We’re a little more than mid-way through hurricane season and have already seen several storms wreak havoc. If you’re in a hurricane-prone region, we’ve collected some tips or prepping your home. If you’re not, your average winter storm can still do a good deal of damage and these tips will help you protect your property. The National...

A headboard can add color, define space and can be a remarkably easy DIY project. Upholstered headboards are the most common DIY version of this bedroom project. With some plywood, batting, a beautiful fabric, you can make a truly lovely piece. Some of our favorites (click on title for instructions): Wallpaper Headboard The wallpaper may not be what you want on your...

This guest post is from Jessica at ZakkaLife, one of our absolute favorite craft blogs. Most of the time inspiration comes from my surroundings. And with my recent trip to Mammoth Lakes, Ca this was no exception. I knew right away I wanted to create a craft that reflected all the nature around me. That’s basically how I came up with the idea for the rock...

Our friend Mark Montano’s book, Big Ass Book of Crafts, is the featured selection for the inagural selection of the Crafting Daisies Virtual Book Club. You can get the how-to at the Crafting Daisies blog. Buy the book and join the...

Even though we may be in summer’s last gasp, it’s not too late to plant some beautiful fall and even early winter flowers to enjoy. And of course, building your own planter box makes the flowers that much more delightful. How To Build a Planter Box You can find tutorials on the major DIY sites. Think about where you want to show off your plants and draw a...