Jade & Fern We’ve reached the weekend of BBQs and graduation parties! It’s kind of like the official kick-off to summer. Celebrate with some simple and custom wood coasters! Cut from wooden blocks and painted black and white, these coasters are simple enough and match any party color scheme. Head over to Jade … Read more
photo: hello, Wonderful If you’re searching for the perfect handmade (and last minute!) gift for mom, this is it. I’d want these beautiful bowls as a gift even if it weren’t Mother’s Day! Bonus: the kids can help! photo: hello, Wonderful The marbling is so pretty and each bowl will definitely be … Read more
Alice & Lois Easter is less than a week away and if you’re looking for a simple-yet-stylish DIY project, take a peek at this adorable idea! These clay bunny bowls are an easy afternoon project that even little ones can help with. Plus, they’re cute enough to leave out all year long … Read more
Learn to make a pebble bath mat with simple materials and techniques. Photo: Lidy Dipert For all those stay-at-home moms who have very busy lives, this DIY is for you! Or anyone who loves an excuse to be pampered just a bit every day. Unfortunately, going to the spa isn’t a realistic or practical option for many of us. Which … Read more
There’s no cheesiness in this food-inspired Valentine- it is all fruit. These fruit stickers from Twig and Thistle would be a fun surprise in a lunch sack or fruit basket on Valentine’s day. Kathleen went all out and included nearly every fruit so none of these naturally sweet valentines would feel left out. … Read more
Expressing love costs nothing, except at this time of year. Instead of going the store bought-route to express our love, we just might want to take a tip from my old friend Will and write a poem to our sweeties this Valentine’s Day. Not up to writing a sonnet? No biggie; go to this Love Letter Generator … Read more
The owners of this kitchen saved big bucks giving their old kitchen cabinets a faux finish. The new treatment gives the cabs a whole new feel to be sure, but I kinda liked the old feel better. How about you? Do you take to the darker color? And just so the rest of the kitchen … Read more
Looking for a way to create colored glass bottles and mason jars? Why tested two techniques to see which one works best. Photo: DIY Maven A few years back, we profiled a new technique to ‘dye’ clear glass any color. The original maker included instructions that called for mixing acetone (nail polish remover) with Vitrail glass … Read more
Almost Makes Perfect If you’re looking for a good last-minute Thanksgiving project, make these gold geo napkin rings. They will only take a few minutes to make and all you need are the materials above. You may be skeptical considering the materials but I promise you they look really cool. Click through to see for yourself. … Read more