Happiness is Homemade Link Party 68

Welcome back to another great weekend here at Happiness is Homemade Link Party! We have had some amazing parties lately so keep up the great work!

Last week was one of our biggest parties! Please keep all the great links coming, we have had so many awesome posts to check out!!

Repurposed Treadle Machine Cover into Decor

I finally decided what to do with that treadle sewing machine lid! Those of you who follow me know that I used a beat up sewing machine for parts to make an upcycled table.  And also utilized the drawers to restore another treadle sewing machine. Very few parts of the top of that baby are left!

Now, I'm using this lid for wall art.

Just by gluing and clamping the lid back together...

then sanding it...
and printing out a cool Route 66 sign to decoupage...

it's perfectly themed for the room I'm working on!

And that...
was it!
Chicka chicka boom boom...

and perfect decor for this room!

It goes with the lamp I made over recently.

Another super easy project!

I'm was so glad to use that old oak lid and reclaim it for something new.

What would you put onto reclaimed wood for decor?
So many possibilities and styles to think of!

Tween Boy Bedroom ORC Week 4

All American Boy Room

It's week four of the One Room Challenge with Calling It Home and I'm so happy to say it's getting closer to finished! 

The plan list:
Patch ceiling
Paint walls
Paint and put media center together
Make tractor seat stool
Make /repurpose/ redo a desk (half done)
Make desk lamp (easy peasy, no prob!)
Paint chest of drawers
Make 2nd lamp 
Paint dresser (half done)
Paint mirror (no problem)
Make and paint headboard (this week)
Upcycle trunk (next week)
Drapes
Pillows
Bedding
Accessories (desk) (got ideas!)
Decor (upcycle guitar(s), dogs, cars, trucks, sports)
Wall art




During last week my biggest challenge was shifting and painting furniture.

But I succeeded in making plain old wood bedroom pieces look more masculine. I used Country Chic Paint in Liquorice.

And I finished revamping current junk furniture into a tween approved media center with a little imagination, repurposed wood and paint.

Also, the bedding, drapes and storage bins are ready to add to the room. We've chosen what decor and things to keep in for the theme.

An easier task of making a couple of toss pillow covers was completed. It's definitely looking like an All American Boy room!

As we get closer to the last week, I can determine whether or not things are working and if anything needs to be added or removed. It's all still in a trial state right now. 

Let's go on over to Linda's place to see how everyone else is doing this week! 

One Room Challenge™ Linking Event, Spring 2015, Week 4

AND 

Jana Bek

Autumn Clemons

Coco+Kelley

The English Room

Vanessa Francis

Greige Design

Hi Sugarplum

I Heart Organizing

Jenna Sue Design

Stephanie Kraus

The Pursuit of Style

Julia Ryan

Savvy Home

Simple Details

Simply Grove

6th Street Design

Jill Sorensen

Swoon Worthy

Waiting on Martha

Kimberly Schlegel Whitman

Isn't it so exciting to see how everyone is transforming their spaces?!! It's a lot of work but, once we get to where we need to be, we'll sit back and breathe.