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Decorating
Fake snowball decorations
Posted by Chica on December 12, 2011

Decorate for winter with fake snowballs made from Styrofoam and stuffing.

Personalized Thanksgiving table runner
Posted by Chica on November 10, 2011

Embroider names onto burlap ribbon for a personalized table runner for your Thanksgiving feast.

Stencil a border along your baseboards
Posted by Jo on November 3, 2011

Use a stencil to create some visual interest on the walls, and make it unique by placing them along your baseboards.

Paper lanterns for fall
Posted by Chica on October 13, 2011

Use paint to liven up plain paper lanterns and give them a bright, fall look.

Candy corn coffee filter wreath
Posted by Jo on October 12, 2011

Use inexpensive coffee filters, dyed in colors, to make a candy corn wreath for Halloween.

Beach sand collection
Posted by Chica on September 1, 2011

Display your beach sand collection in a sleek and modern fashion with tiny, clear containers in a frame.

Custom canvas art
Posted by Chica on July 15, 2011

Create your own custom canvas photo art with the easy JetMaster framing system.

Make a family tree with Sure Cuts a Lot
Posted by Jo on May 4, 2011

Make a custom family tree with die cuts and mount it on canvas to hang on your wall.

St. Patrick’s Day clover place cards
Posted by Chica on March 3, 2011

Fill candy kettles with clover for a quick and easy table decoration on St. Patrick’s Day.

Mod Podge photo frame
Posted by Jo on February 27, 2011

Use classic decoupage to make a custom frame to brighten up your bare walls.

Mod Podge torchiere floor lamp
Posted by Chica on January 25, 2011

Use Mod Podge and colorful paper to turn an old torchiere floor lamp into something bright and cheery.

Indian corn candle holders
Posted by Jo on November 22, 2010

Make decorative candle holders from Indian corn for your Thanksgiving table or buffet.

Winter mantel or table decoration
Posted by Jo on November 15, 2010

Create a mantel or table decoration inspired by w winter forest with a few inexpensive supplies.

Computer decals
Posted by Jo on November 8, 2010

Make your own custom computer decals with your Cricut and vinyl.

Zentangle pumpkin
Posted by Jo on October 11, 2010

Use the Zentangle technique on a white pumpkin for a unique decoration for Halloween.

Halloween dinner party
Posted by Jo on October 5, 2010

Get some tips for planning a classy Halloween night dinner party.

Make a custom keepsake box
Posted by Jo on September 27, 2010

Use rubber stamps to customize a keepsake wooden box to hold your travel mementos.

Fall place card holders
Posted by Jo on September 13, 2010

Use mini straw bales and buttons to make fall inspired placecard holders.

Refurbish an outdoor rug
Posted by Jo on August 24, 2010

Refurbish a tattered outdoor rug by trimming it and creating a new trim border with duct tape.

Ribbon chandeliers
Posted by Jo on May 12, 2010

Add some glamour to your next party with easy to make ribbon chandeliers.

Refurbishing a headboard… again!
Posted by Jo on April 13, 2010

See how an easy it is to use paint and a faux finish to refurbish a headboard to match your decor… even if you’d already refinished it before!

No-sew Easter Peep table runner
Posted by Chica on March 29, 2010

Make a festive, no-sew table runner for Easter and adorn it with marshmallow Peeps cut out of felt.

Feature Friday – Rose-covered lamp shade
Posted by Jo on February 12, 2010

Cover a plain lamp shade with silk roses for a dramatic and sweet result.

Embellish a plain mirror with Cricut vinyl
Posted by Jo on January 25, 2010

Use your Cricut machine and vinyl to decorate a plain mirror.

Fall leaf table runner and napkin rings
Posted by Chica on November 12, 2009

Try this super simple sewing project to make a table runner adorned with fall leaves that’s perfect for your Thanksgiving table. Then make easy napkin rings to match!

Thanksgiving wreath from clothespins
Posted by Jo on November 9, 2009

Make an interactive wreath for Thanksgiving out of clothespins.

Feature Friday – Make Roman shades from old mini blinds
Posted by Chica on August 14, 2009

Learn how to convert old mini blinds into beautiful Roman shades

Feature Friday – Decorative egg shell finish
Posted by Chica on July 17, 2009

Cover a flat surface with egg shells and then distress them to mimic the look of old ivory.

