We here at Neighborly celebrate Earth Day every day but especially today for the actual Earth Day, April 22nd! Even though we've always been committed to using eco-friendly materials and sourcing sustainable products, over the last several years we've especially focused on growing our collection of zero-waste, biodegradable, and compostable products.
In honor of this special day, we're donating 10% of all sales today to the local organization, Growing Home. Growing Home is an urban farm program based in the Englewood neighborhood that provides farm-based career training for people with employment barriers. Help us support this awesome organization and find new ways to go green for Earth Day!
This week we are featuring a craft from Deborah of Pure Sweet Joy. Deborah is from South Africa, and incorporates creativity in every part of her life! Today we will be making Deborah's Wooden Cake Stand. This DIY cake stand is so easy and really only needs about 10 minutes of your time, plus a little extra for the paint to dry. To complete this craft you will need a flat-bottomed plate, a pine bun foot, strong adhesive (we like E6000), making tape, paint, and a sponge or paintbrush. A pine bun foot is a flattened sphere used as a foot for furniture. You can find them online or at any hardware store. There are only two steps to make this cake stand. Start off by wrapping your masking tape around the bun foot. Paint below the masking tape, and allow to dry. Once the paint has dried, simply glue the bun foot onto the underside of the plate.
You could paint the bun foot as elaborately or as simple as you’d like, or even just leave it as plain wood. Get creative, there are so many options! We love the idea of finding a handmade ceramic flat-bottomed plate. There are lots of beautiful options on Etsy!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
This week we are featuring a craft from Caroline of Burkatron. Caroline is a DIY enthusiast from the UK and is a brand new mom! Today we will be making Caroline's DIY Rope Trinket Bowls. Use these simple little trinket bowls to store smaller items like desk accessories or jewelry; or in your entryway to stash car keys. So go KonMari your place, and make these simple bowls to hold all of your items that spark joy! This craft is so easy. Like, SO EASY. To complete it you will need 10 feet (to make two bowls) of 10mm cotton rope, Gorilla Glue Gel, and scissors. If you are crafter, its possible that you already have some rope left from making macrame. If not, rope is very easy to find on Etsy, at craft stores, or even on Amazon. Gorilla Glue is great to have in your craft kit. It works on plastic, metal, fabric, stone, ceramic, paper, rubber and more.
Natural colored rope is very pretty and simple. If you need some color and are feeling ambitious, there are many tutorials on the internet on how to dye cord different colors. Or you can purchase dyed cord on Etsy! There are lots of ways to personalize these bowls. We think ombre dyed cord would look AMAZING.
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
Today we are featuring a craft from our favorite ladies at A Beautiful Mess. A Beautiful Mess was founded by Midwest sisters, Emma and Elsie. Today we are making guest-blogger Kara's DIY Watercolor Luggage Tags. We couldn't be more ready to head somewhere warm this Spring Break, how about you? Its been a long winter in Chicago! We thought it would be fun to first give our luggage a little makeover with these adorable tags before we head out of town. They would also make cute keychains! To make them you will need a sheet of vegan tanned leather, watercolor paints, a keychain clasp, and a gold paint pen. Kara recommends using gel watercolor paints, as they adhere very well to leather. Vegan leather can be found at craft and fabric stores. First you will cut your leather into 3" rounds; then using your paintbrush, draw up a touch of watered down paint and gently add brushstrokes of color. If you want to achieve a very light color wash, try spraying your leather rounds with a bit of water first. Then when the paint on your brush hits the water, it will swirl and create a watercolor effect.
