How to Make a Mini Macrame Wall Hanging If there's one hobby that has become quite the obsession for me - it’s macrame! It’s really fun to create and the projects are inexpensive to complete. Right now macrame wall hangings are all the rage, and add an eclectic look to your … [Read more...]
31 Inspirational DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas
Inspirational DIY Farmhouse Decor Many of us are still in love with the farmhouse style of decorating. It's warm, relaxing and full of character. Farmhouse style is a mixture of old and new pieces, bringing in a rustic and vintage feel, but not excluding shiny and new. Here are … [Read more...]
DIY Modern Hoop Wreath for Spring
DIY Modern Hoop Wreath for Spring Hello! I’m so excited to be here to show you how to bring a little Spring into your home. I’m betting we all need a little Spring at this point in the year. After two back-to-back snowstorms and weeks of frigid temps here in Seattle — I’m so … [Read more...]
21 Ways to Reuse or Upcycle an Old Sweater
21 Ways to Reuse or Upcycle an Old Sweater Decorating for winter doesn't always have to mean decorating for the holidays. Have you ever thought about reusing an old sweater to make winter decorations? Sweaters represent warmth and coziness. Implementing them into your decor can … [Read more...]
Fall Leaves Garden Flag using a Dollar Store Placemat
Make an inexpensive (but beautiful) Fall Leaves Garden Flag using a Dollar Store Placemat! Pull out your sewing machine (or skip the stitching and use your iron and some hem tape instead.) You can have a gorgeous fall garden flag in an hour or less. Plus, this is the perfect … [Read more...]
Easy Decorative DIY Glass Bead Magnets
Make glass bead magnets with the kids for a simple and easy craft project to help you get through those long summer days when the kids are home.How to Make Glass Bead Magnets I love working with mod podge, especially for this decorative book with a secret hiding place and … [Read more...]
DIY Boho Style Earrings
DIY Boho Style Earrings "Boho" or Bohemian style jewelry is the rage now and you see this style everywhere. You can easily make your own Boho style jewelry with just a few items from the craft store. Whether you decide to make colorful beaded bracelets, tassel necklaces or Boho … [Read more...]
Inserting Spring into My Wreath
Inserting Spring into My Wreath A few years ago I purchased a simple white berry wreath from Target (I don't think it's still available at Target, but this is a similar style wreath.) To save money, I challenged myself to use this one wreath through every season for … [Read more...]
PVC Pipe Heart Decoration
PVC Pipe Heart Decoration Hi there, Pretty Handy Girl readers! I'm Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter, back with another tutorial! I was in the hardware store the other day, and I was inspired to create something using the many different sizes of PVC pipe. With Valentine's Day … [Read more...]
16 Unique DIY Hostess Gift Ideas
16 Unique DIY Hostess Gift Ideas Holiday festivities are about to begin, and you don't want to arrive to those parties empty-handed! Thank your hostess by bringing a thoughtful and personal gift that is sure to put a smile on his or her face. Here is a collection of Unique DIY … [Read more...]
DIY Sheet Metal Gift Trays
DIY Sheet Metal Gift Trays The holidays are fast approaching and it's time to start thinking about gift giving ideas! Gift trays are a great way deliver gifts to your friends, neighbors or teachers. The best part of a gift tray is it can be reused for anything they want and … [Read more...]
DIY Wood Burning Trivets and Coasters
DIY Wood Burning Trivets and Coasters Hi there, Pretty Handy Girl readers! I'm Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter, back with another tutorial for you! Every time we host Thanksgiving dinner, we seem to run out of trivets and coasters before the turkey hits the table. This year, … [Read more...]
Spooky Spider Halloween Sign
Spooky Spider Halloween Sign Hi there, Pretty Handy Girl readers! I'm Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter, back with another tutorial for you! This time, I'm making a spooky spider Halloween sign to coordinate with the rest of my black and silver Halloween decorations.I love … [Read more...]
71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects
71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects If you make things out of wood you know almost every project leaves scrap wood. Why not use up those scraps by making some of these 71 Practically FREE Scrap Wood Projects? These projects definitely won't break the bank and they will keep … [Read more...]
How to Fake a Fake Pumpkin (Faux Painting Tutorial)
How to Fake a Fake Pumpkin Have you seen those neon orange fake pumpkins and nearly vomited because you wouldn't dream of decorating with them. I mean, get real, everyone would know they were fake. Ah ha, but have you seen the price tags? $1 - $6? For that price you might just … [Read more...]
Faux Stone Vase from Recycled Bottle
Hey, guys!! It's Anika from Anika's DIY Life back again with a quick and easy project. I hoard glass bottles and vases. My garage has an entire shelf full of bottles and I love giving them fun updates like this 5 minute marbled vase and the upcycled spice bottle "wind-chime". … [Read more...]