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Designer MacGyver: 5 Popular Baby Food Jar Crafts

by Briana Mowrey January 14, 2013 4 Comments

I don’t have any kids yet (sorry, Mom!), so all I can do is envy those of you in that stage where you have a little bundle of joy and tons of baby food jars in your recycling bin. Because if my Pinterest observations are correct, those tiny containers are so darn handy and a very popular craft material! Take a look at some of these clever crafts made from empty baby food jars and get ready to do some MacGyvering. Just as soon as your tot finishes those strained peas, that is.

Via: Oh Happy Day/Photo: Kate Mathis

Designer MacGyver: 5 Vintage Teacup Crafts to Copy

by Briana Mowrey January 7, 2013 8 Comments

Did you catch the new season premiere of Downton Abbey last night? If you’re as obsessed as we are here, indulge your Anglophile tendencies with some adorable and appropriate vintage teacup crafts. These darling ideas are perfect for flea market finds and/or old teacups with minor chips and nicks in them. Finger sandwiches and tea cakes optional…though highly encouraged.

Via: Ideas

Designer MacGyver: 5 Clothespin Crafts for Easy Organization

by Briana Mowrey January 2, 2013 10 Comments

Happy 2013, MacGyvers! Have you made a new year’s resolution yet? Getting fit is admirable, but a little cliche, no? How about getting your home in shape? According to my Internet sleuthing, all it takes is some ordinary clothespins and a little imagination. Take a look at these five clothespin crafts to get organized and spiff up your humble abode this year.

Photo: Country Living

Designer MacGyver: 5 Recycled Christmas Wrapping Paper Crafts

by Briana Mowrey December 24, 2012 2 Comments

Merry Christmas, MacGyvers! If you were wrapping or unwrapping presents today or tomorrow, this column is for you! Most people throw wrapping paper scraps away or save them for the next holiday, but what if you could recycle Christmas wrapping paper into something altogether more elegant? Take a look at these recycled Christmas wrapping paper crafts and get ideas to turn your paper scraps into something more than closet clutter or garbage bag filler.

Jen of I Heart Organizing has a smart, year-round idea for leftover wrapping paper: Pretty, graphic drawer liners! As she points out, they’re a nice surprise when you’re rummaging for your clothes. Take a peek at her suggestions here.

Designer MacGyver: 5 Card Crafts to Make Now

by Briana Mowrey December 17, 2012 3 Comments

If you’re sentimental like I am, it can be tempting to save every holiday card you’ve ever received. Until you catch an episode of Hoarders and want to throw everything away. But there’s another way! Take Liz’s lead and recycle the cards you just can’t bear to part with into pretty holiday decor. They say what goes around comes around — these Christmas card crafts are examples of how that can actually be a good thing!

Designer MacGyver: 5 Holiday Straw Crafts to Drink Up

by Briana Mowrey December 3, 2012 7 Comments

My neighborhood grocery store has started to play Christmas carols, so the holiday season is officially on in my book. Have you started decking those halls yet? If not, I’ve got some ideas for you involving paper drinking straws. Yes, those stripey wonders that looked so chic in your summertime lemonade also work in the dead of winter! Check out these seasonable straw craft ideas and drink up the festive beauty.

drinking straw wreath

Designer MacGyver: 5 Jolly Ideas for Indoor Christmas Lights

by Briana Mowrey November 26, 2012 9 Comments

Many families start decorating for the holidays immediately after Thanksgiving, and if you’re one of those families, you may have already wrestled with today’s tricky DIY material. Yes, I’m talking about string lights. You can use them outdoors and on your Christmas tree (once you get them untangled, that is!), but there are so many more ways to deck the halls with their twinkle. Take a break from your Cyber Monday shopping and admire how versatile the glowing strands can be.

Photo: Cabin & Cottage

Designer MacGyver: 5 Almost-Free Egg Carton Crafts

by Briana Mowrey November 19, 2012 6 Comments

I know egg carton crafts seem more intuitive for say, Easter, but I like to keep you on your toes. Besides, it’s nearly Thanksgiving and you’ll be using plenty of eggs in pies and other sweets this week, won’t you? There you go! If you’re still too full of tryptophan to venture out into the Black Friday crowds, here are some attractive egg carton crafts you can make with your family instead. (Or save them for when you think you can’t stand another minute of football. I feel you on that one.)

Designer MacGyver: 5 Magical Mint Tin Projects

by Briana Mowrey November 12, 2012 15 Comments

One thing I like about you readers is that you’re not shy with your suggestions. When I asked for everyday objects that could have hidden craft potential, you challenged me to find cute uses for things like empty prescription bottles and used dryer sheets(!). I’m still working on those — couldn’t give me any softballs, could you? — but in the meantime, I think I’ve finally cracked this request from my coworker, Liz. Freshen your breath, then freshen up your surroundings with these ingenious mint tin projects.