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How to Make a Quick and Easy Celtic Decoration
 How to Make a Quick and Easy Celtic Decoration
Whip up a quick and easy Celtic decoration for your wall or door. All you need is an embroidery hoop, assorted ribbons, a piece of fabric large enough to fit in the hoop, and some silk flowers and a glue gun. Start by opening the hoop and arranging the ribbons at the bottom of the…
Quick And Easy Rolling Double IKEA Lack Table
 Quick And Easy Rolling Double IKEA Lack Table
Making the most of your space is key in a home and this rolling double table is versatile and extremely functional. You’ll need two IKEA lack tables, eight casters and some hardware: A hinge and a hook and eye latch set. First, turn the tables over and screw casters onto the bottom of the table…
How To Make a Bathtub Caddy Tray
 How To Make a Bathtub Caddy Tray
Who doesn’t love to soak in tub full of bubbles with a good book? Setting down the book or a glass of wine, however, can be an issue if you don’t have roomy ledge. Solve the problem with an easy DIY Bathtub Caddy Tray. Start by cutting a board to fit across your tub with…
Craft A Hanging Wooden Shelf For Your Garden
 Craft A Hanging Wooden Shelf For Your Garden
Accent pieces for your outdoor living space are a must for creating a personalized environment. This hanging garden shelf is simple to make and is a versatile accessory for your backyard. All you need is two wood blocks, rope and a drill. Mark and drill four holes on each wood piece as shown. Thread a rope…
How to Make a Wreath from Toilet Paper Rolls
 How to Make a Wreath from Toilet Paper Rolls
Instead of tossing cardboard paper rolls into the recycling bin, save some and make this cute piece of décor for a door or wall. Start by cutting up the rolls into segments as shown and form each one into a leaf shape. Next. Take some cardboard and make a ring using a bowl or other container…
Rope-Wrapped DIY Storage Cardboard Box
 Rope-Wrapped DIY Storage Cardboard Box
Rope-covered containers are really popular right now, but they can also be pretty pricey. Craft your own rope-covered basket from a simple cardboard box. Cover the box with inexpensive rope from the hardware store, add a pillowcase or fabric bag you’ve stitched up, and you’ve got a stylish catch-all for magazines, towels, toys…or just about…
Upcycle A Bucket Into An Upholstered Seat
 Upcycle A Bucket Into An Upholstered Seat
That extra five-gallon bucket is good for more than just trash or yard waste. Make a padded, upholstered seat with no sewing! Start by cutting the bucket down a number of inches and sand the bottom level. Mark three points in an even line at four locations on the bucket where the legs will go….
Create A Cute Rustic Clothespin Storage Bucket
 Create A Cute Rustic Clothespin Storage Bucket
Create a cute little rustic storage bin with some wooden clothespins and a plastic pot. First, separate the two pieces of wood from each clothespin and discard the spring. Paint one half of all the wooden pieces in your choice of color. Next, hot glue them around the side of your plastic pot and then…
Charming Origami Photo Frames
 Charming Origami Photo Frames
Love new ways to display your favorite photos?Try these charming little origami frames, perfect for displaying small pictures of your family and friends. Using double-sided decorative paper, fold the square as shown. Create four origami pieces for each photo. With a glue stick, attach the four pieces together to create the frame. Cut the photo…
Create a Classy Wood Cube Plant Holder
 Create a Classy Wood Cube Plant Holder
Plant holders for the wall are trendy and attractive. Grab some glue and saw some wood lengths to create your own holders instead of going for pricey store-bought versions. Glue the premeasured sticks into a square and then add vertical sticks at the corners. Top it all off with another square. Add a hanger on…
5 Hacks for Using Household Sponges
 5 Hacks for Using Household Sponges
Tips for making household tasks easier – we all want as many as we can get. Here are five ways to use sponges and make cleaning and other jobs easier. Try cutting a hole in a big fat sponge to accommodate a bar of soap for your next bath. Or, grab a utility knife and…
DIY Fur-Covered Stool
 DIY Fur-Covered Stool
Furniture covered in fur, faux or real, is quite trendy…and expensive. But making a fur-covered stool is one of the easiest furniture DIY projects that you can do. Start with a one-inch thick board the size of the stool you want to make. Glue thick foam padding the same size to the board. Turn the…
Build an Easy Rustic Wooden Serving Tray
 Build an Easy Rustic Wooden Serving Tray
A wooden serving tray is a great rustic accessory that is not just attractive, but really useful as well. Fashion a tray of your own with some rope, wood and a few basic tools. Cut six pieces of wood in the sizes shown. Stain all the pieces and let them dry. Arrange the lengths around…
Spinning Table From A Discarded Cable Reel
 Spinning Table From A Discarded Cable Reel
Need a table but want to display some plants or books too? Try making this cute – and really useful – spinning storage table out of a discarded cable reel. Take a wooden industrial cable reel and 10 round wooden sticks that have been cut equal to the height of the cable reel. Paint the…
How To Make a Fluffy Cloud Lamp For Kids Room
 How To Make a Fluffy Cloud Lamp For Kids Room
Lying down and staring up at the clouds is so relaxing and now you can do it inside your home with these awesome DIY cloud lamps. All you need is a paper lantern with an interior brace, polyester pillow batting and a color-changing LED lightbulb. Start by expanding the paper lantern and inserting the bracket…
Table-Top Hanging Planter Frame
 Table-Top Hanging Planter Frame
Hanging plants are so cute and now you can have one on your desk with our easy-to-make table top plant frame. Start with four pieces of wood, two shorter and two longer so that you can make a rectangle. Drill a hole through the center of one of the shorter pieces and then glue them…
Easy Custom Wall Board Organizers for Any Space
 Easy Custom Wall Board Organizers for Any Space
Wall boards are useful in so many ways and in so many parts of the home that you can almost always use another one. Create your own in a size and style that fits your specific needs – all with a minimum of tools. For a large wall board, start with a piece of wood…
From Cutting Board to Tablet Holder
 From Cutting Board to Tablet Holder
Many of us like to cook using online recipes we call up on a tablet. But finding a safe and dry spot and a comfortable angle for the tablet can be a challenge – unless you make this handy tablet holder. All you need is a purchased wooden cutting board with a handle and two…
Minimalist Wooden Holiday Tree
 Minimalist Wooden Holiday Tree
If the spirit of a Christmas tree is appealing but the time and bother is too much for you, try this minimalist wooden tree. It’s perfect for a tabletop, mantel or desk – or anywhere you want a touch of modern holiday cheer. Take three flat lengths of wood, two the same length and one…
Wooden Christmas Tree Table Centerpieces
 Wooden Christmas Tree Table Centerpieces
Sometimes you need just a little accent for your holiday table and this easy wooden tree is just right for almost any tablescape. Cut a holiday tree template out of paper or cardboard and use it to mark the shapes on a sheet of balsa wood as shown. You will need two tree shapes for…