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
Today we are featuring a craft from blog Sugar and Cloth. Sugar and Cloth was founded in 2011 by designer Ashley Rose of Houston, Texas. Her blog is filled with fun and easy DIY crafts! Today we will be making guest-blogger Teri's colorful DIY Geometric Coasters. These adorable coasters are a great way to add a pop of color to your space. They can be used individually or slotted together to create a patterned trivet for serving. To complete this craft you will need cork tiles, craft paint, a craft knife, and a paint brush. It is also helpful to use washi tape for making straight lines when painting. Teri used cork tiles 1/3 of an inch thick as a base to make sure the coasters didn’t curl up at the edges. She recommends using anything above 1/4 of an inch thick. Listed in Teri's tutorial is a template for cutting your cork into the hexagon shape. After cutting, tape your coasters and get painting! The color combinations are endless. We think black and gray would look striking!
For extra protection on your coasters you could apply a coat of clear matte Mod Podge, but it isn’t essential. A cute stack of these coasters tied up with a ribbon would make the perfect hostess gift!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
Today we are featuring a craft from Kristin of Live Simply. Kristin loves natural wellness and eating simply, and shares her tips through her blog and her podcast of the same name. Today we will making Live Simply's DIY Wool Dryer Balls. There are some awesome benefits to putting wool dryer balls into the dryer with your laundry. They shorten drying time, reduce wrinkles, soften laundry, and save money! To properly separate the laundry during drying, you will need to make 3 or 4 balls. Kristin's directions are for two balls, so make sure you double her "recipe." To make this craft you will need two skeins of 100% wool roving yarn, one crochet hook (you won't be crocheting, I promise!), and one pair of knee high panty hose. You will first wrap your wool roving around to make the balls, then pull the roving through the ball with the crochet hook, so you don't have any loose ends hanging out. Your dryer balls will need to go through the washing machine and dryer several times to "felt" the wool. Before that step, knot your balls into the panty hose.
If you would like to scent your wool dryer balls, you can add several drops of your favorite essential oil to them. These are a great natural alternative to dryer sheets!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
This week we are featuring a craft from Kristin of Bliss Makes. Kristin lives in Las Vegas and making is her meditation. She loves to create in different ways, including making funky, unique home decor and recipe testing. Today we are making Kristin's Palo Santo Scented Candles. We love burning Palo Santo sticks, the scent is woodsy and herbaceous. Its intoxicating! We love the idea of making a candle with the scent. For the candles you will need beeswax pastilles, coconut oil, Palo Santo essential oil, cotton wick, and 2 vessels for the candles. You will also need access to a stove, a pot, mason jar, and wood skewer. When purchasing Palo Santo essential oil, its important to get pure essential oil. Make sure it isn't mixed with any carrier oils or that it isn't an artificial fragrance oil.
We think our etched Chicago Star Rocks Glass would make the perfect vessel for these candles! They would make great housewarming or hostess gifts.
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Today we are heading over to Jojotastic for some Flower Arranging Tips. Not so much a craft, but a skill perfect for honing before Valentine's Day! Seattle-based Joanna is the creator of Jojotastic. For this post she reached out to Sarah, a floral designer at The Stemmery, a floral shop also located in the Seattle area. Sarah has 9 tips for creating a beautiful bouquet and how to keep it fresh longer. To build your bouquet, Sarah recommends starting by building a base with greenery, adding focal elements, then filling it in with your remaining ingredients. Make your arrangement interesting by adding non-traditional focal elements. Blueberry branches, artichokes, or pomegranates are fun options. Almost anything that grows can be put in an arrangement!
It is important to use a fresh, clean vase for each new bouquet. Bacteria in a vase from a previous arrangement can linger and cause your new bouquet to die much faster, so make sure its been washed well with soap and hot water. Replenish the water in your bouquet daily. This will remove bacteria and help your bouquet last longer.
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
Today we are featuring a craft from our favorite ladies at A Beautiful Mess. A Beautiful Mess was founded by Midwest sisters, Emma and Elsie. Their motto is "Stay home and make something!" We couldn't agree more, especially with the polar vortex hitting Chicago this week. Today we will be making their DIY Faux Latch Hook Wall Hanging. We've been loving the latch hook and punch needle trend, and this craft simplifies the process and makes it an easy look for anyone to create! The supplies needed to complete this craft are yarn (the chunkier the better), a round unfinished wood surface (or whatever backing you prefer), a hot glue gun, and scissors. You will begin this project by making lots of tassels, which you will later attach to your backing of choice using hot glue. It's really that simple!
