When it comes to matters of decorating a home, mirrors can be an excellent addition to a household for a multitude of reasons, ranging from purely functional to decorative motives. They serve the purpose of allowing us to view ourselves, but also serve as a means to brighten up rooms and increase their perceived sizes….
If you care for the environment and enjoy DIY home decoration, you might love working with chalk paint! Chalk paint is one of the many trends in household design that promotes the sustainability of resources needed, should we wish to undo the damage we humans have caused to our environment. Not only is it eco-friendly…
New Year’s Eve is for celebration, reflection, and joy as we prepare to usher in the new year. It is a time demarcated for the gathering of close friends and family to bid the past year adieu and open our arms to the next one. It is important to remind ourselves that children and toddlers…
It is a quintessential part of the human condition to sometimes find ourselves feeling bored and restless when there is nothing to do. One way to beat boredom to a pulp, however, is to tap into one’s creative side and engage in arts and crafts. Exploring these creative avenues is a fantastic way to avoid…
As the seasons change, we get ready to say goodbye to what was, and we start preparing for the season ahead. As fall approaches, there’s already a chill in the air, and you may find that your kids don’t want to go outside and play. We are sure that we can help with some easy…
When moving house, the topic of conversation of how high to hang mirrors is often heard. Once the question is posed, it is usually followed by a heated debate, all stemming around mirrors. Next, the conversation of how high to hang a full-length mirror or how to hang a mirror over a couch is heard….
If the topic of the world’s most expensive woods sounds like something that would interest you, stick around for more because that is precisely the purpose of this article. Join us as we discuss the most expensive varieties of wood in today’s timber market, what makes them so special, and how the price of expensive…
If you love creating art with your hands, you have found the right place to do just that! Since polymer clay was created, it has grabbed the hearts of artists. Crafters have forged thriving businesses by creating polymer clay ideas. As we navigate through this article, when starting on polymer clay projects, you soon notice…
Jewelry making is an amazing craft to be able to do by yourself. In addition, it makes a wonderful career where you can sell your designs online and share your talents with the world! The best jewelry-making kits out there will come equipped to give you the basics of the craft, and you can buy…
A lot of people say that they are not at all creative, and others might think of creatives as being somewhat peculiar. However, you cannot label creativity and place it in a box, which is why everyone can be creative, no matter what age. Some might simply find it easier to be more creative than…
When decorating any area, selecting a finish can be one of the most overwhelming decisions, particularly when you have such an extensive list of things you have to consider when selecting the finish. Two of the most popular finishes currently are eggshell and satin finish. These finishes are visually effective and versatile, which explains their…
When many people think of crafting, they might imagine glitter and bright colors, but wood slice crafts are more rustic and down-to-earth. Decorating with wood rounds can add a more natural touch to a room. These wood slice decorations can be used in any room from your living room, bedrooms, and dining room table to…
Transferring a picture onto a piece of wood is an easy and fun way to create all sorts of decorations for your home. Not only that, but it is also a unique gift idea, or you could make your own gift tags with the right size of wood. You can transfer your pictures onto toy…
Every year with Christmas and birthdays, you are always left with the problem of what to purchase as gifts for friends and family. What if instead of buying something, you can make something yourself? This will mean you have created a personal, unique, item that will be truly valued by those who receive it. You…
Whenever you want to repaint your house inside and outside, you always try to save money wherever you can. Maybe you have used some exterior paint on a section of your house outside and you still have almost a full tin leftover, and you have a few things to paint inside. So, can you use…
These days, it’s easy to forget that artistic creativity is one of the few exclusive joys of the human experience, after all, there are bills to pay and kids to feed. This doesn’t mean that you should limit yourself to work and Netflix though. There are loads of fun things to do out there that…
There are so many exciting ways you can use DIY and crafting to express and entertain yourself, and DIY resin is one of them. There are countless resin art ideas, from complex epoxy resin crafts to simple, fun projects perfect for beginners. You can make gifts for friends and family with ease, or even create…
Aquariums are wondrous things, full of exciting fish that provide stimulation for the eyes as they swish and swirl around the tank, ducking under the rocks and twisting through the plants. Perhaps you prefer the typical fresh-water aquarium, or maybe you would like to go the extra mile and create an oceanic aquarium filled with…
We all have our arts and crafts that keep us busy, and for some, it is a full-time job. However, for most of us, our craft is what we do to relax and enjoy our time away from work. Many like to work with felt, as it is a versatile type of material that you…
We all have dreams of the perfect and ideal home. Some hope to one day have a lovely, lush garden while many dream of owning a home with beautiful wood flooring. Perhaps you would love to own some wooden furniture but just cannot afford it? Not to mention the maintenance involved! Wooden floors and wooden…
There was a time when crafting was seen as little more than a hobby to pass the time on cold winter days. These days crafting has evolved into a legitimate form of business for loads of people all around the world, allowing them to turn their creative hobbies into means of income, whether it be…
Make your own high-end-looking presents at a fraction of the price! For their birthday, try etching your friend’s initials onto a wine glass, or an encouraging phrase onto a serving bowl or maybe even a mirror. Glass etching is a fun DIY activity that also serves as a permanent method to customize glasses. Etched glass…