Modern Concrete Clock Make-Over
 Modern Concrete Clock Make-Over
Turn a run-of-the-mill clock into a modern marvel for your home or apartment in a few easy steps. Start with an inexpensive plastic clock that has a lip around the edge of the clock face. Remove the face from the frame and disassemble the clock mechanism, keeping the parts so that you can reinstall them…
Handy Space-Saving Pull Down Spice Rack
 Handy Space-Saving Pull Down Spice Rack
Want your often-used spices handy, but also stashed out of view? Repurpose a hinged, lidded box or briefcase into a space-saving spice rack. Start by opening the case and cleaning the inside well. Paint, stain, or otherwise cover the inside of the box as shown. Take two lengths of chain and use a short screw…
Gorgeous Gilded Candle Holder From Plastic Spoons
 Gorgeous Gilded Candle Holder From Plastic Spoons
Candle holders can be pricey but you can craft your own gilded beauty from a glass container and plain plastic spoons. Start by cutting the handles off the spoons at the base of the bowl as shown. Using a hot glue gun, start at the open end of the container and glue a row of…
Quick Autumn Leaf Hanging Decoration
 Quick Autumn Leaf Hanging Decoration
Tired of pre-fab décor and cheesy garlands? Craft your own cute autumn leaf hanging decoration for a door, window or wall. You will need a tree branch, some twine, large-holed beads, artificial leaves and a hot glue gun. Start by gluing a leaf near one end of a length of twine. Next, string three beads…
Autumn Leaf Votive Candle Holders
 Autumn Leaf Votive Candle Holders
Add some autumn pizzazz to your décor with these DIY fall leaf votive candle holders. Start with a small jar that is clean and dry. It can be either round or a six-sided shape like ours. Collect some colorful autumn leaves that are still supple. Attach them to the sides of the glass jar using…
Frightening One-Eyed Rose Arrangement
 Frightening One-Eyed Rose Arrangement
If you want your Halloween décor to be a little more subtle, this arrangement of weird one-eye roses is just right. Take some artificial roses that are fully open – not buds – and use hot glue to attach one eyeball decoration to the very middle of each flower. Repeat this for the rest of…
Black Battery-Operated Pillar Candles for Halloween
 Black Battery-Operated Pillar Candles for Halloween
Open flame candles can’t be used everywhere, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create the same awesome ambiance with battery-operated votives. Start by cutting open a cardboard tube from toilet paper or paper towels. Place the votive at the top and hot glue the tube closed around it, forming the pillar. Next, use the hot…
Bewitching Black Potted Plants
 Bewitching Black Potted Plants
Black is always in style and never more than at Halloween! Add some chic black décor to your home by whipping up these black potted plants. Simply take an artificial plant arrangement in a pot or other container and spray the entire thing black. Let it dry and it’s ready to place anywhere you want…
Craft Some Creepy Candles for Halloween
 Craft Some Creepy Candles for Halloween
It’s not Halloween without some decorative accessories like these scary candles. They are extra simple to make because all you need are some nails and paint to transform plain white pillars into creepy additions to your holiday display. Start by poking the nails into the candle in random spots. Next, using a small paintbrush, dab…
DIY an Eerie-Eyed Photo for Halloween
 DIY an Eerie-Eyed Photo for Halloween
Eerie eyes are what makes a photograph scary, so why not make up some frightening photos to complement your Halloween décor? Start with a frame and a black and white photograph of people, or a copy of a photo. (An old-fashioned photo makes this even creepier.) Place the picture on a piece of corrugated cardboard…
Unusual Upside-Down Shelf
 Unusual Upside-Down Shelf
Double up on your display space with this unusual upside-down shelf. Start with a wooden board and a length of elastic. Attach the elastic to the board as shown using a staple gun. Using a book, measure the amount of elastic you will need to go around the book and staple it down next to…
DIY Geometric Faceted Planter from Clay
 DIY Geometric Faceted Planter from Clay
Finding just the right tiny planters for your succulents can be tough, so why not make some yourself? Our little pots have interesting faceted sides that add a touch of angular geometry to your décor. Start with a ball of modeling clay and form a small round pot with thick sides, working quickly enough that…
Create A Wooden Headboard With Built-in Lights
 Create A Wooden Headboard With Built-in Lights
Some of the most stylish headboards have built-in reading lights that eliminate the need for bedside lamps. They can also be some of the priciest! However, it’s not difficult to make your own for a fraction of the cost. Start with four pine planks that are 30 centimeters wide and approximately 100 centimeters long. (The…
A DIY Cat Window Perch
 A DIY Cat Window Perch
All cats love to sit by the window and enjoy the view, but not every household arrangement allows for that luxury. Instead of trying to rearrange the furniture, make this quick and easy cat window perch. Start with a sturdy wooden tray that has thick sides. It can be one that you either purchased or…
DIY Dotty Domino Wall Clock
 DIY Dotty Domino Wall Clock
In this digital age, old-fashioned clocks have a special appeal for home décor. Do up your own unique timepiece using a simple frame and some dominos. Start with a square shadow box frame. Open it and remove the backing and glass. Spray it your desired color – we like white. Next, take a board that…
How to Make Cotton Stems Easy
 How to Make Cotton Stems Easy
Keeping fresh flowers is costly and artificial flowers can look cheesy, so why not try your hand at making these charming cotton stem branches? They have a natural look that goes with all styles of décor and are far more appealing than plastic! Start with branches that you find outside. Cut apart a large pine…
Pretty PVC Pipe Magazine Holder
 Pretty PVC Pipe Magazine Holder
Move over baskets and bowls, this magazine holder made from PVC pipes is far more colorful and fun that the usual. You don’t even need any special tools to make it. You will need six pipes that are 35 centimeters long, two that are 25 centimeters, and eight elbow joints. Using sandpaper, remove any lettering…
Manage Your Makeup with a Magnetic Board
 Manage Your Makeup with a Magnetic Board
A messy drawer or a bulging bag: Neither is a good way to store make up. Try making this makeup holder that keeps everything you need on a daily basis at your fingertips. Take a magnetic white board and paint the frame gold – or the color of your choice. Next, glue a magnet to…
A Chic Way to Store Your Sunnies
 A Chic Way to Store Your Sunnies
Sunglasses are such a fun accessory – and such a pain to store. You want to be able to choose the right ones as you leave the house, but rifling through closed cases is a bother. How about a chic DIY holder that displays your sunglasses and gives you easy access at the same time?…
5 Cool Life Hacks for Silica Gel
 5 Cool Life Hacks for Silica Gel
You know not to eat them and the label says to throw them away, but did you know there are some amazing ways to re-use the little silica gel packets that come inside so many things we buy? Silica gel is a desiccant, meaning it absorbs moisture, which makes it useful in lots of ways….
