Have you finished wrapping your gifts yet? I'm almost finished--don't hate me! I kept thinking of tips I wanted to share with you while I was wrapping. I hope they inspire you to make something beautiful and unique! I do buy a roll of regular gift wrap from time to time, but I keep looking for ways to minimize use of it. Like many people we … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Twig Decorations: 10 Projects to Inspire You
Twig Garland Would you pay money for sticks? I wouldn't. Sticks are very trendy in decor including Christmas decor, but I know where to get them for free! And they are really easy to use in holiday decor. Just gather some in your yard or the park. Ready? Any dry twigs and sticks can be spray painted. Follow the directions on the can for … [Read more...]
6 Affordable Home Decor Trends to DIY
A home remodeling catalog came in the mail the other day. I was astounded at how thick it was & felt a little guilty for all the trees that it had used. I've been tossing all catalogs for quite a while now. That has saved us money over my old habit of looking carefully to see if there was anything I want to buy! This one I kept because it … [Read more...]
Easy Decoupage Glue Recipe
It's easy to make your own decoupage glue. It's also a lot cheaper than buying it already made. For basic decoupage projects of all sorts you can simply make a mix of 3 parts white "school glue" with 1 part water. This gives a finish like what you get with basic Mod Podge. Use several coats of the mixture being sure to let each coat dry … [Read more...]
Make a Magnet Board with Custom Magnets
I love this look for a kitchen or study area. With a hot glue gun, some craft marbles, and a little decoupage glue you can put together a fun magnet board. Your teens might like to make one for their rooms to display favorite photos, schedules, and mementos. It could be very cool for a college room as well.They might like to use small photos of … [Read more...]
Make a Fabric Box for Any Room (and Window Seat Tutorial)
Here's a sweet decorative box/bowl you can make with any fabric, including scraps you may have, to hold many things. It's shown being held together by ribbons, but you could use other ways to hold it together. You could even tape the cardboard together at the seams & then cover it in decoupage of paper or fabric. This decorative container … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Box Yarn Ball Holder
This is a simple, but very useful craft for those who knit or crochet. Just put the ball of yarn you are working with inside a clean (dust it out with a cloth) oatmeal container. Then make a hole for the strand of yarn to come through. Now you won't have the ball of yarn fall on the floor while you are working with the yarn. I've had that … [Read more...]