We will be using wool roving in a few different neutral colors for our version of this wall hanging. Roving is fiber that has not yet been spun into yarn. Its texture is thick and chunky and we think it would be an awesome look for this project! Roving can be found at fabric and craft stores.
Will you be staying home and crafting through the polar vortex? We would love to see your take on this and other crafts! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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We are once again featuring a craft from one of our favorite bloggers, Caroline Burke of Burkatron. Today we will be making Caroline's DIY Notebooks. We love cute stationary, and this is a great way to use up old wrapping paper! To complete this craft you will need: plain notebooks, wrapping paper, glue, self adhesive letters, a ruler, and a craft knife (scissors will work just fine too). These notebooks would be fun to use for a gratitude journal or bullet journaling! A bullet journal is a combination of diary, planner, and to-do list. Its very addictive! If you are interested in bullet journaling, go here for a thorough explanation.
This method of covering notebooks would also work great for covering books. We have a fun selection of wrapping paper from DP Danmark in store. Come visit us to check them out!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
Today we are featuring a craft from Caroline Burke of Burkatron. Caroline is from the UK and creates very modern craft ideas with clean lines. Today we will be making Caroline's DIY incense holder. Its still very much the season of hygge, and we are all about cozying up our space. These simple holders are great for putting anywhere: a shelf, a coffee table, or the kitchen counter. To complete this craft you will need air dry clay, clear varnish, a sharp knife, and a sandpaper block. Caroline offers two different methods to achieve the geometric shape of the holder. You can cut your clay ball while its still wet, making it easier to correct mistakes but it can be more difficult to make clean cuts. Another method would be to allow your clay to dry slightly (no longer than 24 hours); this allows the knife to cut more cleanly through the clay.
Air dry clay can be found in the craft section of any big box store or craft store. Its also easily found online. If you are looking for some amazing smelling incense, we have some on sale here!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Today we are featuring a classic New Year craft from Jelica of A Pretty Fix. Jelica loves to create and decorate! January is a great time to re-evaluate your goals and set your intentions for the new year ahead. Today we will be following Jelica's instructions for How To Make A Vision Board. If you are unfamiliar, a vision board (or dream board) is a collage of images and affirmations reflecting your goals. Its used as a tool for inspiration and motivation to help you attain those goals! Once you've made your board, place it in a spot where you can refer to it often. Jelica has a great tutorial of how to make a beautiful vision board! To complete this craft you will need a framed cork board, magazine clippings, craft paper, pins, spray paint, glue, and scissors. To create a clear vision, Jelica recommends writing down a list of your very specific goals before you begin.
What are some of your goals for 2019? We hope to learn at least one new crafting skill this year! Maybe its time we tackle embroidery with this DIY Embroidery Kit sold on our website and in store. We look forward to much more crafting with you in 2019!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Today we are featuring a craft from one of our favorite DIY ladies, Molly, of Almost Makes Perfect. Everything Molly makes is pure gold in our eyes, and today the craft is literally gold! We will be making Molly's Gold Fringe Party Hats, just in time for our NYE party. To make the hats you will need gold metallic tissue paper, cardstock, elastic, and tape. It helps to have fringing scissors, but regular scissors will work fine too. Fringing scissors can be found at craft or art stores, as well as online. Metallic paper can be quite finicky, so Molly recommends using quick cuts.
