Maker Spotlight: Carla Bruni
Along with fighting to rescue historic buildings and running a “repair-anything” workshop, Carla is a gifted artist and maker.
Continue ReadingAlong with fighting to rescue historic buildings and running a “repair-anything” workshop, Carla is a gifted artist and maker.
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been holding onto those cute plastic mint boxes, just waiting for DIY inspiration to strike, this just might be the project for you! Grab a container and whip up a handy earphone holder decorated with cool contrasting fabric. Fight back against epic in-bag earphone tangles with this fun tutorial for making an earphone […]
Continue ReadingSometimes, crafting inspiration can come from some pretty unexpected places. Case in point: Making awesome vintage-inspired mini mannequins out of dish soap bottles! Inexpensive and undeniably cute, this DIY mannequin project turns recycle bin fodder into a pretty handmade object that’s fit to decorate any sewing studio or craft room! Love it? Transform an empty […]
Continue ReadingLooking for a thrift store-friendly DIY? Create your own custom upcycled bike basket with just a few easy-to-find items from your own home or your favorite flea market. If you’ve got a few extra minutes (plus glue drying time) to spare this weekend, you can hit the farmer’s market in style with a cute and […]
Continue ReadingHave a few cardboard tubes from ordering posters or prints? Turn them into a slick embroidered cardboard tube desk set and bestow some order upon your worktable! Thick cardboard packing tubes make a great go-to crafting material for sturdy upcycling ideas, and the stitching on these organizers is a perfect illustration of just how versatile […]
Continue ReadingHave a wooden headboard cluttering up your garage that didn’t survive your last big bedroom revamp? Turn it into a custom DIY bench! Swapping out your headboard for something new is a great way to change up the look of your space, but don’t toss that still-good old one in the trash! Transform a found, […]
Continue ReadingYou might want to change your name to Super Mom/Super Dad, because you’re about to become your kid’s hero. Take playtime to the next level (er, altitude?) with an amazing DIY soda bottle jet pack! I would’ve been thrilled to find a jet pack in the costume box when I was a kid, and I […]
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