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How to Make Soap (The Easy, Melt and Pour Way)

Soap Making Tutorial

Like macrame and book-binding, soapmaking seems a pursuit meant only for the super crafty. But don’t be fooled– it’s actually as easy as making pasta. ..More or less. Last night, my friend, Hannah (of Hannah Bakery) brought a crew over to my place for this tutorial as part of her month-long birthday learning series. Let me give… Continue reading →

The Truth About Pallets

Pallet Rolling Coffee Table

Pinterest, home to bridal fantasies and endless re-purposed shipping crates… otherwise known as ‘Pallets’, as I’ve learned from the enterprising site. Perhaps, like me, you hadn’t paid much attention to them before, but now that Pinterest has excited you with the potential these ubiquitous scrap treasures hold, you at least consider grabbing one and exploring your inner carpenter.

DIY Accessories Shelf

DIY Jewelry Shelf

Our jewelry has stories. It reminds us of places we’ve been, people we love or once loved, and places we’ve worn it. I have pieces that I never wear, but I just like to see them. So, while repainting a bookshelf yesterday, I decided to repurpose it into jewelry storage and a bedside table.

9 DIY Christmas Décor Ideas

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We all know that right around the holiday’s budgets can get tight. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the holiday spirit! Here are 9 great DIY christmas décor projects that are festive and creative without the big costs:

Get Inspired Mondays: DIY Chevron Striped Rug

DIY Chevron Striped Rug

Considering Chevron everything is “in” right now (see previous post about it here) and this West Elm ZigZag Rug was kinda pricey, I got creative to recreate the look for less.

I thought I was a genius for coming up with the idea of painting an old rug I found in my mother’s garage but apparently its been done before (Pinterest knows everything). So after taking a few helpful pointers, I started this crafty little project that was cheap and easy.

How to Make a Container Candle

Candlemaking

It’s not that I’m not willing to spend $22 on a divine scented candle in great packaging, but I’m not a happy camper when it’s burnt out in two days. So, I decided I’d learn to make my own, and as it turns out, it’s quite easy! Here’s my step-by-step tutorial.

Fun with Chalk

Playroom Chalk

Working in a creative field, it’s an obvious requisite to keep your creative space fresh and inspiring. Our latest DIY studio project: a magnetic chalkboard wall to keep track of important businessy things and write messages to each other. All it takes is magnetic primer and chalkboard paint, which you can find at your local or big box hardware store.

Upcycled

Pinterest Ruler Stairs

It’s been a bit since we did a Pinterest-inspired post, so I thought I’d put something useful together. I have been seeing a ton of great repurposing ideas all over Pinterest lately. Here are some of my top picks and maybe even something you can do at home yourself!