Over at The Elli Blog, you can get several rustic printables {13 to be exact!} that are perfect for the holidays. Included is a rustic banner, gift tags, labels, jar wrappers, and gift wrap, to name just a few of the options available. Lia Griffith has some completely different rustic printables, but just as cute and…
18 Fun Teacher Gifts
1. It's always great to show appreciation, and your child's teacher will definitely feel like "one smart cookie" with this cute gift idea. 2. A free printable will make an ice cream shop gift card even more fun. 3. This fun gift will remind your teacher how much you care every time she takes…
20 Things to Do With Extra Burlap
1. Leftover burlap is great for your garden. If your yard is sloped, burlap will help control erosion. It also provides fantastic protection from heavy winter snow for your evergreen shrubs. Try it in the garden for weed control fabric as well. 2. Make your own reusable bag to take to farmer's markets all…
10 DIY Planters Perfect for Spring
1. Could these gilded succulent pots be any more perfect? With a few plastic pots, some tape and a can of gold spray paint, you can easily make your own. 2. I would never have thought of making a planter from clothespins and a tuna can, but it looks seriously cool! 3. Take some…
10 Barn Door Inspirations
1. This barn door system is unique in that the rail is very unobtrusive, and almost disappears into the shiplap wall behind it. The beautiful doors are what you see, and they definitely deserve to be seen. Source: Unknown 2. Contrast this barn door and its rail system with the previous one. This is an example of the rail system being part…
12 Ways Wire Baskets Will Organize Your Entire Home
1. The craft room is one place where your organization can benefit from wire baskets. You can see everything when you need it, and the wire gives the space character and texture! 2. Tiered wire baskets look amazing holding anything from craft supplies in the craft room, or toiletries in the bath. You could…
12 Super Easy Birch Bark Crafts
1. Birch bark makes a perfectly lovely Easter basket! All you need for this easy craft is birch bark sheets, some chipboard or heavy cardstock, and crafter's glue. 2. For a beautifully rustic craft idea, turn birch bark into an outdoor lamp. These were used for a wedding celebration. Could they be any more…
21 Ways to Fix Destroyed Clothing
1. Use shaving cream to get rid of makeup smudges on shirt collars. Rub it into the stain, let it soak for a few minutes, then launder as usual. 2. The next time you lose a drawstring from your favorite pajama pants or hoodie, just use a safety pin to help thread it back…
12 Valentines Gifts That Men Actually Want
It can be real challenge to find a non-sucky Valentines gift for your man, but if it comes from Man Crates it's sure to please, in more ways than one! Each gift from Man Crates comes in a wooden crate with a crowbar attached, because hey, getting into the crate is half the fun. 1.…
10 Ways to Turn Mason Jars into Lighting Features
1. Mason jars make an awesome chandelier! It's completely customizable, because you can choose how many jars you want to use, as well as the type of bulb {as long as it fits in the jar}. Here's a tutorial to make a mason jar chandelier like this one. 2. This mason jar light fixture…