We are going to use the gold metallic tissue paper Molly recommends, as well as black tissue paper to match our NYE party decor. You can use any color or texture of tissue paper to complete this craft. These would be cute to make for birthday parties as well!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Today we are featuring a craft from Caitlin of The Merry Thought. Caitlin is a lifetime crafter from Western New York, who's devoted to simple living. She shares many useful projects on her blog, using natural and affordable materials. Today we will be making Caitlin's DIY Holiday Card Display. We don't know about you, but we LOVE receiving holiday cards and displaying them! Each one is special and unique to the loved one who sent it. You will need a a few pieces of reclaimed wood to make your display board. Caitlin cut hers to a 3.5" x 37" size, but we think having lots of mismatched sizes would look nice. You will also need bulldog clips; as well as nails or thumbtacks to attach the bulldog clips to the wood. Clipping some greenery onto your board would be festive as well!
If you are looking for some fun holiday cards, we have a large selection in store as well as some here on our website. Happy Holidays!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Today we are featuring a craft from Jenni of The Bear & The Fox. Jenni is from Scotland and shares many family friendly craft tutorials, as well as travel tips, recipes, and book reviews. Today we will be making Jenni's Paper Bag Stars! You've probably been seeing these adorable stars all over Instagram. They are an incredibly easy and genius way to add some magical holiday spirit to your space. For each star you will need 8 paper sandwich bags and a glue stick. Really, that's it. You will layer the bags and glue them, as Jenni instructs. Then cut them, giving you the opportunity to make each one unique. The most magical part is fanning out your bags to reveal the star! You could make these into snowflakes as well.
Jenni uses white paper sandwich bags. We also love the look of brown paper bags. Get creative! There are many colors out there!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Today we are featuring a craft from Gwen, a guest contributor at Jojotastic. Jojotastic is a Seattle-based design blog by Joanna, a product designer and trend scout for companies such as Nordstrom and Anthropologie. We are so excited to decorate for the holidays, and today we will be making a Dried Orange and Cinnamon Himmeli Garland. Himmeli are traditional Finnish ornaments, a mobile decoration traditionally made out of straw or reeds. The Himmeli for this craft are made from cinnamon sticks. You will need only 3 materials to complete this craft: jute twine, cinnamon sticks, and dried orange slices. You may find it helpful to use a large, heavy needle to thread the twine through your cinnamon sticks.
We are crazy for Himmeli and have some adorable options in store for purchase. These adorable icicle ornaments and this very easy DIY kit!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Light
Air plants should be kept where they'll receive bright, indirect sunlight or under fluorescent home/office lighting. Periods of direct sunlight are just fine, but more than a few hours of hot sun will deplete the plants of their moisture. If your plant will be in a spot with some pretty direct light, try misting them every couple of days to keep them hydrated.
How do I water my air plants?
As a main method of watering your plants, we recommend leaving a bowl of water out overnight to let the chlorine from tap water evaporate (or use distilled water). Give them a thorough soak in the bowl of water for 20-30 minutes. After their bath, gently shake the plants to remove any excess water from the base and the leaves, and set upside down to dry for a few hours. A plant in bloom should be rinsed rather than submerged in water, and take care when rinsing the delicate flowers.
How Often do I water my air plants?
Your plants should be watered once per week in the summertime and once every 2-3 weeks in the winter. A longer, 1-hour soak is recommended every 2-3 weeks. If you are in a drier, hotter climate, more frequent watering or misting will be needed. You'll begin to notice that after watering, your plant's leaves will feel stiffer and full of water and they'll be softer and lighter in color when they're in need of water.
The good news is that since these plants are very forgiving, you shouldn't stress over their care schedule. While the plants can survive for long periods of drought, they will not grow or thrive and will eventually die off if water is too scarce. Wrinkled or rolled leaves can be a sign of dehydration.
Temperature
Air plants will do best in generally warm conditions (a good range is 50-90 degrees).
Grooming & Aesthetic Maintenance
Everyone needs a little grooming once in a while! It is normal for some of the lower leaves of your tillandsias to dry out as the plant grows or acclimates to a new environment, and those leaves can be gently pulled right off of the plant. If the leaf tips have dried out, you can snip the dried tip off (try trimming at an angle to leave a natural-looking pointy tip), and the same can be done for the plant's roots. Don't worry about harming your plants during grooming--they'll regrow.
