Felt garlands are a charming way to sprinkle color and warmth into any space, transforming everyday environments into festive gatherings. They are beautiful, incredibly versatile, and easy to make, offering a fun DIY project for crafters of all ages and skill levels. In this article, we’ll explore 30 unique felt garland ideas that promise to... Read More The post 30 Felt Garlands You Can DIY appeared first on DIY & Crafts.

Sewing with a machine would definitely make the sewing easier and faster. But why do hand sewing? The first reason would be if you do not own a sewing machine, of course. That's pretty obvious. The second reason is that hand sewing is relaxing and meditative. You heard it right. When you get focused on... Read More The post 38 Hand Sewing Patterns & Projects appeared first on DIY & Crafts.

Stepping into vintage sewing is like unlocking a chest of timeless treasures, each pattern a gateway to an era where fashion was not just worn but lived. For those enchanted by the elegance of yesteryears, here lies a curated selection of patterns, from the playful sophistication of 1950s playsuits to the tailored finesse of 1930s... Read More The post 38 Vintage Sewing Patterns for Free appeared first on DIY & Crafts.

As the chilly winds weave their tales outside, why not bring a touch of warmth and whimsy into your home with these charming gnome creations? In this article, we invite you to immerse yourself in the creativity and imagination of crafting your own delightful gnomes, regardless of the holiday season. From adorable ornaments to charming... Read More The post 46 DIY Winter Gnome Ideas appeared first on DIY & Crafts.

Have you ever looked at an empty Altoid tin and wondered if it could be more than just a container for your breath mints? Believe it or not, these small, unassuming boxes hold a world of creative possibilities. Picture a tiny survival kit for your next hiking trip, a portable art set for spontaneous sketching,... Read More The post 40 Fun DIY Altoid Tin Crafts appeared first on DIY & Crafts.

As Halloween fades and the scent of autumn spices lingers in the air, pumpkins are yearning for a new holiday purpose! Forget carving spooky faces – this holiday season, pumpkins are getting a festive makeover! We've gathered 25 creative ideas to transform those leftover gourds from frightful fall friends into delightful Christmas cheer. From elegant... Read More The post 25 Christmas Pumpkin Painting Ideas and Inspiration appeared first on DIY & Crafts.

Remember the satisfying crunch of autumn leaves as you kicked your way through a colorful pile? Now, imagine capturing that vibrant magic and transforming it into stunning DIY projects! This isn't just about sticking a few leaves on construction paper (although that's fun, too!). We're talking whimsical creatures, dazzling mobiles, and nature-inspired masterpieces that celebrate... Read More The post 44 DIY Leaf Art Projects, Crafts, and Ideas appeared first on DIY & Crafts.

