What is Shibori dyeing? I’m attempting the Kanoko, Arashi, and Itajime Shibori techniques from this beautiful traditional Japanese dyeing art. Want to try Shibori? Learn from my mistakes with this tutorial! I’ve had the instructions for this tutorial written for months and months. I often do that before I try something new so I can …
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Learn how to make DIY dollhouse siding using balsa wood strips! This is an easy and cost-effective way to customize your dollhouse. How to Make Beautiful DIY Dollhouse Siding Using Balsa Wood Alright guys, this is the second in a series of posts I’m doing about R’s new dollhouse! The first post covered the free …
Learn how to make a planter out of an upcycled tin can! I’m showing you how to make a chic planter out of an Old Bay can, including drainage. How to Make a Planter Out of an Upcycled Can If you’re from anywhere around Maryland, you’ve heard of Old Bay. As a native Marylander, I …
Learn how to make floral loose leaf tea! It’s easy, fun, and perfect hot or cold. Make Floral Loose Leaf Tea We took a trip to Turkey back in March, and I came home with a TON of herbs, spices, and loose leaf tea. One of my favorites was a floral tea we brought home …
Looking for information about how to make washable sidewalk chalk paint? I’m sharing our experience with two slightly different recipes for DIY sidewalk chalk paint. DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint Hey all—hope you’re doing well cooped up in the house! It isn’t warm here yet, but it is warm enough to throw on a jacket and …
This post shares a quick tip about how to choose the right silicone mold for your epoxy resin casting project. Do you need a shiny or matte resin silicone mold, and what’s the difference? Are silicone molds good for resin casting? Silicone molds are an excellent choice to cast epoxy resin in because silicone is …
Learn how to paint thrifted clay pots to give them a modern look! $2 yard sale succulents and how to painted thrifted clay pots My mom and I had two tables set up at a local community yard sale a few weeks ago. We were mostly selling her stuff, but I brought a few things, …
This post share how I made a DIY birthday cake topper. It’s a simple DIY cake topper using a wood number and is the perfect way to easily accent a plain cake for just a few bucks. How to Make a DIY Wooden Number Birthday Cake Topper I’ve been slowly sharing a few of the DIYs …
This post will teach you how to make a no-sew felt name garland using thick felt and wood beads. It’s an easy project that’s perfect for nursery or playroom decor, as well as parties and gatherings of all kinds. DIY No-Sew Felt Name Garland I must admit that this project wasn’t very high up on …
Learn how to make cheap and effective DIY soft scrub cleaner out of just a few ingredients—it works like a charm all around the home! Make Cheap and Effective DIY Soft Scrub Cleaner Sure, most people don’t get excited about cleaning supplies. But I think you’re going to get excited about this one. It’s a …
Learn how to make a polymer clay pot using Sculpey clay, including how to create beautiful tie-dye patterns on your pot! Learn how to make a polymer clay pot! Last Friday, I posted about a few projects I have on my radar. Well, last Thursday’s snow day gave me a chance to tackle one of them, …
Wondering how to take styled overhead images for your blog or social media profiles? Here’s how to get gorgeous results with minimal gear! Take your photography to the next level by learning a few simple lighting tricks. How to take styled overhead images If you’re at all involved in the blogging world, you’ve probably heard …