Whip Up A Rolling Coffee Table With Crates
 Whip Up A Rolling Coffee Table With Crates
Need a coffee table that includes storage…and is portable? Make one with just four crates and some wheels. Arrange the crates as shown and join them together using screws. Take four casters and mark where the screws will go. Drill holes and then screw the casters onto the bottom of the table. Flip it over…
Easy Vintage String Photo Display
 Easy Vintage String Photo Display
Stylish photo holders that have a vintage look don’t have to be pricey. You can easily make some that highlight your photos and special memories. Cut all your photos into equal-sized squares. Start with pieces black craft paper that are larger than your photos and mark the width of the borders, leaving a large, wide…
DIY Modern Letter Message Board
 DIY Modern Letter Message Board
Displaying words, phrases and sayings is always popular but what if you change your mind about what you want to say? Swap out your words of inspiration any time you like with this easy letter frame. Start with a glass frame and substitute the matting and any contents with a plain piece of Bristol board…
DIY Wine Rack from Tin Cans
 DIY Wine Rack from Tin Cans
Don’t toss that can! Save large cans from when you are preparing dinner so that you can make this easy wine rack that has a shabby chic vibe. You will need six large cans of the same size from which you have removed the labels. Take the clean, dry cans and open the bottom end…
DIY Quick Wall Copper Hooks
 DIY Quick Wall Copper Hooks
Meld two hot trends – copper finishes and the industrial look – with these quick-to-make copper hooks. You will need a long board, copper pipe elbows, a dowel that is large enough to fit snugly in the pipe, as well as a drill, screws and hot glue. Start by fitting a pipe over the dowel….
DIY Rustic Coffee Table With Hairpin Legs
 DIY Rustic Coffee Table With Hairpin Legs
A stylish and rough-hewn coffee table can be yours for the cost of a few boards and some trendy hairping legs. Start with two boards the same size that have one natural or rough edge. Line up the even edges and sand it all down. Next, take two narrower boards and place them across the…
Turn A Bookcase Into A Comfortable Storage Bench
 Turn A Bookcase Into A Comfortable Storage Bench
Have a bookcase full of books and nowhere comfortable to read them? Transform this household basic into a comfortable bench where you can store – and read – all your favorites. First, tip the bookcase over so it sits on the floor horizontally. Take a 2-centimeter thick board the same size as the bookcase and…
Chic Pendant Lamp From Wooden Sticks
 Chic Pendant Lamp From Wooden Sticks
Stylish pendant lights can be pricey but you can fashion your own from just some modeling clay and wood sticks. Cut thin wooden sticks to the four different lengths shown – you will need six of each length. Form two hexagons with the largest and smallest lengths, using the modeling clay to neatly attach the…
Great Ways to Repurpose Picture Frames
 Great Ways to Repurpose Picture Frames
Everyone has them: Picture frames that are missing the glass or that don’t fit your photos properly. Instead of tossing them, turn them into cute note boards. If you have one that has no glass, cut a piece of cork board to fit inside and hot glue some ribbon around it. Now you can tuck…
How To Make A Shoe Storage Bench
 How To Make A Shoe Storage Bench
While you can buy all kinds of shoe racks, few if any include a bench that is handy for putting on your shoes. Now you can make a sturdy one that stores your favorite pairs and offers you a comfy place to sit down. Start by cutting and measuring the boards as shown, making sure…
Fashion a Frame Planter for Succulents
 Fashion a Frame Planter for Succulents
Love succulents? We sure do and can think no better way to show them off than with this DIY plant frame. Start by cutting pieces of 2×2 wood to make a square. Take a piece of plywood the same size as the square and nail it to the wood pieces, forming a box. Flip this…
Quick DIY Hanging Jewelry Organizer
 Quick DIY Hanging Jewelry Organizer
Tame your mass of long necklaces, stylishly organize your earrings and make an easy make up brush cleaner. Instead of digging through a pile of tangled necklaces in a jewelry box, easily transform a wooden hanger into a necklace organizer. Paint or decorate the hanger in any way you like. Next, screw in a series…
Craft an Old-School Desk Organizer
 Craft an Old-School Desk Organizer
Even with today’s electronic devices and constant beeping reminders, old-fashioned desk organizers are still relevant –helpful as well as stylish too! Make your own with some cork squares, cardboard and fabric. First, hot glue two cork squares together then cover them with your favorite fabric. Turn the block over and on the back, glue a…
Turn A Discarded Tire Into A Cute Outdoor Storage Stool
 Turn A Discarded Tire Into A Cute Outdoor Storage Stool
Dirty old tires – they’re not much good and hard to get rid of…unless you transform one into this cute storage stool for your backyard or patio. Start by washing down a tire and let it dry. Get 100 feet of rope in your choice of color and start gluing it onto the tire at…
Recycle A Chair Into A Trendy Fur Ottoman
 Recycle A Chair Into A Trendy Fur Ottoman
Furniture with fur is very on-trend right now and you can add a piece to your living room without spending a bundle. Start with an old chair and saw off the chair back even with the front of the chair. Lift out the seat and sand any rough edges. Spray the chair frame your desired…
How To Make A Colander Light Fixture
 How To Make A Colander Light Fixture
Some of the coolest – and most fun – light fixtures that we have seen are made from upcycled buckets, baskets, tubs and other containers. You can make your own very easily using an enamel colander. Upcycle one that you already own, or buy one in a color that complements your décor. Start by enlarging…
Get a Handle on Home Repairs With These 4 Easy Hacks
 Get a Handle on Home Repairs With These 4 Easy Hacks
Nifty little tricks can make household repairs a snap – and a bargain. 1. A wobbly table is really annoying and yes, you can shove an unsightly piece of cardboard or something else under the leg, but that’s ugly. Instead, take a slice from a wine cork and put it under the short leg. Problem…
How To Make A Wooden Kitchen Utensil Holder
 How To Make A Wooden Kitchen Utensil Holder
Almost any kitchen can benefit from more organization and this simple wooden kitchen utensil holder offers lots of storage options. Start with pieces of wood in the indicated sizes. Measure, mark, cut and sand the pieces as shown. Drill the holes that will hold the dowel rod into the small square pieces and sand them….