Take a look at these delicious camping snacks recipes to try on your next camping trip. They’re so easy to make – you’ll spend more time passing them around the campfire than preparing them! 11 Crazy Simple And Super Delicious Camping Snacks When planning your camping food and meals, it’s easy to overlook the humble snack. You plan for the big meals and the obligatory s’mores, but after that, you figure that you’re about done. I find that you’re much more likely to have a group of happy campers if you have quick, easy, and delicious snacks on hand. These recipes are as low maintenance as they are yummy, and all are campsite and campfire friendly.   1. Dutch Oven Pizza Nachos | 2 delicious foods + 1 campfire = deliciousness you wouldn’t believe how this very quick recipe came to be. It’s perfect for hungry campers. Plus, it’s comfort food at its best!   2. Simply Classic Campfire Popcorn | You can’t go wrong with some popcorn. Add some extra seasonings if you’re feeling adventurous! I’m a fan of garlic powder and mozzarella on mine!   3. Sweet Grilled Breadstick Bites | Sweet, delicious breadstick bites with a touch of powdered sugar will satisfy your snack craving and sweet tooth. This is a camping snack hits two birds with one stone.   4. Bite Sized Salami Sub On A Stick | A mini sub sandwich on a stick and toasted on top of your campfire will make the perfect snack while on your campout. A super fun twist to the amazing classic!   5. Camp Pineapple Upside Down Cake | If you’re a fan of pineapple you MUST try this camp pineapple upside down cake. It’s not only pleasing to the eye but it has the oomph to make you ask for a second slice.   6. Melted Mozzarella Dutch Oven Dip With Mushrooms And Sun Dried Tomatoes | Easy, rustic, and delicious. This yummy melted mozzarella Dutch oven dip with mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes is perfect for eating around the fire, or this could make a tasty appetizer to your next backyard party. [instagram url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BSaush4g5jx/ hidecaption=true width=625] 7. Grilled Campfire Quesadillas | Who doesn’t love a quesadilla? Follow the recipe or personalize this snack to your heart’s desire. Your campers will surely appreciate savoring some grilled campfire quesadillas filled with LOVE!   8. Deliciously Easy Frito Pie In A Bag | This deliciously easy Frito pie in a bag is a perfect for a quick bite at the camp site. No plate, no mess, no fuss! Super cool, huh!   9. Campfire Spinach Dip | You can be fancy with sliced baguette pieces or keep it simple with a bag or tortilla chips. This campfire spinach dip recipe is the ultimate easy finger-licking camping snack.   10. Grilled Brussels Sprout Skewers | If you’re feeling like something a little lighter, try this grilled brussels sprout skewers for nutritious and delicious snacking. A special treat to give campers an energetic boost.   11. Cheesy Grilled Potato Skins | Potatoes, cheese, bacon bits, and grilled cheese. Simple, easy, delicious, it’s the perfect campfire snack everyone would be asking for more.   Can’t get enough of camping snacks recipes? Get more from The Domestic Geek video below:  If these didn’t get you drooling, I don’t know what will. You won’t believe how much fun you’ll have around the campfire making (and eating) these simple and delicious snacks. Now get out there and snack like you mean it. What do you think of these camping snacks recipes? Which one will you try? Let us know in the comments section below. Want to turn your backyard into a camping area? Check out how you can build a DIY outdoor fire pit and have a good time to enjoy the outdoors and catch up with the family over a backyard campfire.  Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram! Editor’s Note – This post was originally published in July 2014 and has been updated for quality and relevancy.  

