How To Shorten Your Jeans But Keep Their Store-Bought Look
I’m 5’3″, so jeans are frequently too long for me. I’ve thought about hemming them, but didn’t want to ruin the look of the jeans. But if you’re braver than …
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DIY Chanel Pearl Bobby Pins
So you like the look of the pearl bobby pins from the recent Chanel fashion show. What do you do? Pay $350 for Chanel’s bobby pins? No! You make your …
DIY Thrifted Owl Lamp
Check out this DIY Thrifted Owl Lamp. It’s made out of a $4 ceramic owl from the thrift store that has been spray painted white. I used to have a …
Small Kitchen? Maximize Space With DIY Baseboard Drawers
Check it out: A Tutorial For Installing Baseboard Drawers in the kitchen. Pretty cool.
Turn A Book Into A Clock
The clock in my son’s room broke. I’m considering turning a book into a clock. Here’s some tutorials that tell you how to Turn A Book Into A Clock: Vintage …
Knitting Socks: The Anatomy Of The Sock
I’m considering knitting socks. I found this post on the Anatomy of the Sock, a handy beginner’s guide in breaking down exactly how a sock is knitted.
Make Your Own Copper Pipe Icosahedron Light Fixture
The Gathered Home took inspiration from a $1,200 light fixture and made their own for $50 out of copper pipes. You know what? I like their version better.
Organizing On The Cheap: Make Your Own Drawer Dividers
As part of my New Year’s Resolution to organize my house, I brought some spring-loaded drawer dividers that let you add custom-made compartments to any drawer. The ones I bought …
DIY Christmas Gifts Round-Up
Some Christmas gift ideas you can make yourself. Make A Hobby Horse Out Of A Sock. Build A Toy Workbench For A Lucky Kid This Christmas Knit A Pot Holder …
Last Minute Gift Idea: Knit A Cozy Pot Holder
If you’re fast with knitting needles, there’s still plenty of time to make pot holders as a Christmas gift. Here’s a pattern for a pot holder with an owl on …
Easy DIY Colorful and Fun Fruit Ornaments
These DIY Fruit Christmas Ornaments are cute. The tutorial shows you how to turn clear glass ornaments into strawberries, watermelons, pineapples, and oranges. They would be a great gift, too.