Easy-To-Make Twig Coasters
 Easy-To-Make Twig Coasters
Everyone knows you can’t have to many coasters, especially when you have guests. If you like the rustic look, these easy-to-make twig coasters are perfect. No special tools are required. Gather up a selection of sticks that are as straight as possible and similar in size. Cut the sticks in half. Take a set of…
Turn A Leftover Frame Into A Charming Serving Tray
 Turn A Leftover Frame Into A Charming Serving Tray
Trays are stylish, useful – and pricey. Try making your own with a spare picture frame. Remove the glass and photo from the frame. Insert a piece of cardboard to keep the area clean and paint or stain the frame. Discard the cardboard. Coat the glass with Mod-podge, lay a piece of lace fabric across…
Jazz Up Some Plain White Candles Using Crayons
 Jazz Up Some Plain White Candles Using Crayons
It’s common to find bargains on white candles, but they can be a bit boring. Jazz them up with some color to add punch to your display. Start with a few crayons and combine a crayon with plain wax in a clean, empty food can – one for each color you are using. Place the…
Make a DIY Photo Frame With No Glass
 Make a DIY Photo Frame With No Glass
Glass-free photo frames provide a casual look and an easy way to swap out the image any time you wish. Make one of your own to hang with just a few supplies. Start with two lightweight boards about 12 inches long. Paint or stain them as desired. Next, take the holders from two acetate report…
DIY Cool Test Tube Spice Rack
 DIY Cool Test Tube Spice Rack
Spice jars are usually not very attractive so they get tucked into a cabinet out of sight. Instead, try making a chic test tube spice rack to keep your commonly used varieties on display and at your fingertips. Start by drilling five large holes into a length of wood as shown. Stain the drilled board along…
Make Your Own Trendy Concrete Plant and Candle Holders
 Make Your Own Trendy Concrete Plant and Candle Holders
Among concrete home accessories, little plant holders are just about the cutest. They’re perfect for succulent groupings or as small candle holders. They’re pretty easy to DIY too. You’ll need a short list of supplies: A silicone mold, concrete powder, coconut oil, a mixing tub, screw-in cup hooks, craft magnets, and small wooden cubes that…
Whip Up Easy Floral Cardboard Letter Décor
 Whip Up Easy Floral Cardboard Letter Décor
Letter décor of all kinds is popular and you can easily make your own, fashioned from cardboard and some summery flowers. Start by drawing the letters on corrugated cardboard and then cut them out. Then, glue strips of the cardboard along the edges of the letter to form a box shape. Spray the letters in…
From Plastic Spoons To Marvelous Decorative Mirror
 From Plastic Spoons To Marvelous Decorative Mirror
Don’t buy a decorative mirror – make one! All you need is some cardboard, a round mirror and plastic spoons. Cut the handles from all the spoons as shown, leaving the bowl part intact. Cut a round of corrugated cardboard to your desired size, larger than the round mirror. Mark the inner circle where the…
How to Make Pallet Herb Garden
 How to Make Pallet Herb Garden
Love herbs but don’t have a lot of space for a garden? Try making this pallet herb garden planter that is perfect in a yard, or on a deck or patio. Start by removing every other crossbar as shown from the wooden pallet. Use the same cross bars to top off the remaining horizontal bars,…
Charming Concrete Pillow Style Candle Holder
 Charming Concrete Pillow Style Candle Holder
Sometimes a special holder is the nicest way to present a single tea light candle. This cute pillow-like candle holder is easily made with some concrete and a plastic bag. Simply mix up the concrete with some water and pour it into the bag. Close the bag, leaving a small corner open and carefully flatten…
Make Life Easy and Happy With These 3 Household Hacks
 Make Life Easy and Happy With These 3 Household Hacks
These three little projects will make life easier and happier. Lint rollers are a necessity, but they can be frustrating because they don’t always work well. The sticky side dulls quickly and doesn’t pick up much of the lint, which is a real problem if you have a lot! Upgrade your roller for heavy duty…
Transform Wooden Crates Into A Storage Bench
 Transform Wooden Crates Into A Storage Bench
Extra storage space is always a good thing, especially when it comes in the form a stylish bench you made yourself. Start with two long boards that are large enough to cover two wooden crates with a little extra space for a ledge. Stain the boards and crates. Screw in four casters on the bottom…
Make These Easy Hanging Rope Accent Shelves
 Make These Easy Hanging Rope Accent Shelves
With little more than some rope and a couple of wooden boards, you can quickly make some accent shelves that will enhance any wall in your home. Start with two wooden boards. Mark and drill holes in the corner of each board. Be sure to use a drill bit large enough so that the rope…
Make A Clever X Shaped Magazine Rack
 Make A Clever X Shaped Magazine Rack
Magazines pile up quickly and yes, a basket is cheap but it can also be boring. How about making an equally inexpensive but more stylish X shaped magazine rack for your home? It’s really simple – all you need is two boards and a jigsaw. Mark the cutting lines for a slot on each of…
Transfer a Favorite Photo on Wood with Mod Podge
 Transfer a Favorite Photo on Wood with Mod Podge
Framed pictures are great, but sometimes you want something a little different or rustic. How about transferring your favorite photo onto a piece of wood? All you need is a wood piece, your photo and some Mod Podge. Cover the front of your photo with Mod Podge and then turn the photo over face down…
Recycling Plain Cardboard into Nifty Organizers
 Recycling Plain Cardboard into Nifty Organizers
Why spend money on organizers to corral your stuff when you can transform plain corrugated cardboard into cute organizers for anything from cosmetics to keys. Grab your glue gun and cover a cardboard box with some fabric and a fun decoration to keep favorite lipsticks handy. Organize your nail polish bottles in a holder that…
Build a Novel Wood Cube Corner Shelf
 Build a Novel Wood Cube Corner Shelf
