This necklace project is the perfect excuse to use up leftover chain and frolic around Brooklyn parks in a tutu…right? Right. 😉 Supplies: – Strands of chain…lots of it! * – 10-12mm Jump Rings (2) – Jewelry Clasp – 3-in-1 Jewelry Pliers – Spike Charms (3) – 8mm Jump Rings (3) * For a dynamic …
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DIY Basics: How to Transfer an Image Outline onto Wood
Last year, I created a wood-burned clock for my good friends’ Christmas gift. They’re in a band called Ghost House, and this skull is an awesome logo originally created by Rick Calzi of Dying Breed Illustration. Using a wood burning tool that I bought at Michaels, I burned the logo onto a pine wood disc …
DIY: Mini Glass Terrarium
Here’s a little side project that I whipped up yesterday while I snowed in! A tiny terrarium that can fit in the palm of my hand. The glass portion is actually an upside down candle holder. A great, inexpensive alternative to most glass containers (especially those specifically made for terrariums). I cut out a green …
DIY: Mini Wreath Garland
I’ve always found it so interesting how past projects can inspire future tutorials. It’s even more intriguing when the latter project is completely different! This DIY – made with PVC tubing from Home Depot – was actually inspired by the Vinyl Tube Bracelets from almost exactly a year ago. With just a little fabric and …
DIY: Faux Spool Candle
This home décor project is perfect for the sewing loving lady in your life – whether it’s yourself or a friend! It’s also a great recycling project; I used a soup can, leftover fabric, mason jar lids and miscellaneous buttons to create this candle. You can take it even further and use wax remnants from …
DIY: Vintage Photo Plate
This is one of those project ideas that have been on my mind for a while. Often, an idea pops into my head, but I’m not quite sure how to execute it. Just take a look at my notebook, planner, and virtual note apps. So many ideas without the details figured out yet. This is …
DIY: Gilded Feather Wall Art
During a trip to Target a few weeks ago, I spotted some feather wall art that caught my eye. It was totally my style and taste, but I took one glance at it and knew I could easily re-create it. All I needed was a shadow box. This is the inspiration piece that I spotted …
DIY: Wood Coaster Set
I love spur of the moment ideas. I thought of this while simply wandering through the hardware store (in this case, Home Depot). Who knew that Home Depot had free samples of hardwood flooring? I know this isn’t the most surprising thing ever…but they’re *the* perfect size for coasters!  When I spotted these, I placed a few …








