With Earth Day just around the corner and spring in full swing, now is the perfect time to think about planting a garden to enjoy throughout the warm months. Today’s green craft, inspired by the Michaels ReLove campaign, is a great way to reuse something that would otherwise be discarded–empty soda cans–by turning them into…
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Fabric-Decoupaged Clay Pots
Do you have some clay pots that have seen better days? Update them with your favorite fabric and some Outdoor Mod Podge! This is the perfect spring craft to complete this weekend, and it would make a terrific gift for any occasion under the sun: Mothers’ Day, teacher appreciation, or even housewarming. Let me show…
DIY Watercolor Bubble Necklace
Looking for a fun accessory to punch up your spring wardrobe? Look no further than this gorgeous DIY necklace idea shared today by PS contributor Janel from NellieBellie! Supplies: Sculpey clay Acrylic paint in multiple colors gold chain gold jewelry rings (for attaching discs to chain) Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home…
Homes.com Crafting for Charity Contest
One thing that has always been on my heart is to try to use blogging to make this world a bit more beautiful. And not just in the most obvious ways, as in decorating my home or making something pretty for my children to wear. To be able to touch lives on a daily basis…
Flower Pounding Technique Tutorial + Quilted Floral Table Runner
Create lovely botanical-print fabrics with fresh spring flowers, greenery and a hammer! This amazingly ingenious project is brought to you by PS contributor Carrie of Worth Pinning. Did you know you can pound the color of flowers and leaves into fabric to create your own fabric designs? This is Carrie from Worth Pinning and I’m…
Painted Outdoor Canvas Floor Cloth
Make a striking painted canvas floor cloth for your outdoor space with a bit of paint and a drop cloth. What a simple, stunning alternative to a pricier outdoor rug! PS Contributor Megan from The Homes I Have Made is here today to show you exactly how it’s done. Hello PS Readers! It’s Megan, from The…
DIY Office Chair Slipcover
Transform an unsightly office chair into something with panache with a custom-fit DIY slipcover! If you have never attempted a slipcover project of any sort, this is a great way to get your feet wet with the process. Let me show you how it’s done! When I completed my sewing room/home office last year, I…
Easter Snack Time (Forget the Mess!)
Juicy blueberries. Icing-covered egg-shaped cupcakes with sprinkles. Fizzy, colorful punch served in festive glasses that are certainly not spill-proof. Is the above a recipe for an afternoon of Easter-themed fun with the kiddos? Certainly! But any mom knows that this scenario is also a recipe for a mess waiting to happen. When I received an…
DIY Felt Flowers
Handmade felt flowers are some of the most versatile craft projects around. Used to punch up everything from throw pillows to wearable accessories, it is a must for any crafter to have two or three terrific go-to DIY felt flower tutorials in his or her creative arsenal. Today I’m sharing three felt flower ideas that…
Spring Paper Pinwheel Wreath + Dear Lizzy Giveaway!
The dreary days of winter are almost behind us, and with spring coming into view, there is no better time to add some spring decor to your home. I truly feel there is not better way to punch up seasonal decorations than with a DIY wreath, and today’s idea for a paper pinwheel spring wreath…