Finding a stylish display unit for a corner can be tough, so why not make your own? Using wood blocks of the sizes shown, it’s easy to build one with just a drill and screws. Finish the wood blocks however you like, whether that is stained or painted. Stack the three blocks as shown and…
Build a Market-Style Wooden Fruit Holder
 Build a Market-Style Wooden Fruit Holder
A rustic, market-style stand for storing fruit is a great addition to any kitchen. It’s on-trend and stylish – and it keeps fresh fruits and vegetables handy when you are cooking or want a snack. For this project you’ll need wood pieces of specific sizes, as shown, along with a drill, jig saw, screws and…
DIY a Nifty Framed Hair Accessory Organizer
 DIY a Nifty Framed Hair Accessory Organizer
Have a drawer full of jumbled hair clips and accessories? This quick-to-make hair accessory organizer will keep them tidy and be a stylish display. Simply take a picture frame that has the glass removed. Use the rigid backing as a template and cut out a piece of decorative paper the same size. Glue it to…
Recycle Simple Cans Into Cute Clothespin Planters
 Recycle Simple Cans Into Cute Clothespin Planters
An array of small pots with plants is a great way to decorate a table or shelf, but is not necessarily inexpensive. DIY your own wooden plant pots with small tin cans and plain clothespins. Start by removing the wooden pieces of the clothespins from the spring. With a hot glue gun, attach the wooden…
Make a Quick and Easy Tablet Case
 Make a Quick and Easy Tablet Case
Tablet cases are expensive to buy, but you can make a sturdy cover in just a few minutes at a fraction of the cost. Start with a notebook that has a rigid cover. Make sure that it is larger than your tablet. Remove the pages leaving only the cover. Cut four equal pieces of wide…
Paint Your Own Chalkboard Bottle
 Paint Your Own Chalkboard Bottle
Chalkboard labels are all the rage and you can recycle a bottle into a cute container with a permanent chalkboard label. Start with an empty wine bottle – or any bottle for that matter. Paint it in any color you want, giving it enough coats to fully cover the glass. Once it’s dry, tape off…
Transform Kids Toys Into Cute Décor Ideas
 Transform Kids Toys Into Cute Décor Ideas
Before you toss old kids toys, take a look at this video with some great ideas for repurposing them. Have a tennis ball that might not be as bouncy? Slice open a mouth, hot glue some googly eyes and a suction cup on the back. Stick it on the bathroom mirror to hold a toothbrush,…
Upcycle Jeans Into An Organizer For Desk
 Upcycle Jeans Into An Organizer For Desk
Before you toss those jeans that you don’t like (or that don’t fit), save the legs and make some cute organizers for your cubicle decor. Simply cut off the end of the legs and sew up the raw edge as shown in order to form a squared off bottom that will help the organizer sit…
Create a Chic Chalkboard Serving Tray
 Create a Chic Chalkboard Serving Tray
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a new chalkboard tray for snacks or appetizers next time you entertain? You can make your own very easily. Start with a board the size you want your tray. Stain it in your favorite shade. When it’s dry, tape a border around the all the sides of the tray. …
Turn Wine Corks Into Tiny Planters
 Turn Wine Corks Into Tiny Planters
Instead of tossing out wine corks, why not turn them into tiny planters that you can use at work or at home? Start by hollowing out a divot in the top of the cork with a utility knife. Switch to a serrated knife – like a steak knife – and use it to carve at…
How To Turn A Wooden Crate Into A Side Table
 How To Turn A Wooden Crate Into A Side Table
A side table is a really functional piece of furniture, and if it can roll, it’s even better. Make your own portable table from a wooden crate. First, measure the width of the long crate sides and cut two pieces of wood to fit along the sides,which will serve as shelf supports. Then, cut a…
Jazz Up A Plain Picture Frame With Egg Box Flowers
 Jazz Up A Plain Picture Frame With Egg Box Flowers
Plain picture frames can be pretty boring, so why not try making them more decorative with this easy DIY embellishment? Start with a cardboard egg carton. Cut off the lid and discard it – you only need the section with the wells. With scissors, cut apart the individual sections, trim the square tops off, and…
Create Your Own Bed Table With Wooden Hangers
 Create Your Own Bed Table With Wooden Hangers
Breakfast in bed (or just a snack) is the ultimate luxury, and it’s even better if you have a bed table. You can fashion your own from a board and four wooden hangers. Start by removing the metal hanger piece from the wooden body. Arrange two together as shown and mark two spots where they…
Craft A Wine Glass Holder Perfect For Entertaining
 Craft A Wine Glass Holder Perfect For Entertaining
Carrying a bottle of wine and four glasses to the table – or to the patio — can be a real juggling act. Make things easier for entertaining by crafting a really useful wooden wine glass holder. Start with a square board. Mark diagonal lines across the top of the board. Place it on wooden…
Turn an Old Picture Frame into a Key Holder
 Turn an Old Picture Frame into a Key Holder
There’s nothing worse than rushing out of the house to find that you have misplaced your keys. Put a stop to lost keys by using a key holder that you can easily make from an old picture frame. Paint or decorate a frame however you like – plain or fancy. Next, screw in small cup…
Hot Glue Clothespins into a Stylish Table Lamp
 Hot Glue Clothespins into a Stylish Table Lamp
Lighting fixtures can be very expensive, but you can make your own DIY table lamp from clothespins. Start with a bag of clothespins that have a spring. Glue them together in pairs and then as sets of four, with flat sides together. Make four sets of four and then glue those together. Repeat until you…
Trendy Hanging Plant Holder Made From Plastic Straws
 Trendy Hanging Plant Holder Made From Plastic Straws
Small plants nestled in individual hangers are very popular and you can fashion your own from some regular drinking straws. You will need eight straws cut to 13 centimeters long, and four more that are the full length. Thread thin, flexible wire through four of the short straws and join them together in a square….
