Have you ever felt like you don’t have enough storage space in your kitchen? I definitely do! Today, I am sharing how to build a kitchen pantry closet with step…

It's a new year and it's time to make some new things! Did learn a new craft make your resolution list? I meant to sew today, but I made a major mistake in cutting my fabric which means I no longer have enough fabric to make the pattern. I'm kinda bummed about it, but I'm

Have you been looking for a new way to update your kitchen? Get creative with your design and create something unique by giving the island in your kitchen the wrap-around treatment! Then check out this DIY pole wrap kitchen island tutorial.

We love connecting projects to books, and we're always inspired by the amazing group of bloggers who participate in the Virtual Book Club for Kids (you can also check the club out on Facebook) as the group comes up with some great extension activities each month. This month's author was Leo Lionni. We chose to read and do a project using a book we've really been enjoying lately, A Color of His Own. This is the sweet tale of a little chameleon who is looking for one color to stay all the time, but keeps running into that challenge that chameleons change color. In the end, he winds up finding a friend to always be with so they can at least always be the same color together. I've used this book in the past as a primary teacher. It's a great way to talk about friendship and also about what makes us each unique. My boys have been loving the simple tale and the colorful illustrations this spring. For our activity extension we decided to use cray-pas and watercolors. I love how colorful this art technique can be. I sketched several chameleon outlines onto white drawing paper using permanent marker. (I'm including a printable copy here in case you just want to print one out, or use the printable to trace onto thicker paper.) Afterwards the boys and I each colored in a chameleon using the cray-pas. Big Brother and I thought about ways to create different patterns. Little Brother focused on just coloring his in, using mostly one color. After we were done coloring, we watercolored on top of the cray-pas. The watercolor doesn't stick to the cray-pas, and fills all the white spaces around it. We all had different strategies for painting. When they were done I cut the three chameleons out and we hung them in our play room. I love how they are a set but each one unique. That's part of what can also make this project a great classroom activity, especially for the start of a school year. Or turn it into a fun family project, with each family member creating a chameleon to represent themselves. What Leo Lionni books does your family enjoy? Have you read this one yet? This post may also have been shared at some of these terrific link parties.

We're totally inspired to paint our kitchen now.

DIY painted kitchen cabinets don't have to break the bank, or your back. Before you buy paint, check out how to save yourself a lot of time!

Grease stains on kitchen cabinets are hard to remove, especially if they are old. But there are a few tricks that will greatly ease your work, and they are all here! As someone who rubbed the walls and cabinets of my apartment a few years ago, I can tell you that I felt like throwing them out instead of carrying on with the cleaning. Luckily, a friend told me about the magic recipe below that reduces half of the dirty work! Basically, this natural solution does all the work for you! 🛒 You need: ▪ 2 tablespoons of dish soap

A fun project that reduces plastic use, food waste, and expenses, our method for making Reusable DIY Beeswax Wraps is simple and effective.

Save money by skipping the expensive kitchen renovation by using this step by step tutorial on how to paint kitchen cabinets for a smooth finish.

I'll show you how to build DIY cabinets with this easy tutorial. Custom kitchens don't have to cost a fortune when you make your own DIY kitchen cabinets!

Beautiful ways to decorate those little corners around our homes.

The IKEA cabinetry wall and coffee nook is finally complete, and our countertops finally cleaned off! I can't even describe how go

How to make natural dye using food from your kitchen. Simple and easy to do with things like red cabbage, black beans, turmeric, and coffee.

My main goal when redoing our front entryway was to make it a more welcoming and more FUNCTIONAL space in our home. It was a dumping ground for random school projects, tools, mail, my blog things, ev-er-y-thing. Not exactly what you want to see when you walk in the front door. First step was to […]

Are you wondering how to update your kitchen cabinets on a budget? This is a simple way to make your cabinets look modern with paint and trim.

The Picasso for kids printable resources that I have created are a fun and educational way for children to learn […]

Here's how to make your own tile using concrete! Get the zellige handmade tile look on a budget! Kitchen makeover on a budget!

Your kids will love this magic melting Skittles experiment. With just a few steps, your kids can watch the Skittles melt in water and grow a beautiful rainbow!

Love finding the easiest ways to update things around the home, especially when they look great and save money? These cheap and easy but cool remodeling hacks should be at the top of your list, then. From DIY bathroom ideas to kitchen projects to walls and countertops, we found some of the best home remodeling

I'll show you how to build DIY cabinets with this easy tutorial. Custom kitchens don't have to cost a fortune when you make your own DIY kitchen cabinets!

Step by step instructions how to paint your cabinets so they last and the only paint you should use when painting your cabinets.

Giani Marble Countertop Kits are an easy, inexpensive way to update your kitchen without replacing your countertops. Take a peek at how amazing they look!

Learn how to hide ugly home decorating eyesores like outdoor electric box, bulky air conditioner unit, trashcan, thermostat and more with these creative diy ideas. #hideeyesores #diydecor

Upgrade your hollow core doors with this DIY door makeover tutorial! Turn any builder grade door into plank doors with this simple tutorial.

Hello, friends! Today, I’m excited to share the IKEA play kitchen we made for Nova’s Christmas gift. I was highly inspired by Laura’s play kitchen and also Molly’s from Almost Makes Perfect. I spent so much time scrolling Pinterest looking at ALL the beautiful versions of this project people have done and it’s amazing. I…

Tender, spongy and full of flavor this Sourdough Discard Focaccia is easy to make and is perfect for beginners and pro sourdough bakers.

Check out this great tutorial on how to repaint painted kitchen cabinets. Yes, it can be done and yes, it WORKS! About this time two years ago I painted our kitchen cabinets. It was a huge learnin…

Do you have a long dark hallway? check out these 9 easy budget friendly ideas to help you brighten them up. Using pain colours and other color schemes to make your long corridor feel bright and spacious.

Fifteen drawing warm ups start art for kids class off right. These drawing starters can all be done using only pencil!

Floating shelves have no visible hardware—watch this video and follow these steps to build your own DIY floating shelf.

Transform your bedroom from drab to fab in as little as a weekend with these brilliant IKEA storage hacks for small bedrooms. Cheap & elegant ideas.

The Tapestry Crochet Pumpkin Potholder of the Farmhouse Collection is beautiful and functional, just perfect for your kitchen fall decor.

This realistic and interactive banana free crochet pattern includes the method for crocheting them in 2 ways: peeled and unpeeled.

Say goodbye to wasteful plastic wrap forever when you discover the incredibly steps you can follow for how to make beeswax wraps at home.

Make your own beeswax wraps with this easy recipe. Simple ingredients and a bit of beeswax to reduce the use of plastic in your home.

Save a Burned Pot: This technique should restore even badly burned pots and pans. It has twice saved me from throwing out pots and pans I thought were past the point of rescue; hopefully it can help you too.