A quick look at Pinterest boards named “My Dream Home” and the dream in dream home starts to feel like that’s it’s all going to be – a dream. But design hacks like this DIY concrete kitchen island not only saves you a lot (a lot!) of money on kitchen renovation, but by adding pieces that you built yourself, it also makes your journey to making your dream home come true more meaningful. Ben Uyeda from Homemade Modern has generously shared his tutorial with us so we can pass it on to you all. This DIY is divided into four parts: The Plan (an overview of the project) Tools and Materials (things you need to build) Building the concrete countertop of the kitchen island Building the base for the countertop   Now let’s begin this DIY kitchen island. A big thanks to the Ben from Homemade Modern for sharing this tutorial. Check out the original article here. The Plan Plan for a DIY Kitchen Island via Homemade Modern Tools and Materials via Homemade Modern Cordless Drill Circular Saw or Miter Saw Concrete Countertop Mix (Grey) 36” Long 1 1/4” Square Fir Balusters 3/4” Melamine Board 2×4s and 1×4s 3”, 2 1/2” and 1 5/8” Stainless Steel Screws PART 1: Making the Concrete Countertop via Homemade Modern STEP 1: Using a circular saw, cut the melamine board into three 4 feet long and 2.5″ wide strips. If your saw has a guide attachment, use it to get nice and even cuts. via Homemade Modern STEP 2: Attach fir balusters around the melamine board with screws. This will support the melamine strips on Step 1. via Homemade Modern STEP 3: The fir balusters will act as the support for the melamine board strips you cut on Step 1. via Homemade Modern STEP 4: Secure the melamine strips to the board by using it a glue gun. You can also screw it to the board. via Homemade Modern STEP 5: To keep the concrete mix from leaking, use a latex or silicone caulk to seal the entire form. Squeeze a bead of sealant along the edges and corners. Smooth it out with your fingers. Once dry, clean the form thoroughly before pouring the concrete mix. This step is very important, because any dust or dirt in the form will end up in your concrete countertop. via Homemade Modern STEP 6: Once you’ve completed the form, prepare the rebar. The rebar will not only reinforce the concrete countertop of your kitchen island, it’ll also bond the concrete mix better. via Homemade Modern STEP 7: To create the rebar, you need to wire together 4 pieces of 1/2” diameter rebar into a rectangle. via Homemade Modern STEP 8: Make your concrete countertop mix. via Homemade Modern STEP 9: Pour your concrete mix in the form. Make sure to fill it only two-thirds of the way. Place the rebar at the center of the form. via Homemade Modern STEP 10: Pour the remaining concrete countertop mix the rest of the way. via Homemade Modern STEP 11: To make sure the top of your DIY kitchen island is leveled, use a piece of scrap wood and run it across the top of the form.  This will also compact the concrete. Let it cure for 48 hours before disassembling the form. Just to avoid anything getting in on your concrete, you can also place a cover over it. via Homemade Modern STEP 12: After the concrete has set, you can now remove it from the form. You now have the countertop of your kitchen island cart. PART 2: Making the Base for the Countertop via Homemade Modern STEP 1: You can cut the wood for the base of the kitchen island two ways: A circular saw and a speed square or a miter saw. via Homemade Modern STEP 2: Once you’ve cut it according to the specified measurements, give it a light sanding to smooth out the edges. via Homemade Modern STEP 3: Once you have all the pieces together, lay them out first. Start by laying out the pieces for the bottom tray of the kitchen island. via Homemade Modern STEP 4: To make sure that the base of you kitchen island is aligned, use a square to check the corners. Make sure that you have 90 degrees for all corners. via Homemade Modern STEP 5: When you have perfect 90 degrees on all corners, is the only time you can start screwing the pieces of the bottom tray together. via Homemade Modern STEP 6: Same with the bottom tray, measure the corners of the top frame before fastening them together with 2 1/2” screws. via Homemade Modern STEP 7: Start assembling the pieces once all corners measure 90-degrees. via Homemade Modern STEP 8: Using 3″ screws, attach the legs of the kitchen island to the upper tray. If it feels a little unsteady, this is because you’ve yet to attach the bottom tray. via Homemade Modern STEP 9: The next step in your DIY kitchen island is to attach the bottom tray. To do this, turn the upper tray right side up. Slide the bottom tray underneath. via Homemade Modern STEP 10: Use wood scraps to support the bottom tray and raise it off the ground. This method will make it easier to attach the bottom tray to the legs of the kitchen island. via Homemade Modern STEP 11: Again, before attaching it to the legs, make sure that it’s square. Once you’ve done that, take your 3″ screws and attach the bottom tray to each leg of your kitchen island cart. via Homemade Modern STEP 12: Do the same thing on Step 11, except this time, it’s to attach the upper tray. via Homemade Modern STEP 13: Carefully measure the trimmings that would go around the top part of your kitchen island. via Homemade Modern STEP 14: The concrete tabletop of your kitchen island will go on top of these trimmings, so make sure that they’re sturdy. via Homemade Modern STEP 15: To match your rustic kitchen, you have the option to paint or stain your DIY kitchen island at this point before putting in the concrete countertop. via Homemade Modern STEP 16: Because the concrete countertop on your kitchen island cart is quite heavy, get someone to help you lift it. Once you’ve placed it on top, seal the concrete to protect and finish your countertop. Finished DIY Kitchen Island via Homemade Modern   If you did this DIY kitchen island with concrete countertop, let us know how it fits in your rustic kitchen. Or if you have tips on how to improve this DIY, leave a comment on this post. Click here to check out more from the incredible Ben Uyeda at his blog Homemade Modern!  Want more cheap kitchen renovation DIYs? How about home furniture hacks? Then, click the links below. Alice In Wonderland Style Stacked Teacup Lamp IKEA Hacks |DIY Furniture You Must Try 5 DIY Projects Using Cut Glass Bottles |How to Cut Glass With String   Renovating your kitchen? Go see LINK nationalgranit.com

