DIY + Crafts is home to hands-on projects designed to be both practical and creative. You’ll find approachable DIY home projects alongside elevated crafts—ideas that encourage making, building, and creating with confidence, curiosity, and a focus on lasting results.
Torn paper, a little glue, and a whole lot of creative freedom — that’s really all it takes to make gorgeous wall art you’ll be proud to frame. Landscapes, abstracts, still lifes — even stitching! See just how beautiful “beginner art” can be.
Frame cards carry the message. The art carries the feeling. These handmade frame cards hold a small removable piece of original art — they slide out and live on as a bookmark, prop on an easel, or hang on the wall. Because sometimes a little art makes all the difference.
When store-bought rods fall short, galvanized pipe saves the day. Make extra long curtain rods at any custom length, on a budget — plus a clever finial.
A budget-friendly, renter-approved DIY window covering that puts YOU in control — of your privacy, your view, and your style. All for less than $30.
A basket tray is pretty — but that uneven woven floor is anything but practical. Here’s all it takes to give it the solid base it needs, including the mistake I made and exactly how to avoid it.
Somebody had to be the guinea pig. The basket volunteered. New technique, big gamble, delightful results. Come see!
Humble craft foam is the key to this charming printed linen pillow. Here’s how to make your own print block, print just about anything and even as a 2-tone pattern.
Learn how to build an upscale DIY mailbox post for a locking mailbox, including USPS height rules, design details, and free plans.
Decorate plain candles (pillars, tapers, and more) with lace using a simple wax technique. Plus, eight additional inspiring lace craft projects.
Learn how to turn old leather into high-end napkin rings with minimal tools. Beginner friendly. Luxury look alike for pennies.
Sheet music into wall art! Learn to craft a framed tree from old music pages — an upcycle that hits all the right notes in your home décor.
Here’s an easy way to hang wall planters or also create a perfect picture wall — no do-overs, no mistakes. Just flawless spacing every time.
Turn cheap, mass-produced canvases into surprising DIY 3D wall art. Make fun, budget-friendly art anyone can do.
Heirloom twin beds get new life: convert them into X-Long twins that quickly turn into a king. Smart, stylish, and simple for any guest room.