In our effort and desire to spread cheer during the holiday season, we can sometimes feel stress or frustration when we can’t figure out the perfect gift for that certain someone. This DIY striped and scented candle is a fantastic option. Personally, I’m a big fan of homemade gifts whenever possible (for giving or receiving),...

Create a sleek, modern clock for you wall for a fraction of the price of a store bought piece. Customize the size (and shape if desired!) for your space. This lovely wood veneered wall clock will look perfect in any room! Supplies you’ll need for this wall clock: Wood (cut into circle) Walnut wood veneer...

Baskets are such a great household storage essential. However, their simple neutral tones or shapes can get a little boring or may become outdated after time. Looking for something new and exciting? Avoid buying new when you can use the ones you already have! Spice up your existing or outdated baskets with acrylic paint and...

Create this simple budget-friendly modernist Christmas banner to add a little holiday cheer to your home decor without going into holiday overload! This banner is sleek and minimal, giving a classic look to your holiday decor. Use it to temporarily replace an already existing piece of art in the home and easily remove after the...

Who couldn’t use another place to store and sort your stuff? This little catchall is the perfect place to drop your keys, cell phone, and wallet by the door (bonus- never lose your keys again on the way out the door!). Or keep this catchall in your office to store gathered business cards, paint swatches,...

Can you believe it!? Christmas is almost here! We’re getting our decorations ready to create a festive filled house. But before you say it’s too early to decorate, it’s never too early to start making the decorations. Although this garland is quick and easy to make, planning and preparation are always key to a successful...

Keep your office or craft room nice and tidy with this chic organizer made of fabric and a repurposed frame. Using fun fabric and a bold colors, this easy little project will not only keep you organized but brighten up your office space too! Use iron-on the binding so no sewing is necessary and whip...

Create a simple yet trendy piece of art that’s really friendly on the budget and very easy to make. Style your own pattern and color scheme to accent any room- the perfect piece for a living room bookshelf, on your bedroom wall in a large scale, or to add a pop of color to your...

Put together a simple and colorful mirrored tray with the easiest DIY tutorial ever. In just a few simple steps you will have a versatile piece that can be used to display jewelry in the bedroom, anchor a floral centerpiece on the dining table, or corral your mini bar or glasses in the kitchen. Now it’s...

Add some greenery to any room with this gorgeous and trendy succulent wall planter. In just a few simple steps you can create your own eye-catching (and living!) wall art. And as easy as it is to create this piece, it’s even easier to upkeep it with just a sparse watering here and there when...

Christmas gifts for mum are more meaningful is they’re handmade because they are truly unique and, in the case of a DIY project, because they’re created and customized specifically with the recipient in mind. So what better way to show your appreciation for your mum this Christmas than with a handcrafted gift that you made...

Who doesn’t love a crafty and cute catchall place to store items for everyday use? This handy little rope basket is not only convenient but super easy to create! Create in just a few minutes and customize with different colors or go for the “paint-dipped” look created here. They are perfect for mudroom or office areas...

Want to add a little personality to a room? Adding a fun fabric to a lampshade creates a great focal point to the room. Match the fabric of your favorite pillow or complement the lamp base for a bold look. Totally customizable and original- this project is a way to put your mark on a room! The concept...

Floor pillows are a great accessory for any room. With multiple functions such as a pouf ottoman table for your feet or an impromptu side table, these versatile pillows can be custom made in various sizes or even shapes for your space! This project can be completed even by a beginner sewer and can be...

Making your own furniture can certainly be daunting and may not be for the novice DIYer, but this little retro inspired footstool can be put together in under an hour and is much easier to put together than you might think! Using a few basic tools and with the right supplies you will be able...

Just 3 simple steps is all it takes to turn an old globe into this fun interactive accessory. Chalkboard paint allows you to write notes, draw pictures, or plan your next big adventure with this fun globe! Supplies you’ll need for kids chalkboard globe: globe chalkboard pain large paint brush gold paint (brush paint or...

Succulents are quite the trendy plant right now, but the best part about them is their versatility when it comes to planting. There are tons of options for planting them in all sorts of places, including this rustic yet colorful log planter! Complete with a two-toned look this is a great little accessory that adds...

Love the look of knit but don’t have the skills? Old sweaters are super cozy and easy to cut and sew! Warm-up a pot or planter with a slip cover quickly and easily crafted with an old or thrifted cable knit texture. Great for the cooling weather ahead and those plants you will soon bring...

Love collecting prints but running out of ways to display them? Or have print with an awkward size and having a hard time finding a the right frame size? This simple wooden slat hanging frame can be customized to any size needed and is rather simple to make. They are also relatively inexpensive needing few supplies...

Do you love the look and feel of an authentically natural Christmas tree? I do. There are so many components of nature that are quite beautiful and festive and that can create lovely au natural seasonal décor. Whole dried oranges are one such natural ingredient that replicates shiny ball ornaments in size and shape but...

Looking for a way to decrease the crazy this Christmas? Nature-centered surroundings tend to help me do that. There’s a very simple way to bring nature into your home and Christmas décor this season, helping you re-focus and ground yourself in the beautiful and natural homemade Christmas ornaments with a touch of festive cheer. In...

