My toddler learned how to say “bubbles” a few weeks ago, and we have basically been on the back porch ever since. Here’s how to make bubbles without the ubiquitous blue bottle of Dawn.
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You deserve the right to fix your own stuff.
iFixit and the Right to Repair Read More 👉
I mean, kids love cardboard boxes best anyway, right?
Spotted: Cardboard Wheelbarrow and 13 other Cardboard Toys Read More 👉
These colorful DIY napkin rings are made from an old paper towel tube!
DIY Napkin Rings from a Paper Towel Tube Read More 👉
You need to know how to field cast.
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This flower vase is made from totally reclaimed materials, and it even has a grid top to make arranging your flowers super easy!
Upcycled Flower Vase with a Grid Top Read More 👉
Here’s a list of the 25 most important furniture refinishing skills, the ones that will get you safely and happily through the most makeover projects–and, most importantly, here’s how to do them correctly!
25 Furniture Refinishing Skills that You Need to Know Read More 👉
Got some mason jar lids with no jars to go with them? Turn that old lid into a DIY picture frame. It makes a great gift!
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DIY organization doesn’t have to include plastic bins! Repurpose items you already have like a planter!
DIY Organization: Make an Organizer from a Planter Read More 👉
Painting is about the easiest way to refinish a piece of furniture, especially if it’s got some laminate parts. It’s not terribly tricky, either, and the most time-intensive part of it is waiting for various pieces to dry.
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This is a play dough recipe that’s safe for young toddlers who still like to experience the world by tasting it.
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Searching for eco-friendly price tags for your crafty business? Make DIY crafts like chalkboard price tags with mason jar lids.
DIY Crafts: Make Chalkboard Price Tags with Mason Jar Lids Read More 👉
I LOVED my antique card catalogue from the second that I saw it in my local university’s surplus store, but I have to admit that it did look pretty janky.
Card Catalogue into Studio Storage Read More 👉
Want to create flowers that will never die? Create DIY crafts like this adorable paper flower!
DIY Crafts: Make a Paper Flower! Read More 👉
Do you love vintage sheet music? We’re sharing 40 DIY projects that you can create with your favorite recycled paper!
40 DIY Projects to Create with Vintage Sheet Music Read More 👉
You’ve got some scrap wood in your garage, yeah?
Hand that wood over to the kids, because they’ve got a stomp catapult to build!
Kid-Built Scrap Wood Stomp Catapult Read More 👉
Don’t throw away that old CD case! You can turn it into DIY crafts like an unique business card holder!
DIY Crafts: Recycle a CD Case into a Business Card Holder Read More 👉
Frontier Dreams uses the same kite paper and origami folding techniques of traditional Waldorf window stars to make these themed 4th of July ones.
Spotted: 4th of July Waldorf Window Star Read More 👉
Did your favorite coffee mug lose its handle? Here’s how to fix a broken coffee cup handle quickly and simply. The repair is even dishwasher safe!
How to Fix a Broken Coffee Cup Handle (Dishwasher Safe!) Read More 👉
Are you a wine cork hoarder like I am? Here’s how to make mulch using your stash of wine corks and which sort works best.
How to Make Mulch from Wine Corks Read More 👉
You guys know that I love anything that encourages repair over replacing, so when I saw this review of the new Instructables book on home repair, I knew I had to share it here!
Instructables Book Review: How to Fix Absolutely Anything Read More 👉
Searching for Fourth of July crafts that are simple but oh-so-adorable? We have the perfect project for you — a recycled paper plant flag!
Fourth of July Crafts: Recycled Paper Plant Flag Read More 👉
Celebrate summer with awesome summer crafts like this DIY canning lid wind chime!
Summer Crafts: DIY Canning Lid Wind Chime Read More 👉
Are you hunting for Father’s Day gift ideas? Make your dad a handmade card with sheet music and magazine pages!
DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Make a Recycled Card Read More 👉
There are a lot of uses for old blue jeans, but rarely for every single part of the jean. If you know what you like to make (quilts for me, purses and skirts for you, perhaps?), then you’ll find that you can make your old blue jean storage much more neat and efficient, as well as space saving, by cutting the jeans up very carefully, just so, and storing them in their parts.
How to Break Down Jeans for Crafting and Storage Read More 👉
Instead of tossing that racket with the broken strings, or making your kid continue to play with a bad racket, buy your kid a new tennis racket that they PROMISE to treat right and let them use the old one to make themselves a butterfly net.
Kid Craft: Tennis Racket Butterfly Net Read More 👉
Want to give your graduation gift in style this year? Make DIY crafts like this graduation cap mason jar!
DIY Crafts: Make a Graduation Cap Mason Jar Read More 👉
Save your broken crayons, and use them to make fun, new recycled crayons that will thrill the kids.
How-to: Make Recycled Crayons Read More 👉
Searching for DIY Mother’s Day crafts? Make her a meaningful “jar of love” gift!
Mother’s Day Crafts: Make a “Jar of Love” for Mom! Read More 👉
You HAVE to have plenty of bookmarks.
20 Upcycled Bookmarks to Make Read More 👉
Whether your handwriting is awesome or ugly, Tolkien’s best is still the most meaningful when written in your own hand.
Tutorial: Make a Favorite Quote Bookmark Read More 👉
Did you know that turmeric is great for dyeing fabric? Here’s how to make turmeric dye and how to care for your dyed fabric.
DIY Turmeric Dye for Fabric (+ washing instructions!) Read More 👉
Don’t you dare dog-ear that book! That’s what bad people do.
Make Comic Book Bookmarks Read More 👉
