Vanessa's Corner

Just spray paint it. Simple. That's my go-to solution for outdated decor pieces I either own or have found for a buck from my recent trip to the op-shop. Giving something old a new coat of paint can transform it into something outstanding that fits into tomorrow's trend. Nearly everything in my home has had some sort've transformation done to it, unfortunately not all have a before and after picture but here is a couple that I could find on my hard-drive and on the internet.  One. The Outdated Candle Holder This ceramic candle holder was revamped after I got the pair for $3, our kitchen has been it's home for the last two years. I have a DIY tutorial on how to spray paint shiny ceramic  HERE .  Two. Changing Colour Themes This has been my most recent spray painting DIY. This side table used to be located in our master bedroom, it had been collecting dust and taking valuable floor space. The copper-gold didn't suit any other room in our house so I ...

Hi readers! So... for the past few weeks I've felt like I was in a major negative rut, day in and day out I felt like my space, my home and my life was full of negativity. It's a gross feeling and I hate it whenever I get into that sort've mind space. So, what did my cards call for when I was feeling out of sorts and like my sanctuary was just not working for me? I cleanse the air in my home, get DIYing and change things up a bit. I make my home and my space mine again. So as I was looking around on Pinterest (yet again) for some inspiration I came across mason jar succulents. I thought Hey! I've got a shit tonne of mason jars in my pantry, a front yard full of pebbles and a pot of succulents that need propagating in my alfresco. So I experimented, brainstormed and came up with this. This DIY was so easy that my kids joined in and made them for me while I was busy taking photos of the whole method. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Mason jars - Can be bought from any major ...

Hi crafty DIYers! Today's DIY blog post is based on both procrastination and Pinterest. Procrastination because this is a DIY I've had on hold for about a year. Pinterest because that's where I found this little DIY. Since I'm all about making things on a tight budget, and because a circular saw or anything above used without my husband's supervision absolutely terrifies me, this is my own affordable and easy regurgitated version of a DIY Chopping Board Recipe Holder. Now I know many of you guys may skip this paragraph and jump straight to the DIY, but just in case any of you guys are questioning "What the hell does this thing do?", I'll explain. It's a recipe book or ipad holder. Found an awesome recipe you want to try out on pinterest, youtube or tasty.com? This awesome DIY will not only make your kitchen bench look cute, but will also stand as a housing to hold your Ipad, phone or recipe book upright while you whisk, bake and stir. What Y...

Refurbishing an old vase is easy. There's been so many tutorials out there and it's pretty much a no brainer when it comes to simply changing the colour of an old worn vase, we've all been there and done that. BUT, have you ever noticed how difficult or how poor the results can be when it comes to refurbishing shiny ceramic? You're always left with runs and it's as if the ceramic repels any form of paint.  Today's DIY post is dedicated to that certain problem. "How can I spray paint shiny ceramic?". It's been such a long while since I've last posted a DIY! Since I've been in such a creative mood (especially when it comes to decorating my home), I thought why not just blog about it and give you guys a few tips here and there along the way? FYI, this DIY is so simple and cost me under $10AU to make two! Bargain? Heck yeah. Can't pass it up, and as much as I love the place, this is a bargain that even Kmart doesn't offer.  ...