Posts from Crafting

What's your craft room situation? Mine is currently a messy corner of our office/guest room, but I'm going to pretend it looks like the glorious space pictured above. Let's dream together, shall we?

These extra large paper chandeliers make such amazing party decorations. They are colorful, easy to make, and have a huge impact in a room. I recently assembled this one out of movie ticket strips for an Oscars viewing party this year, but you can use other types of paper instead.

Around this time of year, cold nights and inclement weather mean lots of nights spent at home. If you're growing a little fatigued with Netflix marathons, we've got a few ideas for fun, easy projects that are sure to drive the winter blues away.

Cats are people too, and they love a good IKEA hack just as much as anybody. Whether you're trying to hide an unsightly litter box or just create a kitty playground that isn't totally ugly (and doesn't cost a billion dollars), there's something here for you in this roundup of clever cat-centric IKEA hacks.

DIYers are clearly loving the moon these days, as projects pop up that celebrate our lunar neighbor. Here are seven projects that look to the night sky for inspiration, and show that mysterious celestial body in all its waxing and waning phases...

I'm not big on heart-shaped boxes or candy or jewelry— but towels, kitchen sponges, and cold, hard cash? Ooooh, baby...

Magnets are mighty. And they are useful when it comes to keeping everything in its place. Above, Merrythought used this simple, yet clever, system to keep track of little personal items, using a magnetic organizer for her medicine cabinet. Read on for 30 more attractive (get it?) ideas to keep you on course this year...

A recent search for an "elaborate, colorful chandelier" for our living room lead me down a fantastic pająki rabbit hole. The paper and straw sculptures, typically Polish folklore holiday decor, were originally constructed to hang from the ceiling to resemble elaborate crystal chandeliers found in homes of the upper class.

Butcher Paper + Maine Twig
By Portland General Store

Anyone that knows me knows that I am a big fan of wrapping with kraft paper. I have been using it for years and it has not gotten old yet. Sometime I just simply pair it with some neutral twine, other times I drag out my craft box and get creative. The possibilities really are endless. Here are 10 of my current faves — all of which use a little green which feels festive this time of year.

Maker: Liz
Skill Level: Medium
Time Required: 15 minutes
Project Cost: under $5 per potholder