The days are getting shorter and colder and you increasingly spend more of your free time inside than outside. This cozy idea will help you stave off boredom and create something practical at the same time. You can’t help but admire something you’ve made with your own hands, and what’s more, it’s something sustainable you can use too! Learn more here.
2. Cherry Blossom Painting
Delicate pink blossoms on dark branches on a white background: the motif of Japanese cherry blossoms is just as popular now as it ever was. If you feel moved to walk through a perfumed sea of flowers and also want to create a tasteful work of art for your home, then you’re in the right place! Learn more here.
3.–4. Picture Frame Crafts
Who says picture frames are just for pictures? Not us! Picture frames of every size and shape can be found in the homes of most people, but if you’re only using them to actually frame photos, then you’re not realizing their true potential. Here are some picture-perfect ways to turn ordinary picture frames into so much more. Learn more here.
5. Fork Coat Rack
Knives, forks, scissors — these are all things you want to keep out the reach of small children. But with a little bit of effort, you can turn sharp things that children shouldn’t touch into a unique piece of homemade furniture — well, when it comes to the forks anyway. See for yourself how to craft some cutlery into a coat rack! Learn more here.
6. Optical Illusion Photo
It’s all a matter of perspective — is the glass half full or half empty? Is someone running down the hill or up the hill? The picture seen here also plays off this concept — depending on the angle, you see either a young woman or a little girl. Learn how to make your own two-sided picture so you can impress your friends with this nifty optical illusion, and it also makes for a great homemade gift! Learn more here.
7. DIY Shelf Unit
As beautiful and simple as ready-made shelves from furniture or DIY stores can be, they often come with the disadvantage that you can’t flexibly arrange them. In most cases, you can’t even change the distance between the shelves. In contrast, we’re going to show you how to build and customize the following set of shelves to meet your needs at home! Learn more here.
