Ideas For DIY
Welcome to our latest roundup article! As the weather starts to warm up and spring blooms, it’s the perfect time to start planning and getting inspired for your crafting and gardening projects. Spring is a season of renewal and growth, … Read the rest
With spring here and flowers blooming, you’ll need a way to contain all those beautiful fresh cut flower. Whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a blushing bride’s special day, this project is simple and works great. Keep your flowers standing … Read the rest
Pretty stuff! I’m all about recycling, it’s one of my favorite all time ways to craft. Nike from Choose to Thrive made these color poppin’ pretty planters from recycled formula cans. As a mother of six kids under 11 (yes, … Read the rest
What do you get when you cross a Craigslist dresser from decades past with Mandi and a few spray cans? An epic mirrored dresser from the revival queen herself. You may have already seen this redo as it was revealed … Read the rest
Several weeks ago I participated in a craft challenge where the company sent a box of various craft supplies and I was to make a project with them. Several other crafters had to do the same thing. Some of those … Read the rest
Really? I’ll be honest here, I would have never considered staining wood using Rit Dye. I guess I’ve had it so ingrained in my head that Rit is for fabric that the thought never even occurred to me. But you … Read the rest
This is a project that I made to celebrate spring and my love of herbs. I love to cook and use fresh herbs whenever I can, so having them growing in my kitchen is the ideal situation. Clay pots cam … Read the rest
I bought some really awesome ceramic canisters a little over a year ago. I looked up the name and apparently they sell for around $140. I paid $40 and the money went to a good cause, win/win. However, one of … Read the rest
April showers certainly do bring May’s beautiful flowers! Even crafty ones. Here are 8 different ways to create flowers using fabric, nylon, contact paper, tissue paper and more.
1. Fabric Flowers
2. Crepe Paper Roses
3. Tissue Paper and Crepe … Read the rest
Angie used vinyl letters and some old barn wood to create this Hunger Games inspired quote sign. Yes, I’m a fan of the Hunger Games series, having read all three books and seen the movie. But even if it weren’t … Read the rest
Awesomesauce! I love this so much that I will be looking for some of this to cover my aging laptop. What a unique DIY and a great way to breathe new life into an old “friend”. Luckily Macs last long … Read the rest
I am in love with this unique idea for a lamp. Using dollar store wooden trinket boxes and a lamp kit, Lisa created this totally fun and rustic looking functional accent for her home. She’ll even show you how she … Read the rest
Here’s a fun recycling project, make flashlights from soda cans and cereal boxes! Paul posted a step by step tutorial over at Instructables showing you exactly what you’ll need to do to make these. What a great project for teens, … Read the rest
Having chickens on your property can bring numerous benefits, including fresh eggs and a connection to the earth. However, if you live within city limits, you may not be allowed to have chickens on your property. This can be a … Read the rest
Have you seen the acid mirror projects around the internet? Several blogs have tutorials and features, and I’m particularly smitten with what Amy did with hers. She didn’t just create that acid mirror look, she took it further and dressed … Read the rest