DIY These Cute Citronella Candles
Homemade scented candles are satisfying (and simple) to make, and here’s another option: making a DIY citronella candle! Make the most of warm weather and nights with friends with one of these beauties. Materials: A pretty canister! Pick one that you love, in metal or ceramic. I was drawn to this gold ceramic canister with a...
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DIY Macrame Hanging Plant Shelf
Who would have thought that macrame and fiber art would become so beloved all over again? I love seeing the chunky textures reinterpreted with a punchy modern aesthetic, using more color and minimal lines. I made this plant hanging shelf to snugly cradle one of my plant pots, and here’s how you can make one like it....
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DIY Hessian Planter Bags
Hessian (or burlap) sacks are useful for storing odds and ends, but I’m fond of using them to dress up planters. Whether you prefer a farmhouse style or an arts & crafts bungalow vibe, these hessian planter bags will look adorable as anything. Materials, for a 6″ bag: Hessian (burlap) fabric Straight-edge ruler, pen, and...
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Natural DIY Jewelry Tree Display
Bring a little bit of the outdoors inside with this DIY jewelry tree! Mother Nature is the original designer out there, and I’m delighted by her simple solution for storing my necklaces. Materials: Tree branch. Preferably dead (not still green), with branches that are a finger thick and have a few nubs along them, as perfectly smooth...
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An Adorable Raindrop Wall Hanging
It’s fun to make decorations for children – and you never know, the parents might just love the objects too! I made this raindrop wall hanging for an outdoorsy friend of mine who has a little one on the way. The felt, cotton twine and tree branch have an organic, tactile quality that brings a little bit...
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DIY Geometric Felt Coasters
It’s satisfying to have objects that are both useful and beautiful, and these felt coasters fit the description. Create a few to keep around the house for serving up drinks in style, or make a collection in order to give away as a sweet, handmade housewarming gift. Materials: 3mm thick felt, in the colors of...
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Pretty Upcycled Marble Containers
You’ll never guess what materials I used for these marble and wood patterned containers. Can you work it out? Hint: they’re made from what lots of people would consider to be their unwanted leftovers. Here’s what’s hiding under the pretty packaging… old gift tins! Whether they were picked out with care or hastily grabbed off a...
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DIY Leather Sling Wine Rack
Recently, I made a modern wine rack to sit on top of the buffet in my kitchen. I took my inspiration from modernist wine racks that I’ve seen on the market, but this design can be easily assembled by your average Jane (no welding necessary). The sharp geometry and leather slings of this wine rack...
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