DIY

20 Upcycling Ideas That'll Turn Potential Trash Into Priceless Treasure

The need for recycling and upcycling is greater than ever before. The polar ice caps are melting at an unprecedented rate, with the Environmental Protection Agency reporting a six to eight-inch increase in sea level in the last ten years alone, and unless we take drastic action, much of our…

20 Star Wars Crafts That Will Transport You To A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Star Wars is one of the most popular movie franchises of all time. Since the release of the first movie, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, in 1977, generation after generation has traveled to a galaxy far, far away and followed the adventures of the Jedi against the Dark…

20 Incredible Pokémon DIYs That Will Help Your Kids Catch 'Em All

Since its launch in 1996, Pokémon has become a worldwide phenomenon. In the late nineties and early noughties, in particular, the trading card game was the ultimate trend, with people vying to obtain coveted cards like Mew and Charizard. And in 2016, it suddenly regained the popularity of its glory days…

11 Super Bowl Crafts To Help Psyche You Up Before Sunday's Big Game

We are mere days away (Sunday, February 3, 2019) from watching the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots as they battle it out for a chance of winning the Lombardi Trophy. Excited? Well, you're definitely not alone. Almost every year, the Super Bowl - that is, the NFL's…

14 Paw-fect DIY Projects That'll Get Your Dog's Tail Wagging

Ask any pet owner what their favorite thing in the world is - apart from playing with their fluffy bundle of joy - and the answer will most likely be "spoiling them!" When it comes to pets, us owners have no self-control. We want to reward their cute antics and…

10 Very Simple Dollar Store Crafts That'll Spruce Up Your Home Decor

Dollar stores will always be popular due to the simple fact that they offer a wide range of things for literally a dollar. It's a great place to pick up some last-minute party supplies and other bits and pieces you might need fairly urgently. It's also pretty helpful if you're looking…

21 Unforgivable Craft Fails That Put The "Why?" In DIY

If you happen to be a very creative person, someone who is pretty dexterous or just someone who has quite a bit of time on their hands, working on a crafty little project might be right up your street. It's especially great if you have kids. It not only gives…

These Soda Can Hacks That Will Revolutionise Your Upcyling Game

In the modern world, people are more environmentally conscious than ever before - and for good reason. Trash, for example, is extremely damaging to the environment not only because it takes a long time to decompose (especially plastics) but because it can destroy animal habitats as landfills take up a…

15 Utterly Adorable And Useful Ways You Can Use Leftover Baby Food Jars

If your little one has moved onto solid foods, you'll soon notice your home will practically be flooded with used-up baby food jars. Infants may be tiny, but their growing bodies need a seemingly never-ending supply of food! And due to their shape and how sturdy they are, baby food…

10 Stunning DIY Crafts You Can Use To Upcycle Your Old Books

Since we humans learned how to put pen to paper (or chisel to stone), there have been book lovers. A good book is a treasure that has the ability not only to entertain us, but remind us that no matter what we are going through in life, we're not alone. And…

10 Heart-Warming Baby Shower Crafts Your Guests Will Absolutely Adore

Baby showers are a terrific way of celebrating a mother-to-be, her pregnancy and her unborn child. The soon-to-be mother can get together with her friends and family and inject just a little bit more joy into what is already an exciting time. If you've never been to a baby shower…

Slime Is Back! And Here's How You Can Make Your Own At Home

Every year, there's a new must-have children's toy at Christmas. When I was growing up, it was the inimitable Furby. This bizarre creature was the top of just about every kid's list in the late nineties and provided hours of entertainment with its bright eyes and robotic interactions. And despite…