Average But Inspired

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

Patriotic & Summer

Here you’ll find patriotic crafts and decor from Average But Inspired blog posts.  You’ll also find summer crafts and decor ideas.  Click on any image to be taken to the post.

Patriotic Crafts & Decor

Summer Crafts & Decor

The Best Way to Spray Paint a Faucet

I will paint anything. Really. But being totally honest, I was nervous to spray paint my bathroom faucet and tub fixtures. Thankfully, it was a HUGE success, and I can’t wait to show you the best way to spray paint a faucet and bathroom fixtures for a lasting finish! I completed this tub fixture painting […]

Colorful DIY Glass Jar Lantern Craft

This summer I’m determined to make the most of my yard and patio, and I know many of you are feeling the same!  A great way to make outdoor spaces more inviting is with accessories, like outdoor pillows, pretty planters (try these DIY Modern Planters!), and ambient lighting.  Speaking of which, this DIY glass jar […]

5 Ways to Update Furniture Without Paint

One of my favorite things to do is paint furniture.  I LOVE transforming ugly, forgotten, or outdated pieces into beautiful assets for any space. But sometimes painting a piece of furniture isn’t the best idea or just isn’t an option.  Maybe it’s a family heirloom that would be “ruined” with color, or maybe it’s an […]

Modern Vintage Bathroom Makeover Plans

I just finished my DIY kitchen makeover, so it only makes sense that I would jump right in to another large makeover project.  Ha!  Truthfully, I am feeling the push to make over my kids’ bathroom because it’s also our guest bathroom . . . and we actually have guests coming to visit this summer!  […]