Home Projects

Welcome to our Home Projects page. Here you'll find all kinds of projects for your home, like home decor, home crafts, quick tips, and cleaning solutions. Check out a few of our most popular posts here, or scroll down for the most recent projects.

Spring is Here, Get your Craft On

by Marie March 28, 2011

Spring is here and I’m loving it. Here are just a few of the projects we’ve created in the past to help us get a jump start on the spring season. Growing Wheatgrass: this is one of my favorite spring activities. It’s so easy to grow, comes in within a week or so, and looks [...]

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Give Your Shoes Some Glitter Bling

by Marie March 24, 2011

Guest post by Jenny of Southern Institute of Domestic Arts and Crafts: Hi everyone! I’m Jenny from The Southern Institute of Domestic Arts and Crafts. When Marie asked me if I would like to guest post at her blog I was so excited! Thank you, Marie, for having me today! I have done a lot [...]

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Glue Yarn Ball Tutorial

by Kami March 22, 2011

This simple project might bring back memories of Elementary school, but it turns out to be not only a fun craft to do with the kids, but a darling Spring time decoration. Decorative balls like this can cost at least a few dollars each in the store, but if you make them yourself, you can [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Birds

by Marie March 19, 2011

Our feathered friends, the birds, seem to inspire so many fun projects. I’ve gathered 6 ideas from the M&T Spotlight that I think are the cat’s meow. A few fun kids crafts, as well as some home decor projects perfect for spring. *Next week I’ll be featuring Breakfast, as it’s my favorite meal of the [...]

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Getting Ready for Spring Planting

by Marie March 15, 2011

Who here is ready for spring? I definitely am! My grass is starting to turn green, leaf buds are beginning on my trees, and I’m hoping the snow will keep to the mountains for now. So it’s time to start thinking about spring planting for my flower and vegetable garden. Spring Flower Garden: Last fall [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Green

by Marie March 11, 2011

The color green is alive and well on the M&T Spotlight. These crafts and recipes are the perfect shade of green and I’m happy to feature them. There are also some really fabulous rainbow crafts and recipes over there, so make sure to check them all out.*Next week I’ll be featuring projects with birds, so [...]

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Turn a Bed Sheet into a Shower Curtain

by Little Birdies March 8, 2011

I’ve been needing a new shower curtain for a long time, but I couldn’t find what I wanted for the price I wanted to pay. I recently updated my duvet cover for my bed, and the old cover was a Pottery Barn one that I got on eBay. I loved it, and it matches my [...]

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Mini Pot of Gold Party Favors

by Marie March 1, 2011

These mini pots of gold are the perfect little place setting for a St. Patrick’s Day party. You can make these with large pots for a centerpiece or craft them into this miniature version. Supplies for Mini Pot of Gold: small terra cotta pots black paint and brush pipe cleaners in rainbow colors scissors gold [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Fabric Projects

by Marie February 19, 2011

Are you looking to start a few new fabric projects? Well look no further. Here are 6 fun and creative ways to craft with fabric from over at the M&T Spotlight. *Next week I’ll be featuring cookies. So submit your cookie recipes and mouth-watering photos to Spotlight. Child’s Play Quilt Make Your Own Pillow Pet [...]

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Make Your Own Magnet Birthday Calendar

by Kami February 17, 2011

As much as I love the calendar on my phone and the big calendar in our home, I still have a need for a birthday calendar. Just a simple list of the birthdays for each month that I want to remember. Remembering birthdays is something I want to get better at, so to have a [...]

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