Skip to content

  • DIY Projects
  • Renovations
  • All Posts
  • Lifestyle
  • Products
Courses & Plans
Shoe Makes New
Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest TikTok

FOLLOW ALONG ON INSTAGRAM

Shoe Makes New
Celebrating Our First Year of Homeownership: A DIY Journey
All Posts | Lifestyle

Celebrating Our First Year of Homeownership: A DIY Journey

Follow our complete room-by-room DIY renovation journey, from a dated starter home to a personalized dream house. Includes budget tips, lessons learned, and before/after reveals.

Read More Celebrating Our First Year of Homeownership: A DIY JourneyContinue

How to Make a Giant DIY Chalkboard for Your Home
All Posts | DIY Projects

How to Make a Giant DIY Chalkboard for Your Home

Learn how to make a DIY chalkboard with our simple step-by-step guide. Discover creative ideas for using chalkboard paint to transform any space in your home!

Read More How to Make a Giant DIY Chalkboard for Your HomeContinue

A DIY fireplace mantel with stained wood and a black brick paint.
All Posts | Lifestyle | Renovations

How to Build a DIY Fireplace Mantel: A Step-by-Step Guide with Bold Paint Makeover

This DIY fireplace mantel gave a breath of freshness to our old, boring, outdated fireplace without a ton of time or money.

Read More How to Build a DIY Fireplace Mantel: A Step-by-Step Guide with Bold Paint MakeoverContinue

How to Build a DIY Photo Ledge with Scrap Wood: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
All Posts | DIY Projects

How to Build a DIY Photo Ledge with Scrap Wood: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Read our detailed guide on creating a stylish DIY photo ledge using scrap wood. Organize and display photos in a cost-effective way!

Read More How to Build a DIY Photo Ledge with Scrap Wood: Easy Step-by-Step GuideContinue

How to Build a DIY Farmhouse Outdoor Table: Step-by-Step Guide with Free Plans
All Posts | DIY Projects

How to Build a DIY Farmhouse Outdoor Table: Step-by-Step Guide with Free Plans

Create a charming DIY farmhouse outdoor table with our step-by-step DIY guide. Perfect for adding rustic charm to your outdoor spaces!

Read More How to Build a DIY Farmhouse Outdoor Table: Step-by-Step Guide with Free PlansContinue

Guest Bathroom Makeover: A Budget-Friendly Transformation
All Posts | Renovations

Guest Bathroom Makeover: A Budget-Friendly Transformation

Our guest bathroom was a nightmare. But for less than $500 and with a couple weekends of sweat equity, we got a full guest bathroom makeover.

Read More Guest Bathroom Makeover: A Budget-Friendly TransformationContinue

In the corner of a nursery, an armchair to nursery rocker conversion.
All Posts | DIY Projects | Renovations

How to Convert an IKEA Armchair into a Nursery Rocker: Easy DIY Guide

How to turn your armchair into a nursery rocking chair in one hour for under $70. It’s an easy DIY project for parents-to-be.

Read More How to Convert an IKEA Armchair into a Nursery Rocker: Easy DIY GuideContinue

Free Printable Paint Labels to Organize Leftover Paint Cans
All Posts

Free Printable Paint Labels to Organize Leftover Paint Cans

Download and print these free, printable paint labels to clear the clutter of old, half-used paint cans. Use on mason jars, lids, and more.

Read More Free Printable Paint Labels to Organize Leftover Paint CansContinue

How to Build a DIY Entryway Shoe Tray Using Scrap Wood and Tile
All Posts | DIY Projects

How to Build a DIY Entryway Shoe Tray Using Scrap Wood and Tile

Turn your leftover scrap wood and tile into a cute, handy DIY entryway shoe tray for your family to use. Follow these easy steps.

Read More How to Build a DIY Entryway Shoe Tray Using Scrap Wood and TileContinue

DIY Master Bedroom Plank Accent Wall: Step-by-Step Guide
All Posts | DIY Projects

DIY Master Bedroom Plank Accent Wall: Step-by-Step Guide

Building a stunning master bedroom plank accent wall doesn’t have to break the budget. Learn how plus the tools and materials you’ll need.

Read More DIY Master Bedroom Plank Accent Wall: Step-by-Step GuideContinue

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 … 16 17 18 19 Next PageNext

Hi, we're Emma & Alex!

DIYErs | parents | chronic project starters

We started DIYing when we bought our first house in 2019 and now we've renovated three houses because we had the audacity to start then had to figure out how to get it done.

We're here to share what we've learned and hopefully inspire you to start, too!

  • Mail
  • Facebook
  • Amazon
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
Learn More

Find Your Next Project:

WEEKEND PROJECTS

black kitchen cabinets
kitchen upgrades
outdoor projects
shower waterproofing
bathroom upgrades
budget friendly
Our Favorites

Follow us on the 'GRAM

For daily life, project updates, tips & tricks and probably relatable memes.


shoemakesnew

shoemakesnew

A thrifty Aussie mum with the audacity to DIY anything. Old house, new projects, & life back home after a decade abroad 🛠️
✉️: emma@shoemakesnew.com

Am I a beginner sewing idiot or does this happen t Am I a beginner sewing idiot or does this happen to other people? How do you tell when the bobbin’s out of thread and you’re just sewing on hopes and dreams? 😂

#sewsewsew #beginnersewing #craftygirl
Yes it’s available, no I won’t deliver it, no Yes it’s available, no I won’t deliver it, no I won’t post a free item to you and tell me why someone asked me HOW LOW I WOULD GO when it’s literally listed as free 😭😭 
I feel like the disparity between the highs of buying on Facebook marketplace and the lows of selling should be studied. 

#fbmp #facebookmarketplace #secondhandhome #thriftygirl
I’ve had a lot of questions about why we switche I’ve had a lot of questions about why we switched our 4-year-old’s room and the kitchen and short of giving the internet my whole house layout and a list of each family member’s biggest fears to do with what they will, here are all the reasons why. There’s a lot you probably can’t really tell or know through photos or reels but it’s sooo much better this way (and slide 9 especially is one of my faves). 

#kitchenreno #queenslanderhome #diyprojects
The main goal is to hyperfixate until you’d neve The main goal is to hyperfixate until you’d never guess this room was ever a kitchen. Up next is finishing trim and painting and it’s going to be sooo good 🤌🏻

#kidsroom #kidsinterior #diyprojects #builtin
Follow on Instagram

Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2026 ¡ Shoe Makes New ¡ Hello You Designs

sponsored
Scroll to top
Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest TikTok
Search