This Valentine’s Day wall hanging is inspired by my favorite Valentine’s Day candy – Conversation Hearts. I made two versions of it. One version has the names of my family members and the other has some Conversation Heart inspired sayings. This wall hanging makes the perfect holiday decoration because of its use of colors. Red, …
DIY Projects and Crafts for Every Holiday of the Year
I love the way this cork Christmas star turned out! Stars are symbolic of Christmas, whether they’re atop a tree, or hanging as Christmas decor. My kitchen pantry has recently been renovated and we added a rustic barn door to it. As usual, there is a lot of left over wood for me to reclaim …
One of my favorite types of crafts to do are those that re-use, recycle or re-make crafts that I have already finished. This DIY Christmas centerpiece is one of those projects. Reusing materials saves me money, saves me time and gives me a great “I helped to save the planet” feeling. Do you love Christmas …
This reclaimed wooden elf doorway sign adds a touch of whimsical holiday glee to my front door entry. The project is super easy to do and the kids will be overjoyed each time they walk though the door, thinking of Christmas. Is Christmas decorating your thing? Check out my recent post featuring the Incredible Christmas …
This Santa Claus wall hanging is fun to make and would look great on your wall or entry. The reclaimed wood Santa decoration makes use of some left over wood from a recent renovation project. If you have kids who love Santa hoping to be on Santa’s nice list, make sure you check out our posts …
Nothing is more satisfying for me than using ordinary household items and a few inexpensive craft supplies to created fun and whimsical Christmas decorations. This trio of paintbrush Christmas ornaments all started out their lives as a simple Dollar Store paintbrush! You can pick which you like most, or make all three! Don’t forget to …
This cute snowman paintbrush ornament is very easy to make and will look cute either as a wall hanging or sitting front and center on your Christmas tree. I love to make easy Christmas crafts. Since I manage three blogs and my main site also features DIY and Craft in some form or other, time is …
Recycling old items into new holiday decor is one of the fun parts of the holidays for me. See my alphabet block Christmas tree for another fun example of turning old items into new treasures. This adorable light bulb snowman ornament is all dressed up for the cold in his blue scarf and hat. He …
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. For many that means candy treats, home made Valentine’s Day desserts and gift giving. If you give gifts on Valentine’s Day this easy DIY Valentines Day gift tag will add a decorative touch to your packages. You could even write a romantic quote or a little love note to …
This adorable DIY light bulb Santa ornament is fast and easy to do and will look cute as can be on your Christmas tree. A lot of my time during the holiday season is spent in making Christmas ornaments and other holiday seasonal decor. I find it so rewarding to make something instead of …
Looking for a cute fall craft? This autumn floral bow took me just a few minutes to make and is just the right size for all sorts of uses. I love making floral bows with wire edged ribbon. I use them in so many ways – for basket vignettes, for door wreaths in each season …
During Halloween, you’re bound to see ghosts everywhere, from ghost-themed snacks, to easy DIY costume ideas. My favorite way to incorporate ghosts into the holiday is by making these DIY Halloween scrap wood ghosts. The local home stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s often have scrap pieces of 4 x 4 timber. This size is …
This easy DIY Tootsie Roll lollipop Halloween spider craft is easy as can be and you probably have anything you need to make them in your craft chest right now. They’re a perfect craft project for Halloween because spiders are one of the symbols of Halloween. They are the stars of this fun and festive …
These DIY scrapbook paper pumpkins are simple to do and require only a few supplies. If you are someone whole loves to scrapbook, this project will appeal to you! Not only is this a quick and simple project, but it’s a lot neater than carving an actual pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern! These scrapbook paper pumpkins …
Looking for a way to make your gifts even more festive this year? I’ve put together a round up of 17 creative holiday gift wrapping ideas, just for you! If you wander through the stores during the holidays, you will be overwhelmed with all of the choices for holiday gift wrapping. You can buy supplies for …
From Halloween through Christmas, it seems that many doors have a wreath of some sort decorating the entry. These Christmas wreath ideas are the perfect way to welcome guests to your home. The third Saturday in December is honored each year as National Wreaths Across America Day, for good reason. Many homes have festive door …
Nothing says Christmas more than Christmas Trees. That’s why these DIY pine cone Christmas trees are my favorite kind of project. They make use of things in the house and garden and require very little in the way of anything that needs to be bought at retail. The grand total for these three DIY pine …
Are you looking for an easy project to get in the holiday mood this year? These DIY clay pot candle holders are the craft for you! As a bonus, the gardeners in your life will love these Christmas candle holders. The main part of the design is made by recycling old terra-cotta pots. Candles have …
When you open up your boxes of Christmas ornaments, do you find that many of them look ready for the trash? Looks like it’s time to renew worn out decorations with a Christmas ornament rescue. We’ve all been there. Perhaps your Christmas ornaments have rubbed together and the surface has scratched, or the ornament is …
I love entertaining during the holiday season, and this easy DIY pine cone and ever green candle bowl is the perfect addition to my holiday spread. This lovely candle bowl is simple to do and very elegant when displayed. It will make a lovely addition to any holiday table and is low enough for conversation …
These white chenille pumpkins make great use of an old bedspread. The project is easy to do and the result is stunning! Are you tired of the traditional orange Halloween decor? Try this project on for size. Halloween is coming and October 31 is also Carve a Pumpkin Day. If you don’t like the mess …
This sweet Mason jar snowman with cherry Santa hats would look great on a mantle or coffee table for the holidays. He is made from a recycled jar and some felt and is just adorable. Recycling old items into new holiday decor is one of the fun parts of the holiday for me. It is …
This adorable lightbulb snowman uses a common light bulb with some inexpensive craft supplies to make the sweetest Christmas decor idea ever. Don’t you love to recycle common household items into cute decor projects? It’s a fun, eco-friendly way to make something new out of something old! This fun little snowman would make a great …