Cupcakes and Cashmere posted this fun, fresh mermaid nails DIY using a sweet shade by Essie and Martha Stewart glitter. This is pretty adorable and might have to make an appearance on my nails this weekend. I am loving the new beauty DIY trend I am seeing all over design blogs right now. Makes looking […]
Because much of the US is being hit by a particularly oppressive heatwave, now seems like an excellent time to bring up the subject of smelling fresh. This Solid Perfume Pocket Watch Locket tutorial from Design Sponge is lovely, and a great way to upcycle an old piece of jewelry into something that you can […]
My friend Tania Prosser is one of the most diligent upcycling crafters I know. She saves all the tiny pieces of ribbon to make barrettes, and reuses fabric scraps and buttons with great success in the form of headbands and ponytail holders. I love it when accessories bring a smile to my face when I […]
When you want to give handmade gifts, but don’t have time to crochet something for everyone on your list, it’s perfectly fine to take some shortcuts. Kirsty of Kootoyoo shares a really fun shortcut with her doily-covered soaps. Better yet, each soap takes only five minutes or less to make. Check out her “faker crochet” […]
Jon Cohrs and Morgan Levy made this cheeky project that comments on the rising levels of pharmaceuticals found in our urban water supplies: Alviso’s Medicinal All-Salt: Are you feeling depressed? Sick of paying exorbitant rates for birth control? Try Alviso’s Medicinal All-Salt, harvested locally in San Jose. Traditionally, medical conditions are treated through expensive appointments […]
The Instructables beauty contest is over, and the results are in! User creativegirlz has one of the winning entries with this awesome instruction set for learning to apply henna to your hands.
Sarah James is at it again with another DIY replacement for a drugstore products: toothpaste. She writes: Quit throwing away your hard earned cash for name brand toothpaste like a sucker! Get the cleanest feeling teeth of your life with this homemade toothpaste recipe that actually tastes good. Toothpaste is something you can make easily […]
