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Remodeling? If you have to rip out your old bathtub—or just come into the possession of an old bathtub by other means (you never know)—then what? Recycle? Craigslist? Landfill? Sure … or you could try one of these creative ways people have found to repurpose and reuse their old tubs. . More
In its potent, powdered form, green tea is known as matcha—a great sources of antioxidants and polyphenols. Here’s a video tutorial on how to make matcha at home. More
Sometimes you wanna decorate Easter eggs that you can later eat. And sometimes you just want them to look awesome. For those who see Easter egg decoration as more of a craft project (or art form) than a way to add color to future foodstuffs, we’ve rounded up some more elaborate Easter egg ideas. More
Decorating easter eggs can actually be a really fun, creative and de-stressing activity no matter how old you are or how you’ll be celebrating the holiday. You can keep things safe (and thrifty) by making your own natural Easter egg dyes from things you probably already have in your kitchen. More
After 2+ weeks of posting homemade holiday gift and decor tutorials, it’s time to call it a wrap. Here’s a roundup of the all 12 DIY projects, in case you need any last minute gift inspiration (or just want to get crafty while you’re killing time over Christmas break). More
No more chapped lips. No more scouring the internet for a DIY tutorial for an easy holiday gift. Sound good? Good, because this ridiculously simple sugar lip scrub is the perfect project for the procrastinating gift-giver. More
We’ve reached the second to last day! of Blisstree’s 12 Days of DIY. If you haven’t been following along, check out some of the other homemade holiday gift and decor tutorials we’ve been posting: Pomegranate and vanilla infused vodka, witch hazel body spray, salt dough ornaments and gift tags. Today’s project is one of the most complicated so far, but no special skills are required; it’s just that making a terrarium requires a few more props and a few more steps than, say, an herbal tea blend. It’s worth it. Flowers fade, but a terrarium lasts forever (or at least well into the new year). More
Another day, another holiday…a boatload of wine corks left over from your fete. Wine cork crafts may not sound like the coolest way to spend your holiday break, but don’t be deterred: There are some impressively cool ways to use wine corks instead of throwing them out. Plus, it’s a super green way to use your holiday party aftermath, and a lot more fun than taking out trash bags. More
Whether you want to go green or just make your gifts stand out under the tree, we’ve got you covered with these DIY, eco-friendly and alternative gift wrapping ideas, from fabric wrapping paper — known in Japan as furushiki — to recycled sheet music, newspaper and vintage map wrapping. More
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It’s day eight of our holiday gift-making series, 12 Days of DIY. Today’s project might be my favorite of them all (if only because it’s the one I’d most like to receive): Pomegranate & vanilla infused vodka. Instructions for making this fruit-infused vodka come from “lawyer turned stay-at-home foodie mum” Ren Behan, who blogs about food and cooking at RenBehan.com. More
We’re over halfway through “12 Days of DIY,” our guide to making easy, homemade holiday gifts and decorations this December. For day seven, we bring you instructions on how to make your own sisal rope fruit bowl, like the one pictured above from thrifty DIY blogger Kate of Centsational Girl. It’s a great way to turn old, ugly or plain metal bowls and baskets into rustic, neutral and natural kitchen storage. More
Hand-painted flour sack towels make a lovely homemade holiday gift. For day five of Blisstree’s “<strong>12 Days of DIY</strong>,” we bring you instructions on painting your own ombre-striped flour sack kitchen towels. More
Make this bracelet with recycled leather from something else (like an old leather clothing item you own or pick up cheaply at the thrift store), or with another material if leather’s not your thing. The final product looks deceptively complicated, but making one is actually incredibly simple. Add a painted placket, beads or charms to personalize yours and you’ve got unique, homemade Christmas gifts for your best girls, your roommates or anyone else you want to know you appreciate at this time of year without spending a lot of money. More
Welcome to Day 2 of Blisstree’s 12 Days of DIY. We’re sharing new holiday projects — homemade gifts, DIY decorations – each weekday through December 20 (see yesterday’s winter wreath tutorial here). Today: One of the lovely homemade Christmas trees you see above. More
