In my humble opinion, rope is an underutilized material. It emanates a subtle maritime vibe... something I like to call "nautical glam." It's also cheap and very versatile. Last week we showed you how to make a rope swing, and today we'll teach you how to make a rope shelf to hang on your… Continue Reading
A simple, low-cost DIY lighting project that you can make from the most basic materials, without any special tools, that looks great and is completely customizable?! YES,… Continue Reading
Up here in the northeast, it's finally that time of year when people start to fix up their yards and spend their spare time outside. The grill comes out, the patio furniture emerges, and the neighbors stop by. Which means it's also time to get creative and find some fun things to do out there in the… Continue Reading
As it turns out, with the right materials and some creativity, you can transform just about anything into a functional and stylish piece of furniture -- even old tires! … Continue Reading
Don't have a mudroom? No problem! Here's how to make one out of thin air (and some other materials, of course).… Continue Reading
Art doesn't need to be flat to hang it on your wall -- heck, it doesn't even need to be hung on a wall at all! Here are 12 creative DIY projects that will add some dimension and visual interest to your space in no time flat.… Continue Reading
Have a stool that's seen better days? Put down the paint and try this makeover idea instead!… Continue Reading
A while back the Curbly team wrote a book called Make It: Hardware Store Decor in which we offered 12 crazy cool decor how-to's using stuff we bought at hardware and big box stores. (Haven't snagged a copy, yet? Go here to get one.) If we were ever to do a book making jewelry out of hardware store finds, projects like this one would be at the very top of the list. Made of nothing but cotton butcher's… Continue Reading
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
As my toddler son is beginning to enjoy our daily crafting session, or making art, as he refers to it, I'm always on the look out for cheap and cheerful projects for us to make together. What could be more cheerful and delicious as this snow cone garland?… Continue Reading
Dina has the secret for making typographical string art without having to employ a hammer. That's because she's not using… Continue Reading
Hi Curbliers! Today, I'm excited to share an easy tutorial on how to make a inexpensive rag rug. This handmade, vintage project can bring some warmth to any room, and will last for a very long time. Plus, they're machine washable, which only adds to their… Continue Reading
I'll admit that the coat rack/wall hook situation in our entryway (which is really just our living room) needs a little help. When we have guests over, they inevitably ask, "So... uh, where do you want me to put my coat?" -- which means "Dude. Get a coat rack already." We end up tossing jackets over the back of a random piece of furniture and call it day, but I'd love to surprise our friends with an actual, honest-to-goodness coat rack or wall hook the next time they come over. One of these modern DIY options ought to do the trick! … Continue Reading
Valentine's Day is one of the holidays I rarely get around to decorating for, but then I see all these awesome projects and it makes me want to change my ways. Does this ever happen to you?
This year, I am vowing to try at least one of these V-Day decor ideas. What about you? Will you… Continue Reading
Last week, I wrote about some of our inspiration and preparation for our daughter's Rapunzel-themed birthday party. To recap, we wanted to give our four-year-old the party of her dreams without purchasing everything from a princess party pack. So, we enlisted the help of Pinterest and our Silhouette Cameo cutting machine and made it magical. Read on to see what we did.
A by-product of a plugged in life is that we are surrounded daily by a plethora of cables, a never ending proverbial rats nest of insulated… Continue Reading
Our little girl is turning four next week, and we're in full party planning mode. This year's planning is especially interesting since we're living in a house with no kitchen, and in various but consistent states of complete chaos. Nevertheless, it's our four-year-old's birthday, and there will be a rockin' little kids' birthday... in, um, an octogenarian par-tay room.
Raise your hand if your home office or workspace could use some help in the storage and organization departments! That's everyone, right? Check out these 15 clever DIY ideas that are sure to make your space more functional -- and boost your productivity!… Continue Reading
Whether you knit or simply have a slew of fabulously talented knitter friends, this simple DIY idea is the perfect accessory for this yarn-based craft!… Continue Reading
Yup. You read that title correctly. Embroidery artist Catherine McEver is the creator who uses sliced bread as canvases. Why? She says we have to read Umberto Eco's Travels in Hyperreality to understand.… Continue Reading
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