14 Creative Penny Ideas
Pennies are the most unused money in our purses. Personally, I just leave them in a jar at home when it becomes too many to have more space in my purse. I won’t be paying things with them anyway. And if you let them accumulate in your bag you’d be wondering later on why your bag is so […]
DIY Print on Wood
Ever had that great arts and crafts idea you never were able to do because it requires resources you don’t have? It’s time-consuming, expensive, and/or too complicated to do. I have always wanted to print my digital masterpieces on various things like on the wall, on a bag, smooth stones, and wood. That’s why I […]
Transfer Photos on to Timber
Thinking of a new way to display memorable photos at home? Forget picture frames and use the timber you have at home instead for an absolutely unique look! Transferring a photo to a piece of wood takes around 20 minutes. What we like more about this idea is that you can customize the look any way you […]
DIY Solar Lights in Jars
These mason jar lights are definitely cute come night time. Admit it, seeing them in these photos makes you smile already! Now why not make a few for yourself? 🙂 Materials: Solar lights; the silver-topped ones show through the jar a little less Clamp style jar with a glass lid Glass frosting spray – you can […]
“Junk” Portraits
Can you imagine the mountains of junk that are sitting in your home – really old magazines, junk mail, buttons that came out of nowhere, the little toys your kids stopped playing, that earring whose pair got lost, and a lot more? Well some people have a creative way to deal with them. Scroll down to see how two […]
Fork Picture Holders
This is a unique alternative use for your mismatched forks. Great not just for pictures, but for holding cards or notes as well. Though it seems to require some hand strength, this DIY project is easy. Materials: Fork Pliers Steps: Turn the outer tines of the fork backwards. Make sure they are equally bent. Then […]
DIY Mason Jar Lights
If you need elegant-looking lighting without having to spend big money, here’s one DIY project you might want to try. Indoor or outdoor, these lights are beautiful. Materials: Mason jar The socket you want to put the jar on A plastic or metal ring that fits your socket (to secure your jar lid to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]