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DIY Craft Project

  • Learn how to make your own easy Marimo moss ball DIY light bulb aquarium! These tiny aquariums make a great home for tiny Japanese Marimo moss balls! Not only is each DIY light bulb aquarium super cute, but they are perfectly sized to sit at your desk or night to keep you company!

    Easy Marimo Moss Ball DIY Light Bulb Aquarium

    Learn how to make your own easy Marimo moss ball DIY light bulb aquarium! These tiny aquariums make a great home for tiny Japanese Marimo moss balls! Not only is each DIY light bulb aquarium super cute, but they are perfectly sized to sit at your desk to keep you company! Customize your Marimo moss ball DIY light bulb aquarium to suit your personal style or make several for homemade gifts…

  • DIY Penguin Christmas Ornaments

    DIY Penguin Christmas Ornaments

    These cute DIY penguin Christmas ornaments are lots of fun to make. They can easily be crafted over a weekend and the entire family can join in on the fun! Keep reading to learn how to make these little ornaments that feature penguins sitting on their own little icebergs. DIY Penguin Christmas Ornaments © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen What you’ll need: Tovolo King Silicone Ice Cube Tray plastic toy penguins Clover…

  • Make your own DIY terrarium to dress up a corner in your home or to give as a homemade gift!

    Make Your Own DIY Terrarium

    Making your own DIY terrarium is both fun and easy. Suited for any skill level, these cute terrariums make lovely home accents as well as thoughtful homemade gift ideas. You can find all the supplies you need with a little hunting. I found my sheet moss romping through the neighborhood after a rainy day while the remaining ingredients were discovered at my local craft and pet stores. DIY Terrarium © Rebecca’s Soap…

  • Craft this easy DIY waterless snow globe to use as part of your holiday home decor this Christmas.

    DIY Waterless Snow Globe

    This DIY waterless snow globe is so simple to craft and makes a great addition to any holiday home decor as an accent piece. A trip to your local craft store will yield all of the components you need for this project. DIY Waterless Snow Globe Tutorial © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen What you’ll need: glass mason jar or bail jar – I found mine at Joanne’s for $1.49 miniature Christmas buttons…

  • These easy DIY Christmas ornaments are made from Shrinky Dink paper. Not only do they look great on the tree but they make fun necklaces for kids too!

    Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments The Kids Can Make for the Holidays

    Your family will love this easy Christmas decor idea for the holiday season. Learn how to craft these easy DIY Christmas ornaments with your kids for holiday inspired DIY Christmas decor this winter. These easy DIY Christmas ornaments are made from shrink plastic Shrinky Dink paper. Not only will these ornaments look great on your Christmas tree, they make fun necklaces for kids to wear! Or give them as DIY…

  • DIY Halloween Piggy Candy Jar

    DIY Halloween Candy Jar

    I stay so busy I sometimes find it hard to break away from the day job and the soap to make something other than bath and body products. However, I did find the time to craft this simple DIY Halloween candy jar. It was not only quick and easy to make, but I was able to stick to my daily routine of multi-tasking everything while waiting for the paint and then…

  • DIY Pumpkin Spice Air Fresheners and Fall Home Decor Tutorial

    DIY Pumpkin Spice Air Freshener & Fall Home Decor Project

    These DIY pumpkin spice air fresheners not only lend a fabulous fragrance to your space, they also serve as beautiful homemade fall home decor! You can make your own with a few simple tools and supplies that can be reused again and again in future projects. DIY Fall Spice Air Fresheners © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen What you need: White Activa Plus Natural Self Hardening Clay Wilton Silicone Mold, of choice…

  • outdoor upcycled halloween decorations

    Spooky Outdoor Upcycled Halloween Decorations

    Explore these great DIY ideas for spooky, upcycled Halloween decorations. These outdoor decorations feature giant squid tentacles as a centerpiece to frighten all the Halloween tricksters that visit your home this holiday season! Ideas for Outdoor Upcycled Halloween Decor Every year my neighbor at the end of the block decorates her house for Halloween. She starts planning in summer and on October 1st she starts decorating. This year she created…

  • DIY Etched Mason Jars! These pretty DIY etched mason jars with stars are a fun and unique to give mason jar gifts. Or customize them to fit into your home decor theme to utilize them for storage and organization. #masonjars #masonjarcrafts #diy #etching #giftideas #crafts

    DIY Etched Mason Jars for Creative Storage or Gifting

    This DIY Etched Mason Jars Craft Project is an easy way to dress up your empty mason jars as well as any  other glass jars you might have on hand. They’re perfect for storing and organizing items in your own home or you can fill them with delightful treats or handmade goodies for gifting! Initially my handy dandy sometimes super assistant, Hunter, helped me with these using a DIY Etched…

  • Easy DIY Terrarium Magnets for Your Fridge!

