Make these fun colorful pinecone ornaments with just a few supplies. You probably already have colorful pom poms on hand, and pinecones are easy to gather from your back yard. Get creative and make rainbow ones as I did, or do a single color theme if [...]

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My flower pot gingerbread house winter craft is so adorable. It’s a great addition to a winter village theme on your mantle, or even around the base of your Christmas tree. Personalize your own unique gingerbread house with a bit of paint, some [...]

Candied pecans are a favorite at our house. These pecans have a sweet crispy coating with just a hint of cinnamon. We love to have them at Christmas time and they get gobbled up quick.… Read More... [...]

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IKEA TRYSIL wardrobe saved from landfill and converted into a retro arcade games machine.We were dismantling our son’s TRYSIL Wardrobe to remove it from his room. It had been good wardrobe but the backing had started to continuously fall aw [...]

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You will love making these rustic Christmas ornaments with twigs you can gather from your front yard. My step by step tutorial will show you how to make a simple wooden star, wooden Christmas tree, and of course the classic wooden snowflake. These ar [...]

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This DIY Christmas wreath brings in all of the colors of the season with that rustic appeal that I love. A simple wreath wrapped with red fabric and adorned with holiday picks is a beautiful addition to any front door throughout the holiday season. A [...]

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If you’ve ever made a paper snowflake before, then you are going to fall in love with this tutorial for making 3D snowflakes and stars to hang on your tree. These are so easy to cut apart and add to the tree, and this tutorial has 3 unique desi [...]

If you’re anything like us right now, then you’ve been in the kitchen a little more than the average bear. For us, in between friends and family gatherings, all things holidaisical, and birthdays… we’re all about easy appetize [...]

Aren’t these little snowman ornaments adorable? I love bottle cap crafts, and this one is definitely a new one that is great for Christmas. A few leftover bottle caps, some paint, and wire and you have an adorable new ornament that fits perfect [...]

One of the features that made Scientific American magazine great was a column called “The Amateur Scientist.” Every month, readers were treated to experiments that could be done at home, or some scientific apparatus that could be built on [...]

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This is the easiest DIY serving tray! It makes a great gift and can be easily customized! The post DIY Christmas Gift – Easy and Inexpensive! appeared first on Shanty 2 Chic. [...]

To help you with holiday gifting this year, we’re launching 12 days of brilliant crafts! There’s nothing more special than a personalized present. So for the next 12 days, we will be sharing some of our best DIY gift ideas. Just check bac [...]

Turn an old bulb into this cute upcycled light bulb snowman ornament in just a few minute’s time! My obsession with snowmen this year has officially transferred to all of the ornaments. This is a fun idea inspired by others, but with a unique t [...]

If you love owls as much as I do, this adorable little pine cone owl decor craft is going to be so much fun! This is super easy to make with the kids and is adorable alongside your winter decorations. With snow, snowmen, penguins, or other owls, this [...]

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Oh! This Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer Christmas ornament is so easy to make! You are going to love this craft and how fun it is to make and add to your tree this year. I have really fallen in love with the Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer idea for deco [...]

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This DIY clothespin reindeer ornaments idea is so cute! I love how easy this is to make and how it is also great to add to your tree. Of course, you know I love that it is repurposing something you have on hand. A bit of brown paint, a red nose, and [...]

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Our DIY Cat House project makes use of the IKEA BEKVÄM stool, with the space divided into two.A “Päls Hem” aka Fur House.We enclosed the space at the base of the stool to create a cosy nook for our cat to curl in.Add some s [...]

This rustic cardboard Christmas star decoration is a perfect addition to your holiday decor. I liked that I could add this to my mantle, put it inside a frame to hang on the wall, or even attach to a wreath. A bit of cardboard, some thread, and glue [...]

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We are back with another fun and easy project this week! Whitney and I both adopted the cutest little frenchie pups and they are siblings!! Every Shanty family member gets at least one Shanty bed in their lives and our pups are no exception! Come bui [...]

6 best tips for gift wrap storage and organizationAs the holiday season rolls around, Nadine asked a preemptive question: “How do you store your gift paper rolls?”The usual case, before the holidays we get a variety of gift wrap [...]

Have you grown tired of the traditional pumpkin pie? Why not bake a sweet potato pie instead? This recipe will show you how to make a simple pie crust and a filling for sweet potato pie. Your family will love the change.[Edit]Ingredients For the cr [...]

