By Brittni • posted on 04/09/2025
The easiest (and fastest way) to make candles. Great for last-minute gifts and fun to do with kids too – how to make rolled beeswax candles.
I love making candles, all kinds of ways – poured soy candles, dipped beeswax candles, candle votives, etc. But rolled candles are truly the EASIEST of all the candles to make.
And they’re perfect for gift-giving because you make them super last minute. Seriously, they only take 5 minutes to make and there’s no melting required!
By Brittni • posted on 04/09/2025
This DIY Easter basket is soft as can be, but sturdy enough to hold all the eggs from the Easter egg hunt.
When you were a kid, do you remember running around the backyard excitedly searching for Easter eggs on Easter morning? Maybe getting your fancy clothes dirty from rolling around in the grass afterwards, in celebration? Or waking up early and seeing a cute little Easter basket on the table with all of your favorite things inside?
As a kid, I remember thinking Easter was so fun. And as an adult, I’m determined to bring some of that childhood magic into my son’s life, for these holidays that have less meaning / excitement as an adult. So, a couple of years ago, I made Hayes a DIY Easter basket in his favorite color, in hopes that we could use it year after year for egg hunts and Easter morning surprises.
So far, so good! It took a little while to make, but it was very, VERY easy. And has held up really well, so I thought I would share the tutorial ahead of Easter this year, in case you want to make your own. No sewing required!
By Brittni • posted on 03/12/2025
There is something about making small wood projects that is just so much fun.
I love woodworking projects, but not necessarily the big ones you might be picturing. I love the small wood craft ideas – making little wood bowls, scrap wood projects, making cutting boards, woodworking for beginners, that kind of thing mostly. Every once in a while there will be a white oak nightstand DIY thrown in there for good measure. But it’s mostly the small stuff that I’m drawn to.
Probably because it feels more accessible, less intimidating, and plainly, not as costly. If you’ve ever wanted to get into a wood project or two and try out a new potential skill, now is the perfect time.
By Brittni • posted on 03/09/2025
Gorgeous wood interiors!
As we’ve been remodeling our house (at a snails pace) over the last several years, I’ve become more and more drawn to spaces with strong wood elements. Walls of plywood with integrated shelving, wood plank ceilings, wood cladding, and everything in between.
There’s something about it that feels so warm to me. Bringing nature into you home in that way, with a material that can stand out or blend in seamlessly. Case in point, every single home in this post.
Click through to see them all.
By Brittni • posted on 03/04/2025
DIY art ideas that look cute and aren’t that hard to make.
I’m always going to be an advocate for hanging art in your home – whether you’re buying or DIYing. Buying and collecting art can be really rewarding and fun, but it can also feel a bit intimidating. For plenty of reasons…not knowing where to look, or how to get started, not finding anything that you connect to personally, budgetary reasons, etc. So instead of leaving your walls empty, make your own art with this list of 17 DIY art ideas to try.
It’s easier than you may think and very affordable. You blank walls will thank you!
By Brittni • posted on 02/15/2025
Did you learn how to weave a potholder when you were a kid, with those colorful polyester loops on a simple little loom? Well, potholder weavings have come a long way. They’re still easy to make, but with all the options for loops these days, they’re way cuter.
Last time I talked about these kind of weavings on a potholder loom, I went through the history of potholder weavings, all the ends of outs of what you would need to get started, the various types of looms available, etc. But today, I wanted to share how to actually make a potholder weaving from one of these inexpensive looms.
I taught a couple of classes on this very subject to elementary school kids recently (age 4-12) and they were able to grasp the concept pretty quickly. So you know the process will be easy-to-follow. But more importantly, it’s fun, only requires two items to get started, and you can have a completed potholder weaving in less than an hour. It’s addictive, I promise!
So, if you’re looking for a way to keep your hands busy and try out a different creative activity, or just a project to zone out on while watching tv, click through for the tutorial.
By Brittni • posted on 02/12/2025
This year, we’re doing car valentines. But they’d make great party favors for kids birthday parties too!
If your kid loves all things cars, this is such an easy last-minute classroom valentines idea or party favor. Perfect for the 4-8 year old range.
Obviously not reinventing the wheel with this one. But the cost was super reasonable (under $2 per valentine / party favor) so I wanted to share. Click through to see how they turned out.