Hot Glue a Trendy Sisal Rope Bowl
 Hot Glue a Trendy Sisal Rope Bowl
Accessories featuring sisal rope are very trendy – and can be very costly. Make your own stylish sisal rope bowl with just a hot glue gun. Choose your rope and a bowl of the size and shape that you want your finished piece to be like. Start by winding and gluing the rope into a flat…
Transform Old Keys Into A Key Holder For Wall
 Transform Old Keys Into A Key Holder For Wall
What to do with that box of old keys? Turn them into key holder organizer! It’s very easy. Simply use two set of pliers to bend the key into a hook shape, keeping the round part of the key (called the bow) flat. Make as many as desired. Next, stain or paint the board that you…
How To Arrange Flowers Trick From The Professionals
 How To Arrange Flowers Trick From The Professionals
Who doesn’t love fresh flowers for brightening up a room? Just grab a nice vase and plop them in, right? Hmm. No matter how you try to arrange them in the container, they move and won’t stay put. Here’s an easy trick from the professionals for successfully arranging your flowers in any vase or container….
DIY a Hanging Vase from a Light Bulb
 DIY a Hanging Vase from a Light Bulb
Don’t toss that old light bulb! Turn it into a delightful hanging vase for single blooms. Put on your safety gloves and use needle nose pliers to break up and remove the lighting element from inside the base of the bulb. Pull out and safely discard all the glass bits and material left inside the…
Create a Stylish Bookcase With Wooden Crates
 Create a Stylish Bookcase With Wooden Crates
Make your own stylish bookcase using wooden crates you can buy at the craft store. Start with four or eight rectangular unfinished wood crates. Stain them in your desired color and let them dry overnight. Arrange the crates as shown and make sure they fit as you expect. Once you have the arrangement as you like…
How To Make A Clothespins Lamp
 How To Make A Clothespins Lamp
Grab a bag of clothespins and create a small lamp that brings a great deal of ambiance to any room of your home. Start by disassembling the clothespins and discarding the springs. Glue three of the wooden pieces into a triangle with a hot glue gun. Repeat the process with another three and glue the…
Make A Rustic Twig Candle Holder
 Make A Rustic Twig Candle Holder
A rustic candle holder is the perfect touch whether you’re having a romantic dinner or a big dinner party. Make your own with just a glue gun, plain votive holder and collection of twigs. Gather a selection of twigs you like – the colors and type of wood is up to you. Make sure they…
Transform a Plastic Bottle into a Stylish Lamp
 Transform a Plastic Bottle into a Stylish Lamp
Make some colorful and trendy pendant lampshades for your home with just a plastic bottle and some decorative cord. Cut the bottle approximately in half, discard the bottom, and then cut off the narrow neck of the bottle. Starting at the narrow opening at the top, hot glue the cord around the opening. Keep gluing…
Simple DIY Bottle Centerpiece
 Simple DIY Bottle Centerpiece
Fashion a wooden holder for some rope covered bottles to serve as a unique and inexpensive centerpiece or accessory, no nails required! Assemble four wood pieces in the proportions shown. Measure and mark one of them for three evenly spaced holes. Next stain or paint all the pieces. While the wood dries, take three clean…
Upcycle a Plastic Bottle into a Handy Organizer
 Upcycle a Plastic Bottle into a Handy Organizer
Instead of discarding plastic bottles, why not turn them into nifty zippered organizers for stashing small items like pens, toys or hair accessories? The two plastic bottles that are the same. Cut off the bottom from one bottle and the tapered top from the second. Discard the ends with the screw top. Take a zipper…
Super Cute Heart Shaped Hard-Boiled Eggs
 Super Cute Heart Shaped Hard-Boiled Eggs
Making breakfast for someone you love? Add a little heart to the meal with these oh-so-cute heart-shaped hard-boiled eggs. Simply boil the egg and place it in a v-shaped piece of cardboard you’ve cut from a milk carton. Place a paintbrush – or even a pencil, chopstick or skewer – across the top of the…
Cheap And Easy Plastic Bag Dispenser
 Cheap And Easy Plastic Bag Dispenser
Plastic grocery bags taking over your cupboard? Corral the mess with a DIY plastic bag dispenser. Start with a round container that has a removable plastic lid. Spray paint the outside of the container and decorate as you like – we made strips of decorative paper to go around it. Cut a rectangular hole in…
Add A Planter Feature To Your IKEA Lack Table
 Add A Planter Feature To Your IKEA Lack Table
Tired of your basic IKEA LACK table? Jazz it up by adding a planter feature to the center of your table. All you need is a ruler and a utility knife. Cut out a section from the center of the table, place a plastic bag as a liner in the hole to protect the interior of…
DIY A Budget Accordion Drawer Organizer
 DIY A Budget Accordion Drawer Organizer
