In recent years, there has been a remarkable resurgence in handmade hobbies. From knitting and crochet to woodworking and pottery, people are gravitating towards activities that offer a tangible connection to their creativity. This trend isn't just a passing phase; it reflects a collective desire for mindfulness, connection and self-sufficiency in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world. The Allure of Crafting There’s something remarkably satisfying about creating something with your own hands—whether it's handmade Christmas ornaments or even gnomes! The act of crafting can be Continue reading...
DIY Snowflake Wood Slice Ornaments
This post is from the Mom Home Guide archives and is about these beautiful rustic snowflakes that I made for my living room's rustic Christmas tree five years ago—I still love them! They are so simple to make and make Christmas gifts! Enjoy! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. This year, I chose to put up a beautiful rustic minimal Christmas tree. The tree is 6 feet high and just 2 feet wide, so it is the perfect size for displaying in my living room's bay window. I thought it would be sweet to have a simpler rustic/homespun vibe this year, so I made all the trimmings (on a Continue reading...
No Sew Christmas Sock Gnomes—You’ll Love this Quick & Simple Craft! (They Also Make Great Gifts!)
I love gnomes and I adore crafting them for quick and easy Christmas decor and gifts! They are super quick to put together and can add a fun touch to your holiday decorations! Plus, they are also super inexpensive to make. Follow my tutorial to make one—or several—of your own. If you like gnomes, this craft is for you! With this tutorial, you can complete a gnome in just a few minutes! I made a sock gnome for myself, and then I made one for each of my two kids! After that, I crafted a few as Christmas gifts! Sock Gnome Supplies Most of the supplies for this craft are super Continue reading...
Lighted Snowflake Wine Bottle (DIY Christmas Gift)
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I love decorating for Christmas and crafting! Today, I am sharing how to make an easy and beautiful DIY lighted snowflake bottle. It makes a great gift! Plus, at the end of this post are also some amazing DIY gift ideas from my blogging friends. DIY Lighted Snowflake Wine Bottle (Homemade Christmas Gift Idea) I have always loved beautiful glass objects. I seek out things like paperweights and glass ornaments, for instance. I love the look of pretty cobalt blue glass. I recently discovered Krylon Sea Glass Spray Paint in Cornflower and Continue reading...
Hammock Pad Tutorial: Protect Your Hammock with a Comfortable and Waterproof Covering
Today I am sharing a super easy tutorial for how to create a comfy and protective pad/cover for an outdoor hammock—my husband and kids gifted a hammock and hammock stand for my birthday this year, so I am looking forward to using it! My DIY cover will make it more comfortable and help keep it clean! Sturdy Fabrics for Outdoor Decor I got my outdoor waterproof fabrics and trim from Fabric Wholesale Direct™. They have a wide selection of fabrics and sewing tools to suit all sorts of fabric projects. My hammock is 144 inches x 51.5 inches, so I ordered 5 yards of each fabric and Continue reading...
Useful Jigsaw Puzzle Tools and Tips
My kids love to complete jigsaw puzzles and save them. So I developed a method of gluing the puzzles together by carefully using a foam brush to neatly cover the front of the puzzle with Mod Podge. (If you don't want any shine to your Mod Podge finish, pick the matte variety.) I then slip wax paper under the completed puzzle, and use that paper to carefully lift the puzzle up so I can slip a big piece of cardboard (usually a flattened box) underneath it. I then put another piece of cardboard on top, and carefully flip the puzzle over so I can also apply Mod Podge on the back of the puzzle Continue reading...
5 Fun Projects to Try if You Love to Paint
Are you an art enthusiast looking for inspiration to take your painting skills to the next level? Perhaps you're just getting started, or maybe you have some experience but are eager to try new techniques and push your creativity. Whatever your artistic background, this post has got you covered! In this post you will find a list of fun and exciting painting projects that can help boost your skills, spark your imagination, and unleash an outpouring of self-expression through color. Create Unique Pieces of Art with Different Painting Techniques The options here are endless: try Continue reading...
How to Make DIY Box Cushion & Office Love Seat—An Easy DIY Tutorial
Thanks to Premier Prints for sponsoring this review. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. A few months ago, I got a cute little loveseat for my home office. My little pup likes to snuggle up with me during the day, and there isn't room for him in my regular office chair. So I got this cute little loveseat from Amazon for the two of us. The only problem is that the mini sofa isn't comfortable enough to sit on for 7-8 hours a day. So I got myself some 3-inch foam that I cut to size to make my own cushion. I got a super cute bird-print fabric by Premiers Prints at ShopFabric.com and Continue reading...
Custom Tees with HTVRONT Vinyl
Thanks to HTVRONT for providing the vinyl and heat press used in this post. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. This past weekend my husband and I visited one of our twins at Bryn Mawr College. Bryn Mawr is also my alma mater, so it's always extra nice to visit my child at college. May Day is coming up at Bryn Mawr, so I decided to make my kid a custom Bryn Mawr May Day shirt. (The tradition is for Bryn Mawr students to wear white on May Day, so I wanted to make sure that my Mawrter has something to wear for their first May Day!) Easy to Use Heat Transfer Vinyl HTVRONT sent Continue reading...
Easy Heat Transfer Vinyl T-Shirts— Plus Sale on Heat Press and Vinyl Supplies!
Thanks to HTVRONT for sponsoring this post. Today I am sharing a fun and easy way to use your vinyl-cutting machine—such as a Silhouette or a Cricut —and HTVRONT’S new heat press machine to make custom T-shirts! This easy to use 10 x 10 heat press makes creating fun and beautiful vinyl design T-shirts a breeze! I used my new HRTVRONT heat press to make two T-Shirts—I made the shirts on a lunch break, and it took only seconds to transfer my designs to my shirts! So awesome! HTVRONT is having a BIG spring sale on its heat press, cutting mats, and vinyl, including fun color-changing, Continue reading...
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