If you have an attic full of old photos and other memories from the past, you’re not alone. A lot of people are always wondering what to do with old family photos and how to take care of them, and there are many ideas out there, so don’t worry. 

With a few simple steps you can make sure they last as long as possible, and you don’t need any big bucks to do so either! If you want to put your family photos to good use and display them around the house or in an album, we have tips on how you can do that too.  [Read more…]

Underneath all our logic, everyone has a creative instinct. It’s what we tapped into when we were kids, but as we get older, we often start to suppress our creativity. We often make the mistake of thinking only trained artists can make amazing things, but what if you could unleash your creativity with some fun and simple projects of your own? 

The world of DIY and art is actually so easy to navigate with the help of tutorials. You don’t need to sculpt a museum-worthy piece to be considered an artist. One of the coolest things you can do is create things that enhance your home and make it more reflective of your personal style. Here are some amazing and simple projects you can do at home. 
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One of the first things you’ll often see in the living room of a home is a photograph of the family. Many households have a tradition of sending their portrait pics as Christmas cards.

Now you can preserve such memories in paintings as well, as this idea from Instapainting suggests. Imagine your favorite group picture reproduced with oil paints on a canvas.

However, family portraits are more than capturing moments to look back on in later years. [Read more…]

If you’re looking for a new hobby to express your creativity and to let out some stress, arts and crafts making is the perfect activity for you. It doesn’t require a lot of energy or action, unlike sports, but it’s just as interesting and fun. Plus, you get the benefit of exercising your creativity while gaining a new skill. You never know; you may get to pursue this hobby as a career.

There’s not a lot of expense for making arts and crafts. All you need are your time, willingness, and your kit of favorite craft materials to get started. Don’t know where to start? Here are some easy 30-minute DIY kids’ crafts that anyone can do.

Beaded Jewelry

Beaded jewelry is cute and fun, and it’s affordable to boot (unless you get high-end, expensive beads). It’s also pretty easy to make. All you need to make beaded jewelry are elastic cords and  a collection of beads in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and patterns.

Beaded-jewelry making is the perfect hobby if you like fashion and dressing up. You can create your own necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings, and head accessories and a personal touch to every outfit. You can even gift your finished product to family and friends. [Read more…]