These tiny glowing orbs are a fun and easy alternative to pumpkins for your Halloween décor. Arranged along a sidewalk, at the base of a fence, along the top of a wall, or up the front steps to your house, they attract trick-or-treaters with their bright color and fantastic scent. Plus, they leave no waste: […]
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If you celebrate Halloween, it’s time to start decorating! These haunted houses can be made using mostly recycled materials and therefore are inexpensive to make. They can also be combined with your existing Halloween decor to create a table centerpiece, a mantel decoration, or a windowsill display. Materials to Make Haunted Houses: Recycled cardboard boxes […]
Ever since I laid eyes on an actual pumpkin coach (a miniature version of course) I have wanted to create one for myself. There are numerous possibilities for creating coaches and vehicles with pumpkins and gourds that I may have to make this a yearly tradition so I can experiment with different themes and characters. I will tell […]
This autumn serving tray is perfect for delivering coffee, cider, or breakfast in bed. Materials to Make Autumn Serving Tray 2 sheet of leaves — choose from yellow leaves, red leaves, or brown leaves. 3 sheets of textured background scissors 1 frame, 181/8” L x 141/8” W x 13/8” H 1 bottle autumn-gold acrylic paint […]
Desktop Reminder Boards are miniature bulletin boards designed for your own personal use. They are small enough to be placed on your work desk, a countertop , or shelf. Some people use Reminder Boards to remember certain tasks they need to get done that day– i.e. to complete an assignment, to remember a staff meeting, […]
The kids are back to school and there is a crisp chill in the air. It’s the season for reuniting with warm drinks and comfort foods. These Butterfly Tea Bags are a novel way of enjoying your tea, especially with a friend. If you have young children in your life, these also make a fun […]
As August comes to an end I realize I have spent the summer enjoying the beautiful weather and thus ignoring the state of our house (where did all this clutter come from?). I am now slowly, but surely, coming back to reality that I need to get more organized. Making a drawer knob shelf — […]
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Design Your Own Lampshade
I have often wondered if a rumor in the crafting world were true– that it’s simple to create your own lampshade with a few simple craft supplies. Typically I favor crafts that use recycled materials but I came across this inexpensive lamp last week and decided I would finally give this project a try. And […]
I just returned from a short vacation in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. My son and I went camping in a caboose, searched for waterfalls, hiked trails in the woods, and visited a couple state parks. We also collected a plethora of brochures and maps along the way. As I unpacked from the trip, […]
Learn how a Maine couple added a budget DIY screened-in porch to their new home without subtracting too much from their wallet.
It’s flower season in New England — daisies, lilies, petunias, zinnias, and other brightly colored flowers are blooming in every corner of the region. If you don’t have a flower garden of your own, farmer’s markets are bustling with flower vendors. Road side stands also offer charming bouquets for reasonable prices. As much as I love […]
The 4th of July is just a couple days away, which means barbecues, parades and fireworks are on the horizon. If you are hosting or attending a barbecue this week, these painted utensils are easy to make and can accompany whatever food items you plan to serve or bring. Materials to Make Patriotic Painted Utensils: […]