Fertilizer
Fertilizing your plants is not necessary, but will keep them in top shape and should promote blooming and reproduction. We recommend using our Grow More Air Plants and Bromedliad Fertilizer once per month. Other water-soluble fertilizers can be used at 1/4 strength (Rapid Grow, Miracle-Grow, houseplant fertilizer, etc.) if Bromeliad fertilizer is not available.
Enjoy!
That's our extensive air plant care details, but at the end of the day, a soak once every week or two is what's most important to keep your air plants healthy.
Today we are featuring a craft from Chelsea of Lovely Indeed. Chelsea lives in California and is known for her bright, fun, and friendly style. Today we will be making Chelsea's DIY Woodcut Platter. Holiday season is quickly approaching, and soon we will be hosting and attending lots of stylish parties! This platter is the perfect addition to your appetizer table. You will need: a slab of wood, painter's tape, two different shades of paint, and paint brushes. Instead of a slab of wood, you could use any wooden cutting board or serving board that you already have. Painting is a great way to give new life to an old board you have lying around! Simply tape off any geometric pattern you'd like on your board, and paint. We love the effect Chelsea achieved by layering her paint!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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This week we are switching things up! Instead of making a craft, we have a recipe for fun, seasonal skin care. Our recipe is from Stephanie of Hello Glow. Hello Glow is a blog destination for natural wellness, nutrition, and skincare. Today we will be making Stephanie's DIY Pumpkin Pie Face Mask! October has us carving pumpkins and consuming all things pumpkin, so why not put a little on our faces too? Pumpkin has great benefits for the skin. It's packed with vitamins and minerals that help moisturize dry skin, repair sun-damage, and it helps to maintain a healthy level of oil production. Pumpkin also contains natural enzymes that break down dead skin cells, encouraging new cell growth and leaving you with a softer, brighter complexion.
You most likely have everything in your pantry for this easy recipe. You will need pumpkin puree, almond meal, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Mix the ingredients and apply to your clean, dry face. Leave on for 15-20 minutes and rinse. Voila! Fresh, glowing skin. A word of caution, cinnamon is not for sensitive skin. Always do a test patch before applying the mask all over. If you have sensitive skin, you can omit the cinnamon.
We would love to see your take on this recipe! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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You've probably noticed that we can't get enough of the ladies over at A Beautiful Mess, and today we are making their DIY Halloween Boo Banner. Sisters Emma and Elsie are the founders of A Beautiful Mess, and their motto is "stay home and make something!" If you've been following along with us, you know that we love autumn and are so excited for the crunchy leaves, pumpkins, and of course, Halloween! This banner is the perfect decor to help set the mood for the upcoming holiday. The materials needed for this craft include 3/4 yard black cotton fabric (we think felt would work great as well), 3/4 yard of single sided fusible ultra-firm stabilizer (they recommend using Peltex 71F), a wooden dowel, and a strand of yarn for hanging. Peltex 71F is available at fabric stores, and is used in crafting and quilting. Step 5 lists sewing the fabric to make a case for the dowel, but we think a little Gorilla glue would do the trick. No need to pull out the sewing machine!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Today we are featuring craft from Amy, a Chicago native living in LA, of Homey Oh My. Amy's blog is filled with a minimal color palate and modern design. We love her beautiful and sophisticated DIY crafts! Now that it's October and officially pumpkin season, we will be making Amy's DIY Patterned Pumpkins. If you've been crafting with us, you will already have some of the materials needed to make these! You will need mini pumpkins, all purpose acrylic paint, foam brushes, foam pouncers (to create circle patterns), and paint pens. These items can all be found at your local craft store. We love these no-carve decorative pumpkins because they will last through October and even into November without rotting.
