I have a few amazing teachers to thank this week and these Vintage Halloween Baskets will be a delightful way to share some appreciation. Materials needed to make Vintage Inspired Halloween Baskets: Peat pots (you can find these at a garden center or hardware store–“Jiffy peat pots” are one brand you can look for) Orange, […]
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Installing a brown paper bag floor is an attractive, inexpensive flooring solution for damp, drafty spaces. Here’s how!
Sure, toothpaste gives you fresh breath and sparkling teeth, but did you know that it also works on a number of hard-to-clean surfaces? Here 5 things to clean with toothpaste. Editor’s Note: Don’t use the gel type; you need the abrasive effect of the toothpaste for these tips to work. Get Rid of Rust Spots […]
Between the mud of March and the showers of April, how do I keep wood floors clean and shiny? — J.K., Rutland, VT Floors are like health care — prevention is key. First, you need to decrease the amount of dirt and moisture that are tracked in. Put mats (the bristle type collects the most […]
I was at a friends house recently and she had these adorable bird feeders made from tea cups and saucers in her garden. I was smitten– as someone who loves to feed backyard birds, I knew I wanted to make a bird feeder of my own. My friend’s bird feeders were made with tea cups– […]
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Engraved Wooden Spoons
Pyrography is the art of burning images and designs into wood. A pen with a metallic tip is heated and then used to “draw” onto a wood surface. Pyrography can be used to create wood plaques or wood blocks, engrave signs, or make freestyle designs on any wooden object. Decorating wooden spoons with pyrography is a relatively fun and easy project. […]
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Crafts: Custom Picture Frame
Plain picture frames cost a lot less than fancy ones, so buy a plain frame and decorate it yourself. If you have some white household glue or a hot-glue gun, you can attach all kinds of trinkets to the face of most frames to create a custom picture frame. Here are four ideas to get […]
Dessert stands are a whimsical way to present desserts or appetizers for a special event. Birthdays, weddings, tea parties, or garden parties and other summer gatherings are perfect occasions for a festive table for foods and desserts. A Woodland Dessert Stand goes well with any of the forest themes that have become popular over the years – owls, hedgehogs, […]
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Make Utensil Pockets
Utensil pockets are the equivalent of the packages you get at the deli or salad bar that contain a napkin and plastic utensils. You can make these pockets ahead of time and keep them on hand for those on-the-fly moments in summer when you are heading to a picnic at the park, having friends over […]
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Salt and Pepper Vases
If you are looking for an inexpensive (and quick!) project for displaying or giving flowers, these repurposed salt and pepper shakers are a good fit. They can be made for wedding favors and table decor, to be given as hostess gifts or for someone’s special day, or simply for your own home use. Fill the vases […]
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Make Sea Glass Bottles
Sea glass bottles — a lovely beach picnic craft — can be added to any beach themed home decor or used at an under-the-sea themed party, a bridal shower or beach themed wedding (the bottles would make beautiful favors). Materials Needed to Make Sea Glass Bottles Clear empty bottles—mine varied but I experimented with an […]
Imprinted concrete candle holders are not a quick and simple craft project like I usually post – in fact, this project is messy and time consuming. However, the preparation and time spent on this project is well worth the outcome. These candle holders are imprinted with lace ribbon to add a border around the holder. Materials to Make Imprinted Concrete […]