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How to add Images to Wine Glasses

Halloween wine glasses with with skull image and black painted stems

With Halloween creeping up, it’s time to start crafting fun and easy decorations. This tutorial shows how to decorate wine glasses for Halloween using removable graphics. This quick method is perfect if you want stylish table décor without permanently altering your glassware. The best part? After the spooky season, you can simply soak off the designs and reuse your glasses for any occasion.

You can even change them up for Christmas—just imagine cute Santas or snowmen! If you’re looking for a more permanent option, I’ll also explain how to seal your graphics.

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August 5, 2020 By

How To Make A Perfume Display Stand

DIY diamond mesh perfume display stand with two-tier shelves and black painted base

Are your perfume bottles cluttering your space? This DIY Perfume Display Stand Using Diamond Mesh is the perfect solution for organising your fragrance collection in style. I’m a perfume lover—and my collection was getting out of control. I needed a way to display them that was pretty, functional, and sparkly… even if I’m not exactly a girly girl. This DIY perfume stand is covered in diamond mesh and gives off the most gorgeous sparkle—something photos just can’t capture!

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May 24, 2020 By

DIY House Number

Diy house number with flower box

If you’re looking to add instant street appeal, this DIY house number with a flower box and solar light is the perfect solution. When my daughter moved into her new home, she had two requests: a house number she could see at night, and a decorative flower box. The catch? She doesn’t like gardening, so faux succulents were a must! This simple yet stunning project combines functionality and charm with zero maintenance required. Keep reading to learn how to make a solar house number sign with a built-in flower box—perfect for gifting or personalising your home’s entrance.

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May 4, 2020 By

How to make a Car Racing Game

DIY tabletop car racing game made from paper and toy cars

If you’re looking for a fun game to play at your next dinner party, family gathering, or activity session in aged care, this DIY car racing game is the perfect project. Based on my original horse racing game made for aged care residents, this tabletop version features cars instead of horses and is just as exciting to play.

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June 7, 2021 By

How to make a Unicorn Spit Glass Vase

Glass vase decorated with Unicorn SPiT stain and glaze used to store jewellery

As a DIY blogger, I’m always excited to try new products, and Unicorn SPiT Stain and Glaze was an instant favourite. After testing it on a wooden party trough table, I couldn’t wait to see how it worked on glass—and it was even better than I expected! You don’t need artistic skills to create stunning designs; even a child could do it. The best part? Each design is unique, making your project one of a kind. Though I’ve used Unicorn SPiT on other surfaces before, applying it to glass brought a whole new level of creativity to the table.

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November 28, 2017 By

How to make plastic look like granite

Garden buddha statue after stone makeover- Front view

Do you have an old garden statue that you love, but it’s looking worn and faded? If you’re a fan of Buddha statues like I am, you might know how expensive they can be. So, I decided to give mine a makeover with some granite spray paint to bring it back to life.

I came across granite spray paint at my local hardware store, which works wonders on plastic to make it look like real stone. There are also other effects available, like marble and crackle, if you’re after a different look. While my Buddha may have lost a bit of his personality, he’s at least presentable again!

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July 5, 2020 By

Halloween Mirror

Halloween mirror with Sugar skull reflection with skeleton hands

With Halloween fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how to decorate your home for the spookiest time of the year. I’ve always loved creating unique DIY Halloween projects, and this year, I wanted to do something a little different – a Halloween mirror featuring a reflection of a female sugar skull. I had an old, plain mirror lying around, and although the mirror itself wasn’t anything special, I loved the frame and saw potential for a spooky transformation. Using waterslide paper, I created a sugar skull image that, when placed on the mirror, would reflect at anyone who looked into it, giving the illusion of the skull staring right back at you.

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July 10, 2019 By

How to Build a Simple Bench

Simple wooden bench with stained legs and natural wood top.

When I transformed an old table into a party trough table, I was pretty happy with the end result, but there was one problem. The table didn’t come with any matching chairs or seating, which made it less appealing to potential buyers. I knew that if I wanted to make the whole setup more attractive and functional, I’d need to add a seating solution that was both practical and easy to build.

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January 1, 2018 By

Harry Potter Etched Mirror

Etched Harry Potter mirror showing magical design

If you have a Harry Potter fan in your life, then this DIY Harry Potter Etched Mirror project is a perfect gift idea! I was stumped for a gift for my son’s girlfriend until I remembered her love for all things magical. This etched mirror not only captures the essence of the wizarding world but is also a functional piece of decor. This fun project involves using a Cricut to cut out custom graphics, which are then transferred onto the mirror using vinyl stencils and etching cream.

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June 30, 2019 By

How to Make A Kraft Paper Roll Message Board

DIY wall-mounted kraft paper message board finished and hung on wall

When my sister tagged me in a Facebook post featuring a Kraft paper roll message board, she didn’t realise she was sparking my next DIY project. Within minutes, friends began commenting, assuming I had made it, and asking how much I charged! That got me thinking, “How hard could it be to make one myself?” It turns out it was surprisingly easy!

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July 17, 2018 By

Mixed Media Mirror Makeover

Steampunk Mixed Media Mirror Makeover Tutorial

Steampunk Mixed Media Mirror Makeover brings new life to an old dresser mirror with layers of texture, metallic highlights and found objects. In this DIY tutorial, you’ll learn how to prep the frame, add textures with napkins and rope, layer charms and clock parts, craft a burlap hot-air-balloon ornament, then finish with black gesso and metallic wax paste for an industrial-chic look.

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February 17, 2020 By

How to Make a Simple Wall Shelf

When my daughter moved into her new home, she asked me to make a simple wall shelf to hide her modem and messy wires. The modem was mounted in the centre of the wall, with wires trailing down to a small table, which was always in the way. She didn’t want anything fancy—just a basic wall-mounted shelf. Of course, I had to add a few personal touches, like hooks and vinyl dog decals, to give it some personality while keeping the function she needed.

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June 8, 2020 By