This is a followup to my last post, where I showed you how you can make DIY Paper Lanterns with your cutting machine. What I didn’t show you, and what I received a lot of questions about, was how I lit them. Today, I’m going to answer that question. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: DIY Window Frame Turned […Read More]
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DIY Paper Star Lanterns and Free Cutting Files
I love the ambiance that paper lanterns can create. Especially paper star lanterns. They can instantly transform a ho-hum space into something truly <insert your favorite adjective here >. Like magical…or dreamy….or enchanted…or (one of my favorites) incandescent. But you don’t have to shell out a lot of money to get them. Because today I’m going to […Read More]
How to Construct Paper Weave
I thought I’d give you a wee respite from all of the holiday crafts. Although this would make a wonderful Christmas or Hanukkah present. Never too early to start. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: How to Put a Dresser Back Together How to Paint Perfect Signs & Graphics Vintage Window Makeover This is one of those art-projects-for-kids that […Read More]
Pottery Barn Knockoff Advent Calendar
This was in a Pottery Barn catalog a few years ago. Not sure now if it was for sale or just a prop, but I vowed to make one. You gotta love those scrapbooking doodads, especially the numbers and letters. I combined them with address numbers, game pieces and refrigerator magnets for this project. YOU […Read More]
DIY: Got Swag? Easy Thanksgiving Decoration
Have you started to put up your holiday decorations? I can’t seem to motivate myself yet to pull out the holiday boxes from storage but after a trip to Alstede Farms a few weekends ago, and scoring some beautiful indian corn, I thought I’d at least dress up my front door with a festive harvest swag! – […Read More]
DIY: Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Here’s a simple and kid-friendly DIY project to make your Thanksgiving table festive! I like finding new and creative uses for some of the things I throw away and for my turkey table this year, I wanted to make a fun centerpiece. For some time now, I’ve been saving toilet paper rolls and coffee pods (emptied and cleaned with foil […Read More]
Pinterest-Inspired DIY Wheeled Coffee Table
Wheeled interior furniture appeared in the second half of the 19th Century as a serving décor during big meals –and they’ve been popular ever since. Of course, the biggest advantage of wheeled furniture is their ease-of-movement that lets you carry food and beverages around the house with minimum hassles. It’s unfortunate that we don’t see […Read More]
DIY: Alligator Painting for Nursery Room
Happy Monday everyone! If you can’t tell, I’ve been in a DIY mood lately. Maybe it’s because it’s getting cold outside or maybe it’s because we’re rapidly approaching the holiday season… nevertheless, I hope you enjoy my next little painting project! When my brother and sister-in-law announced to the family that they were expecting a baby boy, I knew right away I wanted […Read More]