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Hi there! We’re a pair of crafty sisters from Ontario, Canada who love to craft and upcycle. We adopted The Boondocks Blog several years ago to complement our other blogs SustainMyCraftHabit.com and SustainMyCookingHabit.com . We’re here to inspire and motivate you to Reclaim, Repurpose and Decorate your home on a budget with easy tutorials and project ideas!
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A Metal Trunk Makeover with Vintage Book Pages
This makeover of a old metal covered trunk with vintage papers is a unique and beautiful upcycling project.
DIY Dresser Makeover with Paint and Paper
A DIY dresser makover need not be complicated or time-consuming! See how simple it was to turn this wood dresser from blah to wow with paint!
How to Make Rustic Star Christmas Ornaments
Add a rustic touch to your tree with simple upcycled Christmas ornaments using birch paper and paint!
What’s inside the Vintage suitcase?
A beat-up vintage suitcase gets a practical new purpose in life with a colorful and budget-friendly DIY makeover! You’ll be on the hunt for one of your own.
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20 Creative DIY Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Love
The best DIY Mother’s Day gifts are thoughtful and crafted with love. We have over 20 Mother’s Day DIY ideas that are sure to make mom happy.
How to make a back to school Hanging organizer
Learn how to make a hanging school supplies organizer for all those back-to-school essentials. Great for homeschool or home office too!
Easy Farmhouse Style DIY Coat Rack
Made with scrap wood and black coat hooks, this DIY coat rack is an easy way to add farmhouse style and organization to a small entryway.
Untangling the Wires with Upcycled Storage
Add some organization to those unruly electronics wires with a simple cereal box upcycling project. A no-cost DIY home organization idea!