This week we’re giving ourselves a bit of a break after a hectic and awesome finish to 2011. We’ve dug out some oldies but goodies from the Curbly archives that you may have missed. Today; check out this fun upcycling idea: making a purse from a secondhand book! Click here to read the original blog […]
Yes, those are coffee filters on that paper pendant. The soft, ruffly effect gives the modest globe presence. It couldn’t be simpler to
Who says fabric is only for sewing? I, a self-proclaimed fabric hoarder, have lots that I don’t see myself cutting into any time soon since I am waiting for the perfect project for it. In the meantime, that beloved print can still make a statement in my home! Framing fabric, like the photo above from […]
I have wanted to make my boys a cute DIY kitchen ever since I saw them on pinterest. They are just so darn cute and you can completely customize it to fit your tastes and needs. A few months ago my husband and I were trying to clean out the garage and getting ready to […]
Carpet tiles have been around for a while now, but there’s always been one limitation: they’re square! If you love the idea of utilizing this flexible floor covering in your home but want a playful dot instead of the standard square, you’re in luck. Check out how to make your own circular carpet tile rug […]
Nothing says “Happy New Year” like cleaning and organizing your home. Every new year, I think of one particular Chinese tradition that requires each family to thoroughly clean their home in an effort to sweep out the bad and make room for the good fortune that every new year promises. This year the Chinese new […]
Scandinavian-inspired design got some major love from Curbly this year. From creative DIY stool ideas to rustic-modern coat stands, we Oo’d and Ah’d over this distinct aesthetic. Here are our favorite uniquely Scandinavian DIY projects from 2011 (in no particular order, because they’re all pretty fabulous)!
Here’s a quick DIY cat condo tutorial for you to try out using milk crates as the base. Whenever I do a project I always challenge myself to use just what I have on hand to the greatest extent possible. The few things I bought for this project were glue stick refills and a bit of catnip spray […]
We get really, really excited about DIY lighting projects here at Curbly, so narrowing down our HUGE collection of awesome ideas to ten was a tough task. In the end, we chose our favorite high-impact, low-cost projects. Here they are in order of most difficult to easiest (they’re all pretty easy, though)! Enjoy!
Starbursts and typography. Two words that were oh-so-hot for artwork in 2011. Another two words that came to mind rounding up our hands-down-favorite art/wall projects were ‘unusual uses.’ From cupcake liners to shoe polish, the materials used by these creative individuals was nothing less than inspirational. And did we mention that the resulting artwork was […]
In this recap of 2011 makeovers, we turn our attention to furniture. From dumpster finds to brand new furniture to vintage pieces, nothing was safe from a makeover. All inspire gasps and even one controversy! So read on and hold on to your hats.
As another year comes to a close, we’d like to take the opportunity to look back at all the marvelous makeovers we’ve seen here on Curbly in 2011. In this roundup of the best of the best, we’re concentrating on bedrooms and offices. The criteria for landing on this esteemed list is simple: the rooms […]
From low-budget, quick-fixes to full blown renovations, we’re counting down our top ten bathroom makeovers of 2011. Check out our picks below and let us know which memorable makeover is your favorite!
House to Home refers to these rooms as monochrome probably because it sounds prettier than grayscale, but my Nikon would interpret them as the latter. My eyes, however, interpret them gorgeous. Although, I’m wondering if after living in them for a while, I’d start to feel like I was living in a more posh-y version […]
Do you have a ‘seatless’ chair like the one pictured above stashed in your basement or garage just waiting to be ‘done?’ Your first thought for making a new seat was probably a hunk of upholstered plywood, right? Before you get out the saw, look at this: Martha’s team used 2 inch cotton (or nylon) […]
This month, we’re giving away a free series of useful PDF tutorials that are perfect for the holiday season. We’re calling it “Curbly Essentials”, and today’s download is a set of nine printable, cut-out-able paper snowflake templates. These sweet-looking things are modeled after photomicrogaphy of real snowflakes (if you have a minute, look at […]
So you’ve decked the halls with handmade wreaths, creative stockings, and DIY ornaments galore. Now it’s time to take that same crafty passion to the table! Here are a few of our favorite mini tabletop Christmas trees you can make yourself–happy crafting!
Some of us don’t have the time or the inclination to roll out cookie dough come Christmas time. If you fall in to that category I’m here to absolve you of any guilt you might be feeling. Stop it! Not all of us are Just Desserts contestant wannabes. SO, for this Christmas cookie/treat roundup, I […]
This month, we’re giving away a free series of useful PDF tutorials that are perfect for the holiday season. We’re calling it “Curbly Essentials”, and today’s download is a great paper snowflake template and tutorial. You’ll be able to make beautiful garlands like the one below in no time at all! Read on to […]
It’s not surprising that I spend quite a bit of time at the craft store. As a full-time craft, design, and art blogger, I’ve grown quite familiar with my looped route of hardware store/craft store/art supply shop/other craft store/supermarket…in that order. So, it’s always a pleasant surprise when I find some new material or […]
