Take daily washing up from a boring necessity to a lovely excuse for some handmade luxury with pretty DIY soap leaves! Use local leaves as molds to make unique custom soap leaves for gifts, guests, or just because. (Just make sure you’re using leaves that don’t contain skin irritants—that would certainly be an unwelcome surprise!) […]
If you ask someone what toy they most often played with as a child, they will most likely reply with some variety of building block set. It might be Lego, Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoy or K’Nex, to name a few of the more popular mass-produced toys. Instead of shelling out your hard earned money on machine made […]
Temporary tattoos aren’t just for kids anymore—these days, everyone is getting in on the fun! So, if you’re ready for a decidedly grownup twist on removable body art, you’re going to love using real dried flowers to make your own gorgeous temporary tattoos. When I saw gorgeous photos of dried flower “tattoos” during a recent […]
By Brookelynn Morris Warm and soft, lamb’s wool is the perfect material for a spring time craft. These sweet felted Easter egg vignettes are precious, and make wonderful and lasting gifts. Wet felting is easy and quick and with a bit of patience, even cutting the shell is not very difficult. I first made a […]
Dreaming of yarn in gorgeous golden hues for your summertime knitting or crochet projects? Dye yarn with turmeric to create a glowing ombre effect! Next to your garden, the spice rack is always a great place to look for natural dyes, and colorful turmeric definitely doesn’t disappoint! Raid your pantry and create some sunny yellow […]
Potato printing has long been a favorite DIY stamping option for adults and kids alike, and it’s a fantastic family-friendly project for pretty much any holiday. If you’ve got a potato, some green paint, a little inspiration, you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in DIY style with some fun shamrock potato printing! I loved carving […]
Are you battling the cold snap? Here’s a great project to keep your little ones entertained in the freezing, snowy weather. Turn your yard into a sparkling winter wonderland with this cool ice ornaments tutorial!
