How To Make a Confetti Bomb

A confetti bomb can be a fun way to dress up a bottle of wine or liquor you plan on giving as a gift. In a recent How-Tuesday Etsy put together a video on how to make your own. It’s a super simple craft that can have a huge impact!

Handmade Engagement Rings Are Timeless

A handmade engagement ring can be something you’ll treasure for a lifetime and perhaps pass down to future generations. Etsy shop A Second Time has a number of unique engagement rings that are not only beautiful, they’re also affordable. If you’re thinking about taking the plunge soon, then the shop is definitely worth a look.

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How To Make Your Own Curtains

If you’re having trouble finding the perfect curtains for your space, one of the easiest things to do is just make some curtains yourself. Curtains are one of the simplest things you can learn how to sew and can make a huge impact on your space. Design Sponge has an excellent tutorial up for those … Read more

Follow Your Vision

A little motivation for you today from writer Ayn Rand. If you’ve got a vision for what you want to make, the sky’s the limit! Image credit: Wikimedia/ Cory Doctorow  

Vintage Meets Modern In These Fun Prints

One of the easiest ways to breathe new life into your space is to hang art on the walls. Etsy is home to tons of different artists selling their work. One of our favorite shops is Loopy Lolly. Prints in the shop blend together classic prints you might see in a home of yesteryear with new , more modern, prints. The result are prints with dogs into hats or beer posing beside the piano. They’re all really unique, and something that can add a touch of class and a little fun to your space!

Image credit: Etsy/ Loopy Lolly

Free Knitting Patterns

Almost every knitting project starts with a pattern. Knitting Pattern Central is a website packed with free patterns for knitting everything from Girl’s Clothing to Cozies. Patterns are organized by type so they’re easy to find, and  everything is free to download. It’s one of our favorite go-to spots for finding patterns for new projects. … Read more

Homemade Stuffed Animals Are Lifetime Treasures

A homemade stuffed animal can be something unique that your child will treasure for a lifetime. The CrochetboxUK has a handful of really fantastic handmade stuffed animals. We love the shop’s hand-crocheted teddy bears in particular. The tiny bear is a great size for your child to take to the playground or school, and looks to be durable enough to handle the most rambunctious of playtimes.

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Spice Up Your Project With Washi Tape

Washi tape can be just the extra touch you need for your scrapbook page or other project.  Silent Poetry Arts is one of our reader’s favorite places to shop for high-quality Washi tape. There are  countless options in the Etsy store, ranging from tape with words and phrases to those with just a bit of glitter to add pizazz to your work. If you’re in the market for some tape, we’d definitely recommend giving them a look!

Image credit: Etsy/ Silent Poety Arts

How-To Make Your Own Bird Mobile

A mobile can add just the right amount of whimsy to your children’s room. Etsy recently created this video with daddy-blogger Joel Henriques that shows you how to make a beautiful looking mobile with your kids (or on your own). Definitely a fun craft!