Barrel hoop projects

After our home burned, we had several rings left in the ashes we sifted - from our former wine barrels. I save them all, knowing that someday I would make some…

After our home burned, we had several rings left in the ashes we sifted - from our former wine barrels. I save them all, knowing that someday I would make some…

To start, you'll need three discarded whiskey barrel rings! As you can see, the top ring is in pretty rough shape, but that will work just fine for the finished orb. For this project you will need: a drill, several drill bits, a clamp, nuts, washers and screws. If your rings have nails poking out of them, simply reverse-pound them out using a hammer. Often the bands will have some dents or damage like this... you can pound the dents out with a hammer too. Sometimes the rings will be "out of…

Rusted wine barrel hoop, dried flower arrangement. Handmade, home grown and foraged materials.

Barrel band orbs are strong spherical elements that can hold their own as décor pieces or as part of another display. Real ones are heavy, expensive, and aren’t…

Nowhere is creative up-cycling more prevalent than in gardens. One need only spend a short time searching Pinterest to discover a vast array of ideas for re-using almost anything in a garden. Of course, personal style always plays a large part in one's garden. Today, I'm going to begin a series of up-cycled garden posts. Lately, I've been trying to improve the landscaping around our house; now that we've finally moved past the large, plastic toy lawn ornaments, that seemed destined to…

Pregnant woman does DIY, home improvement projects, crafts, decor, and is not afraid to use power tools.

Here is a fun and easy craft to add some zest to your garden (or really anywhere in your home). Simply grab some old wine barrel rings and you can add some indu…

Whichever spirit you prefer, we have just the trend for you.

Taking you step by step how to make an Autumn Wine Barrel Ring Wreath. It is so stunning for the front door!