Turn a plain birdhouse into a steampunk treasure with skeleton keys, a bicycle gear, a rusty keyhole, and more! Materials & Tools Wooden birdhouse Acrylic paint, blue License plate Old keys Key hole Bike gear Ball chain Watch face Bee pin Pencil, eraser end (We cut ours with wire snips.) Foam paint brush Silicone adhesive Steps 1. Water down acrylic…
Read More
Take your garden one step beyond with mosaic stepping stones the whole family can make. Mosaic stepping stones are a perfect summer craft, so why not round up the whole gang for an afternoon of creative fun? Quikcrete from the hardware store makes the project a cinch, and found objects like keys and coins give each stone a little funky…
Read More
Treat your decor to a fabulous vacation with vintage souvenirs. Ah, Florida! The Sunshine State! We recently took a trip to see our folks in Tampa and couldn’t resist popping over to Renninger’s Antique Center and Flea Market in the quaint central Florida town of Mount Dora (about 30 miles north of Orlando). On the third weekend of every month,…
Read More
A handcrafted tile tray looks like a million bucks (and it’s easier than you think)! A colorful tray is just the thing for serving those Lime Sparklers at your next summer soiree. To make your own, start with a circle of wood (available at home improvement stores) and a funky flower pattern. Mosaic with glass tiles in poppy red, tangerine,…
Read More
Turn a little glass vase into a glitzy hanging garden perfect for springtime blooms. YOU’LL NEED Materials Glass vase with lip, 5″ tall. Copper wire, 16-gauge, one 24″ length and one 28″ length (available at home improvement stores). Copper wire, 26-gauge, one 10″ length and two 6″ lengths. Turquoise E beads, 56. Lime green, round 6mm glass beads, 35. Turquoise,…
Read More