Ideas For DIY
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Dollar Tree has dropped a free shipping offer, which makes this the perfect time to stock up on affordable craft supplies, seasonal decorations, party essentials, storage, household basics and all those little extras that mysteriously leap into the cart.
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This Dollar Tree Strainer Pumpkin is such a clever little fall craft, and I love that it turns something completely ordinary into rustic farmhouse décor. A simple kitchen strainer suddenly becomes a sweet autumn pumpkin filled with mini pumpkins, acorns, … Read the rest