Make your very own set of sleigh bells to hang on your door or at the bottom of your staircase. Totally festive, really easy and don’t they look beautiful? Head over to Centsational Girl for the tutorial –>> Centsational Girl … Read the rest
Recycled Holiday Jars
This tutorial is for the recycled jar craft, turning fridge throw aways into pretty containers for just about anything. There’s also a link within the post that tells you how to make them into candles –>> Repurposed Jars for the … Read the rest
Recycled Sweater Trees
Use old wool sweaters to make these adorably whimsical Christmas trees. A fun decoration, or made small enough, a great ornament as well. Would be fun as table place markers too, especially if guests get to take them home! Get … Read the rest
Lighted Snowflake Canvas
You’ll be amazed at just how easy this stunning piece of art actually is. I could see adapting this to other holidays and themes as well, not just for Christmas! Get the tutorial at Apartment Therapy –>> How To: Make … Read the rest
Twine Star
Lowes Creative Ideas shows you how to use jute wrapped around a star shaped wooden shim frame to make this nature inspired Christmas decorationFor less than $10.00 it can be hanging in your home today.Get the tutorial here –>> Twine … Read the rest
Recycled Key Snowmen
This is one my favorite projects this year. Every year I make new ornaments for my tree, but these are definitely at the top of the list. I received a 2-liter bottle full of rejected keys from a hardware store, … Read the rest
Gilded Animal Bookends
Here’s a clever idea to dress up a child’s room with some style flair by recycling toys into sharp looking bookends. Get the full instructions over at Nellie Bellie –>> diy gilded animal bookend.… Read the rest
Make Your Own Cork Coasters
I think these coasters are just too fun! I love the simple designs that totally make a statement, and I think these would make wonderful gifts as well. You can get the tutorial over at Lana Red: Cork Coaster DIY… Read the rest
Pretty Breakfast Tray
isn’t it pretty? You can change the paper patterns to suit your tastes, but this would be a wonderful gift for mom or your sister. Would actually make a really nice Mother’s Day gift as well. Tutorial over at Mother … Read the rest
Scented Oil Diffuser
Turn a dollar store vase into a scented oil diffuser with these simple steps. The lovely filler that you see? Dead flower stems from a fall garden cut back. Smart! Get the how to at Dollar Store Crafts — DIY … Read the rest
Frosted Tree Ornament
Have you been following along with DecoArt’s 12 Days of Christmas? They are posted a new project each day and this cute frosted ornament is really fun. I was just in Target the other night and they had glass ornaments … Read the rest
Santa Hat Pillow
Add a little holiday cheer to your living room with this accent pillow made from a Santa hat! Easy instructions, and get your supplies from the dollar store. Head over to Dollar Store Crafts for the how to –>> Make … Read the rest
Nativity Stocking Holders
I’m really loving this set of do it yourself stocking holders. The nativity scene is simple but lovely and I adore the rustic edges too. There’s a tutorial for these over at Ucreate, don’t miss it –>> DIY Nativity Stocking … Read the rest
Antique Clay Pot Christmas Snowman Ornaments
I made these this year because I can’t seem to pull myself away from the vintage and antique look. I don’t want my house drenched in it, but little touches here and there just make me smile. Snowmen are a … Read the rest
Glitter in Glass Christmas Tree
How many times have you seen one of these little glass Christmas tree candy holders? Maybe you even own one or two! I have to say that I never thought to dress one up like this, but it’s perfectly wonderful … Read the rest