How To Make Biodegradable Newspaper Seedling Pots
What I dislike most about growing plants – or rather what I find scary – is transplanting seedlings. To me they are like newborn babies that you’d be afraid to carry for fear of breaking their soft bones or dropping them on the floor. Ooh! If you feel the same way about these baby plants, you’re going to […]
“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 […]
Effective DIY Composter – 2 Tiered Drum
There are lots of good reasons to compost. Composting allows you to save money and resources even as it reduces your impact on the environment. Of course, most gardeners know the value of rich, dark, earthy compost in growing healthy plants. Adding compost to your garden will not only fertilize, it actually feeds your soil […]
Soda Pop Tab Bracelet
With just a little resourcefulness and creativity, you can make some pretty accessories for you and your daughter. This bracelet is made out of soda pop tabs and a red ribbon – a very easy DIY project! Materials: Soda pop tabs Ribbon (color of your choice) Nail polish (color of your choice, to be used […]
DIY Melted Crayon Wall Decor
Now you can hang your own canvas masterpiece with the use of crayons and a heat gun. Be creative and try making different shapes or abstract art with it! Materials: Canvas Crayons Glue gun Heat gun (or hair dryer, but the melted crayons are more difficult to control using this) Old newspapers Steps: First of all, […]
Plastic Bottle Planters
Here’s one way to recycle PET bottles. And while you are at it, bond with your kids by asking them to put faces on those grass seed planters. 🙂 Materials: Empty plastic bottles Scissors Nail or pen to create holes at the bottom of the bottle Soil Grass seeds Googly eyes or cardboard/paper and markers Glue […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]