We always lose the keys and spend time looking for them in a hurry. Here’s a way not to look for them and not to be late everywhere. Make a frame where you could put your keys not to forget them. Such a thing would display all the keys you have. You’ll need a frame,...
I think the coolest thing about electronic alarm clocks is that they glow in the dark. Although it’s also their main drawback. So with the possibility to check time when you waking up early in the morning your room isn’t completely dark when you are falling asleep. For some people that isn’t a problem but...
It’s winter and we’re all seeking for warm. A nice idea for getting warm is to make a pair of mittens from an old sweater. The project is rather simple, the materials are: pencil, scissors, graph paper, fabric dye, old pot and plate, a sweater you’re ready to sacrifice, sewing machine or needle-and-thread, felt or...
If you want a personalized and original clock, you can make them yourself. You won’t need many materials, just wood coffee stir sticks, all-purpose white glue, sharp scissors and working clock with a flat face. Cut 100 or more sticks so that they are sharp, glue several rows of sticks, the second row should be...
If you always forget to water your plants, they become dry and die, then succulents are for you. They are easy to grow and look nice. How can you grow a succulent in a jar? You’ll need a jar, charcoal and cactus soil, mesh, a piece of burlap for preventing from getting too much water....
If you need a place to hide all the stuff that creates mess everywhere – make a secret box behind a piece that is usual for your space. Hide such a box behind a photo in a frame of a picture. This project is a double achievement because it’s not only a place for extra...
A perfect gift for Valentine’s Day is handmade soap in the shape of the heart. These soaps are inspired by the candies of the same shape. Tools and materials: nonstick 9-inch square pan, heart-shape cookie cutter, glass measuring cup, glycerin soap, bench scraper, soap colorant or food coloring, spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol, cutting board,...
In case you want to personalize your living space you can start with your switch plates. Of course you can simply buy a bunch of fancy switch plates instead but that would cost you a lot and they won’t be really personal. Decoupage techniques can help you with such customization without spending a lot of...
If you have all these old Christmas ornaments that belonged to your grandparents you can make them looks great again. They are usually quite boring so you need to add some sparkle to them. The easiest thing to do that is to use glitter glues. They’re cool, mess-free and fun. Of course the same thing...
If you’re into home decor then you probably know, that chalkboard paint is quite expensive and usually comes only in black and green colors. Although that isn’t the problem anymore. You can make such paint by yourself. You just need some Non-Sanded Tile Grout and latex paint of any color you want. If you mix...