Category: Decor

Inexpensive Christmas decor crafts

This post’s alternate title should be: Better late than never. Because who wants to make a Christmas craft on December 27, seriously? Alas, here they are. I made a few cute projects this month — and shared them over in my weekly DIY column,… Continue Reading “Inexpensive Christmas decor crafts”

Five wall art projects that are WAY more interesting than picture frames

I love picture frames — and lord knows we have hundreds of them — but I especially love wall art that’s more personalized. Anybody can slap a photo in a frame, but taking the time and effort to make something beautiful for your walls… Continue Reading “Five wall art projects that are WAY more interesting than picture frames”

Magnetic letters that aren’t hideous

You’ve seen those fridges. THOSE fridges — the ones that are covered with horrible little plastic letters and artwork. I’m sorry, but I like artwork (even kiddie artwork) on my walls, and nothing on my fridge. I’m kind of a hard-ass that way. I’ve… Continue Reading “Magnetic letters that aren’t hideous”

The hodge-podgiest of crafts (that actually turned out really well)

A leftover Halloween chip box. Two bags of plastic spoons. Hot glue. Spraypaint. *** Seriously, who knew those four items would help to make a really awesome-looking mirror for my dining room? See the full tutorial in my weekly DIY column, My Handmade Home. … Continue Reading “The hodge-podgiest of crafts (that actually turned out really well)”

DIY chrysanthemum mirror from plastic spoons

DIY chrysanthemum mirror from plastic spoons {Heather's Handmade Life}

A leftover Halloween chip box. Two bags of plastic spoons. Hot glue. Spraypaint. Who knew those four items would help to make a really awesome-looking mirror for my dining room? Although the fabric store, the craft store, and the home improvement store are easily… Continue Reading “DIY chrysanthemum mirror from plastic spoons”