This project was inspired by a scene in the seventh Harry Potter movie in which Luna Lovegood, a spacey chum of Harry Potter’s, admires a pretty mobile made of shells. She explains, in a dreamy voice, that shells are believed to ward off evil. Craftzilla isn’t especially superstitious, but this shell mobile is really lovely, ... -- Read More --
Let’s face it. Every time you grip the handle of a glue gun, you tap into your deepest levels of artistic flair and desire to create something aesthetically marvelous. Your dream of crafting that perfect addition to Etsy or Pinterest overwhelms your ability to focus on anything else. Before you know it, hours of decorating ... -- Read More --
I haven’t had much time to craft lately, but that hasn’t stopped me from dreaming. What has stopped me is my apparent inability to get to the store. Here are five projects I’m going to get to, I swear… just as soon as I get the rest of the supplies… Bottle Cap Magnets from Re ... -- Read More --
When I was about 6 I went to a girl’s birthday party, and I was overjoyed to see that her parents had laid out a bunch of hammers and nails. At the time, my parents refused to let me touch anything that could be used as a weapon, a rule that enraged me and, likely, ... -- Read More --
I have to admit: I’m not much of a crafter. I like to draw and paint, but the last time I tried to make anything useful, I wound up popping myself with a hammer, knocking over a can of paint in the garage and crying. I was 7. Well, a couple of decades have passed ... -- Read More --
You may furnish an outdoor environment with the most expensive patio furniture and the most luxurious amenities, but until you instill a bit of your own personality into the space, it won’t truly feel like home. DIY home improvements that allow personal expression through creativity help us feel a connection with the places that we ... -- Read More --
Crafts make excellent gifts. They show that you care a teeny-tiny bit more than the guy who bought a bottle of wine on the way to the party (not that it’s a contest, but if it was…). Homemade gifts show the person that you were thinking of them ahead of time–that they deserve your unending ... -- Read More --
Black roses are a great decor for Halloween, but so plain. Use some super fine glitter to bring out the glam in your gothic decor this year! Materials black silk roses ultra fine glitter in black and dark blue Aleene’s Tacky Glue Deco Art Dura Clear Gloss Varnish paintbrush Instructions Brush the Tacky Glue on ... -- Read More --
The three tiered dessert stand has long been a mainstay of dining and formal get-togethers but this quick and easy DIY version can be made to fit in anywhere. Not only is this a space saver for busy BBQ and summer potluck tables but it can also make a unique year-round hostess gift. I chose ... -- Read More --
It’s rough out there. The stores carry the same stuff and when you finally find something remotely unique–it’s ten zillion dollars. That’s why we have to grab creativity by the torso, wrestle it to the ground and make a pillow out of it. The following tutorial is sewing-free and joy inducing. Grab your down pillows, ... -- Read More --
Guest post! We love having guests. If you’d like to write about a craft you love, in this case, making gift baskets, let us know! Making a gift basket for someone is a great way to show them how much you care for several reasons. A homemade gift basket shows your recipient that you put ... -- Read More --
It’s been a little over a week since the official start of summer. Which means it’s the perfect time to head to the bookstore and pick up some paperbacks for your summer reading list. Now you could always use your receipt as a bookmark, but that’s just so unimaginative! With a few supplies from the ... -- Read More --
