If you have a mantle in your home, consider yourself lucky. It can be one of the most beneficial places to add to your home, yet at the same time be a difficult one as well. If you have ever … Read the rest
Make A Wreath From Your Old Canning Lids
I had the big project today of canning peaches, and while in the process, found a lot of my canning lids (rings) have become quite worn throughout the years. Some are starting to rust while others have some dents in … Read the rest
20 More Ideas to Decorate For Autumn
Are still trying to find that perfect balance between living in your home and decorating, yet still wanting to add a touch of the current holidays and seasons? It’s definitely not an easy task to achieve and can sometimes be … Read the rest
Toadstool Pumpkins
Are you looking for a way to dress up your garden for Autumn? This adorable craft from Martha Stewart is perfect for that. You can use a variety of types of squash from your own garden, and have nothing go … Read the rest
How Do You Decorate For Fall?
I absolutely LOVE Fall. It has got to be, by far, one of my favorite seasons. I love the crisp cool air, the warm and yummy smells that come with all of the treats and baked goods, and the beautiful … Read the rest
Thom The Turkey Wreath Tutorial
I have been trying to find this tutorial for a long time, having seen it the first time on Pinterest. Every time it would lead to dead ends.
But this time, I have tracked it down. And what an easy … Read the rest
How to make Epsom Salt Luminaries
Epsom salts are a great fake snow idea for creating craft projects with. We have seen several of these projects that are perfect for creating a crystal snow effect.
Use recycled jars and you have a great luminary for Christmas … Read the rest
Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Say thanks with this creative centerpiece that will add the touch of earthy to your table decorations this Thanksgiving.
Adding onto the idea of Thankful Trees, Jenn created this sparkly version and we think it looks fabulous!
Head on over … Read the rest
Thanksgiving Decor: Log with holes for candles
Found this of Pinterest. There are no instructions, not that instructions seem to be required?
You might need to make this fireproof somehow, or perhaps use battery operated lights?
But such a cool idea for your Thanksgiving table decoration. Add … Read the rest
Sequined Pumpkins For Thanksgiving
There are way too many pumpkin crafts out there for Thanksgiving. But this one, with pretty sequins is probably not only the prettiest, but perhaps the easiest to make which will have the most effect.
Perfect for decorations around Thanksgiving … Read the rest
DIY Chalkboard Pumpkins With Thanksgiving Messages
Michelle of Simple Price, shows us how to make Chalkboard Pumpkins using foam pumpkins, vinyl and chalkboard paint.
Although these have spooky words on them, change out the wording and they would make a great Thanksgiving center piece idea as … Read the rest
Paper Turkey Centerpiece
Add some turkey centerpieces to your Thanksgiving party table this year using just paper scraps and glue. This project from our sister site, Craftbits.com, is easy to make and the kids will have lot of fun doing it as well!… Read the rest
Burlap Turkey
Since Kathy of lifeonlakeshoredrive is still working on Thanksgiving decor for her deck, she decided to take a school art project one step farther, and make a burlap turkey.
And what an awesome little project it has turned out to … Read the rest
Interview with Melina Raissina
Editor’s Note: American Craft Council‘s Make Room: Modern Design Meets Craft project during the Aug 2-4 show at San Francisco will showcase works from nine interior designers and architects that will create room settings inspired by fine craft pieces … Read the rest
Lightbulb Pears
I have made a lot of things from light bulbs in the past, but I have to admit I never thought to paper mache them and use them as decorative pears! What a great idea, and as Polly says, you … Read the rest