Lauren has collected some excellent DIY chalkboard projects. She includes a picture for each project. If you see a project you like, just click on the link and you’ll see a detailed tutorial. Here are a few of the chalkboard projects: Chalkboard cups Chalkboard coasters Antique Framed Chalkboards Chalkboard Menu Board Chalkboard Heart Necklace […]
Learn How to Draw Any Wildflower in 5 Easy Steps
This is a great tutorial by Peggy Dean that illustrates how to draw any wildflower in 5 easy steps. Once you learn the process with wildflowers, you can use the same process with other objects. Peggy begins with: “Creating a piece of art by using a 3D flower as your subject can seem intimidating, but […]
Homemade Citrus Bird Feeders & Birdseed Ornaments
I found this neat project on the ByStephanieLynn website. In this article, Stephanie shares her recipe for homemade citrus bird feeders. They can also be used as orange birdseed ornaments. She explains how to prepare the birdseed and one other ingredient. The birdseed mixture can then be packed into a prepared citrus rind and […]
11 Natural Ways To Make Your Home Smell Amazing
I love naturally-scented air fresheners. They fill your home with wonderful, natural scents and eliminate all of the harmful ingredients found in commercial products. John has collected a wonderful list of 11 different natural ways to freshen the air in your home. If you see a recipe that you like, just click the link […]
100 Great Tips For Saving Money For Those Just Getting Started
Don’t Miss Out! Follow DIY Home Sweet Home on Facebook for more creative DIY ideas for your Home, Garden and Life! Trent provides 100 different tips for saving money. I think these tips can help not only those young people just starting out in life, but also other people who are looking for ways to cut […]
How to Make and Use “Giving Thanks” Rocks
This is a post that Becky published for Thanksgiving. But I think it works all year long. I love Thanksgiving because the focus is on gathering together as a family, sharing a good meal, and enjoying time together. Families have all sorts of Thanksgiving traditions. Some revolve around the food served, or attending church services […]
How to Make Pappersskalar – Homemade Paper Bowls
When I was younger, there was a television show that featured different Japanese origami projects. The host would take a piece of paper and methodically fold it until he revealed a paper crane or owl or butterfly. I loved that show because it transformed simple paper into paper art. This article discusses a […]
30 Awesome DIY Projects that You’ve Never Heard of
Lana Winter-Hebert shares some different and creative DIY projects. She opens with: “Do you know what’s great about DIY projects? Everything. When you make items yourself, you can choose projects that suit your tastes, create them in your choice of colours/textures, and then use them to your heart’s content. Whether you’re aiming for efficiency, decoration, […]
DIY Rope Wrapped Planters
This is a neat project that explains how to brighten up your flower pots with some clothesline, colored string, paint and s few more supplies. The nice thing is that you can decorate an empty pot or a pot that already has plants in it. You’ll find a supplies list, step-by-step instructions and great photos. […]
10 Fuss-Free NASA-Recommended Plants that Clean the Air
Adding plants to your home can have so many beneficial effects. But one of the best benefits is that plants help to clean the air! In this article, Daria shares a list of NASA-approved plants that filter out toxic chemicals from the air like benzene. Toxins can enter homes in a variety of different […]
