Nobody enjoys washing windows, but it’s a chore that has to be done. When you want your glass to sparkle, follow these practical tips on the best ways to clean windows. Make a Window-Washing Solution Wash dirty windows with a solution of ½ cup ammonia and 1 gallon hot water. If the windows are greasy (in […]
It’s hard to believe that Easter is right around the corner with all this snow still lingering in New England. Easter crafts add a pop of color and cheer to any room or table, and this project for Easter boxes filled with wooden eggs plays up pastel spring colors and vintage inspired images. Materials for […]
It might feel a bit early to be talking about Easter, but since the March/April issue of Yankee just landed in my mailbox, I thought I would take a minute to share a bit about my contribution. I decided to play around with naturally dyed Easter eggs, which turned into an interesting experiment in kitchen […]
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner but it’s not too late to get crafting projects done for the holiday. Valentine’s Day paper cones are a quick craft to make and can be made for decoration or filled with sweets for gift giving. Materials Needed for Valentine’s Day Cones: Scrapbook paper in pink, red […]
If you’re looking for an inexpensive Valentine’s Day craft, newspaper hearts fit the bill perfectly. Many people get free newspapers and fliers in the mail and this project can turn those papers into simple hearts for Valentine’s Day decorating. These newspaper hearts look sweet on their own or can be strung together for a Valentine’s […]
Putting an old family photo in a bottle creates an attractive and unique piece of décor. Follow these steps to make your own.
Holiday scenes captured in glass jars are easy to make and can be placed on tabletops, windowsills, and fireplace mantels to add festive charm to your holiday decor. The possibilities for customizing your own jar to fit the theme of the holiday are as endless as your imagination. Rather than going to a craft store […]
This handmade heart pillow project requires only basic sewing skills and is a lovely way to highlight antique buttons.
For some people, November may seem a bit early to be thinking about Christmas and all the baking, decorating and gift giving the holiday entails. But some holiday crafts are best prepared for in advance — like this handmade Christmas Advent calendar. I like to experiment with different styles and types of Advent calendars to […]
Now that my 4-year-old son is old enough to have an opinion about his bedroom, decorating it has progressed at a much slower pace. How do you make a room look cute and uncluttered when your child has tastes that don’t match your perfect theme? For now, we’ve landed on a mostly-space-and-rockets motif. The toys […]
The art of sewing can turn an ordinary object into a custom creation. Regardless of your skill level, we’ve come up with simple sewing projects that will take your handmade holiday gift up a notch. Make a Tablet Cover from Felt Make Lavender-Scented Hearts Make Fabric Gift Bags Make a Camera Strap Cover Make a […]
What do you get for the person who has everything? We suggest making a handmade holiday gift. Why not start with simple Christmas ornaments? [slideshow post_id=”96933″]
