crafts
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How To Clean Up Glitter
1The old joke is that there’s only one way to get rid of glitter: Move houses. I’m part of the rare breed of parents who don’t despise glitter, but my husband groans every time I let our kid go wild with it in her art projects. “The herpes of craft supplies,” he says, referencing a…
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Turn Empty Liquor Bottles Into Beautiful Oil Lamps
I don’t know about you, but I am loathe to throw away my empty liquor bottles. They’re just so pretty, and tossing them in the recycling bin makes my heart sad. Luckily, Food52 has a brilliant use for your empties: turn them into oil lamps.
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How To Make Natural Wood Stain With Common Household Items
Maybe you’re working on a small hobby project and are looking for a unique way to stain your wood without those noxious chemical fumes. You want your birdhouse to attract animals of discriminating tastes, right? Here are a few wood-staining techniques you can try using items you might have in your kitchen.
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Turn A Used Tin Can Into A Ribbon Organiser
The humble tin can is versatile enough to turn into a Wi-Fi extender or a portable camping stove. And it has uses in your crafts too, as Cupcakes & Crinoline shows how to turn a used tin can into a convenient ribbon organiser.