How to: Make a Fun and Festive Space-Saving Christmas Tree
Make a Giant On-The-Wall Christmas Tree with some basic arts supplies and a bit of that holiday can-do attitude!
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How To: Make Pretty Dough Ornaments
Simple home made clay ornaments, without using any salt!
Roundup: 25+ Creative DIY Holiday Wreaths
Christmas is right around the corner which, depending on your degree of seasonal decorating, means it’s time to put up a holiday wreath! Ring in the season and add some cheer to your entryway with one of these creative (and oh-so-festive) DIY wreaths! 1. White Yarn Christmas Wreath 2. Holiday Light Wreath 3. […]
How to: Make a DIY Modern Headboard from One Sheet of Plywood
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. Groovy Headboard…as in lots of grooves, see? It was the express intention of the designers of this piece not to have a […]
Eye Candy: 7 Iron Beds for Every Style
There’s no middle ground; it seems people love iron beds or don’t. I fall in the former category, and although I don’t have one, I do like to gather inspiration for the day I can talk Sweetie into loving them as much as I do. Until then, I must live vicariously through others. We’ll start […]
Mid-Century Modern Christmas: How to Make Modern DIY Faux Aluminum Ornaments
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? These super awesome faux-aluminum Christmas ornaments! Check them out!
DIY-able Geometric Garland
As I was winding lights around my tree this week (Yes, we have the tree up already) I was thinking of fun garlands I could have my kids help me with. Or that I could mindlessly make while watching a movie and thinking of all the million things I should be doing instead. I am […]
Roundup: 12 Homemade Edible Gift Ideas
I’ve rounded up 12 homemade edible gift ideas for Christmas. I wanted to move away from the basic DIY S’mores kits and have included 3 interesting bakes, cordials/teas, jams and savory preserves. There something for everyone, all with a little twist. Carrot Cake Jam? You betcha!
Roundup: 20 Inspiring Thanksgiving Table Setting and Centerpiece Ideas
Thanksgiving is right around the corner (a week from today to be exact) and for me, it is the most table-centered holiday of the year. There aren’t any gifts to unwrap or carols to sing. It is all about the food, and giving thanks, of course. So if you are searching for some tabletop inspiration […]
Mid-Century Modern Christmas: How to Make a DIY Atomic Holiday Wreath
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 week-by-week as Christmas approaches. First up?
Gift Guide: 12 Cool Kitchen Gift Ideas Under $20
These carefully curated kitchen gift ideas are bound to impress the foodie in you and/or your loved ones. Best of all? They’re all under $20!
How to: Make a DIY Image Projector Using a Light Bulb and a Cardboard Box
Remember those overhead projectors from your K-12 days that allowed you to watch the teacher work as they droned on about math equations or verb tenses? Yeah, I had stuffed it to the recesses of my mind as well. Still, since my student days have come and gone, there are other uses for projectors that […]
Color 101 with David Bromstad: How to Decorate with Neutral Colors without Making Your Space Totally Boring
This month, Curbly is excited to team up with designer and TV host David Bromstad, of HGTV’s Design Star and The White Room Challenge. David is offering his professional tips about one his biggest passions: using color to transform everyday rooms into something extraordinary. In case you haven’t heard, neutrals don’t have to be […]
Roundup: 15 DIY Gift Ideas for the Holidays
Every year, I vow to make gifts for my friends for the holidays, but then life happens and I usually don’t end up getting around to it. This year is going to be different though because I’m starting early. I put together a list of the gifts I want to make and am getting started […]
How To: Easy DIY Folding Chair Makeover
Thanksgiving means turkey, cranberries, guests, and extra seats at the table. As we prepare for the holiday, we decided to purchase a set of folding chairs to create additional seating for our guests. The chairs are super sturdy and comfortable, but they’re not the most stylish kids on the block, so we decided to spiff […]
Color 101 with David Bromstad: How to Choose the Right Colors for Your Home
This month, Curbly is excited to team up with designer and TV host David Bromstad, of HGTV’s Design Star and The White Room Challenge. David is offering his professional tips about one his biggest passions: using color to transform everyday rooms into something extraordinary. Whenever people ask me where to start with finding the right […]
Gift Guide: 15 Unique Handmade Gifts from Etsy
Every year, the holidays seem to creep up faster and faster than the one before. Did you notice that? So, let’s get a head start this year. Here are 15 handmade Etsy gifts that even your coolest and most-difficult friends to buy for will love.
How to: Throw a Thanksgiving Tasting Party – Menus, Recipes, and Tips
Restaurant chefs began having tasting parties as a means to showcase their best dishes. The practice soon spilled over into kitchens everywhere. This year, I decided to see how one might extrapolate the tasting party into a Thanksgiving dinner. Why, you may ask, would you want to pare down a holiday menu known to embrace […]
How To: Make Your Own Edible Photo Lollipops
Okay, you guys. This is just plain cool! Think of all the different images you could turn into candy. THEN… think of all the different occasions you could use said candy! You’ve got party favors for your next, oh, ten parties covered with these bad boys.
Make It: Easy Faux Stained Glass Votive Holders
Not only are these colorful glass votive holders stunning, they’re a cinch to make!