This orange peel star garland is a perfect way to add color and unique decorations to your tree this year. Lately, I’ve been loving the country chic designs and this orange peel garland fits right into that niche. Grab some twine, a few oranges [...]

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It has been a while since we last designed a kids’ Christmas tree. This year we’ve come up with a new theme that’s cute, creative, and playful. Our gingerbread Christmas tree features a few DIY decorations, including a gingerbread h [...]

The IKEA TRAMPA doormat is one of the best around. It’s made from renewable material (coir fibers) and comes with a non-slip backing.The plain coir doormat is so easy to keep clean too. Just shake it or vacuum the dust off.Photo: A [...]

This classic idea for a toilet paper roll Santa, snowman, or elf is a go-to holiday idea for kids to make. I love how easy these are to customize. Kids will love making their own favorite Christmas icons, and you’ll love how easy and inexpensiv [...]

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Basic paper turns into beauty with this paper strip mini Christmas tree decoration idea! I love that my stash of craft paper can easily turn into a beautiful Christmas tree to add to my mantle. Even better when I can customize this so easy to fit the [...]

Looking for a fun way to celebrate this holiday season? Whether you’re crafting homemade decorations for Thanksgiving dinner or just want to get into the spirit of autumn, making a turkey from ordinary paper bags is a quick, simple and creative act [...]

Hi friends! I’m so excited to be teaming up with my sweet friend Anika from Anika’s DIY Life to bring you the free plans, tutorial, and video on how to build this beautiful DIY Concrete and Wood Angled X Base Coffee Table! Psst… wa [...]

Check out this cute DIY popsicle stick snowman craft idea! I love how easy this is to put together, and how the rustic look fits so readily into my existing decorations. All you need is some craft sticks, paint, glue, and a little holiday berry and l [...]

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I am in love with this music sheet lantern Christmas decoration idea. Paper lanterns are one of my favorite things to make, so when trying to come up with more ideas for Christmas, this was a must. Simple sheet music pages and a few cuts with a craft [...]

They say a file isn’t backed up if it isn’t backed up twice. This is easy enough to do if you have access to your computer and a network, but if you’re a photographer you might end up in a place without either of these things and ne [...]

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This homemade chicken salad recipe is going to become a new favorite. Served in simple homemade bread puffs, you will wow everyone when you serve these little sandwiches at your next party. I love these for lunches, but they are beautiful for sharing [...]

This festive 3D Christmas tree card is a perfect way to send out holiday greetings this year! So cute, easy to make, and everyone will think they are incredible – because they are! I love this simple 3-D look, and you can easily add your own gr [...]

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Hardened glue is an annoyance on any type of surface, be it plastic, glass, or your own skin. Although there are many adhesive removers on the market, there are plenty of ways for you to dissolve glue without having to purchase anything new. Choose f [...]

There are a million and one ways to build your own CNC router, depending on your tastes, budget, and application, your design choices will differ accordingly. [Steve Tying] was well aware of this when undertaking his project, and built the machine th [...]

My adorable little craft stick lollipop photo ornament is the perfect way to hold onto those memories year after year. A simple craft stick, ribbon, some glitter paper, and your favorite snapshot make a great customizable ornament that showcases your [...]

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DIY bedside tables from IKEA FLEKKE backrest and extension units.After finishing my “Ultimate built-in action figure display case“, I entered the second phase of this project — placing the IKEA FLEKKE bed below those cabinets. [...]

If you’re coming from the IKEAhackers Facebook Page or FB Community Group, I want you to know what my account was hacked.Long story short, I basically clicked a phishing linked that invited me to open a Business Manager Account on Facebook [...]

Look at how utterly adorable these Christmas gnome ornaments are!! I love this super easy craft idea for making homemade Christmas tree ornaments that look like my favorite little creature of the garden. Gnomes are always a hit with my friend and fam [...]

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Before graphic calculators and microcomputers, plotting functions were generally achieved by hand. However, there were mechanical graphing tools, too. With the help of a laser cutter, it’s even possible to make your own! The build in question i [...]

Top 20 Gutter Cleaning Blogs The Best Gutter Cleaning Blogs from thousands of Gutter Cleaning blogs on the web using search and social metrics. Subscribe to these websites because they are actively working to educate, inspire, and empower their reade [...]

