Average But Inspired

Inspiring creativity with crafts, DIY, and home decor projects.

Dollar Store Crafts

I love Dollar Tree! It is my favorite place to find awesome items to hack and craft into fun projects for my home. Here you’ll find projects that primarily use Dollar Tree craft supplies. Please click any image below to be taken directly to the post.

How to Fix Paint Bleed Through When Painting Cabinets

When painting cabinets or furniture, nothing causes a queasy feeling faster than seeing stains or discolorations bleeding through the primer or paint.  But never fear – I’m here to show you how to fix paint bleed through when painting cabinets or furniture.  Best part?  It’s easy! This post contains affiliate links.  To read my full […]

Sponge Painting Terracotta Pots

There’s something charming about aged terracotta flower pots.  Layers of color and hairline cracks evoke memories of seasons past spent digging in the dirt and watching the fruits of your labor bloom.  When you don’t have old pots lying around, sponge painting terracotta pots is a really easy way to get that authentically vintage look. […]

Small Secretary Desk Makeover

I absolutely love painting furniture, but now that I have enough furniture to fill my own house, I don’t paint as often as I’d like.  When I spot a great piece at a bargain price, however, I can’t pass it up.  That’s what happened with this small secretary desk that I got for $25 on […]

Modern Vintage Dining Room Makeover

It took me almost three months, but I’ve finally finished putting together the dining room in our new house!  It is no longer being used as our virtual learning classroom (thank goodness!), but instead is a beautiful modern vintage dining room that we love! This post contains affiliate links.  To read my full disclosure policy, […]