The Christmas season is upon us, and so is our budget number-crunching. If you’re looking for an inexpensive DIY Christmas gift idea, look no further. These handmade mason jar lid wreaths are easy to make, customizable for that special someone (or family) in your life, and simplistically beautiful. Give one wreath away or make an...

Let’s face it: Not all DIY projects are created equal. But if you’re in the market for something fast, easy, and satisfying, this wine bottle wind chime just might fit the bill. Upcycle used wine bottles, sparkling cider bottles, or any kind of glass soda bottle into a simple, contemporary wine glass wind chime. You’ll be...

Create art for your wall that is both beautiful and functional. Upgrade simple baskets with various yarn patterns to turn them into chic plant wall deocr or vessels to display trendy air plants. Add color with your yarn or keep it simple with black and white. This is the perfect way to add a boho...

Is your entryway a complete disaster? Filled with coats, mismatched shoes and scarves? Create a stylish entryway shoe rack to cleverly organize and display your outing essentials. The perfect catchall place for seasonal footwear, purses, umbrellas, etc. Customize this piece for your space by easily adjusting the dimensions of the rectangular unit to make the...

Who doesn’t love a terrarium? Especially when it’s mini! These adorable terrarium ornaments offer up a little ecosystem that you can use to decorate for the holidays with the added bonus of living way longer than the short yuletide season! Hang one (or a few) around the house or make them as the perfect gift...

There’s something almost tangible about the warm, homey feel of Scandinavian Christmas décor. Its simple, organic nature just seems to exude the feeling we all want during the holiday season. What luck, then, that we can DIY some of that natural Scandinavian sweetness into our own Christmas tree ornaments. This article will demonstrate how to...

This Christmas stocking holder is sure to make your home merrier for the holidays! I’m a sucker for white and gold when it comes to holiday decor. I wanted to make a stocking holder that would go with my other white and gold decor and to make it a little more festive I decided to...

Turn a backyard branch into a festive tea light holder (the perfect holiday table centerpiece) for next to nothing with this simple DIY project. Make a few for yourself to display around the house for the holidays or make some as gifts for friends and family. This project is easy on the budget and a...

Christmas is a favorite holiday for many! Children and adults often find themselves counting down till the end of December. To make it easier to keep track of the Christmas countdown, I made a cheerful Santa inspired giant sign to countdown till the holidays. This fun piece of decor is very easy to make! Materials...

Piece together patterned paper to create beautiful Christmas wall art! Funky triangles in holiday patterned paper come together to create beautiful geometric wall art that’s perfect for Christmas decorating. Supplies Used to Make this Christmas Tree Wall Art: Unfinished Wood Pallet Art Board Patterned paper in holiday colors Hot glue gun Tan Milk Paint How...

Turn extra-large Christmas ornaments into a unique Christmas table centerpiece!  You can arrange several of these pieces in a row to make an eye-catching centerpiece. Otherwise, you can use one at each place setting to add some holiday cheer to the table. You could even use these floral ornament pieces as place card holders! This...

Christmas wreaths are a wonderful way to decorate for the holidays. One of the best features of wreaths is that they are so individual, so unique, so different! Sure, the shape is (generally) a circle, but above and beyond that, Christmas wreaths take any number of forms. This DIY felt ball wreath is a favorite...

Something about the cooler months ahead makes many of us think of candles – their warm glow and nostalgic fragrances are completely appealing when it’s chilly outside. This tutorial will show you how to recycle your glass bottles (whether it’s wine bottles, sparkling juice bottles, or even glass soda bottles) into candles that not only...

With the Christmas season upon us, all its sights, smells, lights, and warmth can make us crave home. Create the loveliest environment in your own space this year by decorating your tree with natural, homemade Christmas ornaments. They’re not hard to make, and they make a beautifully powerful impact on the entire room’s quietly festive...

For those of you who are tossing out the crazy chaos and replacing it with sweet simplicity this holiday season, you’re going to want to check out this nail string art DIY Christmas tree ornaments. Not only are they fast and fun to make, but they also are a perfect blend of old-time nostalgia and...

Wood pallets are perfect for creating rustic pieces of home decor! The nails in the pallet I took apart inspired me to create string art on a pallet board. This rustic, unusual wooden welcome sign will look so cheery next to my front door! Keep reading to learn how easy it is to make this...

I love to find ways to repurpose old items into something new! Snow Globes are fun and easy to make, especially when made from an item that would otherwise end up in the trash. I found this retro looking gumball machine at the thrift store for just a few dollars. The machine no longer worked, and...

One of the things I hate most about woodworking projects is throwing out the scraps that I’m left with when the project is completed. I always try to come up with fun and different ways to make good use of the pieces. Since scraps are usually pretty small, the projects have to be small, too....

Fabric is such an easy way to decorate, and you aren’t limited to using fabric on just chairs and curtains, either. A good fabric is itself a piece of art. Think about it—there is a seemingly endless supply of beautiful fabric out there, much of it with lovely unique designs already printed and ready to...

One of the easiest ways to make your home feel cozier when the temperatures start to drop is by filling your space with a seasonal scent. When I was little, my mom and I used to take oranges and stuff them with whole cloves. The mixture of the orange and clove scents was so lovely,...

One of my favorite things to do is dream up projects that make good use of lumber from my wood scrap pile. I make a lot of bigger furniture pieces that require many different sized cuts of wood, which means that I often end up with lots of small pieces in all different lengths. I...