Category: Other Craft Ideas

  • Build a theft-proof mailbox.

    Build a theft-proof mailbox.

    This easy home DIY project isn’t just decorative—it’s incredibly practical, too. “We use online shopping for almost everything, but porch pirates are putting a damper on this convenience,” explains Liston in the video tutorial for this super secure mailbox. With some wood, a saw, a drill, screws, hinges, and spray paint, she managed to create […]

  • madebyerica’s Tufted Coaster Sets are Playful and Nostalgic

    madebyerica’s Tufted Coaster Sets are Playful and Nostalgic

    Big Cartel online shop madebyerica was founded by tufting and stained glass artist Erica Gleason. The Los Angeles-based creator specializes in artful rug accessories, sculptural mirrors and tufted coaster decor with a nostalgic look and feel. With influences from the 60s and 90s, madebyerica’s products are colorful and playful, often taking on floral shapes or […]

  • Make your own picture ledge.

    Make your own picture ledge.

    You don’t have to crowd every bookshelf and mantle to find enough space for your photos. “These are gorgeous picture ledges that we made from scrap wood that now house a collection of photos,” say the Annesleys. The best part? This project cost less than $10. (Find out more here.)

  • DIY Gold Foil Star Crown

    DIY Gold Foil Star Crown

    Materials: Star Template Cardstock Gold Leaf (we like this brand) Gold Leaf adhesive Gold Foil Brush Gold ribbon Scissors Glue gun x-acto knife craft cutting machine (optional) Instructions: Using the template cut and out as many stars as you will need. The amount of stars you need will vary depending on the size of the […]

  • 10 Creative DIY Easter Egg Projects

    10 Creative DIY Easter Egg Projects

      Help yourself to these DIY Easter egg projects and make your Easter egg hunt and celebration even more egg-citing! DIY Easter Egg Projects for Everyone   1. Calligraphed Eggs To make these elegant calligraphed eggs, use temporary tattoo paper and five other simple materials. You can write Easter-related messages or your own sweet messages […]

  • Paint a mid-century-style work of art.

    Paint a mid-century-style work of art.

    Transforming your home with new art doesn’t have to mean spending hours browsing Etsy or galleries for inspiration. “Since mid-mod art involves a lot of simple shapes and clean lines, anyone can DIY this kind of painting using a few basic shapes,” says Besore. “Think footballs and bowling pins.” (For the full tutorial, click here.)