By Home Decor Contributor Alyssa Why are candles so expensive?? I love having tons of candles lit throughout my home at any given time, but I also have anxiety about lighting them because I’m afraid to use them up too quickly, and what’s the point having nice things if you can’t use them? Right? Right?? …
By General Crafts Contributor Michelle Create a pretty Valentine’s Day decoration with an unlikely craft supply–coffee filters. Dye the coffee filters to your favorite color, and create this heart that appears to be made out of roses. This heart couldn’t be sweeter! Here’s what you need to make your own: White coffee filters (I used …
Check out our Craft Trends board on Pinterest! Nice lamps can be so expensive, but they really do make or break your room’s decor for multiple reasons. It’s so important to have the right amount of light, and I feel like they can be a great focal point too. So what do you do when you can’t find …
Check out our Craft Trends board on Pinterest! I’ve been seeing a lot of gorgeous woven crafts out there. People are getting so creative with their creations, they look like art pieces that should be in a museum. I have yet to pick up weaving myself, but these woven projects might make be break down and get myself a …
Here in Portland Spring is in full swing – the constant rain brings us early spring flowers. This year the change in seasons seemed to happen overnight and all of a sudden everything is in bloom. Whether spring has begun in your area or if you are still snowed or rained in, here are some …
Spring is here and its time to welcome back the birds and other wild creatures that migrated south or have been hibernating. The first week of spring is a great time to teach about wildlife habitats (including your own backyard!) and the different ways that animals cope with winter and celebrate spring. Here are some …
Check out our Craft Trends board on Pinterest! Now that we’re in the full swing of spring, it’s time to start airing out our houses and cleaning out all of the dust and dirt that comes with staying inside all winter long. It’s spring cleaning season, and in addition to getting down and dirty with baseboards and windows, …
Check out our Craft Trends board on Pinterest! Earth Day is less than a week away, and it’s our time to shine as crafters. If you’re like me, you’ve hoarded many things that other people would consider garbage. Here are some ideas for those of us who have piles of egg cartons, toilet paper tubes, and plastic containers. …
If you’re planning an Easter dinner in a couple of weeks, don’t forget to celebrate the season with cute table decor to go with your delicious meal! These little clay eggs are a perfect way to add some spring color to your table and make a great keepsake for your guests to bring home. Decorate the eggs however …
My nieces love helping out in the garden. They’re great little gardeners, careful not to step in the flower beds, eager to water the seed sprouts and enthusiastic about creating fun garden decor. Here are some ideas that can inspire projects for your garden helpers! My mom is the master gardener in our family, she …
