DIY & Crafts

Remember this post I wrote a full YEAR ago, about black and white abstract art? Well, I finally got around to making some! I know, it took me long enough…but hey, black and white is timeless, right? I got motivated when Michaels invited me to help them celebrate their Big Brand Sale (which launches next week), by creating a project using a product from one of my favorite brands. I picked […]

I've always liked making handmade cards, mostly because I like saving money (let's be honest, that's one of the main reasons why I DIY). You might think something as inexpensive as a card isn't worth the trouble of making yourself, but those $5 storebought cards can really add up when you consider all the different occasions that you buy cards for throughout the year (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, showers, Mother's Day, […]

I’m starting the week with a DIY--yay! I’ve had this one planned in my head forever. Remember this post I wrote way back in January? Yep, I’ve been meaning to make this project since then. In fact, I had all the supplies gathered and sitting in our guest room, and just kept putting it off. I finally had some time to finish it this weekend, and I don’t know why I waited […]

I used to subscribe to Real Simple, and I always loved their "New Uses for Old Things" column. Those are my favorite kind of DIYs--useful ideas that are simple and easy to implement, using common items that you might even have already. Here's an example from my house: store your earrings in a ceramic egg carton! It's cute, practical, and works perfectly. If you don't have a ceramic egg carton, […]