  Homemade ice cream has been one of our favorite sweet treats lately to cool off on hot summer days. Right now, you’re thinking: Why would I make my own, when I can easily buy a tub of ice cream from the store? Well, not only can you control the ingredients that goes into your ice cream – avoiding artificial colorings and flavorings – but you can also customize it however you like. So you end up with a personalized and healthier version of your favorite dessert. And because you can control the ingredients, you can also control your budget. You can choose to splurge on ingredients when you can and then make a minimalist version of the same variant when the budget is tight. Unlike store-bought, where you almost always have to pay premium price, especially during the summer days. But most importantly, the reason you should make your own ice cream is because it’s really, really fun. My son already enjoys helping me make ice cream. It’s a great activity to do with the kids. Let’s begin by learning how to make a basic vanilla ice cream, which I happen to love.  Once you’ve made a batch, you can divide it to make other flavors. For example, you can add cocoa powder to make chocolate ice cream or a fresh-flavored one using fruits and nuts, so everybody in the house could have their favorite. Don’t have an ice cream maker? Don’t worry.  All you have to do is: Place the custard mixture in a covered container in the freezer for around half an hour. Take it out and mix the custard well. Break up any hard and frozen pieces that may have formed around the edges. Place it back in the freezer. Take it out again and mix for another 30-45 minutes.  Repeat, and keep checking on the ice cream until it reaches your desired consistency. You can keep it “soft serve” or leave it the freezer for several hours for a firmer consistency. Mine actually broke while I was making the chocolate ice cream in the pictures, and I finished making it in the freezer. We have been making ice cream (including the vanilla ice cream in the final pictures) in the freezer since. There wasn’t a big difference in texture from the ice cream made from an ice cream maker, it was just as smooth and as creamy. So, what are you waiting for? Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 6 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 1-2 tsp. vanilla extract (Cocoa powder – optional) How to Make Basic Vanilla Ice Cream Start your homemade ice cream by mixing all ingredients in a bowl. STEP 1: Mix the milk, eggs, cream and sugar together in a large saucepan. Cook over medium to low heat. Add a few drops of vanilla extract to your homemade ice cream. STEP 2: Stir constantly until the mixture begins thickening into a thin custard. Remove it from heat, and add in the vanilla extract. Chocolate Homemade Ice Cream Mixing well is very important in homemade ice cream recipes Creamy homemade ice cream. Get the kids to help in making their own homemade ice cream STEP 3: If you want to make chocolate ice cream, separate your mixture in half and add some cocoa powder. For a smoother consistency, strain your homemade ice cream mix STEP 4: Strain mixture through a sieve into a container that you plan to use for refrigerating your custard mixture.  Refrigerate for several hours.  I left mine overnight. Homemade ice cream in an ice cream maker. You can also choose to keep your homemade ice cream soft serve. STEP 5: Follow the directions for your ice cream maker to freeze the ice cream into a soft ice cream texture. Place in a separate container to freeze. STEP 6: To finish hardening the ice cream, put it into a covered container and place in the freezer until it gets to the desired consistency. Viola! Basic homemade ice cream in two flavors. Homemade Ice Cream in Vanilla and Chocolate Flavors. Do you want more homemade recipes? Check out our other quick and easy dessert recipes: Mason Jar Cookie Recipes: M&M Cookies Chocolate Crepes Recipe With Mascarpone Filling How To Make Cheesecake | Best Dessert Recipes