Make It: Colorful DIY Braided Fabric Scrap Basket

By: Capreek May 16, 2013

Put old t-shirts, fabric scraps, and discarded bedding to use with this fun -- and functional -- DIY… Continue Reading

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How To: Make a Silhouette Lamp Shade

By: Diy maven May 16, 2013

Imagine a plain lampshade holding a secret message that's only visible when the bulb inside is illuminated. Cool, huh? Chica and… Continue Reading

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Make It: DIY Wooden World Map Wall Art

By: Capreek May 07, 2013

If you've got a blank wall, some scrap wood, and a love for maps, well, I've got the DIY project for… Continue Reading

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Chair Makeovers: From Queen Anne to Queen Awesome

By: Diy maven Apr 30, 2013

These two Queen Anne chairs were stuck in a time warp. Their sturdy builds made them perfect makeover specimens. The first, a Harden-made pleather-seated dining chair, is part… Continue Reading

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Before and After: A Playful, Budget-Friendly Dresser Makeover

By: Capreek Apr 29, 2013

Ah, the ubiquitous IKEA Malm Dresser. This simple piece of furniture is the perfect blank canvas for a colorful and quirky… Continue Reading

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Easy DIY: A Rustic Wood Slab Wall Clock

By: Capreek Apr 25, 2013

Equal parts whimsy and rustic, this DIY wall clock is a cinch to make!    

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Just in Time for Spring: Free Bike Printables

By: Diy maven Apr 25, 2013

It looks like spring has FINALLY arrived where I live, and what a perfect way to celebrate but get out the old two-wheeler and hit the trail. OR print these fresh and charming FREE bike printables.… Continue Reading

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From Dresser to Dress Up Closet

By: Diy maven Apr 24, 2013

Jennifer's little princess likes to play dress up, so a costume closet seemed to be in order. Jennifer started this project with a $40 dresser she found at the Salvation Army.  After some sanding, filling, MDF… Continue Reading

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Make It: DIY Mounted Animal Mask Art

By: Capreek Apr 23, 2013

I tend to like a bit of humor or quirkiness in my decor, which probably stems from my belief in not taking anything too seriously. I want to surround myself with things that make me smile, you know? So when I spotted this DIY animal mask art, which struck me as weird (in a good way) and immediately made me laugh, I knew I had to share… Continue Reading

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Cool Collections: 10 Creative Ways to Display Your Collectibles

By: Capreek Apr 22, 2013

Vintage cameras, PEZ dispensers, tin robots -- we all have our obsessions and it's time to show off those quirky collectibles in style! We've rounded up a few of our favorite display ideas below.     

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Roundup: 10 Inexpensive DIY Art & Picture Frame Ideas

By: Matt allison Apr 19, 2013

Framing your artworks can become quite costly when you add it all up, but take a peek at these inexpensive options that won't break the bank AND provide attractive ways of displaying your prized… Continue Reading

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Make It: A Playful DIY Mountain Wall Shelf

By: Capreek Apr 17, 2013

DIY Wooden Mountain ShelfI love mountains, loooove them. I'm lucky enough to live in a place where I can look any direction and see snow-capped mountains, going back in seemingly infinite layers, year-round. They're just straight up majestic. And, turns out, they look pretty dang adorable translated into wooden wall shelves!     

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How To: Turn Cardboard Boxes into Colorful Leather Handled Storage Bins

By: Capreek Apr 10, 2013

created at: 04/10/2013

I'm a bit of an online shopper... and with online shopping comes cardboard shipping boxes. Lots of 'em. I usually hold on to them "just in case" or take them to our neighborhood recycling bin. But this clever upcycling project has me thinking about them in a whole new light!… Continue Reading

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Print Your Own Personalized Post-It Notes

By: Matt allison Apr 10, 2013

created at: 04/10/2013

I love these printable post-it notes from How about Orange, imaging surprising a loved one with these custom messages. Just… Continue Reading

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10 Clever New Uses For Washi Tape

By: Faith-towers Apr 04, 2013

created at: 04/04/2013

When the washi craze first started, I went out and bought a lot of washi tape. A LOT. And after I did all those fun projects that were circulating on the Internet, I still had a washi tape surplus. So I decided to find a use for it.… Continue Reading

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Roundup: 10 Beautiful DIY Flower Vase Projects

By: Matt allison Apr 03, 2013

created at: 04/03/2013

Spring has 'officially' sprung in the Northern Hemisphere, though Winter seems to still be clutching several places in its icy grip. What better way to celebrate the changing of the seasons by cheering yourself, and home up with fresh cut flowers, complete with our DIY vase… Continue Reading

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How To: Make a Modern DIY Woven Rug

By: Capreek Mar 27, 2013

created at: 03/25/2013

I have a slight obsession with textiles: pillows, tea towels, rugs (especially rugs)... you name it, I love it. So when I spotted this tutorial for making your own woven rug, I got pretty excited!… Continue Reading

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5 Simple Sewing Projects for Your Home

By: Faith-towers Mar 21, 2013

created at: 03/21/2013

I know, it's a big effort to lug your sewing machine up onto the craft table and dig out all of your fabric and thread... but trust me, you'll be happy you did once you finish a couple of these easy projects.… Continue Reading

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Make It: Fast and Easy Animal Menagerie Storage

By: Diy maven Mar 20, 2013

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Colorful, artful and totally charming. That pretty much sums up these animal storage jars. Great for kids rooms but also craft rooms as well. They'd be very easy to make too. All we'd need are some jars (I'd shop in my recycling bin),… Continue Reading

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How to Give a Boring Stool a Colorful New Makeover!

By: Capreek Mar 18, 2013

created at: 03/12/2013

Nothing says "Please, I need a makeover!!" like old, gunky vinyl. If you're in possession of a similarly worse-for-wear piece of furniture, this DIY makeover idea may be just the inspiration you're looking for!  … Continue Reading

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