    DIY Terrarium Magnets for Your Air Plants (An Easy Refrigerator Magnet)

    Learn how to make DIY terrarium magnets. These fun air plant terrariums are a fun family project! They look cute on your refrigerator and they also make quick and easy homemade gifts. I’ve been trying a lot of new DIY projects out recently, some with success and some that were so dismal I hid them in my craft box afterwards. As it turns out many crafts actually do require some…

  • DIY Cloud Ring Dish Craft Project

    DIY Cloud Clay Jewelry Dish Craft Project

    I was inspired by several potty cloud dishes on Etsy and decided I’d buy some air dry clay and make my own. I gave my cloud shaped jewelry dish low “walls” which proved to be slightly more difficult than I thought it would be. This was my first attempt but I’m thinking I’ll try my hand at a few more before it’s all said and done since I still have…

  • How to Make Goldfish Soaps in a Bag - DIY Melt and Pour Soapmaking Tutorial

    DIY Goldfish in a Bag Soap for Kids: Melt and Pour Soap Tutorial

    This melt and pour soap tutorial for making your own DIY goldfish in a bag soap not only makes a super cute gift for kids but is also perfect for DIY party favors. While they look easy to make, these soaps are actually a bit tricky to perfect. I recommend buying more materials than you think you’ll need and be prepared to exercise a bit of patience. It took me more than a few…

  • DIY Chalkboard Easter Egg “Baskets”

    Easter baskets are fun to fill, gift and receive, but when my son was little we used his basket once and then it would sit on the shelf in his closet for a year. Rather than buy something and use it once, why not upcycle your basket into something new after Easter is over? I was browsing Darby Smart when I fell in love with these super cute chalkboard plant…

  • Easy DIY Washi Tape Gift Tin for Homemade Roll On Perfumes, Lip Balms or Guest Soaps

    Looking for a handmade gift idea for a spring birthday or Easter basket? This easy DIY washi tape decorated gift tin is simple to make and is perfect for holding two homemade roll on perfumes, lip balms or guest soaps! All you need is an empty empty altoid tin and two complimentary spring themed rolls of washi tape. Run strips of one washi tape design along the top and the…

  • DIY Moss Terrarium

    Hello, lovely readers! It’s Jacie from Moss Love here – I create ready-made, DIY and wearable terrariums using live moss, air plants and marimo moss balls. I’m excited to help you make your own beautiful moss terrarium! One of the best things about these is they don’t need direct sunlight like your typical house plant – so places that normally don’t see any greenery are in luck! Your desk at…

  • Handmade Wood Tree Branch Shelf DIY

    My favorite homemade Christmas gift this year was this handmade wood tree branch shelf that my son made for me. I actually had discovered a similar handmade white birch forest wall shelf via etsy and pointed out to my son how awesome it was and that I’d love to have one made for me. He didn’t disappoint. It’s perfect for holding a few books and knick knacks. I added a…

  • DIY Holiday Washi Tape Mason Jar Gift Tags

    Whether you made homemade preserves or pumpkin butter for the holidays or purchased it from your local farmer’s market like I did, you can easily dress up your mason jars with a simple diy washi tape gift tag making it perfect for last minute holiday gift giving. To create these gift tags you’ll need a full size white blank sticker label sheet – World Label has these at a great…

  • Quick & Easy DIY Washi Tape Holiday Gift Tags

    Pressed for time wrapping those last minute handmade holiday gifts? Create these super cute and simple DIY gift tags and give your Christmas presents a beautiful handmade touch that looks anything but rushed using paper scraps and washi tape! For this holiday gift tag I used an eco-friendly paper scrap left over from an Artterro craft kit – it was gray on one side and patterned on the other –…

  • DIY Soy Candlemaking Kit for Teens & Tweens

    Still trying to find a homemade Christmas gift idea for those tough to shop for teens and tweens? If you have a young DIY-er in the family she’ll love this simple to assemble – and craft! – DIY Soy Candlemaking Kit! Keep reading to learn how to assemble your own. DIY Soy Candlemaking Kit © Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen What you’ll need: 10 oz. of natural soy wax 1 oz. candle…

  • DIY Soy & Beeswax Candles

    I’ve been playing around a lot with candles lately. I’ve made numerous hand poured candles with soy wax as well as beeswax, so I figured why not combine the two? I love how simple and easy the soy wax candles are to make – especially since I’ve hear paraffin can be a nightmare – as well as the long burn time of all beeswax candles. However, because the beeswax is…

