Sweater Pillows
Instead of buying pillow cases, why not make your own? It’s unique: no one will have the same pillow case as yours. This can also be cheaper than buying a new pillow case if you know where to look. 🙂 Materials: Sweater – old one or from the thrift shop Pillow Measuring tape Scissors Needle/thread Sewing […]
DIY Wind Chime
Save some money by making your own colourful wind chime from bottle caps 🙂 Materials: 40-50 pcs of bottle caps metal wire pliers with wire cutter hammer and a punch center piece (Anything you think you could use to hang the chains of caps – it could be a vegetable steamer, old CD’s, or a […]
Radiant Recycling: Make a Glass Bottle Torch in 11 Simple Steps
Make good use of those old wine bottles and create your tiki torches at home! Don’t let those beautiful bottles go to waste any longer; instead, turn them into illuminating accents that add warmth and charm to your outdoor spaces. These glass bottle torches are not only an inexpensive lighting solution, but they can also be […]
Build Yourself a Creative Boot Dryer!
You should never wear wet boots. When water seeps through your footwear, your skin absorbs the water. This can cause your feet to become waterlogged, cold, and wrinkly. The longer your feet are wet, the greater the damage to your skin. This can lead to a number of problems, including blisters, Athlete’s foot, and even […]
Stationary Supply Storage
This fun project comes together in no time with the help of a zipper and hot glue. Personalize the container with a fashionable zipper or use your favorite colored-plastic bottle for a chic look. Measure an inch and a half (37 mm) from the base of the water bottle, and mark with a pen. Use […]
Make a Light Bulb Vase
Give new life to a dead light bulb by turning it into a vase! Basic tips on how to hollow out a light bulb: Carefully peel off the contact at the base of the light bulb using needle-nose pliers. Lightly tap the black glass at the base of the light bulb with a hammer.It might […]
Our Natural Swimming Pond Build: The Last Post!
If you’ve followed this blog from the beginning, you’d be forgiven for thinking that I perhaps never got to finish our pond because of the brain eating amoeba. Alas, nearly as surprising, we added a fourth girl to our lives which sent us from busy to bedlam. (And if you haven’t read from the beginning, […]
String Pendant Lamp
Is your good taste usually ahead of your wallet? If so – or you just like to be able to say “I made this’, this light pendant project has your name stamped all over it. Light fittings like this can cost hundreds, depending on the name on the label so why not do your budget and […]