Materials and tools: broken jewelry orphan earrings old buttons picture frames wire cutters E6000 glue Steps: 1. Collect an assortment of broken jewelry, orphaned earrings and old buttons, remove any earrings, pin bails or button handles with wire cutters. 2. Attach embellishments to the fra

Easy to make and extra adorable, the sweet pool noodle noodle is about to be your new favorite Halloween craft project. Just add matching knee-high socks and a few accessories, and your front door or Halloween tree is ready for trick-or-treating. Jennifer perkins This DIY Halloween project is not

Introduction “Its actually bad to eat apples. Better to turn them all into cider.” - Benjamin Frankli north Homebrewing is more popular than ever these days and the recipes for homemade beer are endless. If youre looking for a Cucumber Beer or Chocolate Cranberry Cream, theres a good chance s

Introduction Turn your kids favorite food into a Halloween costume. Step 1 Remove the bottom of the basket Turn the basket upside down and cut off the bottom and any extra spokes. Have your child get into the basket to make sure he fits comfortably around your waist. Step 2 Paint ca

Step 1 Prepare the basket and measure cardboard Use a knife to cut the bottom of the basket. Cut it along the perforations where the plastic is thinner than the solid base. Measure the height of the basket from below the rim and then cut the black construction paper to that size. Step 2 A

Introduction Kids can make a mess wherever they go, in seconds. Celebrate their carefree attitude by dressing them up as what you sometimes think they are. Step 1 Cut pieces of fabric Use the template to cut out the fabric for the body. Step 2 Place pieces and pin Place the back piece

Introduction Buff Strickland Ornaments A well-tied ribbon is a staple when it comes to gift wrapping, but instead of opting for a traditional satin option or a ready-made sticky bow, stock up on a variety of fabric trims at your local craft store. Step 1 Buff Strickland Wrapping box with

Introduction DIY bouquet Pick up the flowers from the florist the morning of the wedding and all it takes is five minutes to create a magnificent hand-held wedding bouquet. Step 1 Cut to size Bind the stems of the flowers with a thin rubber band to secure them firmly. Use scissors to cut

Introduction Buff Strickland Tartanware tins When recipients expect cardboard boxes and paper bags, theres something special about great reusable packaging. Nothing is more nostalgic than receiving a tasty homemade treat in a vintage tin. Scottish-made tartanware containers have become collect

Introduction Buff Strickland A touch of nature Sometimes the Christmas inspiration youre looking for can be found right in your own backyard. Why not turn this nature-inspired gift ornament into an afternoon activity for you and your family? Put on your winter boots and wrap up in scarves, the

Give your front door all the fall vibe with a wreath as elegant as your porch pumpkin shade. This beauty features an unexpected shape and a muted, on-trend color palette for a design sure to impress guests. Allie Holcomb King What you will need wood glue circular saw or handsaw 12 x 20 wooden e

A burning fireplace on a cold winter night is a comfort, and it is also a decorative part of the house. But come the warmer months, the fireplace hearth sometimes becomes an empty dark shell and the mantel simply becomes a place to store displaced trinkets. However, the mantel can be decorated in ho

Introduction Collect Materials Everyone loves a good Ikea hack and with the Lack side table coming in at under $10, its too tempting not to accessorize it. We used black nail polish to paint the table and inexpensive cork rounds from the craft store to make the checkers. You can use a standard

Houseplants are notorious for their short lifespans, but thats not the case! Give your home a spring glow all year round with some delightful potted plants on your coffee table. Chaste Photography and Cinema Hanging + Hanging Most houseplants will look their best when they can get plenty of natur

Lighting ideas for stairs: Attach the garland to the rails using the wires on the garland. Fresh garlands dont last as long as artificial greenery, and they tend to shed. Also, the artificial garland can be used for a longer time. The scalloping technique (making half-circle loops) is ideal for for

Introduction Attach a Tack Weld You must use a tack weld to hold the template in place while you weld the chair frame. This is crucial when making more than one chair because you want them to turn out exactly the same. A great feature on some welders is remote amperage control. Allows you to adj

Debbie Wolfe I love using natural materials for crafts. In fact, I only really grow okra so I can make them into decorations for Halloween and Christmas. Pumpkins also make useful blank popsicles that can be turned into fun, festive decorations. Tools and materials dried pumpkins dried okra blac

Introduction Michelle Kim Photography Make a lace crown for your guest of honor or for each guest at your party. Everyone feels prettier in a crown. Step 1 Michelle Kim Photography Apply fabric reinforcement Cover the lace in the fabric backing and let it dry. Depending on how much you pu

Step 1 Brian Patrick Flynn, Scripps Networks, LLC Megaphone Floral Vase Step 1, measure the height of the megaphone Measure the megaphone Use a tape measure to determine the inside height of the megaphone. Step 2 Brian Patrick Flynn, Scripps Networks, LLC Add Risers Next, use a book st

I get it. I lived for many years with an assortment of mismatched serving utensils and cutlery pieces that, design-wise, span a century, and not in the cute, you like vintage cutlery sense. Even as a grown adult, I still have a drawer of random utensils and cutlery, because it just doesnt seem easy