In order to create a home within a small budget, you must be willing to be creative, get your hands dirty, and upcycle. Here are some of the DIYs and crafts I've created.
Snowflake Tutorial
Non-Tree Christmas Tree
Free DIY Wooden Frames
Stained Wooden Art from Paint Sticks
Sweater Pillow Tutorial
Sweater Pillow
Styrofoam Upcycle #4: Wrapped Frame
100% Upcycled Throw Pillow
Rag Rug Tutorial
John's Wine Cork Trivet
John's PVC Projects
John's Plant Stand out of Branches
Twig Heart
Yellow Paper Blossoms
Vacation Watering System
Results of Watering System
Pom Pom Flowers
Upcycled Pots
Pillow Upcycled to Camping Gear
Gallery Wall Re-Done
Styrofoam Upcycling: Part 3
Styrofoam Upcycling: Part 2
Five Minute Art: Butterflies
Styrofoam Upcycling: Part 1
Make a Bench out of Branches
Balcony Chandelier Tutorial
Turning Branches into Art
Cork Heart
Eggs-traordinary Candles
Decoupage Collage
Appliqued Bird Pillow
Quick and Easy Five Minute Art
Decoupaged Coasters
Bold Chalkboard
Decoupage Your Pots
DIY Cheap Art
DIY Pinprick Greeting Cards
Faux Milkglass
Seashell Art and Sea Glass Mobile
Painted End Tables
DIY Bird Figurines
DIY Glass Etching and Stencil
Paper Crane Mobile
$24 DIY Slipcover
Gallery Wall
DIY Desk
Chalkboard Key Holder
Upcycling Wine Bottles