Category Home Crafts & DIY

[ad_1] A few months ago, I got together with a couple of friends to make poured paint art for my friend’s living room. It was so much fun, that I decided to share it with you here! This post contains affiliate links. Product was received free of charge from Plaid to stock my craft room in case I’ll share with you. Pour painting is such a popular technique now, but frankly it’s NOT my favorite for one reason: I like to control outcomes. It comes with my OCD and because therapy for OCD is exposure, letting go while making poured…

[ad_1] Sharing is caring! If you love the way milk bottles look, you’ll probably be looking for Frappuccino bottle crafts to reuse Starbucks bottles that you may have hoarded. These beautiful vases look gorgeous filled with garden clippings, displayed empty in a trio, or even filled with your own colored and crafted paper Heliconia! This post contains affiliate links. I received product from Plaid Crafts free of charge in the hopes I’ll craft with it.     While I’m not one to splurge on my own, once in a blue moon my husband treats me to a case of Frappuccino…

[ad_1] Sharing is caring! A DIY fur pillow adds a little winter coziness to your home and is super easy to make even if you’re a beginner. You can also check out my DIY pom pom pillow instructions for another cozy favorite. This post contains affiliate links.     Throw pillows are ridiculously easy to sew and a fantastic way to personalize your home. The trick to making really interesting ones without crazy skills is to focus on texture – something I always like to do when designing. I even buy my ready-made throw pillows with texture in mind!    …

[ad_1] Sharing is caring! Learn how to make a dreamcatcher with an easy step by step tutorial! This easy idea is a cool craft for teens and tweens but great for grown ups too. This post contains commissioned links.     A dream catcher makes a beautiful wall hanging full of texture and personality. And while they can look complicated, they are really easy to make. Learn how to make a dreamcatcher in a few simple steps. The trick on this one is to start with a crochet doily in the size you want the main frame of your dream…

[ad_1] Sharing is caring! It’s easy to make a macrame rainbow – or ten- using this super easy tutorial! Hang it in your nursery, or get your teen unplugged and then check out more easy and cool crafts for teens ! This post contains commissioned links.   If you or your kid wants to get started with macrame crafts, this rainbow macrame charm/hanging is the perfect place to start.   Here’s why: It’s so happy. I mean, if I had to find a craft that fit into the one word “happy” this is definitely it! It’s easy. A lot easier…

[ad_1] Learn how to sew a potholder -an easy beginner sewing tutorial! Check out the best sewing machines for beginners here, or scroll down for this easy project. This post contains affiliate links. Sewing is an essential life skill, and operating a sewing machine for basic repairs is as useful as knowing how to wash the dishes (or almost…) And it’s so much fun, and so satisfying! Kids who love gadgets want to get their hands on the sewing machine (I plan to teach M as as soon as he’s responsible enough). Adults and teens should also be learning how…

[ad_1] Want a quirky edge to your Christmas mantle? Add some Home Alone decor with some Christmas movie-inspired quotes! Find more simple DIY projects for beginners here and scroll down for this tutorial with the free PNG files to cut with your Cricut! This post contains affiliate links. Wooden blocks are simple, versatile accents that can be included in all sorts of Christmas displays. Add a touch of nostalgia with some famous quotes from Home Alone… While my family is a Hanukkah family and we don’t celebrate Christmas at all, this movie is an all-time favorite of mine! I mean,…

[ad_1] Whether you’re looking for a classic Valentine’s Day craft or a sweet, easy gift for a loved one, this heart string art template is easy to use and assemble! Or, give these valentine pillows a go instead. This post contains affiliate links. There’s nothing like a good old classic made with a holiday theme to get in the spirit of things! With Valentine’s Day, things can get very tacky but a heart string art template makes classy decor easy to make. This one is red, but you don’t need to keep things anatomically correct (hint: the heart anyway doesn’t…