Fall leaves can be incredibly beautiful and awe-inspiring, especially out in nature as part of a vast landscape. But leaves are also great for adding some color to your fall decorations indoors. And you don't have to use silk leaves, either. thesnug.com has a great article about preserving fall leaves and using them in crafts and DIY projects. The article is called "5 ways to DIY with fall … [Read more...]
10 Halloween Crafts For Kids
Here is a link for 10 fun crafts for kids to do this Halloween from Apartment Therapy. Here are my top 4 picks for the Halloween crafts. Mummy Cards Cut a box into equal pieces (3.5" x 5") and the kids can do everything else by themselves. First, cut a 12" strip off the end of a bandage (bought at the pharmacy) and set aside. Stick the leftover roll of bandage to the card and wrap the … [Read more...]
Once More With Feeling: Welcome Back Macrame
For those of you who don't know Macrame is a trend that hit it's peak in the 70's. As seen in the photo, it could get a tad out of hand (that vest is pretty epic huh?) and eventually fizzled out. It's a pretty simple technique that can be done with a bit of practice. Macrame is making it's way back into current culture, but in a more modest way. As you can see above, macrame is done by tying … [Read more...]
DIY- Valentine
A cute and simple DIY valentine that has the added bonus of being creative and original. Surprise your sweet heart with this cute walnut valentine that contains a little note inside. Instructable … [Read more...]
50 Valentines Day Crafts
Here are some fun things you can do with your family to get your home ready for Valentines Day! 50 pictures and craft ideas with the links to the tutorial can be found Here. … [Read more...]
DIY- Tea Cup Lamp
Putting your grandma's heirlooms in a hutch for display is a thing of the past. The best thing for those old family treasures is to make something that you will actually use. Here are instructions for a DIY tea cup and saucer lamp. Though it may make some of us squirm to drill a hole into something that has been passed down, if it has a chip or other damage that make it unusable, there are … [Read more...]
You’d Take An Inch But Love A Mile!
A lot of things don't measure up, but adding some old used yardsticks as a cover-up over boring paint can breathe new life into some furnishings. This photo array shows many items that have been given a new appeal by adding different colors and styles of yardsticks. Some of the ideas are very useful, while others are totally whimsical. There is one, in particular, I will be making. Take a … [Read more...]