  • DIY Homemade Stocking Stuffer Gifts

    Looking for a few more great homemade stocking stuffer ideas for the holiday season? One of my favorite small handmade gift ideas this year is wax melts. With the increasingly popularity of Scentsy as well as Glade’s new Wax Melt Electric Warmer that was recently brought into the spotlight, more and more people have wax melt warmers in their home. We use one at work and many of my co-workers…

  • Easy Homemade Stocking Stuffer Gift Idea - Tea Tins with Printable Chalkboard Labels

    Homemade Tea Gifts for the Holidays with Printable Chalkboard Labels

    Make simple homemade tea gifts for Christmas with this easy, homemade holiday tea gift idea. All you need are a few metal tins, some tea and the free printable labels. These are perfect for last minute gifts as well as an element in homemade tea gift baskets! Homemade Tea Gifts Looking for a simple homemade Christmas gifts for tea lovers? Then this simple tea gift idea is a must. These…

  • How to Make Homemade Wax Tart Melts for Handmade Holiday Gifts

    DIY Christmas Wax Melts for the Holidays: An Easy DIY Holiday Gift Idea

    Learn how to make seasonal holiday scented DIY Christmas wax melts to scent your home with your favorite holiday fragrances. This easy holiday project also makes lovely DIY gift for coworkers, friends and family. And the kids can help color in the free printable labels for the DIY Christmas wax melts you create! Keep reading to learn how to make your own DIY Christmas wax melts. Plus learn where to…

  • medicinal herbal tea recipes

    Herbal Tea Recipes: How to Make Herbal Tea Blends for Natural Remedies

    Learn how to make custom herbal tea recipes to use as natural home remedies for common ailments with this herbal tea tutorial. These medicinal blends create a soothing way to relieve symptoms of everyday complaints. Discover easy DIY tea blends along with additional information and recipes on concocting homemade teas for cold and flu relief. Homemade Herbal Tea Blends: How To Get the skinny on basic tea making, explore various…

  • DIY Halloween Decorations

    My neighbor up the road has some pretty brilliant Halloween decorations this year. Amongst the graveyard of tombstones in her front yard she has placed creepy looking, painted dolls in various poses. The house itself has boarded up windows with skeletons resting in windowsill planters as well as tied to a front column amidst silken faux spiderwebs. I have to imagine the entire thing took quite a bit of time…

  • how to make massage candles for fall skin care

    How to Make Pumpkin Spice Massage Candles for Fall

    Learn how to make unique DIY pumpkin spice candles. Formulated for both aromatherapy as well as fall skin care, these homemade massage candles don’t just scent the room. They also doubles as a massage lotion for skin. Scented with a fabulous pumpkin pie spice fragrance oil, this easy DIY craft is a great way to start enjoying those fall vibes. Easy Massage Pumpkin Spice Candles for Fall Create the perfect…

  • Homemade massage candles in frosted cranberry for the winter holiday season. Simple easy DIY body massage candles for DIY holiday gifts for friends family teachers coworkers neighbors. Cranberry homemade massage soy candles. Massage candles DIY. How to make massage wax candles. Easy Christmas cranberry massage oil candles DIY. Aromatherapy massage candles. Massage candle gifts. DIY stocking stuffers. Handmade holiday gift ideas. Handmade Christmas gifts. Cranberry Christmas gifts. Stocking fillers DIY.

    How to Make Homemade Massage Candles

    Learn how to make homemade massage candles to nourish dry skin while also enjoying the traditional, aromatherapeutic scents they emit. These products are easy to make and are also lovely for seasonal holiday gift giving! Keep reading to learn how to craft your own DIY massage oil candles at home. What Are Homemade Massage Candles? Since around 2006 massage candles, also known as lotion candles, have risen in popularity. A…

  • printable poison halloween apothecary labels for diy halloween decorations

    Printable Vintage Poison Apothecary Labels for Halloween Decor

    Need creative decorating ideas for you next Halloween party? These printable apothecary labels are an easy way to liven up your Halloween decor! They can be used on upcycled jars and bottles to save money. Or buy unique containers to make extra spooky Halloween decorations for your home. Next month is Halloween, which for me means either window shopping for that perfect costume early or getting started on a DIY…

  • How to Create New Succulents from Clippings

    My succulent container gardens that I made back in May for Mother’s Day have been, of course, growing. So in order to keep them looking great, I had to trim a few of the taller succulents. I decided it would be great to re-grow these clippings into new plants that I could pot for other areas of my home and office at work that needed a little bit of greenery.…

  • DIY Deodorizing Foot and Shoe Powder Recipe with Printable Chalkboard Style Labels

    DIY Natural Homemade Deodorizing Shoe Powder

    Are there stinky sneaks in your family? Freshen them up with this simple, all natural recipe for a DIY deodorizing shoe powder. This easy deodorizing shoe powder recipe will help keep your shoes smelling fab even if they don’t always look the part. Made from easily obtainable all natural ingredients, this deodorizing shoe powder recipe is kind to both your shoes and your feet. Simply sprinkle some in your shoes…

  • Don't let your old school photos sit a box collecting dust. Hang them on your wall instead! Learn how to transfer photos to canvas using Mod Podge.

