Welcome to this roundup of 17 outdoor lighting ideas from scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom. These ideas are not only beautiful and romantic, but they’re also easy to implement and require little to no electrical expertise. Whether you’re looking to add some ambiance to … Read the rest
The fastest way to peel an apple (or lots of apples)
.. is to use a drill.
No seriously.
Dutch chef Jasper van Ramshorst probably got too bored peeling apples the normal way, so he got a drill, put it through an apple core, put the peeler on top of it … Read the rest
Broken Pots to Fairy Gardens
Sometimes another person’s waste can be your treasure. Or in this case, an idea for a fairy garden.
How cute are these fairy gardens made from broken terracotta pots? Makes you want to go break some perfectly good pots right … Read the rest
DIY Pull-Out Under Sink Kitchen Drawers
This is a constant source of irritation at our house. The under kitchen sink area. It is a mess of cleaners, oddments, scrubbers that do not find a place anywhere else. In short, it is very unorganized.
So imagine my … Read the rest
A giant list of how to clean everything (in one page)
Here is a giant list of what to use to clean almost everywhere in the house. It is Springtime folks!
The best part is that it is all on one page so you don’t need to click through 100’s of … Read the rest
DIY Canned Food Dispenser
What a clever use of space to create an organizational system for your cans!
Got too many cans? Then create this functional rotating, dispenser for them in your pantry. Requires a little DIY, but it doesn’t look so difficult and … Read the rest
Mini Tissue Paper Flowers Using Paper Punch
Here is a free craft tutorial for making easy and pretty Mini Tissue Paper Flowers using a paper punch sent to us by Elise of GrowCreative.
I love the bright colors and the fact that it is just in time … Read the rest
Easy Mason Jar Luminaries
These mason jar luminaries are super easy to make and you can use them inside or out. They are also cheap to make, easy for the beginner crafter and require the minimum tools.
Head on over to Momspark to learn … Read the rest
Mandala Sun Catchers
Here is a tutorial on creating Mandala suncatchers using contact paper, pressed flowers and an embroidery hoop. These look lovely in the window and are easy to make and I suspect kids will love making them as well.
Get the … Read the rest
Easter Egg Planters
Like all good things, this project will take time – approx. 5-7 days. Oh – but the end result is so spectacular. Why won’t you try it?
You also need to plan several of these in advance because things happen … Read the rest
DIY Nail Polished Easter Eggs
Nail polish marbling is the new thing and since Easter is around the corner, what better way to see it into practice by marbling some eggs for really colorful and creative Easter decoration or egg hunt?
It is also a … Read the rest
Beautiful Faberge Egg Tutorial
Using REAL eggs, glue and beads, learn to make the fabled Faberge Egg in this tutorial from suzyssitcom!
Would you really use real eggs? Or just plastic ones? I would defer to making plastic ones to avoid the fragility and … Read the rest
Fabric Easter Egg Wreath Tutorial
Here is a fun Easter Egg wreath with fabric covered eggs made by Emily of Nap-Time Creations. These are what she calls as her take on the Fabergé egg and calls them Fabricege Eggs!
Go here to get the full … Read the rest
Duct Tape Business Card Holder
Use fun peacock feather duck tape and glitter tape to create a useful way to hold your business cards and collect others. What a clever idea by Amanda (our previous Home & Garden Editor!).
She has used duck tape, … Read the rest
How to make a Butterfly Garden
With Spring round the corner it is great idea to get into the garden. And what better project for the garden then making your garden friendly for the most beautiful creatures from the nature?
You can attract one of nature’s … Read the rest