Though this article shows you how to make a Christmas tree, you can use this DIY project to create just about any unique lighted art for your space. Perfect to replace those ugly night lights in your child’s room and is relatively inexpensive—the most expensive piece being your board. You can also substitute a panel for a canvas from your local arts and crafts supply store. Grab a … [Read more...]
DIY Personalized Coffee Mug
Coffee is what gets our engine running in the morning. Usually we get out of bed, shuffle into the kitchen and grab the closes container we can find to pour that brown heaven into. Christmas may be over, but a new year brings with it another round of birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. Here is a super simple DIY coffee mug project that will make a unique and even personalized … [Read more...]
Compromising With Your Artistic Teen
One Minute Tip: Video Do you have an artistic teen, or pre-teen that wants to decorate in a way that would ruin your home? Here is a simple solution to this issue. Taking any kind of material (masonite, cardboard, ect.) and screwing it into the walls will offer a compromise for both parties. You can fill in the hole with Spackle if you ever move, or when they do, and they get to “own their … [Read more...]
DIY Personalized Door Bell
DIY Personalized Doorbell If you've ever wished for a personalized doorbell that let your visitors know what they were getting into, while giving you something to dance to before answering the door, here’s the project for you. This project requires no special skills and is relatively safe. By purchasing a simple 9v recording module from radio shack and re-wiring your wireless doorbell you … [Read more...]
Simple DIY Sharpie Projects
I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s gotten into trouble for coloring on the furniture, tennis shoes, jeans and other “inappropriate” items. Who knew, in this DIY age, that it would be encouraged and considered trendy! Take any tight knit fabric and add a good permanent sharpie. Your results will be a unique modern piece that is tailored to you. Thrift store finds are perfect for this project. … [Read more...]
DIY Updated Wicker Baskets
Have you inherited, or bought those old fashioned wicker baskets and just don’t know what to do with them in your modern space? Taking a few pieces of tape, or your favorite stencil, and a little bit of paint is the easy way to fix this problem. Painting your wicker basket can add a touch of class and personality to these otherwise outdated pieces. So go ahead, pull out those old baskets, bags, … [Read more...]
DIY Candle Holders- Re-Purposed Book Illustrations
Tearing into old books may be heartbreaking to some, but there are a few condolences I can offer. If the book is cheap, and in a thrift store, it makes sense to turn it into something not only you and your family can enjoy, but something that is eye catching for all your visitors. Explaining how you made it will keep that book’s memory alive. If you’re saving it from being thrown out then of … [Read more...]
diy Paint Brush Holder
Any painter- both professional and crafting- know the importance of keeping your brush moist while working on a project. Here are instructions on how to create an inexpensive way of keeping your brushes wet between sessions or while working with water based paints. This simple DIY can also be used to hang your brushes while they drip dry. All you need is a piece of pipe insulation (I’m guessing … [Read more...]
DIY Tin can magnets
Food tins not only look interesting and hold your spices, candies or teas, but after you’ve emptied them it almost seems like a shame to throw them away. By adding a powerful magnet to the inside and maybe removing the lid, you can make a useful storage box for your kitchen, workshop or office. Non-metallic containers will work as well though you will have to add the magnet to the outside of the … [Read more...]
DIY Re purpose Old Toys
Do you have old toys laying around that your kids have grown out of or are they your own that you want to keep around for sentimental value, but have no idea what to do with them? Re-purpose them into things you can use around the house everyday. All you’ll need is a bit of spray paint, glue, a cutting tool and something to attach the toy to. A slinky bird feeder, a zoo animal key holder, a … [Read more...]