May I say at the outset that this is not an actual rocket jet pack, so those of you out there thinking “This is going to make baby sitting SO easy” think again. While it won’t let your kids actually blast into the atmosphere (as that would be terribly unsafe) it will let their imagination … Read more

These are absolutely gorgeous, would make great gifts or a wonderful arrangement in your own home, and this tutorial shows you how to do everything from tint the glass jars to pour the candles. It’s got it all. I’ll take a dozen! And you can make a dozen with some help from the lovely folks … Read more

I love this shelf not just because I think it’s lovely to look at, but also because it was made with an old pair of crutches. That’s some dedication to upcycling right there.     I think about diy and upcycling a lot and I am not sure if, upon spying these crutches, I would have thought … Read more

Coasters are always handy and those of us who enjoy cocktail hour but love our furniture always appreciate these. So here’s a quick and easy tutorial for making chalkboard coasters. Get the details and instructions at Shrimp Salad Circus

I am going camping this weekend for the first time in…well in a very long time. Steve is a back woods camping sort of fellow and I am a “oh my isn’t this a lovely bed, why yes I DO like street lights and paving!” sort of camper. We’ll be roughing it in a tent … Read more

This project is no small undertaking, but if you’d like a greenhouse for a lot less than you might normally pay, and which uses a lot of recycled material, this may be the thing for you. Made from recycled windows, you will need tools, lumber and a few other things to create this, but how … Read more

An old tote, a potato and some fabric paint or screen printing ink is all you need to pull this project from Childerhouse off. It’s a simple way to embellish an everyday item, and they make great gifts, too. Note that you could use acrylic craft paint in a pinch but it’s not going to last the … Read more

What a treat this would be in the shower – not only helping keep stubble at bay, but imagine the wonderful aroma from the rosemary and mint in the steam. For gentlemen shaving their face, the mint will have a refreshing effect. Now to simply resist the urge to taste it… Get the recipe and … Read more

I love the rustic look of this faux barn door headboard. And I love that Kristyn from Lil Luna saw what she wanted on Pinterest, couldn’t find any instructions and just went ahead and made it anyway. A little DIY moxie is a good thing – especially if it gets you something like this:   … Read more

If you’ve got your garden planted and are preparing to reap the harvest in a few months, you might want to also prepare to store the harvest. This is a great project from the ever  amazing Ana White which shows you how to make this food storage unit. It will keep your food organized and allow for air circulation. Get the … Read more