DIY Projects and Crafts

fat quarter stack of fabric in cream and gold tied with a white ribbon

What is a Fat Quarter of Fabric?

bobbin winder with red thread spool on a Cricut cutting mat

Use a Bobbin Winder to Wind a Bobbin Without a Sewing Machine

Cricut Access Birthday Card

Is Cricut Access Worth It?

Cricut Maker Unboxing

Cricut Maker Machine Unboxing

Lion Brand Off The Hook Yarn Review – No Knitting Needles Needed

How to Paint a Mirror Frame - An Easy DIY Home Decor Project

How to Paint a Mirror Frame – An Easy DIY Home Decor Project

The before and after pictures of my how to reupholster a bench DIY. Even though I made some beginner mistakes along the way - the end result is still 100% better than before.

How to Reupholster a Bench – a DIY for Beginners

Refinishing the kitchen table top before and after. I think this DIY project was worth it - don't you?

How to Stain a Wood Veneer Table Top

Working with furniture refinisher was a lot harder than I thought. Here are some things I learned that might help you with your DIY project.

Furniture Refinisher – a few tips

You need to be prepared if you are going to stain a kitchen table top - especially if it is YOUR table and the only one in the house. This is my list of essentials.

Preparing to Stain a Kitchen Table Top

Refinishing a kitchen table was at the top of my project list for the summer. I rarely take on a DIY project this big but this is how I did it using a combination of wood stain and chalk paint by Annie Sloan.

Refinishing a Kitchen Table