Love those accordion drawer organizers that have a separate space for each pair of socks or underwear? Don’t pay the high price many of them command – make one for yourself with just a hot glue gun! Take a stack of 8” x 12” pieces of felt, thin craft foam sheets, or other flexible but…
How To Peel An Orange In An Easy Way
 How To Peel An Orange In An Easy Way
Serving desserts in orange peel cups is fun and festive – and a real pain when it comes to getting the peel off on one piece. Try our quick and easy method for separating the peel of an orange into two perfect little cups. Score the orange around the middle, cutting all the way through…
Make A Quick DIY Clothespin Picture Holder
 Make A Quick DIY Clothespin Picture Holder
More photos than display space? Make a quick and easy clothespin picture holder for your wall — no glue or special tools necessary. Staring with a large piece of colored cardboard or heavy card stock, cut out a large circle and then cut out the middle, leaving a ring about as wide as the part…
Make an Easy Honeycomb Shelf with Popsicle Sticks
 Make an Easy Honeycomb Shelf with Popsicle Sticks
Create a wooden honeycomb shelf with no nails or tools! How? With popsicle wooden craft sticks! Take six popsicle wood craft sticks (they look like jumbo sticks) and hot glue them into a hexagon. Then build up the base with layers of sticks, by applying hot glue to each end of a stick and placing…
Fashion a Sparkly Toilet Paper Paper Roll Snowflake
 Fashion a Sparkly Toilet Paper Paper Roll Snowflake
Don’t toss that cardboard roll! Turn the leftover tubes from your paper products into sparkly snowflakes for your Christmas tree. Start by spray painting the outside and inside of the tube. Then slice it into equal size rings. Flatten the rings to make a fold at opposite sides of the circle. Hot glue six of…
Fold up an Instant Gift Box
 Fold up an Instant Gift Box
It always happens – you run out of boxes for the gifts you need to wrap. Never fear – you can easily make a stylish embellished box with little more than paper and a glue stick. Take a sheet of wrapping paper and find the middle, making a light dent at one edge to mark…
DIY a Wrapping Paper Star
 DIY a Wrapping Paper Star
Need some quick, budget-friendly holiday décor? Whip up these holiday stars with just a little metallic wrapping paper and a glue stick. Make folds in a square of wrapping paper according to the demo. Mark the intersections of the folds with a marker as shown and then make cuts from the edge to the dot….
Fold A Forest-Full Of Paper Christmas Trees
 Fold A Forest-Full Of Paper Christmas Trees
Make some easy, inexpensive and incredibly cute 3-D Christmas trees with just some green paper. Fold a sheet of construction paper as shown and trim the excess. Continue folding the paper until you have a triangular tree shape. Cut the excess from the bottom. Open and refold each section and then make parallel cuts at…
Make A Custom Kitty Rope Pencil Holder
 Make A Custom Kitty Rope Pencil Holder
Sometimes it’s hard to find desk accessories in your favorite color, so why not make one of your own? You’ll need a tapered glass, a hot glue gun and a long length of decorative rope or cording. Starting at the bottom of the glass, create a tight spiral of the rope, gluing the coils to…
Quick and Easy Christmas Tree Napkin Fold
 Quick and Easy Christmas Tree Napkin Fold
Expecting guests for the holidays? Make your dinner table extra special by adding an easy napkin Christmas tree to each place setting. Fold a large cloth napkin into quarters and then turn up the individual corners as shown. A couple of flips, a few more folds and tucks, and you have a festive – and…
Stylish Crafts Made Easy – Modern DIY Nightstand Tutorial
 Stylish Crafts Made Easy – Modern DIY Nightstand Tutorial
It’s about time you made something new for your home. If you’re the crafty type you probably enjoy a challenge. What we’ve got here for you today is a modern nightstand which you can easily make out of some lumber and with the help of a saw and a drill. You’ll need a few extra…
How To Hide a Router
 How To Hide a Router
No matter how much time you spend decorating your home office or family room, these days there is always one ugly element: The Router. You need it but you don’t like it. So…hide it! Take an old three-ring binder. Place your router inside and measure how much you will need to trim from the open…
Cute Candle holder From Picture Frames
 Cute Candle holder From Picture Frames
A hurricane-style candle holder adds a dramatic but soft accent to any space. Make your own with just some hot glue, spray paint and three inexpensive picture frames, which you can get at a discount store, flea market, or second-hand shop. Add a battery-operated candle and some potpourri or botanical accents for a lovely candle…
Sliced Cherry Tomatoes in a Flash
 Sliced Cherry Tomatoes in a Flash
Slicing cherry tomatoes might not be difficult but it it’s a tedious kitchen task you can eliminate with this quick trick. Using just a long knife and two small plates, you can have a pile of sliced tomatoes in a few seconds – not special gadgets required!
