I don’t know about you, but I love the look of a unique, yet beautiful planter. This DIY is no exception. It’s both unique and beautiful, and because it’s an “upcycle” project, it’s very low-cost if not almost free (depending … Read More...
Tutorial: Rope handle beach tote
Sew4Home shows how you can make their Day at the Beach tote. The rope and grommet gathered top gives it naurical style, as does the canvas duck. It’s a roomy bag with a large boxed bottom. It’s big enough to … Read More...
Carved Watermelon Rubber Stamp
Summer is right around the corner and fruit are still just as huge a trend this year as they were last year, so I love this.
Heather, from Woods of Bell Trees, says “Is there anything that says summer quite … Read More...
Creative Planter Ideas Made from Pallets
Pallet projects have been around for a while now, and you probably think you’ve seen about everything you can that is made from a pallet. Take a minute to look through this post from The Garden Glove and see some … Read More...
How To Make Your Own Thumbprint Heart Charms
Are you looking for a way to preserve the memories of your child’s younger days? Or maybe something to remember a loved one. This tutorial shows you exactly what you need and how to make a heart-shaped pendant from thumbprints. … Read More...
8 Watercolor Techniques for Beginners
Are you looking for a new way to experiment with watercolor? Try these 8 easy techniques! Rachel shared these fun watercolor tricks on the blog, Adventures in Making.
… Read More...She says: “After sharing my thoughts on basic watercolor supplies and techniques
Altered Tin Can Decor Pieces
Are you trying to make your own decor for your upcoming wedding? This tutorial from Sew For Soul is the perfect mix of elegance and vintage and surprisingly made from recycled tin cans. Use them as a beautiful arrangement for … Read More...
How To Make Cracked Marbles To Use In Your Jewelry Making
Marbles are pretty easy to come by, and thanks to the vast array of colors that you can now find them in, they are perfect for making many pieces of beautiful jewelry. Give your jewelry a bit of a different … Read More...
DIY Fancy Planters
This project is a great idea for embellishing a simple terra cotta pot. I would suggest another glue than hot glue – given my less than awesome experience with it and polymer clay – but the overall idea is great. … Read More...
DIY Jewelry Dish using Polymer Clay
Renee from the blog Cute Simple Stuff shared this idea on her blog and I think it’s fabulous and I wanted to share it with you. Make this DIY Jewelry Dish using polymer clay. Renee says “This idea comes … Read More...
DIY Wood Grain Grid Wall
Hard to believe, but this grid wall in wood grain is completely DIY!
User by the name of ‘Katie’ describes how she made this wall with only $200 in one weekend!
I love the 70’s look, and it is made … Read More...
Tips for sewing silk chiffon
Silk chiffon… such a dreamy fabric! It can be a challenge to sew, but oh the results! Justine from Sew Country Chick is making a kimono out of silk chiffon, and she’s sharing 10 tips for working with this delicate … Read More...
How To Install Your Own Low-Cost Geometric Wood Flooring
Are you looking to install some new flooring, but just can’t decide what materials you’d like to use? Hardwood flooring is a classic, and gone are the days when you have to install only strips of wood in a vertical … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Stone Planter
The tutorial talks about making one of these little planters to preserve summer but I’m pretty sure any sunny window could use a few of these to brighten up even DURING the summer. And really, where I live, summer is … Read More...
Tutorial: Continuous bias tape from a square of fabric
I love me some handmade bias tape. Bias tape is just so much prettier made from prints, and even when I do want a solid I can never find the right shade in the premade tape. Ashley from Make It … Read More...
DIY Wood Shed
This wooden shed is all kinds of amazing.
This garden shed, 18’x12′, was started by Sean Sexton in the Fall of 2002 and looks like a classic American chicken coop, with clerestory windows where the two roof lines meet.
Sean … Read More...
Watercolor Basic Supplies
Are you curious to try watercolor for the first time? Rachel from Adventures in Making is sharing her go to supplies for watercolors. I’ve just recently started using watercolors so I found her blog post super helpful!
… Read More...She says: “Watercolor
Happy Cinco de Mayo Mini Mariachi band pinatas
Awwwwwe, aren’t these just adorable?! Looking for a fun craft/decoration to make today for Cinco de Mayo? Why not grab some empty tp tubes and make these adorable mini mariachi pinatas using the tutorial over at the blog Hideos! Dreadful! … Read More...
Make Prettier Decreases with This Tip
Knit 2 together is the standard for a right-leaning decrease, and it’s usually paired with a slip, slip, knit, which leans to the left.
But ssks are ugly. Some people improve the situation by slipping the first stitch as if … Read More...
12 Beautiful Ideas For Installing A Trellis Or Gate In Your Yard
If you are looking for a way to step up your curb appeal, or just add a little something more to your garden area, then a trellis or gate, may be just what your space is in need of. A … Read More...