Adding curb appeal to your home doesn’t just stop at the garden, flowers, and porch décor. Put your own extra touch of creativity to your house numbers with these great DIY ideas. They are all beautiful and very easy to … Read More...
Retro fabric collection + free pattern
I”m swooning over CONTEMPO’s “Vintage Scrapbook” fabric collection I spied at Benartex. Retro buses and phones with great accompanying prints await all fabric lovers. Benartex offers a free quilt pattern, Call Me Maybe, that features the collection perfectly.
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Simple and Beautiful Room Upgrades
Sometimes all you need to boost the feel of a drab room is a simple change of color. It can be overwhelming to redecorate an entire room, and to be quite honest it’s not very cheap either. With these 25 … Read More...
Two quilts same design decision
This crosses quilt made by Carla of Grace and Favour, and the one I found at Perfection Not Included called “Funky Wrench Quilt” provides me a way to show you new quilters out there, a basic design technique that … Read More...
Make Your Own Garden Water Feature For Under $30!
Installing a water feature in your garden can be somewhat out of the picture for most, simply because of the cost associated with such. This contemporary design is very easy to put together and install, and can be done for … Read More...
DIY With Bookhou: Woven Trivet
I found these on Poppytalk made by contributor Arounna Khounnoraj of bookhou.com. I am very attracted to these trivets from scraps of material for your outdoor glass tables from Popptalk There is less chances of someone slamming the glass down … Read More...
Are you drinking coffee at the wrong times?
This is based on science, and not some trendy or junk website.
Apparently, our bodies produce cortisol (the stress hormone) using our natural circadian rhythms. This peaks right after you wake up, between 8 AM and 9 AM, between noon … Read More...
Decorating Your Craft Projects With Spray Paint
If you like color in your home, but may have a slight problem with wanting to change the colors in your home….frequently, then decorating with spray paint could be a good option. Gone are the days of “tacky” looks of … Read More...
Hosting A Stock The Garage Shower (For Him?)
Normally, a wedding shower is geared more toward a bridal party, and the bachelor party is for him, but this classy, yet casual shower theme may be a fun change. Keeping the theme centered around things that a man would … Read More...
Try This Fun Technique for Making Pom-Poms Faster
I love a good pom-pom, whether for a knitting project or just for fun — and they’re a great use of leftover yarn. I tend to use a purchased pom-pom maker, but it is a little tedious to make … Read More...
Make Your Own Custom Built-In Shelf From Apple Crates
Making your own custom built-ins can be a lot of work, and cost a lot of money. If you are looking for a great way to have a built-in shelf, but can’t quit commit to the financial amount it will … Read More...
Make Things! Craft Challenge
Brilliant Use For Old Keys And Coins
Yes, that is a wine glass made out of old keys. And that is a wine bottle next to it.
Yes, they are both actually unusable.
But what makes this art project so creative is the use of these old … Read More...
Free: Memorial Day Handwriting Worksheet
If you have young children, this would be a nice learning activity for them to do today, on Memorial Day. It’s a free download I found over at Startwrite.com.
Now, the use can be expanded. For quilters, why not print … Read More...
20 DIY Ideas To Get Your Home “Summer Ready”
Soon enough, your kids will be getting out of school and the lazy days of Summer will be here. Give you home that extra touch of Summer with these 20 ideas you can DIY. They are all so easy and … Read More...
Confetti Stick Party Favors
Looking for a fun and inexpensive favor to use at your wedding or shower? These adorable confetti sticks are so easy to make, and leave your guests with a fun little reminder of your special day. Gather all the supplies … Read More...
20 Beautiful Before and After Photos of Table Transformations
Upcycling old furniture is quite the trend right now, and with the many different types of paints, stains and finishes available, you can have your own personalized look for not much money at all. These 20 transformations show how beautiful … Read More...
Easy No-Sew Bandana Bracelets
We all love a good craft project and it’s even better when it’s quick and easy. These bandana bracelets are about as easy as it comes, and because they are no sew, they are very kid-friendly (with the exception of … Read More...
Making Your Own Beach Buoy Yard Decor
Do you love the nautical look, and want to somehow incorporate it into your yard décor for this upcoming Summer? Take a look at these adorable weathered beach buoys we found over at The Turquoise Home. They are simply adorable, … Read More...
Tutorial For Making Your Own Jewelry Organizer Case
If you have a love for jewelry then you know how hard it can be to find somewhere to store it all. There are many options and “solutions” out there, but this tutorial from Shanty 2 Chic shows you a … Read More...