago and have stared at it during every meal and said countless times, ” I really need to repaint that.”…
I recently made this sweet circus themed baby blanket for a friend’s baby shower. I’ve been exploring applique a lot lately and really wanted to try the technique with flannel. This little blanket was the perfect opportunity for that and it turned out so cute! It is super soft and lightweight – perfect for our…
Follow along with a simple sewing tutorial to learn basic applique for beginners. Applique is just a fancy word for sewing one piece of fabric to a larger piece of fabric. This can be super intricate with special stitches and detail work or, like this tutorial, it can be super simple. I sewed my son…
In this post I will show you how to update dining room chairs with new paint, and upholstery. It’s the process I followed to take dingy thrifted chairs and turn them into a bright addition to my kitchen. Save to Pinterest! When I built my dining room table I needed some new chairs to go…
Burlap rag wreaths are the perfect addition to farmhouse decor. They’re super easy to make and the possibilities for color and style are literally endless. Update: I made a colorful version of this burlap rag wreath using quilting fabric for my Budget Front Porch Makeover. Using this thinner fabric made the project go much faster!…