We will be painting one of our pumpkins teal to set out on Halloween. The Teal Pumpkin Project raises awareness of food allergies and promotes inclusion of all trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Simply place a teal pumpkin in front of your home and provide an allergen-free treat for trick-or-treaters with allergies!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Today we are revisiting one of our favorite blogs from Midwest sisters Emma and Elsie, A Beautiful Mess! A Beautiful Mess is full of fun, handmade goodness. Today we will be making their DIY Beeswax Food Wraps. These beeswax wraps can be used to replace cling wrap; to cover a bowl or wrap a sandwich. We don't know about you, but we've been obsessed with finding reusable, eco-friendly alternatives for disposable products. These are made by lightly coating cloths with jojoba oil, beeswax, and tree resin to make the cloth moldable and sticky enough to stay in that molded position until you unwrap it. To complete this craft you will need thin cotton material, organic beeswax pellets, powdered pine resin, a new paint brush, a baking sheet and parchment paper, and an oven. Organic beeswax can be found at apothecaries or online. Powdered pine resin can be found on Etsy or other retailers online.
The finished wraps are very easy to care for. Wash them by hand with mild soap using COLD water. If properly cared for, each wrap should last 120-150 uses.
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Today we are featuring a craft from blog Sugar and Cloth. Sugar and Cloth was founded in 2011 by designer Ashley Rose of Houston, Texas. Her blog is filled with fun, colorful, and easy DIY crafts! Today we will be making No-Sew Throw Pillow Covers. We don't know about you, but we LOVE switching out our throw pillow covers each season! This craft is an inexpensive and fun way to create an all new look in your space. To make the pillow cover you will need 2-20" cloth napkins, preferably one solid color and one print, and Heat N Bond Ultra Hold No-Sew Iron-On Adhesive. Heat N Bond is a great way to bond fabrics without needing to sew or pin. You will need an iron to activate the adhesive. You can find Heat N Bond at fabric and craft stores, as well as on Amazon.
We are going to use Greymarket Design's adorable Block Printed Patterned Napkins to make our pillow covers. These napkins are available at Neighborly and $8 each. It would also be fun to search the thrift store for some cool napkins!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Today we are featuring a craft from Caitlin of The Merry Thought. Caitlin is from Western New York, and we love her useful DIY projects that focus on natural and affordable materials! Today we are making Caitlin's DIY Flannel Blanket Scarf. This craft requires very few materials, just a pair of scissors and a yard of flannel fabric. Fabric stores carry flannel fabric by the yard for only a few dollars, and the pattern options are endless. This a great craft to save for a cold, rainy day, as the process of creating fringe on the scarf can be a bit tedious. Caitlin suggests putting on a movie while you work. Grab a cup of hot tea as well, and this sounds like a fun Sunday afternoon to us!
We also love the idea of hosting a scarf making party. Collect many different patterns of flannel fabric, put some snacks and cocktails out, and have the gals over. A perfect autumn get-together!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Today we are featuring a craft from Anne of Flax & Twine. Anne is a master of all things knitting and weaving. She recently released a book titled "Weaving Within Reach" with patterns for absolutely gorgeous and sophisticated weaving projects. We are very big fans of Anne's work! Today we will be making her DIY Finger Knit Rope Trivet. Remember learning finger weaving at camp as a kid? This craft uses that exact weaving technique. Dig deep into your childhood camp memories but if your memories are too fuzzy, Anne has a helpful step by step tutorial with photos.
For this project you will need 10 yards of 1/4" cord, and a small piece of packing tape. And of course, your hands! These sweet little trivets would make great housewarming or hostess gifts.
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Today we are making a craft from design blog Poppytalk. Poppytalk was founded by creative duo Jan Halvarson and Earl Einarson. They have had their hands in many awesome projects, including a collaboration with Target! Today we will be making their DIY No-Sew Pennant. Back to school season has us feeling collegiate, so let's reflect that in a fun DIY project! You can make a pennant to celebrate your favorite school or team, or even just something that relates to your personal style. As you all know, we are so excited for fall. We are going to put "HYGGE" on our pennant, because we just can't wait for those cozy feelings. Another fun idea would be to make a pennant for a baby shower gift with the baby's name!
