There is something very satisfying about turning a handful of pinecones into a decoration that looks lovely enough to sit in the middle of the dining table. Especially when those pinecones started out scattered across the garden rather than arriving … Read the rest
DIY Witchy Chopping Board Decor With a Free Vintage Spirit Board Printable
A cheap plastic chopping board might not look like much in the shop, but a little paint and an aged printable can turn it into a lovely piece of vintage Halloween decor. This version pairs a charcoal-black finish with a … Read the rest
DIY Faux Candy Apples: Easy Glossy Fall Decorations
There is something wonderfully nostalgic about a shiny red candy apple. It brings back memories of fairgrounds, sticky fingers and trying to work out how to take that first bite without losing a tooth.
These DIY faux candy apples capture … Read the rest
Setting Up a Beginner Craft Space? A Practical Shopping List
A new craft hobby does not require a room that looks like a craft store. In fact, I think beginners have a much nicer time when they start with one project, a few dependable tools and somewhere to put everything … Read the rest
12 Ways To Make A Fake Skull For Halloween
There is something about a battered old skull that instantly makes a Halloween display look properly haunted. Pop one between a few dripping candles and dusty books, and suddenly the mantel looks as though it belongs to a witch who … Read the rest
Halloween Book Storage Boxes That Make a Coffee Table Look Spookily Good
I love Halloween decorations that can sit alongside the things already in my living room. These Halloween book storage boxes do exactly that. Stack them on a coffee table and they look like a little collection of spellbooks ready for … Read the rest
Fall Quilt Set Sale: Cozy Ready-Made Quilts for an Autumn Bedroom
I love a handmade quilt, but I also know how many evenings go into making one. Sometimes you want that warm, layered look on the bed this weekend, while your own sewing project is still a very optimistic pile … Read the rest
DIY Macrame Ghost Wall Hanging – Spooky Halloween Decor Made Easy
Every now and then, a craft idea comes along that makes you stop and say, “Now that’s clever!” This DIY macramé ghost wall hanging is exactly that. It takes a timeless craft like macramé and gives it a seasonal twist … Read the rest
DIY Textured Ghost Candy Box Made From Recycled Cardboard
A cardboard delivery box, a little leftover joint compound and a handful of Halloween candy are all you need to make this cheap textured ghost candy holder for the porch.
This project takes the same wonderfully imperfect ghost technique used … Read the rest
Garage Door Halloween Decorations
This Garage Door Halloween Decoration project is such a fun way to make a big Halloween statement without needing to decorate the whole yard. Instead of a small wreath or porch sign, this idea turns the entire garage door into … Read the rest
Hidden Storage Fake Books – Why You Need Them
I am absolutely in love with these color-styled hidden storage books. They are one of those home decor finds that instantly make a shelf or coffee table look more styled, more thoughtful, and a little more expensive. Which color … Read the rest
Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Finger Painting Craft for Kids
Thanksgiving crafts have a habit of sneaking up on us. One minute we are still finding fake spiderweb stuck behind the sofa, and the next minute someone needs a turkey craft for preschool by tomorrow morning.
This easy Thanksgiving turkey … Read the rest
Dollar Tree Halloween Tiered Stand
I love a good Dollar Tree Halloween craft, and this DIY Halloween tiered stand is one of those projects that proves you really don’t need expensive supplies to make something spooky and impressive.
This project uses simple plastic plates, bowls, … Read the rest
25 Adult-Friendly Halloween Crafts For A Spooky, Stylish Handmade Home
Halloween crafting as an adult is a completely different beast, isn’t it? We still love the pumpkins, ghosts, bats, skeletons and cobwebs, but sometimes we want Halloween crafts that look a little more polished than a paper plate monster stuck … Read the rest
Krylon Classic Spray Paint Is Back – And That Retro Can Is Pure Craft-Room Nostalgia
Krylon Classic spray paint is officially back, complete with that wonderfully retro 5-Ball can design that will look very familiar to longtime DIYers.
I have a bit of a soft spot for companies bringing back genuinely useful old-school products … Read the rest