From Dinosaur To Toothbrush Holder
Here’s a good idea from Family Fun Magazine: turn a plastic dinosaur into a kid-friendly toothbrush holder. Pick a hollow dinosaur toy (they can often be purchased for about $1), …
Savvy Housekeeper
Cool Geek Present: Beaker Mug
Check out this Beaker Mug for the scientist on your list. (What? You don’t have a scientist on your list?) I learned about from Linux Journal’s The Geek’s Guide to …
Print Your Own Poinsettia Ornament
If you have a 3D printer, this Poinsettia Ornament looks great on the tree. Here’s a picture of it printing out:
10 DIY Christmas Gifts
It has almost become a tradition around here. Here are 10 DIY Christmas gifts: DIY Beer Tasting Flight I posted about these Paris-themed shadow puppets. You can make your own …
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
I had leftover cranberries from Thanksgiving. After trying to dry them, I had leftover half-dry cranberries and determined there was nothing to be done but bake with them. I decided …
Rice Whiskey Treats
Rice Whiskey Treats. That’s right, Rice Krispie Treats with whiskey in them. I gotta try this. I was getting a little sick of bourbon balls, anyway.
Rory Dobner House Tour
I love looking at how artists decorate their homes. The objects artists tend to collect are not simply things purchased in a store, but things that have been made, or …
Holiday Cheer Cocktail
Last spring we made Champagne Lemon Floats by putting a scoop of homemade lemon sorbet in champagne. For the holidays, DIY Cocktails and I decided to take that one step …
Christmas Decoration: Nightmare Before Christmas Wreath
This made me smile: make your own Nightmare Before Christmas Wreath using wire, bundles of garland, cardboard, scissors, crayons, and a red bow. Oh look, here’s another one on Instructables.
Easy Christmas Decoration: Giant Balloon Ornaments
Here’s more easy Christmas Decor: Giant Balloon Ornaments. The bottom of the ornament is balloon, the top is metallic cardstock and pipe cleaners. This is great for a Christmas party.
Easy Christmas Decoration
Here’s an easy Christmas decoration: put some Christmas balls under wine glasses and some tea lights on top. Pretty, festive, and frugal, too.