    How to Transfer Photos to Canvas Using Mod Podge

    Don’t let your old school photos sit a box collecting dust. Hang them on your wall instead! Learn how to transfer photos to canvas using Mod Podge with this easy weekend craft tutorial. Since I haven’t yet had a chance to get my own hands dirty since my getting back from my vacation, I thought I’d take the opportunity to share another weekend project. This tutorial was created by my…

  • How to Make a Soap Cutter - DIY Soap Cutting Guide for Homemade Soap

    DIY Soap Cutter – A Simple Guide for Cutting Your Soap into Bars

    If you’re looking for a way to consistently cut your homemade soap loaves into bars so that they the same size every time, then you need a soap cutter! There’s no need to purchase expensive equipment to do this, especially if you’re just starting out. Instead, craft your own handmade diy soap cutter. The measurements for this soap cutter are made to pair up with my tutorial on how to…

  • DIY Father's Day Gift Idea! If you're looking for a DIY Father's Day gift idea that the kids can make, then you've come to the right place. This fun candy and treat filled six pack for Father's Day comes complete with a six pack chalkboard treat carrier for writing your own custom message! #diy #fathersday #fathersdaygift #giftsfordad #giftideasfordad #giftsfromkids #crafts #treats #sixpack

    DIY Father’s Day Gift – Homemade Six Pack of Treats for Dad!

    If you’re looking for a DIY Father’s Day gift idea that the kids can make, then you’ve come to the right place. My son made this fun candy and treat filled six pack for Father’s Day complete with a chalkboard carrier for writing his own custom message! To create this DIY father’s day gift with your child for Dad, all you’ll need is a six pack of soda, chalkboard spray…

  • DIY Skully Shot Glass Candle

    One of my New Year’s resolutions this year was to try new craft projects that I’d been wanting to try, but never got around to. Candlemaking was one of those craft projects. So what better way to get started making hand poured candles, than to create a homemade Father’s Day gift. I was really excited by how easy this project actually was – by far easier than making cold process…

  • DIY No Sew Lavender Dryer Sachet

    Want to give your laundry a fresh natural lavender fragrance the easy and natural way? Then craft a simple, new sew DIY Lavender Sachet for your dryer! It’s so easy to make. Simply fill a 4″ x 6″ cotton muslin bag with lavender flowers, add a few drops of lavender essential oil, then tightly knot the bag closed. To use, simply toss the bag into the dryer with each load…

  • DIY Upcycled Washi Tape Planter

    I use so many gallon sized containers of vinegar every month – for everything from a homemade after shower spray to a natural and inexpensive laundry softener – that I wanted to  figure out something I could actually use these plastic containers for rather than just tossing them into the recycling bin. One of the quickest and easiest ways I thought of to upcycle these containers is to re-use them…

  • Craft this DIY succulent container garden for Mother’s Day! These easy to care for and easy to make succulent container gardens make wonderful homemade Mother's Day gifts!

    DIY Container Succulent Garden – Last Minute Homemade Mother’s Day Gift Idea

    Need a last minute homemade Mother’s Day gift idea for mom? Skip the bouquet of flowers and instead gift her with a gorgeous DIY Succulent Container Garden Arrangement! Not only is it inexpensive to make – definitely less than a florist’s flower bouquet – but it will last and last even if Mom doesn’t have a green thumb! To get started you’ll need to purchase an assortment of your favorite…

  • How to Make Handmade Stamps

    I’ve been wanting to try making my own stamps for a while, but it wasn’t until this weekend that I finally got around to it. I think I made it harder than it really was in my head, so I kept putting it off. In the end it wasn’t really difficult, though it did give me a new found appreciation for the artisans that make handmade stamps for a living.…

  • DIY Herb Garden Markers – Homemade Mother’s Day Gift Idea

    With spring in full force and planting underway, now is the perfect time to whip up some garden markers for your new plants! This herb garden marker is so easy to make with materials you probably already have on hand. Plus, they’re simple enough the kids can craft some for all of mom’s favorite plants as a homemade Mother’s Day gift! Herb Garden Marker Craft Project What you need: popsicle…

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