A little bit craft, a little bit science experiment, and a lot of “wait…this is gorgeous.” There are certain DIY projects that make you feel wildly...
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How to Make Botanical Plaster Casts (Botanical Bas-Relief Art)
A little bit craft, a little bit science experiment, and a lot of “wait…this is gorgeous.” There are certain DIY projects that make you feel wildly accomplished with surprisingly little artistic skill required. Botanical plaster casting — also called botanical bas-relief — is one of them. Press plants into clay. Pour plaster. Wait. Suddenly, you have something that looks like it belongs in a vintage botanical collection or a very smug design magazine. This technique has been used for centuries to create botanical bas-relief sculptures, where plants are pressed into a surface to capture every...
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There are so many wonderful things about summer: rainbow pedicures, avant-garde tan lines, and drinking rosé at noon without guilt. But my all-time...
How to Create Beautiful Botanical Gelli Plate Prints
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How to Make Homemade Limoncello: Your DIY Guide to Bottled Sunshine
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Pucker Up: How to Make Preserved Lemons (and Instantly Feel Fancier in the Kitchen)
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How to Dry Flowers with Silica Gel
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Twenty Martinis For 2025: The 2000s Martini Craze is Back – Are You Ready?
Once upon a time, martinis were just that – martinis: vodka or gin, vermouth, an olive, shaken or stirred. Then Y2K happened – or didn't happen- and...
CREEPY CHARCUTERIE ARM
This is one of my favorites because is it super easy, insanely realistic so incredibly creepy! Every time my friends, family or other guests see...
RICE KRISPIE “RAW MEAT” HALLOWEEN TREATS
When I came across this idea, I could not wait to get my hands in it (literally, but not literally in this case.) We tend to be a pleasant mix of...
Ghostly Hands in the Mirror DIY
These ghoslty hands in the mirror are one of the easiest ways to creepify any mirror in the house! What You Need Mirror Avery sticker project paper,...
Spooky DIY Dead Hand Candle Holders
I love this DIY Hand Cast Candle Holder. It looks super high-end, and a little scary to make yourself. However, DIY casting is really easy and...
DIY Humdrum Valentine’s into Real Treasures
Valentine's Day gifts needn't be expensive to be personal. A little DIY magic can make any bouquet or box of chocolates seem extraordinary. All you...
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