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Category Archives: DIY Tutorials

Lots of gorgeous and creative DIY ideas with step by step instructions and “how tos”. It’s never been easier to create the home you love with these unique and budget friendly DIY tutorials.

Looking for a budget-friendly craft idea to welcome Spring? We’ll show you just how easy it is to make this adorable newspaper moss bunny, with ears that bend. She can be made in a morning and the bunny is perfect for Easter or to add a touch of whimsical greenery to your home décor. #MossBunny #ACraftyMix #EasterDecor

DIY an Adorable Newspaper Moss Bunny

One of the things I always have in my craft stash is moss. I love using...

I’m in love with how this DIY faux concrete light ring turned out. And no-one believes me when I tell them it's made entirely from a repurposed cardboard box. Easy budget-friendly decor that looks amazing. #cardboard #ACaftyMix #Homedecor

Repurpose a Cardboard Box into a Concrete Light Ring

I’m so excited to share this week’s bit of craftiness with you all. A few weeks...

If you want to try your hand at using a jigsaw then this beginner friendly tutorial will show you just how easy it is to make a gorgeous wooden vase. Perfect home décor no matter what your style. #jigsawDIY #ACraftyMix #Woodenvase

Make a Wooden Vase – Beginner Jigsaw Project

If you’ve been following A Crafty Mix for a while, you’ll know how much we love...

Add a little fun and mystery to your Halloween decor with this easy-to-make magical floating tin can filled with ghost breath. You don't need any special tools and it takes less than an hour to make too. #HalloweenDecor #HalloweenCrafts #ACraftyMix #FloatingTinCan

Magical Floating Tin Can and Free Printable

We enjoy celebrating Halloween but tend to keep our spooky décor low-key. I would love to...

This photo-rich tutorial will show you how just how easy it is to repurpose an empty CD case and turn it in a CD spindle water feature bringing a calming, zen-like decorative feel to any space. #Spindlerepurpose #ACraftyMix #waterfeature

How to Make a CD Spindle Water Feature

I bet you’ve never thought of repurposing an empty CD spindle into a water feature. Neither...

Looking for a creative way to repurpose a tin can? The you'll love this steampunk tin can planter. We call him Dr Edinose and he's sure to add a little whimsy to your outdoor decor. #steampunkplanter #ACraftyMix #TinCanRecycle

Dr Edinose – A DIY Tin Can Steampunk Planter

I have this thing for turning throw-away stuff into unique planters. It just makes me happy....

If you love creating custom wall art as much as we do, you’re going to enjoy making this easy DIY Yagisuki shutter frame. Use it one it’s own to make a statement or add two junk birds to up the ante. The photo-rich tutorial includes instructions to make both the shutter frame and those cute birds. #shousugiban #shutterframe #ACraftyMix #walldecor

DIY Yakisugi Shutter Frame and Junk Birds

We’re big fans of turning junk into custom wall art. From forks to seed pods and...

Do you have a gorgeous chunk of wood that’s developed a HUGE crack? Don't toss it out until you've seen how easy it is to turn a cracked wooden stump into a décor worthy feature. #HomeDecor #ACraftyMix #CrackedWood

Turn a Cracked Wooden Stump into a Feature

Do you have a gorgeous chunk of wood that’s developed this huge crack? It may have...

Our dogs shed a lot but instead of cursing them, I decided to make a spun pet hair heart using all the fur that our babies discard so lovingly all over our home. This tutorial will show you how you can turn your fur baby's shed hair into a precious keepsake and includes a video tutorial that will show you how to comb and spin pet hair. #PetCrafts #ACraftyMix #PetKeepsake

Spun Pet Hair Heart – A Precious Keepsake

Please don’t think I’m weird, but this bit of craftiness we’re sharing this week involves spinning...

This photo-rich tutorial will show you how you can make your own fairy playground using what you have in your craft cupboard. No fancy tools needed and everything can be made in a morning #FairyGarden, #ACraftyMix, #Playground

Make Your Own Fairy Playground – a Photo Tutorial

For the longest time, I’ve been meaning to turn an old, rickety chair into a fairy...

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