Posts tagged: handmade

Daily DIY: How to Make a Toothpick Christmas Tree

Posted Nov 27th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Check out this tutorial for a DIY toothpick Christmas tree.

HowNow: How to Make a Pinata

Posted Nov 2nd 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

I spotted this easy DIY pinata video and am ready to get my hands dirty in the name of the holiday!:

Daily DIY: Nikki'o'Lantern

Posted Oct 26th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

I love everything artist Nikki McClure creates, and her latest pumpkin carving for Sunset Magazine is no exception.

Easy Autumn Leaf Crafts Celebrate the Season

Posted Oct 22nd 2009 12:00PM by Diane Rixon

Fall is all about the delicious smells and colors of crispy autumn leaves. So bring more of the fall indoors this year!

Daily DIY: Roses from Maple Leaves

Posted Oct 19th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Want a fun, creative DIY from Mother Nature herself? Look no further than the falling leaves on your front porch, because this is a project straight from heaven!

Daily DIY: Create a Custom Tea Set

Posted Oct 16th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

I'd love to own a one-of-a-kind tea set, and it looks like Re-Nest has made that possible -- and on a dime, no less!

Daily DIY: Make a Woven Felt Placemat

Posted Oct 15th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Felt screams cooler weather to me, so I can't wait to get my hands on a pair of brightly-colored felt threads and work some magic this fall.

Daily DIY: A Silhouette For Your Thoughts

Posted Oct 14th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

This project from Time Out New York is a fun, quirky example of implementing a seemingly-stuffy concept into a more lighthearted environment.

HowNow: Make a Wallet Out of a Computer Keyboard

Posted Oct 12th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

I suppose some computer keyboards are more expensive than a wallet itself, but if you've got a spare one laying around, this is a super fun project that requires a bit of know-how and a lot of creativity!

DIY Table Decor for Your Fall Dinner Party

Posted Oct 7th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

With the air turning chilly right before our eyes, it's time to start thinking about those dinner parties we can't wait to host.

Pump Up the Pumpkin with 7 Fall-Inspired Crafts!

Posted Sep 23rd 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

I've rounded up a few of my favorite pumpkin and fall-related tutorials for sprucing up your home and welcoming autumn with open arms

Daily DIY: How to Make a Fabric Yo-Yo

Posted Sep 22nd 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

September and October are big birthday months for the children in my husband's side of the family, so I'm starting to plan a few cost-effective gift-wrap embellishments that are both exciting, re-usable and that won't break the bank.

How Now: How to Make Egg Carton Lights

Posted Sep 21st 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

As I bid my backyard evenings farewell and welcome cool, crisp weather, I'm dreaming of one last outdoor party, complete with Frank Sinatra tunes, light appetizers, fresh mint spritzers... and these adorable craft lights, of course.

Daily DIY: Make a Felt Pillow with Rosettes

Posted Sep 21st 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Etsy is a great source for handmade goods and every now and then I come across a tutorial for a product that is so perfect I can't believe it's handmade. Such is the case with Etsy seller Michelle (mtraub) and her felt rosette pillows.

DIY & Save: Cheap Fall Decorating Ideas

Posted Sep 8th 2009 12:00PM by Diane Rixon