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Need some crafty inspiration? Browse our collection of unique, homemade craft tutorials that help you turn your house into a home filled with love and creativity

Make a unique statement with this DIY Da Vinci canvas clock. It’s quick and easy to make and the tutorial includes step-by-step instructions along with a free printable. #DIYClock #ACraftyMix #HomeDecor

DIY Da Vinci Canvas Clock And Free Printable

For some crazy reason, I’ve been on a time-focused crafty mission lately. If I’m not making...

Ever found a cheap melamine cupboard at the thrift store that was just to “bleh” to fit into your décor style? This tutorial will show you how to give it an easy faux distressed metal makeover that won’t break the bank. #melaminmakeover #paintingmelamine #acraftymix #fauxmetal #UnicornSpit

How to Give Melamine a Faux Distressed Metal Makeover

We often find melamine furniture in the thrift store. Don’t get me wrong, melamine serves a...

Have you ever wanted to make a real working fairy grandfather clock? This tutorial will show you how and includes a downloadable template along with instructions to make teeny, tiny mushrooms and a fairy bird’s nest. #FairyCrafts #ACraftyMix #MiniatureGrandfatherClock

How to Make a Working Fairy Grandfather Clock

Oh my goodness, this year is flying by and I realized I haven’t shared a fairy...

Don’t throw that old sweater away until you’ve seen how easy it is to turn a sweater into a handbag. The tutorial includes a short video that will show you where to cut the sweater and includes step-by-step instructions to make your own. #SweaterHandbag #EasySew #ACraftyMix #HandbagPattern #SweaterRepurpose

How to Turn a Sweater Into a Handbag – Easy Sew

Confession time. I don’t treat my handbags very well. For me, they’re just something that makes...

This easy to follow tutorial will show you how to make your own art deco wire bird cage. Made in a morning, it’s a fun way to add a little handcrafted glamour to you décor. #BirdCage #DIY #ACraftyMix

Handcrafted Art Deco Wire Birdcage – Easy DIY

I’m lucky to have a craft cupboard that’s overflowing with all kinds of bought and thrifted...

Channel the luck of the Irish on St Patrick's day and make a Lucky Leprechaun Horseshoe Charm. Cute enough to stay up all year long, this craft idea takes less an hour to make. #StPatricksDay #ACraftyMix #Horseshoe #Repurpose

Quick & Easy Lucky Leprechaun Horseshoe Charm

Do you celebrate St Patrick’s Day? My hubby is half Irish, so we most definitely do...

Looking to add some rustic charm to your coastal decor? This avocado sailboat is quick and easy to make and it's budget-friendly too. Customise the little boat and add a map sail of your favorite place or country. #avocadoupcycle #ACraftyMix #coastal decor #concretedecor

DIY Rustic Avocado Sailboat – Easy Coastal Decor

I bet you’ve never heard of an avocado sailboat before. Okay maybe you have, but it...

Don’t throw those broken wine glasses away you’ve seen how you can repurpose them to make these gorgeous chalice or goblet lights. The step-by-step tutorial includes a video that will show you how to cut the wine glass and how to get that mercury glass effect in two easy steps. #Wineglassrepurpose #BrokenGlass #ACraftyMix #DIYGoblet #Chalice #MercuryGlass

How to Cut a Wine Glass and Make Goblet Lights

If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you’ll know how much we love repurposing...

Celebrate the arrival of the most beautiful season of all and make this gorgeous Spring heart wreath. All that luscious greenery promises that the cold, miserable days of winter are almost over and that Spring is on her way, bursting with life and new growth. #SpringWreath #HeartWreath # ACraftyMix #DIYWreath #FreshIvy

Celebrate Spring and Make a Heart Wreath

I really love that special time of the year when Winter transitions into Spring. When the...

This living succulent mushroom planter is much easier to make than you might think. It takes a little time, but once those succulents take root and start spreading it puts on such a gorgeous display. #Succulentplanter #uniqueplanter #ACraftyMix #PlanterIdeas

How to Make a Gorgeous Succulent Mushroom Planter

Hands up who doesn’t love a unique planter? Something that adds a little magic to the...

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