So when I wanted to put a J.R.R. Tolkien quote on our wall of travel souvenirs, I didn’t turn to perfectly-formed vinyl or contact paper letter cut-outs. Instead, I relied on pencil, paper, a Sharpie, and my favorite slate-grey color of paint.
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I love the look of a framed chalkboard, but those suckers are expensive! Here’s how to make a DIY framed chalkboard for under $25!
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25 days? Who has time for that? A 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar is something we all have time to craft up! So let’s do this!!!
12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar Read More 👉
Don’t waste your money at big box furniture stores! This shabby chic shelf makeover will save you money and is a great way to repurpose shelves you already own (or find at thrift stores and garage sales)!
Shabby Chic Shelf Makeover (in 6 steps!) Read More 👉
It’s never too early to make some holiday crafts like this adorable scrabble ornament!
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Turn a boring serving tray new again with this easy DIY serving tray makeover!
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These 5-minute DIY Thanksgiving centerpieces will make your holiday table extra special. And good news…there’s beer involved!
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This method is an especially nice look when you want something festive, such as the red and green of Christmas, or the pink and more pink of Valentine’s Day
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Hosting a dinner party? Wow your guests with burlap no-sew silverware holders!
Make a No-Sew Silverware Holder for the Holiday Table Read More 👉
The process for sewing a heavy-duty, large format drawstring bag is almost the same as it is for sewing the small ones that I often make.
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Have a footstool, bench, or chair that needs a fresh, new look? Here’s how to reupholster a footstool or any removable cushion that could use a fabric upgrade.
How to Reupholster a Footstool in 7 Steps Read More 👉
Persimmons predict the winter.
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Turn a thrifted old birdcage into a fresh piece of modern birdcage decor!
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Turn an old headband into a quick and easy DIY Halloween costume using items you already have in your crafts stash.
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These decoupaged alphabet blocks make excellent holiday decorations.
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Outgrown tights don’t have to be destined for the trash, especially not in the autumn, when there are chilly bare arms to cover!
How to Upcycle Tights into Arm Warmers Read More 👉
From Minnie Mouse to HAUNTED HOUSE! These DIY Halloween tombstones take you from pool to ghoul with just a few zaps of craft magic.
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Most of the most common breaks in headphones are easy-ish to repair. Here are some ways to repair your headphones that will have them back on your head by tomorrow
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This easy recycled paper fall garland that’s so simple to make, you’ll be gathering your craft supplies before this post is even over!
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It’s a fascinating process, a pretty easy way to grow pumpkins, and a great way for a kid to follow the life cycle of a plant throughout its entire lifespan.
How to Grow a Pumpkin (out of Another Pumpkin!) Read More 👉
Want to easily update your outdated kitchen cabinets? Here’s how!
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My favorite way to display art is in a thrifted frame (repainted, of course, preferably in slate grey) on top of a DIY photo mat.
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Here’s how to spray paint an outdated chandelier to give it a fresh, modern look.
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How DO you engrave rocks? With a power tool, of course!
How Do You Engrave Rocks? You Use a Dremel! Read More 👉
Do you have a boring light fixture that you would like to revamp? Turn it into a modern chalkboard light fixture!
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Have you ever made a Rosary out of roses? Pope Francis’ visit to the US is a perfect time to have some faith and learn how to make prayer beads!
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The process is simple, the results are natural (although NOT vegan), and when you’re finished, you’ll have a sturdy, water-resistant fabric that you can sew into whatever you like.
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Do you love the ’80s? Grab some neon paint because we’re going back in time to show you how to splatter paint. Totally rad!
How to Splatter Paint…the ’80s Way Read More 👉
A DIY dry erase menu board is super helpful, no matter what kind of mealtimes your family enjoys.
Upcycle a Picture Frame into a DIY Dry Erase Menu Board Read More 👉
A one-of-a-kind, super-glam DIY pet tag is the perfect way to get your kitty or pooch into a DIY groove.
Make a DIY Pet Tag from an Old Bottlecap Read More 👉
These popsicle stick bracelets are a Kool-Aid craft. They’re a popsicle stick craft. They’re a totally COOL craft.
Make Dyed Popsicle Stick Bracelets with Kook-Aid! Read More 👉
Make your kiddos a set of outdoor building blocks, using nothing more than the ubiquitous wooden pallet.
Make Outdoor Building Blocks from Upcycled Wooden Pallets Read More 👉
Turn an old coffee container into a DIY play blender for your kid’s play kitchen. Then kick back, and watch the pretend play unfold!
Make a Play Blender for Your Kid’s DIY Play Kitchen Read More 👉
You’ve seen bottle caps turned into all sorts of cute things. But what about those bigger caps? Turn them into miniature DIY flower pots!
Make Miniature DIY Flower Pots from Old Bottle Caps! Read More 👉