The Folding Door Trend Now Applied To Kitchen Cabinets
 The Folding Door Trend Now Applied To Kitchen Cabinets
With the growing popularity of sleek kitchens that sport no visible hardware, kitchen cabinets with louvered panels that fold up are especially attractive. With the touch of a button, the modern cabinet opens up to reveal cabinet space with glass shelves. The wide slats fold up like an accordion at the top, giving unfettered access…
Leicht – Wall Mounted Extendable Kitchen Faucet
 Leicht – Wall Mounted Extendable Kitchen Faucet
With today’s larger sinks, sometimes you need a longer faucet, and if you’re not a fan of pull out faucet heads on a hose, you are out of luck…until now. Leicht presents this wall-mounted, extendable faucet that can reach to all areas of a sink, including the smaller prep sink on the left. This is…
Take Control Of Your Cords With A Custom Holder
 Take Control Of Your Cords With A Custom Holder
The more electronics and appliances you have, the more cords you have to deal with. Don’t settle for jungle of electrical cords – corral them with a cord organizer. You can easily craft one using a wine cork and a piece of bungee cord. Mark two evenly spaced spots on the side of the wine…
Kitchen in Motion – Push The Table Back To The Kitchen Side
 Kitchen in Motion – Push The Table Back To The Kitchen Side
Maximum utility and minimum wasted space for both your dining are and your kitchen! This unusual Kitchen in Motion design allows you to have the table space where you need it most. When you’re preparing for dinner or guests, pull out the small table and it expands to a larger dining table. Simultaneously, on the…
flix Live – Portable Small Kitchen
 flix Live – Portable Small Kitchen
No room – or no budget – for a large outdoor kitchen? No problem! Flix Live has a compact and genius solution. Their movable small kitchen has wings that extend out when you need to use them. They’re fully customizable with cutting boards, prep tools, serving accessories and cook top units. Built-in drawers and LED lighting…
Pull Out Trash Can System
 Pull Out Trash Can System
You might already have a trash drawer that makes it easy to hide away the bin, but how many times have you dropped something behind the trash can? Reaching anything that fell back there – let alone cleaning that space – can be a challenge. Now, Scavolini makes it easier to reach things in the…
Rocking Pacman – Reserve Seesaw
 Rocking Pacman – Reserve Seesaw
Sawkil Lumber’s Rocking Pacman is a trifecta of awesomeness. It’s a stylish bench, a rocker and is made from 400 pieces of reclaimed oak from a distiller. Created by Louis Lim, the backwards seesaw was Best of Show at BKLYN Designs 2016. Lim calls it a “love see-saw” because it needs at least two people…
Upcycle A T-Shirt Into A Hanging Planter
 Upcycle A T-Shirt Into A Hanging Planter
First, lay a t-shirt out on a flat surface. Cut the shirt straight across the front, from under one armpit to the other. Then, cut the remaining rectangle of t-shirt into strips about an inch wide. Cut each strip at one seam. Pull each strip so that it rolls into a tube. You need eight…
Murphy Bed – Living Room Space Saving System
 Murphy Bed – Living Room Space Saving System
Having a Murphy bed in your house or apartment doesn’t mean that you have to move heavy furniture around when it’s time to go to sleep. Today’s space saving systems include technology and designs that allow you to move a pillow and perhaps flip a headrest on your sofa before lowering the bed out of…
Expandable Stool You Can Turn Into A Bench In A Jiffy
 Expandable Stool You Can Turn Into A Bench In A Jiffy
You’re dining room is all set with an extension table, but where can you possibly store all the chairs you’ll need for your next large gathering? Of course, you can buy folding chairs, but they’re not usually very stylish and they take up a good deal of storage space. Enter this awesome bench from Resource…
Make a Quick and Cute Clothespin Candle Holder
 Make a Quick and Cute Clothespin Candle Holder
Here’s a craft project that is about and quick and easy as they come: Transform a handful of clothespins into cute candle holder to grace your desk, bathroom or living room table. Simply save a short-sided tin can – the kind that tuna typically comes in. Clean the can. Take some clothespins that have a…
A Little Yarn And Some Cardboard Equals Charming Wall Art
 A Little Yarn And Some Cardboard Equals Charming Wall Art
Wall art can be expensive but a little time and a few materials can yield some charming wall art for your home. Besides, words and sayings on the wall are trending. All it takes is some cardboard and yarn. You can use leftover yarn or purchase new yarn.
How To Make A Wood Candelabra Video
 How To Make A Wood Candelabra Video
Modern accessories have a clean and simple look, but they can carry a hefty price tag. Get the same look for less by crafting your own DIY Wood Candelabra. With some simple wood pieces and basic shop skills, you can create a statement accessory that will add a modern, natural touch to your décor. And,…
Planter Made from Pallets
 Planter Made from Pallets
From rough and tumble pallet pieces you can create a sophisticated and stylish planter box to grace your front door, patio or back deck. Accurate cutting, some screws and white paint are the main things you need to make this bargain version of a high-end outdoor accessory. A sturdy frame and offset side pieces make…
Invisible Sink That Descends Into The Kitchen Counter
 Invisible Sink That Descends Into The Kitchen Counter
While it’s vital to a functioning kitchen, a sink is a feature that has always been hard to disguise when not in use…until now. ThisTuler concept kitchen was created by Tipic and MarmoArredo, specifically for Offmat. The modern, minimalist design has a touch control that brings the bottom of the sink level with the countertop….
Toncelli Essential Kitchen Sliding Countertop
 Toncelli Essential Kitchen Sliding Countertop
No matter how sleek your kitchen design, you still have a sink, cook top and perhaps other fixtures cluttering up your countertop. Italy’s luxury kitchen manufacturer Toncelli has created a modern kitchen design that includes a sliding countertop that hides all the tools and fixtures built into your island. This amazing design has a retractable…
Sliding Countertops and Hideaway Kitchen Features
 Sliding Countertops and Hideaway Kitchen Features
“Hidden” ktichens are trending and Laboratorio Mattoni takes the concept to a new level by offering designs that completely conceal the cooktop and sink in the island. With the touch of a button, the stylish island top slides open to reveal the kitchen components you need to prepare meals, both big and small. When not…
Aurora LED light panels from NanoLeaf
 Aurora LED light panels from NanoLeaf
Nanoleaf, a cutting edge LED lighting company, began as a Kickstarter campaign in 2012, with the founders living in their production facility in China. They believed that a lightbulb didn’t have to look like a lightbulb and that it could be much more energy efficient than any lightbulb before it. Thus, the black sheep of…
More Than Just A Murphy Bed
 More Than Just A Murphy Bed
Small spaces often have a hidden Murphy bed to make the most of tight quarters, but they still mean that you have to move furniture around when it’s time to go to sleep. Today’s new space-saving furniture designs have unique features that include seating and shelving that automatically stows when you open the bed. Very…
The Galley Kitchen Sink Workstation
 The Galley Kitchen Sink Workstation
Whether you have a small kitchen or a large one, making the most of your space is key. The Galley Kitchen is the brainchild of a designer who had a vision was to create a central hub in the kitchen where every task can be accomplished. This stylish and functional hub has a variety of…
Expandable Dining Table – The Secret To Making Guests Feel Welcome
 Expandable Dining Table – The Secret To Making Guests Feel Welcome
An expandable dining table is always good to have. When you’re entertaining a crowd for dinner, the extra seating is nice and a smaller table is best when you want to keep a dinner intimate. Unlike tables with removable leaves where you have to find the space to store the leaves when not in use,…