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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.

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...

Make a statement in the garden with this DIY Oversized Teacup and Saucer Planter. You can also use it as a prop at your next Alice in Wonderland tea party. #TeacupPlanter #GiantTeaCup #ACraftyMix #DIYPlanter

Oversized Teacup and Saucer Planter – DIY

Whenever my hubby does something a little over the top, he always defends himself by saying...

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...

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