Right now at my desk I have a lightweight foam coaster with a thin plastic coating on top. It was free, but it’s not a very good one, because when I pick up my cup, often the coaster sticks to the bottom due to moisture. I like these tile photo coasters by Christine Alvarado of […]
Stregoi on Instructables shows us how to construct a Moresque lamp from thick paper or thin plywood.
I love these peacock tea towels that Christy Petterson posted in her curated handmade treausry today, Created Treats.
Katie of Duo Fiberworks shares her pattern for making this fun knit candle holder. I love that you can arrange it however you want, in circles, straight lines or curves. You could make it long enough to stretch across a table or mantle. Just be sure to use caution and never leave burning candles unattended.
Now that I’m not making Christmas gifts for family and friends, I switched over to decorations for our New Year’s Eve Party tomorrow night. I’m going for the glitz and DIY look, so here’s a variety of things I made after a quick trip to the craft store that didn’t take long to make and […]
As the year comes to an end, I say, “Out with the old, in with the pretty!” The world needs beauty, and let’s face it- everything looks more lovely when it’s lit by a shimmering crystal chandelier. Transform a funky, rusty, metal light fixture in one afternoon with Krylon paints. Suddenly your dinner becomes a […]
I love to take leftover craft supplies or small trinkets from thrift stores and give them new life. (Make sure to check back here next week for my roundup of our best “Upcycled” posts from this year!) Here’s a quick how-to project you can work on this week, for any last-minute gift or decorating needs, […]
