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Simple projects you'll actually finish & enjoy.
Cultivate a life well-lived through approachable DIY inspirations, seasonal decor and the art of celebration.
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DIY Pleated Lamp
Give an old lamp a completely new look with fabric! This easy DIY creates a beautiful pleated lampshade using just a few simple supplies. Supplies: Fabric Scissors Hot glue Lamp Lampshade Rechargeable light bulb Spray paint (optional) Click here to purchase Amazon supplies Steps: 1. Make sure the lamp is completely unplugged, then cut and remove the power cord since this project will use a rechargeable light bulb. 2. If you would like to change the color of your lamp base, s


Mini iPad TV
Have an old iPad you don't use anymore? Give it a second life by turning it into a cute, decorative mini TV for your kitchen! Supplies: Old iPad Decorative picture frame that fits your iPad Tablet mount Command strips Photo mats that fit your frame Hot glue Steps: 1. Before beginning, turn on AssistiveTouch on your iPad. The photo mat will cover the Home button, so AssistiveTouch makes it much easier to navigate and use your tablet. 2. Use hot glue to attach the photo mat


Faux Floral Water
Give an old lamp a completely new look with fabric! This easy DIY creates a beautiful pleated lampshade using just a few simple supplies. Supplies: Vase Faux Flowers Elmers Clear Glue Steps: 1. Slowly pour Elmer’s Clear Glue into the vase until you reach your desired water level. 2. Slowly and carefully arrange the flowers in the vase so the glue does do splash around the inside of the vase. Tag me at @iambiancaoctavia if you try this project at home!


How To Paint a Cake Mixer
Give your KitchenAid mixer a custom makeover with a fresh coat of spray paint and a personalized vinyl logo! Supplies: Cake mixer Painters tape Spray paint Adhesive vinyl Transfer tape Steps: 1. Prep the mixer: Remove the bowl and attachments. Cover any areas you don't want painted with painter's tape and plastic. 2. Clean: Wipe the mixer down thoroughly to remove grease, dust, and residue. Let it dry completely. 3. Spray paint: Apply several light, even coats of spray paint,


Fruit Sliced Floral Arrangement
Create a fresh, eye-catching floral arrangement by layering vibrant grapefruit slices between two glass vases for a beautiful pop of color. Supplies: 2 clear glass vases, one slightly smaller than the other Fresh grapefruit Fresh or faux flowers Floral shears or scissors Water Steps: 1. Prepare the grapefruit: Slice the grapefruit into thin, even slices. 2. Layer the vases: Place the smaller vase inside the larger vase, leaving enough space between them for the grapefruit sli


Hula Hoop Wreath
Turn an ordinary hula hoop into a festive statement wreath with a little spray paint, greenery, florals, and seasonal touches! Supplies: Hula hoop Zip ties Greenery garland Faux floral Lightweight Spray paint Steps: 1. Spray paint the hula hoop: Choose a color that complements your greenery and festive décor. Allow it to dry completely. 2. Attach the greenery: Wrap greenery garland around the hoop and secure it in place with zip ties . 3. Add floral stems: Tuck floral stems i


DIY Bed Linen Spray
Create a fresh, relaxing linen spray with water, lavender, and a splash of Tito’s for an easy way to make your bedding smell amazing. This recipe is inspired by Martha Stewart! 💕 Supplies: Water Lavender essential oil Fresh lavender stems Tito’s vodka Spray bottle Steps: 1. Add the vodka: Fill the spray bottle about 80% full with Tito’s vodka. 2. Add lavender: Add a few drops of lavender essential oil and a few fresh lavender stems. 3. Add water: Fill the rest of the bottle


How To Spray Paint a Keurig
Give your Keurig a stylish makeover with a fresh coat of spray paint for an easy, budget-friendly way to customize your coffee station. Press play on the video below for a full step-by-step tutorial. Supplies: Spray Paint Painters Tape Razor or Exacto Knife Q-Tips Nail Polish Remover Steps: 1. Remove the water basin. 2. Use painters tape to block off all parts of that machine that you do not want covered with spray paint (including the electrical cord and the water basin fi


Cereal Box Desk Organizers
Grab a cereal box and Mod Podge to create these stylish desk organizers for a fun back to school project or for your personal office...


Fabric Covered Cork Board
To celebrate Mod Podge’s 55th anniversary, I created a fabric covered vision board to personify my creative key phrase. 💕🥰


DIY All-Purpose Cleaner
The quick craft from Crafty Conversations episode #6 is a DIY all-purpose cleaner recipe that I learned from my mom! Ingredients: 1 cup of water 1 cup of all natural distilled white vinegar 5-10 drops of %100 natural lemon essential oil Lemon peels/slices (optional) Steps: 1. Mix water and vinegar to together in a spray bottle. 2. Add 5-10 drops of lemon essential. (The stronger you want the fragrance to be, the more you add.) 3. Add in lemon slices or lemon peel. 4. Shake


DIY Photo Coasters
One of my favorite crafts to make is DIY coasters because their easy, inexpensive, but yet still look very much so expensive, lol. In honor of Womens History Month, I decided to add some of my favorite women to my bar area. 🍸 💕 Materials: ✂️🎨 - Printed Photo - Mod Podge (preferably the dishwasher safe formula, but I always get away with just using the matte.) - Mod Podge clear acrylic sealer - Coaster (I get mine from Dollar Tree) - Paint brush Steps: 📝 Cut out a printe
DIY Coffee Table Books
For the last three months I've been converting my garage into a DIY content and podcast studio and listen.......I am tired of spending...
DIY Serving Tray
Im just gonna go ahead & create a new craft category and call it High Class Low Life Crafts, lol💅🏽. Because why does this look so expensive but cost almost nothing to make? I used an old picture frame & turned it into a DIY drink tray for the coffee table in my studio & I’ll probably end up using it as a mini charcuterie board too. Supplies: Picture Frame Cabinet/drawer handles Spray paint Marble contact paper E6000 glue Let the glue on the handles dry overnight befor
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