If you have ever walked through a Christmas craft fair and thought, “I could make that,” then this is your friendly reminder to start now.
Not in a frantic, glue-gun-at-midnight sort of way. Not with ribbon stuck to your sleeve … Read the rest
10 Tufted Wall Hanging Tutorials for Creating Cosy Textile Art
There is something wonderfully comforting about a piece of handmade textile art hanging on the wall. Perhaps it is the softness, the slightly uneven tufts or simply the fact that yarn instantly makes a room feel warmer. Whatever the reason, … Read the rest
DIY Teacup Lamp: How to Drill China Without Cracking It
Vintage teacups have a terrible habit of following me home from op shops.
One pretty floral cup becomes three, three becomes an entire shelf, and before long you are wondering whether anyone genuinely needs fourteen mismatched saucers. The answer is … Read the rest
35 Handmade Happy Mail Ideas for Grandkids Who Love Getting Real Mail
There is something wonderfully old-fashioned about finding a real letter in the mailbox—especially when you are a child and practically everything else inside it belongs to the grown-ups.
A handmade card, tiny paper craft or slightly wonky drawing from Grandma … Read the rest
20 Dollar Tree Halloween Wreath Ideas That Look Frightfully Expensive
There is something wonderfully satisfying about turning a basket full of Dollar Tree Halloween decorations into a wreath that looks as though it came from a fancy seasonal boutique. A wire wreath form, a few rolls of ribbon, some plastic … Read the rest
How to Paint a Fabric Chair: 10 DIY Tutorials for Budget Furniture Makeovers
If you have ever looked at an old upholstered chair and thought, “I love the shape but that fabric has to go,” this is one of those surprisingly satisfying makeover rabbit holes to fall into. Painting a fabric chair is … Read the rest
15 Above Kitchen Cabinet Decor Ideas That Make Your Kitchen Look Finished
If you have that awkward gap between the top of your kitchen cabinets and the ceiling, you are definitely not alone. It is one of those spaces that can either make a kitchen feel beautifully styled or like there is … Read the rest
How to Rust Safety Pins and Jingle Bells for Primitive Crafts – The Safer Vinegar and Salt Method
Learn how to rust safety pins and jingle bells safely using vinegar and salt. Create authentic rusty metal embellishments for primitive crafts, ornaments and farmhouse décor.
There is something rather lovely about a little pile of rusty safety pins and … Read the rest
Handmade Pretend Play Food Ideas For Kids’ Kitchens, Classrooms And Crafty Grandparents
There is something ridiculously sweet about handmade pretend play food. Maybe it is the tiny felt pancakes with pretend syrup, or the little crochet strawberries that somehow make a toy kitchen feel like a five-star café. Whatever it is, pretend … Read the rest
7 Homemade Fabric Stiffeners For Crafts: Natural, Washable And Budget-Friendly Options
There are some craft supplies I will happily buy ready-made, and then there are the things I look at and think, “Surely I can make that from what’s already in the pantry.” Fabric stiffener is definitely one of those things.… Read the rest
Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden Review: A Dreamy Flower Book for Gardeners, Growers, and Bouquet Lovers
There are some gardening books that feel purely practical, and then there are the ones that make you want to stop everything, order seeds, and start mentally redesigning the whole backyard. Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden is very much one … Read the rest
12 Porch Decor Ideas for Summer That Feel Easy, Fresh, and Welcoming
There’s something about summer that makes the porch feel like an extra room. It becomes the place where you drink your coffee a little slower, wave at the neighbours, potter with plants, and try to convince yourself that one more … Read the rest
35 Cool Crafts For Teens And Tweens That They’ll Actually Want To Make
Finding crafts for teens and tweens can be a bit tricky, can’t it? They are usually well past the “glue some cotton balls on a paper plate” stage, but not always ready for anything that requires expensive tools, complicated measurements, … Read the rest
25 Easy Crafts for Adults You Can Finish in One Day
Sometimes you want a craft project that does not require three weekends, twelve specialty tools, and the emotional stamina of a woman assembling flat-pack furniture after dinner.
You want something fun. Something creative. Something you can start after lunch and … Read the rest
Make This Rustic Patriotic Flag Wreath for Your Front Door
There are plenty of shiny red, white, and blue decorations out there, but every now and then a patriotic project comes along that feels a little more heartfelt. This 4th of July Patriotic Flag Wreath from CraftBits is one of … Read the rest