All posts tagged DIY
WOOD LAMP BY TAF
Visit Home Rejuvenation! I’m so in love with TAF’s Wood Lamp. It looks so simply constructed one would be forgiven for thinking it is a weekend DIY project. Made of pine, the lamp achieves articulation via wing nuts. Yes, good …
Giant Granny Square Blanket Tutorial
Visit Craft Zinie! There's nothing more satisfying than getting addicted to the rhythmic motion of crocheting granny squares. I could do that all day if you asked
Flashback: Reversible Wrap Skirt
Visit Craft Zine! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and spring is in the air. It's the perfect time to pick two of your favorite
How-To: Chocolate Liquor Cordials
Visit Craft Zinie! Instructables user Mongpoovian shows us how to make chocolate liquor cordials, and writes:
Is there any greater pleasure than consuming a tiny chocolate
CRAFT Project: Fabric-Embellished Notecards
Visit Craft Zinie! In this day and age, receiving a handwritten note is a special and all-too-rare treat. If the card itself is handmade, that's even better!
Laundry Sack Tutorial
Visit Craft Zinie! Randi of I have to say...has a great sewing tutorial to make this laundry sack. I love the fabrics she used. Randi writes:
One fun
How-To: Make a Fabric Easter Basket
Visit Craft Zine! Dot at Dabbled shares a fantastic tutorial for making custom fabric Easter baskets. I love this idea! [phpbay]easter basket, 15, "", "shoes sneakers
Terrariumania
Visit Craft Zinie! I love that our crafty contributors Susan Beal and Diane Gilleland got crafty over the weekend and had their own terrariumania by making
How-To: Crochet Patches
Visit Craft Zinie! Crochet Patches By Andrea Dunlap A few years ago when I was working on a documentary in Peru, I only had a few pairs of nice
How-To: Throw a Summer Soap Making Party
Visit Craft Zinie! Debbie from Soapylove has put together a great video tutorial on throwing your own Summer Soap Making Party. I could see myself
Knit Pet Sweater Pattern
Visit Craft Zinie! I get weak in the knees over doggies and can't get over how adorable little Buca is posing in the picture above. Machelle at
T-Shirt Pillow Tutorial
Visit Craft Zinie! When you can't mend it anymore, A Patchwork World transforms her friend's daughter, Ava's favorite T-shirt into huggable pillow in her T-shirt pillow
How-To: Plant Hangers from Ball Chain
Visit Craft Zine! Ball chain is so useful, and now I see how. Sean Ragan made a very helpful guide to using some simple connections to
NEW FACE FOR THE KITCHEN
Happy Valentine’s Day Crochet Hat Pattern
Visit Craft Zine! Amy of "The Hook and I" made this adorable Happy Valentine's Day crochet hat and shares her pattern so you can make one
HOW TO – Make Sconces from Silver Plates
Visit Craft Zine! Transform vintage silver plates into decorative sconces in this tutorial from PointClickHome. I love the decorative look of these three different designs together.
HOW TO – Sew a Sturdy Tote
Visit Craft Zinie! Jessica at How About Orange points us to J. Caroline's tutorial for sewing a sturdy tote bag.[phpbay]coach tote, 20, "",
HOW TO – Felt Butterfly Mobile
Visit Craft Zine! The sweet, vibrant colors of this felt butterfly mobile from bugs and fishes by lupin remind me that spring is just around the
DIY Origami Cherry Blossoms
Visit Craft Zinie! I love the beauty of cherry blossom trees and now you can bring that beauty indoors with DIY Maven on Curbly's tutorial for making
Wheel Stool
Visit Instructables! I made this chair from a wheelbarrow a couple weeks ago. Like Indians using every scrap of the bison for something, I saved the
Heavy Duty Porch Swing
Visit Instructables! When I first saw my house, I fell in love with the front porch that runs along the entire front side. It's huge (about 8'
Wheelbarrow Chair
Visit Instructables! A knockoff of sixties-style "egg" or "womb" chairs, this recliner was made from the shell of an old wheelbarrow. I got the idea when
Sign Chair
Visit Instructables! This chair is made from, obviously, a 25-year old metal sign -- but, to complete the concept, all the wood I used is recycled campaign
Traffic Cone Lamp
Visit Instructables! This lamp is made from a traffic cone, some old OSB, and a couple of threaded rods. The latex rubber cone actually diffuses and
A New-Fangled Desk…From A Dresser
Visit Instructables! (Note: This might seem to be a remarkably simple idea to do an Instructable on, but it isn't something just anyone might think to do.
Glamour On A Budget
This video was created as a tutorial for decorating a luxurious bedroom without spending too much money. Portions of this video were included in ThreadBanger's
My Bedroom Tour!
I was bored, so here's a tour of my bedroom. Check out my diy decor and thrift shop finds!
HOW TO – Halloween Ribbon Wreath
Whip Up points us to this great tutorial on The Long Thread, which explains how to make this spooky ribbon wreath for Halloween. You could easily
HOW TO – Retro-Style Birdfeeder
Derek and Lauren on Design Sponge show you how to turn plates and paint into this fun, retro-style birdfeeder.
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Lion Brand Yarn’s Free Halloween Patterns
Lion Brand Yarn's got 45 free Halloween patterns that you can knit or crochet such as this crochet pumpkin candy bag and the knit skull
HOW TO – Reversible Patchwork Bag
Pink Penguin shares a photo-intensive tutorial showing us how to sew up this beautiful reversible patchwork bag.
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HOW TO – Snuggle Sack & Hat
The Purl Bee shows us how to knit up this adorable "snuggle sack" (plus a bonus baby hat) with a lovely Fair Isle pattern that is perfect
HOW TO – Pumpkin Pop-Up Card
Zakka Life shows you how to create this fun pumpkin pop-up card for Halloween, using a repurposed tissue paper decoration.
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HOW TO – Ten Minute Top
Stitch Lounge got inspired by a pic of a top in catalog, and whipped up this cute top in ten minutes in response. They show you how










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