One of the most impressive final touches to a handmade or well-though gift is a unique and memorable gift tag. You can’t put time and thought into a present, and then just write the recipient’s name with a sharpie across the wrapping paper! Here are 25 FREE printable holiday gift tags to put a grand […]
As 2012 rolls to a close, we’re paying tribute to a year full of awesome DIY ideas with roundups of our most-loved projects and posts! First up, our ten favorite art and art-inspired decor projects. Enjoy!
This minimalist DIY light reminds me a little bit of the (much, much more expensive) Pipe Light by Tom Dixon. While his version is made from powder coated aluminum, this clever interpretation is crafted from — wait for it — a discarded cardboard poster tube!
‘Twas a few weeks before Christmas 2011, when I discovered the might glory of the craft store glitter reindeer. I had so much fun hacking these glam-covered beasts into something a little less insane, that I wanted to rescue this elegant species from their harsh coats of coarse, uneven glitz again this year. Last year, I […]
Garlands are one of the most fun DIY projects to tackle during the holidays. Don’t you think? They’re festive and versatile and pretty much anyone can make one. So, if you’re looking for some garland inspiration for decorating your mantle or elsewhere this year, be sure to check out this list of creative ideas. […]
Last holiday season, I had so much fun experimenting with sprayable glitter (see: here, and here, here, & here), that this year, it nearly didn’t feel like Christmas unless I busted out the glitz again. But then, when a friend asked if I had any ideas to make some super easy, small woodland-style Christmas trees […]
Papier. Papel. Carta. Papper. Paper. No matter how you say it, it’s our favorite material for turning out some creative and unique Christmas-time decor with a little folding, cutting, or gluing. Here are 15 ideas to get you started! 1. Origami Star, from Home by Linn 2. 6-Point Stars, by Kate’s Creative Space 3. Paper […]
A few weeks back I saw a really sweet tutorial for how to make a tinsel tree for a dollhouse. I couldn’t let the opportunity pass, so I decided to make one and put it under glass. Specifically a homemade waterless snow globe. Although there’s quite a few steps to this process, it really doesn’t […]
The first week of December is nearly gone and it is time to get into the Christmas spirit. You already have your tree and maybe even the lights, but ornaments? Well, that’s another story. Am I right? If it looks like you’ll be DIYing tree trinkets this year, you’re going to need some inspiration. So here […]
Yesterday, I shared a few of my favorite DIY gift wrap ideas. Well, you can’t leave those gifts undressed and naked! Here are 35 gift tag and gift topper ideas that are sure to offer the perfect finishing touch to your holiday gifts this year. Enjoy! 1. Fabric Poppy Gift Topper 2. Pyramid […]
If store-bought wrapping paper just isn’t doing it for you this year, here are over 30 DIY gift wrap ideas to inspire and delight! Happy crafting! 1. Polka Dot Gift Wrap 2. Studded Gift Wrap 3. Celery Stamp Gift Wrap 4. Re-purposed Sweater Gift Wrap 5. Stitched Gift Wrap 6. Fringe Gift Wrap […]
We all love to decorate for the holidays, but most of us don’t have a ton of time to dedicate to it at the end of a long day, especially during this hectic season. So, if you’re looking for a quick and easy garland solution for your tree this year, I’ve gotcha covered. It will […]
Curbly recently had the great pleasure of creating a series of Mid-Century Modern holiday decorations for DIY Network, including everything from ornaments to stockings to wreaths. We’ll be sharing the projects one-by-one. This week’s DIY holiday project? Awesome space-age stockings! Check it out! Looking for more seasonal DIY projects and ideas?
Dressing up our Christmas Tree is one of my favorite times of year. Everyone gets involved, and after hours of stringing lights just perfectly, sentimental ornaments are pulled carefully from their packaging and placed with precision on the tree (or, as much precision as a 3- and 5-year-old can muster). The last step for our […]
They light up the night with their comforting glow. Their twinkle mesmerizes us, making us feel like we’re 10 years old again. It’s no wonder why people indulge in decorating with Christmas lights this time of year. Strung, wound or bunched up, here are 10+ ways to add twinkle lights to the places you love. 1. […]
Holiday decor can be a little intimidating, especially holiday party decor, but it doesn’t have to be. There are so many ideas out there that you can replicate for your own festive get-together. No need to reinvent the wheel on this one. Just take a peek at these 20 holiday party decor ideas and you’ll […]
This week, Curbly is excited to be teaming up with Storey Publishing to share original how-to projects from the newly released PlyDesign: 73 Distinct Projects in Plywood (and Other Sheet Goods) by Phillip Schmidt. The sofa table exists primarily because no one wants to look at the back of a couch. And granted, it’s a handy […]
If you’ve ever dreamed of getting your house into Metropolitan Home or Architectural Digest but then screwed it all up by having kids, modBOX 2010 might just be your salvation. It is, in the words of its designer, “a modernist toy box for the hipster tyke.” Yet as cool as it looks on the outside, […]
Need to get someone a gift that you don’t know that well? Those can be the toughest of the season. So, we created this gift guide to help you through the land of awesome gifts (under $50) that anyone will love. Pinkie swear. 1. Snug Magnets $19.90 2. Loop Keychain $16 3. Ceramic Squirrel Speaker $49 4. Sea Salt […]
For an elegant take on garland this season, we have House and Home’s paper oak leaf garland. It couldn’t be simpler to make, and supplies are minimal. They include card stock, a scoring knife, craft