This simple project requires no sewing machine. All you will need is a couple pieces of felt, iron-on embroidery letters, scissors, and a glue gun with glue sticks. You can easily find these materials at a craft store.
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Today we are featuring a craft from Ashley Rose at Cupcakes and Cashmere. Ashley is a contributor at Cupcakes and Cashmere, and also has her own blog called Sugar and Cloth. Ashley is the master of all things color! Today we will be making her DIY Minimal Fall Wreath. Are you as excited for fall as we are?!? We are so ready to pull out the cozy sweaters and start decorating for fall! This wreath is an adorable way to usher in the new season.
To complete this craft you will need a large silver or gold macrame hoop (whichever finish speaks to you), faux greenery, floral wire, wire cutters, and a hot glue gun and glue sticks. All of these items can easily be found at your local craft store. We recommend layering a variety of greenery to create depth and texture.
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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This week we are featuring a craft from Kristin of Bliss Makes. We have featured Kristin's crafts in the past, and she is our favorite funky crafter from Las Vegas! Today we are making Kristin's Air Plant Pin. It's so simple that its almost not even a craft, but we just had to share because the idea is brilliant. We love plants so much, why not wear one? To complete this craft you will need three items: an air plant, a back clasp broach pin, and E6000 glue (an industrial strength glue). E6000 glue can be found at craft stores and big box stores.
The best type of air plant to use for this craft is an Ionantha Guatemala, but you can always experiment with different varieties. We sell a selection of air plants at Neighborly, including Ionantha Guatemala, for $3-$5 each. Caring for an air plant is very simple. They don't need soil, just a little water. We recommend soaking your air plant once a week in a cup of chlorine-free water for an hour. Its important to make sure that your air plant dries completely after soaking, so that it doesn't rot in the center. To dry it, turn it upside down for around 24 hours to allow the water to drain out. That's it!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Today we are featuring a craft from Bri of Design Love Fest. We have previously featured Bri's crafts, and they are always colorful, bold, and fun! Today we will be making Bri's Painted Terra Cotta Planter. Most of us have some terra cotta planters lying around - let's give them a makeover! Along with your terra cotta planter, you will need white acrylic paint (or any color that inspires you) and a paint brush or two. If you want, you could use painter's tape prior to painting to tape off more exact geometric designs. But you can definitely freehand your designs.
Dots, dashes, and stripes are great designs for the novice DIY'er. If you are adventurous or more experienced, you may want to try loops, arcs, x's and o's. You can't go wrong! These adorable painted planters make the perfect housewarming or hostess gift. Everyone loves a homemade gift!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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Today we are featuring a craft from Francesca of Fall For DIY. Francesca is from the UK and has a degree in textile design. She loves projects that are on trend, as well as very useful. Today we will be making Francesca's Wood and Leather Door Hook, a beautiful craft to add storage to a small space! The hook is made from simple materials: leather strap, 1/2" wooden dowel, and a 2" dowel screw. You will need a drill and drill bits as well to complete this craft. Etsy is a great place to buy leather strap! There are tons of texture and color options. The wooden dowel and dowel screws can be found a local hardware store. If you can't find 1/2" wooden dowels, maybe you or a handy friend can cut a longer wooden dowel into smaller pieces.
If the natural look isn't your thing, it would be cute to paint your wooden dowel. Paint your dowel as the first step of the craft, and use All Purpose Acrylic Paint. Be sure to allow the paint to dry completely before continuing on with the rest of the steps. We at Neighborly think painting the dowel white would look very modern and fresh!
We would love to see your take on this craft! Tag us on social media with the handles below and #makesomethingsunday and we’ll send you a code for $5 off at the shop (one per person)! Happy crafting and don’t forget to come back next Sunday for our next craft or sign up for our Make Something Sundays email list and we’ll send you an email every time we post a new craft!
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