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DIY Folded CD Cover
May
18
2015
This is a tried and tested guide to making your own folded CD covers with scrapbook paper. A “mix tape”
Posted in DIY, Gifts, Wedding Tagged with: cd case, cd cover, cd sleeve, DIY, gifts, mix tape, paper, photography, scrapbook paper, wedding, wedding favor
The Best Way to Remove Labels from Glass Bottles
Apr
24
2015
Most of our wedding decor was, of course, DIY inspired, which saved some money and made the day more personal.
Posted in DIY, Upcycle, Wedding Tagged with: bottles, decor, DIY, glass, labels, upcycle, wedding
Rustic Spray-painted Bottle Vases
Dec
05
2014
Once the DIY bug bites you, it gets hard to throw anything that can possibly be upcycled or prettyfied away.
Posted in DIY, House & Garden, Upcycle, Wedding Tagged with: bottles, decor, DIY, flowers, glass, home, spray paint, upcycle, vase
Painted Wooden Spoons
Dec
04
2014
What a simple way to add some jazz to wooden spoons. It looks like the handles were dipped in paint. I
Posted in DIY, Gifts, House & Garden Tagged with: diy gifts, gift ideas, gifts, home, kitchen, paint, wooden spoons
Toy Key Chain DIY
Oct
10
2014
Just look at these tiny toy key chains! I especially love the army men (see below). I can’t even remember
Posted in DIY, Gifts, Kids, Upcycle Tagged with: animals, DIY, diy gifts, gifts, handmade, key chains, key rings, kids, toys, upcycle
Light Switch Art Makeover
Oct
07
2014
Never search for the light switch again! Turn each light switch plate into a little piece of art and light
Posted in DIY, House & Garden, Upcycle Tagged with: decor, decorate, designs, DIY, home, light, makeover, paper
Silhouette Plates
Oct
06
2014
Silhouette pictures are lovely. They just add some mystery because of the lack of detail. You can be creative when
Posted in DIY, Gifts, House & Garden, Kids, Upcycle Tagged with: decor, DIY, home, kitchen, paint, plate, silhouette, wall
Warm Oil Hand Treatment – Homemade
Jul
22
2014
You can tell a lot about a person by their hands. Almost like it’s another window to their soul. Or
Posted in Health & Beauty Tagged with: beauty, cuticles, hand care, hands, homemade, nails
7 Creative DIY Gifts for Mom
May
08
2014
Moms are the best. The wonderful thing about a mother is that you can give her any gift, big or
Posted in DIY, Gifts, Upcycle Tagged with: bookmarks, Chalk, Chalk paint, coasters, DIY, diy gifts, garden, gift basket, gifts, handmade, herbs, housewarming, keyholder, kitchen, mom, mother, mothers day, painted stones, sugar scrubs, wooden spoons
Cellulite Massage Oil – Homemade
Apr
27
2014
Include this homemade cellulite massage oil – along with regular exercise and a healthy diet – in your tool kit
Posted in Health & Beauty Tagged with: cellulite, essential oils, homemade, massage oils, slimming, weight-loss