You have probably seen that people are making all kinds of stylish and functional fabric masks these days. They are fairly easy to make if you know how to sew. Unfortunately, I am not one of those crafty people. It’s unfortunate because I have all these ideas in my head, too. I just never was […]
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How to Make Sugar Skulls
Sugar Skulls are something I have always wanted to make. I seemed to never get around to it with the rush of Halloween but this year, since I didn’t have to take any kids trick or treating, I decided I would take Halloween to decorate and make sugar skulls. They are super easy to make […]
50+ Mason Jar Crafts
The mason jar. Originally designed to be a place to store vegetables and fruit through the winter in a canning process, it is now the center of crafters everywhere. There really is so much you can do with a mason jar. From tea light candle holders to gifts in a jar, I have compiled a […]
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No Sew Tote from a T Shirt
I love to do crafts. The one thing I will admit, though, I never did really learn how to sew properly. So, although I love looking at all the fun projects I could sew on Pinterest, I knew that it was out of the question along with crocheting or knitting as those are also two […]
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Pressed Flower DIY Bookmark-Guest Post
Today’s post comes from Daniel Kao with Greetings of Grace. He made this delightful pressed flower bookmark. Enjoy! Pressed Flower DIY Bookmark If you’re thinking of an easy-to-do art project with Pressed Flowers, then making some Pressed Flower Bookmarks might just be the perfect idea for you! Fun, Adorable and certainly easy-to-do (You can even […]
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DIY Easy Mini Goat’s Milk Charcoal Detox Soap
I love to use activated charcoal in all kinds of ways here at my home. I bought some activated charcoal tablets over a year ago and I have all kinds of ways I like to use them that don’t include taking them internally, although I could. I find that buying them this way helps me […]
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18 Ways to Upcycle and Reuse Tights and Leggings
Leggings and Tights; for some, they are the same thing, for others, they are different. No matter which team you belong on for this argument, we can all agree that they wear out, stretch out and get rips in them for both adults and kids and it seems like such a waste to just throw […]
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DIY Old Fashioned Christmas Decorations
This year, my husband and I decided to go back to making things simpler at Christmas. In fact, we didn’t even buy a full sized tree, but a Norfolk Island Pine that is in a pot so we can care for it year round. We looked high and low for some vintage looking stockings to […]
DIY Gemstone Soap Amethyst
I was so excited when I first saw these gemstone soaps available at my local farmer’s market a few weeks back. Being a rock hound, and a person who loves DIY projects, I decided to embark on trying to make them myself. The first attempt was a failure as I just swirled some color in […]
50 + Gifts You Can Make with Coconut Oil
Aside from Dr. Bronner’s, Vinegar and baking soda, something I always have in my house is a good old jar of coconut oil. It’s like nature’s remedy for everything! You can eat it, cook with it, use it for dental health, make beauty products with it..the list goes on! Coconut oil is not too expensive […]
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How to Decorate a Wheelchair with Duct Tape
As someone with a chronic pain condition that is still young, it took me a while to finally admit that it; I needed to get myself a wheelchair. I don’t use it all the time by any means but it allows me to be more out and about with my family if we are planning […]
Awesome Uses for Empty K Cups
Awesome Uses For Empty K Cups Do you love coffee but are not sure what to do with those leftover K cups? Here are several uses for empty k cups! #1. Crafts There are some really cute crafts floating around in the name of K cups. Some of the best crafts involve emptying the […]
How To Create Stamped Metal Jewelry #DarbySmart
I love to craft when I have time. It’s one of the ways my daughter and I spend our bonding time. Recently, we made some stamped jewelry using metal stamps, a hammer and some plain pieces of metal to create fun lettered pendants. Stamped Metal jewelry is an easy, no mess project that is fun […]
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Pretty Spring Time Topiary Craft
I am not much of a crafter. The reason being is, I am far too clumsy to do it. It’s not that I am not creative, I just don’t possess the skills to throw something together and have it look half-way decent. Case in point: I gave myself 3rd degree burns making this one. How […]
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How To Make Orange Pomanders
One of my favorite things to make during the holiday season is Orange Pomanders. They smell amazing and are a great relaxing craft anyone can do. I think the scent really warms up any home. With oranges on sale this week, I decided now was the time to sit down and bring this memorable fragrance […]
Make Your Own Glitter “PlayDough”
What kid doesn’t like playdough? Although parents often don’t like to let their kids play with it because of the mess factor, playdough is a great toy to spark creativity and great for helping with sensory issues (try putting it in a Ziploc baggie). Did you know you can make your own at home using […]