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I love this necklace and need one now. Yesterday even. A statement necklace is a wonderful thing, and even better when you can make it yourself.  You need a few basic jewelry making supplies and the chain can either be acquired at the craft store or, if you’re feeling really DIY, at the hardware store. … Read more

This is such a simple idea  – make a skirt from an old sweater. And doesn’t that skirt look cozy? Before: After:   I wonder if Steve has any old sweaters he isn’t using? You can get the link to a tutorial here.

Here’s a clever dual-purpose upcycle from The Eco Friendly Family. A tray, a pillow, some paint and a couple of other items and you’ve got a way for Steve to serve me breakfast in bed. Ha! You can get the details for this one here.

I wish I had better window sills for a trick like this – and more patience. This only takes a few days, and those who have done it will tell you it happens fast, but no doubt I would be standing over them. pressuring my scallions until they felt like stomping out the front door yelling … Read more

Love the idea of a chalkboard calendar on your wall but don’t want to commit to painting the wall or building one in a frame?  How about one that sticks to your wall (gently) and can be rearranged for leap years and the like?   This is a great project that uses contact paper rather than paint … Read more

I love these stools and I can’t believe how cheaply they can be made. For about $5, and a bit of your time, you can custom make these gorgeous, modern cement-seat stools. Homemade Modern brings us some of the best DIY projects for modern furnishing and decor around. Really clever stuff. This post on the … Read more

I don’t know what to say other than wow. these are amazing! I would love to have a yard full of these wonderful little bird houses styled after teardrop campers, but I think the fact that the birds didn’t get how awesome these are would bug me a little. Or a lot. And you just … Read more

This project has a huge wow factor, but it’s also a big project to take on.  An old garage door converted into a stunning dining table. I thought it was glass topped but that shine is epoxy poured into each pocket of the old garage door. Pretty fabulous, yes? You can see very detailed instructions for this … Read more

This project falls under the heading of Super Fun DIY, but it is also a project that requires safety glasses. Safe but fun. There is dissembling of the gumball machine required, as well as glass cutting, but what a reward for all that work. There are detailed instructions at Instructables.

In the last several years, zippy Vespa scooters have become the eco-transportation alternative for not just trendy hipsters and bohemian artsy individuals but also mainstreamers who simply want to navigate the streets with a lighter carbon footprint. According to their website and many satisfied customer accounts, Vespas are definitely built to last so I have … Read more