You are going to fall in love with this adorable snowman craft stick ornament idea! I love that this is not just an ornament, but could be a gift or a simple way to document your life year to year. Perfect for adding a unique picture for the holidays [...]

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Make a cute, full of colors Serving Dish without sewing! This rustic DIY serving dish is easy to make and surprisingly durable. It’s rustic and stylish all at the same time. These serving dishes would make cute handmade gifts for … Read M [...]

This cute little miniature pasta Christmas tree is a great project to add to your holiday decorations. It is cheap, easy, and super fun to customize to your decor theme for the year. I love that I can make these in varying sizes with different colors [...]

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Living in Southern California, we have an abundance of citrus nearly year round — lemons, limes, kumquats, grapefruits, and more. I also have a household of beverage enthusiasts, from my kids who love to make lemon-, lime-, etc. -ades, or “ki [...]

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This DIY IKEA children’s desk has an additional table that lets kids play opposite one another.I built this hack because my kids often want to use our kitchen table to spread out, play or draw. However they insist that no grown up is in th [...]

These reindeer Christmas decorations are such cute ideas to add to your holiday decorating this year! I love using flower pots for decorations like this! A simple terra cotta pot, some googly eyes, ribbon, and pom-poms turn this into an adorable Rudo [...]

*This post is in partnership with The Home Depot Foundation. This past weekend, Adam and I traveled to Georgia to spend Veterans Day weekend with The Home Depot Foundation. You might recall our involvement with their Celebrations of Service Kickoff E [...]

Some odors on clothing can be difficult to remove, not to mention embarrassing. By taking advantage of natural odor neutralizers, or experimenting with specialty detergents, you can find the method that works best for you, and maybe even save money i [...]

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Fun Christmas ornaments are a must as part of my holiday decoration. Over the years, I learned to avoid real candles though due to the fire hazards. In their place, these simple Santa and Snowman tea light candles are perfect for lighting up a room o [...]

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Glitter is a fun way to make a dramatic statement with your eye makeup. The problem, though, is getting it to stay put. Thankfully there are a few new products that make it fast and easy to get the glitter to adhere perfectly to your eyes and stay th [...]

I love how easy this paper Christmas tree ornament is to make and hang as a decoration or ornament on your tree. Just a few paper straws, glue, and thread will create a rustic and adorable papercraft ornament to hang on your wall or your tree this ye [...]

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Building a model railroad is like creating your own miniature empire. You'll have complete control over the features, enabling you to construct a modern design, a western design, or even one with fantastical elements. Building a railroad involves man [...]

Anyone who’s done a bit of metalworking will know how quickly your stockpile will pick up a coating of rust with even just a bit of humidity. While welding requires only a bit of wire brushing at the joint areas, cleaning a large frame for pain [...]

This is such an adorable pasta tree Christmas decoration idea! If you ever made fun crafts with pasta as a child, then this simple red white and green idea is going to become a new favorite holiday decoration craft! Check out how to make this miniatu [...]

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This homemade Christmas stollen recipe is going to become a new family-favorite during the holiday season! This is a simple traditional German holiday dessert that features cranberries, candied ginger, walnuts and almonds, and crisp outside with the [...]

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The sciences are traditionally viewed as a set of difficult subjects for students, but in reality they are widely applicable in daily life and increasingly important for you to understand. Understanding science helps you better understand the world a [...]

Like many creative individuals who suddenly find themselves parents, [Marta] wanted to make something special for his children to play with. Anybody can just purchase an off-the-shelf electronic toy, but if you’ve got the ability to design one [...]

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Our guest this week is Jesse Genet. Jesse is the co-founder and CEO of Lumi, which helps e-commerce brands manage their custom packaging. Before that, she was the creator of a DIY product called Inkodye, which launched on Kickstarter. She’s bee [...]

Build this DIY Dog Crate Console with free plans by Shanty2Chic. I have been wanting to build this DIY Dog Crate Console for so long and I finally took the plunge! We get so many requests for a dog crate console that looks like a piece of furniture b [...]

My homemade baked mac and cheese recipe is the perfect comfort food recipe to make for your family tonight. A perfect combination of al dente pasta, mozzarella, cheddar, and a unique blend of spices make this simple dish something to talk about. You& [...]

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For many of us, the optical drive is a thing of the past. Once considered essential, the technology is no longer featured in the average laptop,where their omission saves plenty of precious space, and they’re rare on desktops, too. However, eve [...]