Lately I’ve been seeing lots of cute embellished sandals (like these, these, or these), and I’ve been wanting to do a version of DIY pompom sandals. But I have trouble committing. I didn’t know whether I’d want to be stuck with the trend, so I had to make my version totally reversible, but still sturdy. Plus, […]
Make a DIY Copper Hair Clip/Barrette
This copper hair clip is one of the easiest DIYs I’ve done, because sometimes simple is better. You really only need three things for this project, one of which is copper foil tape, the kind that gardeners use to keep slugs away from their plants. Slugs don’t like to crawl across it because it gives […]
Father’s Day DIY Ideas
Need some Father’s Day DIY ideas? I always find that men are a lot trickier to make gifts for than women, but here are a few dad-friendly ideas from my archives. Beard balm – Steven also endorses using a bit of this balm as hair wax. Leather liquor bottle labels – Help your dad keep his liquor classy. […]
Make a Moon Phase DIY Ring Dish
I just made ring cones, so why do I need a ring dish? Well, in addition to rings, you can use these to store bracelets, necklaces, and earrings. Or any other little bits and bobs you might have sitting around–hairpins, paperclips, thumbtacks, whatever. Plus, if you add glow-in-the-dark paint, you’ll have no problems finding them in a […]
10 Essential Tools for New Homeowners (and DIYers)
With Father’s Day sales coming up (Sunday, June 19), I thought it would be a good idea to share my list of essential tools for new homeowners. But subvert the gender stereotypes and capitalist exploitation of fatherhood, and instead seize the opportunity to buy yourself some tools for less. I guess you can get your dad some, […]
DIY Mineral Chart Tote Bag with Free Printables
Make this DIY mineral chart tote bag with free printable images.
How to Make Concrete DIY Ring Cones
Cat Grass DIY Concrete Planter
The other day I saw a sign that said, “Plant ladies are the new cat ladies,” and had a little laugh, but then I started thinking to myself that I’m both. As far as blog projects are concerned, though, you’d think my plants get all of the love. You might get the impression that I […]
Make Concrete and Gold DIY Plant Pots