Easy Fourth of July felt pennants
Posted by Chica on June 22, 2009

See how to make fun and easy felt pennants for the Fourth of July. This is a great craft for kids to help with, and the result is a fun decoration for your Independence Day party!

Feature Friday – Learn to make nylon flowers
Posted by Chica on June 19, 2009

Revisit an old trend and learn to make nylon flowers with this informative and colorful book.

Feature Friday: A source for inexpensive craft ideas
Posted by Jo on May 1, 2009

Have some thrifty fun by visiting our friend Heather over at www.DollarStoreCrafts.com

Welcome Spring with a daisy-filled topiary
Posted by Chica on March 19, 2009

Use colorful fabric and fresh flowers to decorate a topiary. Our design makes a great decoration or centerpiece for Spring or Easter, but can be easily customized to any season or holiday.

Refurbishing a dresser into a Moroccan style
Posted by Jo on March 9, 2009

Use spray paint and stencils to bring an old dresser back to life with some Moroccan flair.

Hide clutter with contact paper
Posted by Jo on February 17, 2009

Contact paper can be used to do more than just line shelves. See how well it does hiding clutter in a bathroom storage cabinet that has a glass front door.

Create a centerpiece with seashells
Posted by Jo on February 12, 2009

Use spray painted seashells and a mini light strand to make an original and inexpensive centerpiece for your table or other decoration.

Create a custom lamp shade with your Cricut
Posted by Jo on February 3, 2009

Use your Cricut machine to create a shadow design for a plain lampshade.

Feature Friday – Cover a bulletin board with shutters
Posted by Chica on January 16, 2009

Cover a bulletin board with re-purposed shutters for a charming and neat way to keep notes, and get inspiration for other simple yet effective design ideas to beautify and organize your home.

Upcycle bridesmaid dresses into chair covers and tablecloth
Posted by Chica on January 8, 2009

Learn how to upcycle old bridesmaid dresses into elegant chair covers and a tablecloth.

Create a natural centerpiece for fall or winter
Posted by Chica on November 11, 2008

Pull items from nature to help you create a lovely centerpiece for fall or winter. It’s so easy and inexpensive, and can be adapted to whatever you’ve got on hand.

Decorating with vinyl wall art
Posted by Jo on October 23, 2008

Use vinyl wall art to add an unexpected touch to your walls.

Stencil painting with freezer paper
Posted by Jo on September 15, 2008

Use freezer paper to make custom stencils for clothes, bags, toys and more!

Quick Tip – Protect your wall when you hang a dart board
Posted by Jo on August 26, 2008

Use cork wall tiles to protect the wall around your dart board.

Design your own inexpensive custom wall art
Posted by Guest on August 25, 2008

Decorate your wall with custom art blocks that you make with simple Styrofoam and squares of decorative paper. Easy to make and apply, these can be customized to suit any space and any decor.

Curtains and unique clips in a craft room
Posted by Jo on August 20, 2008

A unique idea for creating clips to hold curtains on steel cable that costs a lot less than a standard drapery ring and clip.

Decorate an empty stairway wall with custom art
Posted by Chica on August 19, 2008

Decorate that giant expanse of wall on a stairway landing with custom-made art canvases that you stretch and paint yourself.

Recycle wine corks to give a plain basket new life
Posted by Chica on August 5, 2008

Recycle those old wine corks you’ve been saving! Use them to cover a plain basket to create a charming picnic basket, centerpiece, or housewarming gift.

Use a spice rack as a curio display
Posted by Jo on July 25, 2008

Transform a honeycomb spice rack into a clever way to display tiny collectible items like seashells, rocks, or golf balls.

Using an IKEA JABBA laundry dryer as kid’s art display
Posted by Jo on July 11, 2008

Turn a cute IKEA clothes drying rack into a fun way to display art in a child’s room.

Use contact paper to cover your crafting table
Posted by Jo on July 9, 2008

Dress up boring, old, and damaged tables by topping them with colorful contact paper. Available in a variety of designs, it’s easy to apply and can be later removed. This will really perk up your craft space!

IKEA toothbrush holder has many uses
Posted by Jo on June 25, 2008

Turn a simple toothbrush stand into a stylish and elegant flower vase, or even a holder for fondue forks, paint brushes, makeup brushes, swizzle sticks, and more!

Please visit Chica and Jo at http://www.chicaandjo.com for even more clever ideas!