The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the kitchen, garage and backyard from food to furniture to fun & games for your family.
Transform canning jars into perfect summertime lanterns with this mason jar candle holder project! With just a twist of some craft wire and a few realistic-looking LED candles, your patio—or your living room or kitchen—will glow with welcoming light all season long! Ready to give it a try? Check out this hanging mason jar candle […]
Give your herb garden a crafty touch with these mini spool markers!
By Lish Dorset When I was in elementary school reading The Indian in the Cupboard, I was fascinated with the book’s cover art. I stared – probably when I should have been reading in class – for hours at the cupboard the figurines lived in and wondered which of my toys I’d put in there. […]
Ready to bring some springtime joy to your daily washing routine? Whip up a batch of delightfully zesty pink lemonade soap! The pink hue comes from the addition of Australian pink clay. I love adding clay to my soaps for added slip and cleansing power, and I especially love to take advantage of my clays […]
“I have always been interested in tracked vehicles,” says Seth Abrahams. Abrahams is a member of the Bay Area Tankers club, a group of R/C tank enthusiasts who promote the hobby of scale model armored vehicles. Abrahams brought his 1/16th scale RC tanks to Maker Fair Bay Area last year, and he’ll be back again […]
Whether I’m looking for photo props or dresser-top catch-alls, decorative bowls are hard to resist. This is especially true when those delightful containers are painted wooden bowls with custom stenciled patterns! Transform thrifted wooden bowls into your new favorite jewelry holder or house key tray with adhesive stencils and craft paint in colors that match […]
Is your greeting card collection getting out of control? Clean up your card stash without giving up your stationery habit with these helpful card organization tips! It’s so frustrating to know with absolute certainty that you have the perfect card on hand for an event or anniversary, but not be able to find it. Luckily, […]
