How-To: Color Block Zip Tie Vases
Colorful zip ties are definitely my hardware store Siren. You too? Check out this fun color block zip tie vase tutorial!
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DIY Wall-Mounted Copper Bud Vase
I love bud vases; they’re perfect for displaying the tiny found beauties of the world: a just-found wildflower, bit of fern, interesting leaf, or sculptural branch. This minimalist DIY wall-mounted bud vase would look elegant year round.
How-To: PVC Pipe Mother’s Day Bud Vase
Your mom might be the kind of gal who has it all, but I can almost guarantee that she doesn’t have one of these. Surprise her on Mother’s Day with this custom photo bud vase made out of PVC pipe that Mad Podger David shared on Mod Podge Rocks! I had Mother’s Day on the […]
Project: Faux Mercury Glass from Recycled Vases
Mercury glass is a beautiful collectable, prized for it’s silvery, shimmery finish and rich layers of texture. But vintage pieces are as expensive as they are rare. Fortunately, there are several ways to get the look and they could not be more simple. I used Krylon® Looking Glass Mirror-Like paint to recreate the look using […]
10 Best Handmade Gifts for Mom
The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world. – William Ross Wallace, American poet Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 9. Make something for your mom that shows how much you appreciate and care about her! Here is a list of 10 handmade gifts I think any mom would be thrilled […]
How-To: 5 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Cut Flowers
Want to get the most out of cut flowers? Claire Lee shares her tips and tricks for how to choose the best blooms, prep and care for your flowers, and put together playful arrangements. Make cut flowers a part of your day! Here’s how to extend the life of your blooms.
Flashback: Reclaimed Vase
This month, with our UpCraft theme in full swing, we’ve seen a lot of really clever ideas for refreshing the old while keeping the landfills light on materials that can be reused. I love Natalie Friedman’s crafty project from CRAFT Volume 09 on how to transform a detergent bottle destined for (at best) the recycling […]
