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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.

I love this fresh twist on the traditional herb garden. The framed bouquet of fresh herbs can be propped on the counter or hang it up if you prefer to keep your counters clutter free. #IndoorHerbs #IndoorGarden #FramedGarden #ACraftyMix #DistressedWall #DistressedFrame #GardenInspiration#FreshHerbs

Framed Bouquet of Fresh Herbs – DIY Kitchen Décor

I don’t know about you but for some reason, I always seem to be tossing out...

In the tradition of old toys we made this DIY Pull Toy llama using upcycled tin can wheels. This fun recycled craft idea comes with a free printable llama template. #Upcycle #TinCan #ACraftyMix #PullToy #HomeDecor

DIY Upcycled Tin Can Pull Toy Llama

We have recycled and upcycled so many tin cans. From handbag planters to antique washboards, tin...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I love recycling tin cans into planters like this one. We call it the rusty tin can barrel bag planter. Quite a mouth full but it’s really easy to do with things you would normally throw away. #Barrelbag #TinCanRepupose #ACraftyMix #DIYPlanter #TinCanPlanter #recycledtincan #DenimCrafts

Faux Rusty Tin Can Barrel Bag Planter – DIY

We love repurposing tins cans. There are sooooo many things you can do with them. You...

This easy to follow tutorial with show you how to make a rustic clothespin Nativity scene out of fabric scraps and wooden pegs. The tutorial includes a “free to download” printable for the angel wings. #ClothesPinCrafts #DIYNativity #WoodenPegCrafts #ACraftyMix #ChristmasCrafts #NativityScene

Easy Clothespin Nativity Scene Using Fabric Scraps

Don’t you just love quick and easy crafts? Especially this time of the year, when it’s...

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