Picture this: You just inherited your grandparent’s beach house, and instead of it having that authentic wooden feel, the builders used face-brick…which is truly distasteful in your eyes. The bright reddish color of the brick contrasts with the mortar in-between, but what can you do to soften that contrast? Can you give the house that…
There are many ways to refresh your ornate decorations or furnishings in your house these days. With the assortment of DIY aspects available, such as coatings, treatments, tutorials, repairs, and additions, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the options available to you. Sometimes it is better just to go with the simplest option. You do…
When it comes to building models, whether it is scale models, Warhammer miniature kits, or dollhouses, the materials will vary, and sometimes trusty super glue may not be the most ideal. What are the alternative model glues? What about specialized plastic model glue, or glue for metal miniatures as well as glue for resin models?…
Light and airy, Styrofoam is available in a variety of dimensions and can be shaped to fit almost any craft project. It is these qualities that make it such an excellent product to use on numerous kinds of arts and crafts. Originally, Styrofoam was meant for more than artistic endeavors. In fact, it was initially…
Do you want to learn how to seal glitter and keep it from coming off or getting on everything else? Or you want to cover your newly glittered surface or object to prevent the glitter from rubbing off? This article will help you discover a variety of methods that you can use to attach and…
Casting resin can be used for all kinds of purposes, including preserving flowers. Preserving flowers in resin is a great way to enjoy the beauty of a flower for many years. The clear resin is used to protect the flower, and display it through all kinds of objects and functions. Interested in preserving flowers in…
You can use Epoxy Resin to customize your tumbler. Combine it with glitter, paints, or whatever else you can imagine to create fascinating Epoxy Tumblers. Below you will find advice on which Epoxy Resins are best for tumblers, and we show you how you can do it! Considerations for Finding the Best Resin…
An interactive and engaging activity or way of socializing is through playing various board games. Most games one comes across will require the use of dice. I am sure that at some point we have all experienced missing dice or game pieces. Think about missing dice in the game Dungeons and Dragons or Pathfinder. The…
UV resin is a synthetic resin that is famous for its quick-curing abilities under UV light. These resins do not require any mixing prior to application and can be worked with for any length of time, as they will only harden when placed under a specialized UV lamp. This type of resin is ideal for…
Resin is a brilliant medium for making all kinds of crafts and projects. It is accessible, fairly easy to work with, and can create many beautiful designs. Resin coasters are a great project for anyone wanting to make something that is both practical and creative. You can make resin coasters in all kinds of colors,…
Epoxy resin is a material that allows you to create all kinds of artworks, from large river tables to small jewelry pieces. Epoxy resin consists of two liquid components that, once combined, will become an extremely hard and durable solid once dried. Its initial liquid form means that you can create almost anything out of…
Wood and resin projects are becoming more and more popular within the world of DIY, as the use of wood with epoxy resin can create spectacular pieces of furniture and art. You can use epoxy resin for wood in a number of ways, such as a clear coating to enhance the appearance of a wooden…
Epoxy resin is a seriously versatile, tough, and durable material that suits all kinds of applications. It has become a popular medium, used for everything from small craft and art projects – such as jewelry making – to larger DIY and industrial applications – like flooring and tabletops. While epoxy generally can tolerate some exposure…
More and more people around the world are partaking in the DIY craft of casting epoxy resin, as this versatile material can be used for any number of projects. As epoxy resin is a transparent liquid, you may be interested in learning how to color resin so as to create breathtaking works of art. …
The best casting resin can be used for a wide variety of projects, as epoxy resin is an extremely versatile material. Indeed, creating a piece of art out of epoxy resin can be a highly rewarding experience. All you need to do to begin working on an epoxy resin project is to purchase the correct…
The use of epoxy resin in making jewelry allows for an endless amount of imagination and creativity. The popularity of this DIY trend stems from the versatility of the resin itself, as you can use this crystal-clear coating to turn any small trinkets and decorative pieces into a beautiful and long-lasting piece of epoxy jewelry….
Epoxy resin is a material that has taken the world by storm due to its versatility and overall aesthetic. One of the most popular epoxy resin projects is that of creating a resin table top that looks as though there is a river running through it. You do not have to be a professional to…
The art of using resin to decorate or coat one’s furniture has become a trend across the globe. More and more people around the world are looking to learn how to use epoxy resin for their own DIY projects. Here, you will be able to learn the ins and outs of different resins so that…
Burning is an ancient technique. Thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt, wood and leather were decorated through the use of fire. Today, wood burning is experiencing a unique revival as a creative hobby. We will introduce you to pyrography and help you with your first steps in this fascinating creative technique. What…
Is creating a photo album via a computer or mobile app not individual enough for you? And a classic photo album just too boring? Then you should try scrapbooking. This creative hobby puts your photos in a cool setting, and it allows you to tell your own personal story and capture it forever. …
If you are upcycling old furniture or sprucing up your home, then you will want to get your hands on the best chalk paint you can. Chalk paint is an easy to use solution for touching up old furniture and bringing new life into your space. Chalk paints come in many different options to choose…
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