Did you know that some of the oldest jewelry ever discovered was found right here in South Africa? Hand-crafted jewelry made from organic materials has been an essential part of…
I’m a big fan of unusual décor items. And if it’s unique and homemade, even better. Case in point; this glamorous arched concrete candleholder. It’s an elegant take on the plain…
Ugh, I dropped one of our China plates the other day. And it was one of my favs too. Has that happened to you? Fortunately, a broken plate is the…
We’re the kind of people who treat our fur babies like family. If they want to park their pretty little butts on a sunny bed or couch, then that’s perfectly…
Many, many moons ago someone really special gave me an exquisite hand-crafted silver flower brooch similar to this one. I would find any excuse to wear it and then life…
Quick and easy to make, these clay arum lilies with a curly wire spadix are striking on their own or grouped together in a bouquet. Full tutorial with video.
Do you know how to crochet? When the ladies at the IBC suggested we do a crochet challenge, my heart sank. You see, I can knit almost anything, but I’ve…
Every once in a while, my scheming, overactive imagination comes up with a plan that turns out way better than I imagined. It happened when I built our cracked-up window…
Every night without fail, when my hubby takes EeeeeDeeeee Riley Pipsquick III for a wee walk he’ll bring me a flower from the garden. Depending on the season, it could be a…
This tutorial will show you how to make texture paste at home using common household ingredients. We‘ll also share how to apply the paste to polystyrene to make a cute…
I’m so excited to share this week’s bit of craftiness with you all. A few weeks back, this crazy cardboard box repurpose idea popped into my head, and honestly, I…
If you’ve been following A Crafty Mix for a while, you’ll know how much we love using scrap wood to make all kinds of things for our home. From large…