Primitive Crafts

Find out how to make this DIY cornstalk wreath with just a few supplies. A cornstalk wreath is perfect for fall and Thanksgiving – adding a fun rustic look to your outdoor decorating. Create this DIY fall wreath in an afternoon with these supplies. Cornstalk Wreath Supplies: If you don’t have a garden with cornstalks, […]

I am excited to show you how to DIY these rustic pumpkins. They are made from Dollar Tree foam pumpkins! My goal was to recreate the look of antique paper mache jack-o-lanterns without the huge price tag that often comes with true antiques! These primitive jack-o-lanterns are easy to make and just take a few […]

I snagged a small canvas at the Dollar Tree and decided to transfer an antique picture to the canvas. I wanted to create the look of a primitive oil on canvas WITHOUT the price tag that often comes with the true antiques. This transfer method is easy to complete and you will loving adding the […]

I used to use A LOT of paint when I was trying to paint a distressed look on things. First, I painted on a SOLID base color, then I painted a SOLID top coat. This resulted in TONS of sanding to get a distressed, primitive look on my projects. Then, one day, I happened to […]

In this post, I am going to show you how to make these primitive sunflowers. They are easy to make with just a few sewing and painting supplies. I will show you how to cut the sunflower petals and make the middle look realistic by painting and adding seeds. You can hang these in bundles […]

Dig some glass jars out of your recycle bin and follow this Grungy Pantry Jars Tutorial to create your own primitive kitchen canning display. These antique looking jars are easy to DIY and have a great old fashioned look. You could set them on a shelf in your pie safe or other prim kitchen display. […]

I love adding some Americana to my summertime farmhouse decor! Find out how easy it is to make these primitive wool flags using ric rac, felted wool, and sticks in this step-by-step tutorial. These prim flags are cute added to a display of geraniums or patriotic decor. Supplies to make Primitive Wool Flags: Felted wool […]

I just love decorating for all of the patriotic summertime holidays! This year, I wanted to add some red, white, and blue primitive firecracker bundles to my Americana decor. I created them out of dowel rods, paint, and jute. Read on for the step-by-step craft tutorial. Supplies for the Fireworks Bundle: wooden dowel rods – […]