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

5 Ideas for Leftover Paint Samples

It took me several paint color selection fails to finally learn that buying paint samples before painting an entire space is definitely worth it!  I can attest to the fact that many color disasters have been avoided this way.  But with all of those little paint jars comes the after-the-fact question of what to do […]

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 […]

FAT Paint Antique Wedgewood Blue Console Cabinet Makeover

Every time I make over a piece of furniture, I am reminded of how much I LOVE refinishing furniture!  There is something so exciting about taking a piece that was no longer wanted, or no longer desirable, and making it shine once again.  Because of that, I was ecstatic to try a paint brand that’s […]

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!  […]