Origami is the Japanese ‘art of paper-folding.’ Even though it is generally referred to as the part of the Japanese culture, it was very much prevalent in both China and Europe. This has proved to be an excellent hobby for children and adults alike. Origami is all about folding neatly some square and flat sheets…
If you are a DIY fanatic, you know how fun it is to create new and fun things using things around you. Some of the things that are perfect for crafting are the glue gun, cork tiles, push pins, paint, and fabric. One of the most convenient and effective yet inexpensive tools for DIYs is…
Already have a baby humidifier or do you want to invest in one? You might want to learn how to clean humidifiers before purchasing as they can be a potential bacteria breeding ground. If you are looking to have a clean humidifier, this is for you. One of the issues with humidifiers is that while…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Getting Your Home Ready for Back to School As the new school year begins, I want to get my home ready for the onslaught of books, papers, and childhood artwork. Since we homeschool, we even need to keep the teacher's supplies and a whiteboard for…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Reinventing Your Old Junk! One of my favorite ways to save money is to find new uses for old junk. Sometimes I find things by the side of the road, sometimes people give them to me, sometimes I just don't use them anymore, and I…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: 8 Fun Uses for Old Frames I have talked before about using empty picture frames for things besides putting pictures in them. I love them so much I am back with some more fun ideas! I can't stop trying new ways to use my frames. …
The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: DIY Pedestal Plate or Vase Months ago, I saw Myra's post for DIY Hurricane Vases and fell in love with them. What a great way to take some simple dollar-store or thrift-store items and give them new life. When I needed a decorative…
The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: 10 Knobs You Can Make Yourself Knobs. Something so small but they can make a big impact on a room. A knob or drawer pull can determine if the room is contemporary, traditional, or in my case, wacky! I love to use odd things…
The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: DIY Satin Flower and Grosgrain Ribbon Napkin Rings Spring is here, and so are the opportunities to set a pretty table -- Mother's Day, Baby Showers, and Wedding Showers! Add a little pizazz to your place settings with some inexpensive (but beautiful) napkin…
The following guest post is from Stacy of A Delightful Home: Make a DIY Mother's Day Gift Basket in Less Than 30 Minutes! Every mother wants to feel special. One of my favorite ways to communicate love and care is through handmade gifts such as gift baskets. Before you run away, thinking there's no time…