DIY

December 8, 2013

Charming Holiday DIY: Toy VW Bus Carries Miniature Tree

During the holidays, if you want to dabble in some DIY, check out this clever place card that could double as a Christmas ornament. Using little bottle brush trees from Joann's, Michelle of Decor and the Dog, simply wrapped it with red and white Baker's twine on top of a toy VW bus found at her local Walmart.

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December 11, 2012

Christmas Wreath for DIYers

Last year, while the Christmas tree for book lovers was all the rage, this year we've discovered a DIY idea just for artists (or art enthusiasts). The Painter's Wreath by Cara Enteles was created using repurposed paint brushes, glue and wire. “I am a painter,” she states. “My work is about environmental issues and man's relationship with nature. I maintain a large organic garden upstate that informs my work.

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September 4, 2012

Amazing DIY Idea: Gorgeous Parachute Ceiling

Wedding coordinator Amber DeForest runs a blog called 100 Days to Plan a Wedding where she shares budget saving tips for those planning their big day. One of the most clever ideas, that she used for her own wedding, was renting a parachute and hanging it from the ceiling. Costing only $35, it's a gorgeous and unique way to transform any space. (Saved under our board Cool DIY Projects on Pinterest.)

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December 12, 2011

Hot Air Balloon Ornaments

It's time to get crafty! A Christmas tree made out of old books and now this! Inspired by Restoration Hardware's hot air balloon nursery mobile (which is adorable, by the way), one crafty mom “who loves to make cute things with minimal effort and cost” (aka The Cheese Thief) thought up this creative idea.

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