Want to make an easy, whimsical ornament? Here is a step by step tutorial on how to make DIY bottle brush tree Christmas ornaments! I love bottle brush trees for Christmas. I have used them on many mantels and wreaths and think they feel a little nostalgic, a little whimsical, and super cute for the...
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How to fluff an artificial Christmas tree
Is your fake tree looking a little flat and sad? Here's a step by step guide on how to fluff an artificial Christmas tree! I love a fake Christmas tree. You can put it up early, leave it up without watering, and they are often bigger and more perfect than real trees. But, it can...
How to make a Christmas hanging basket
Want to use your hanging planters in a festive way? Here's a step by step guide on how to make a Christmas hanging basket for outdoors! I love decorating for the holidays. We've accumulated a lot of outdoor decor, and this year am trying to supplement it in little ways. One thing that I love...
DIY wooden snowflake wall art
Check out how you can build these large wooden snowflakes that can be used as wall art during the holidays! This DIY project and woodworking plan is easy and can be repeated over and over! This post is sponsored by Kreg Tool, makers of our favorite pocket hole joinery. All opinions are our own. Thank...
How to make a moss Christmas tree
Want to add a natural touch to your Christmas decor? Here's how to make a moss Christmas tree! I love making tabletop Christmas trees. They are fun by themselves, on a mantel, or with a little holiday village. This year, I've been loving green, natural elements. Moss is an easy way to bring green, natural...
How to make + hang cardboard reindeer wall hangings
Want to add a festive, whimsical touch to your Christmas decor? Here's how to make + hang cardboard reindeer wall hangings! This post was sponsored by National Hardware. All opinions are true and our own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible. I have been having so much fun decorating the different...
63 Christmas ornaments to make and sell
Want to sell crafts for extra cash this holiday season? Here are some of the best Christmas ornaments to make and sell at craft fairs and online! The holiday season is a BIG time for craft fairs. If you are a crafty person, selling things at a craft fair can be a great way to...
DIY slatted wood tree collar
This DIY slatted wood tree collar will give your Christmas tree a modern look as you celebrate the holidays! Learn how to make this wooden tree collar yourself and get free plans! This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool. Kreg has lots of great cutting solutions to help make your woodworking life easier. All opinions...
How to hang a Christmas tree on the wall with lights
Want to add a wall hanging Christmas tree to your space? Here is how to hang a Christmas tree on the wall with lights! This post was sponsored by The Home Depot. All opinions are our own and our opinion is that we love The Home Depot. Thank you for supporting the brands that make...
DIY tree-shaped Christmas card holder
Looking for a great way to display all of the loving Christmas cards that are sent to you? Check out how we made this simple DIY tree-shaped Christmas card holder with a few scraps of wood, rope and magnets! Merry Christmas! We're getting to that time of year when we are blessed that we have...
The 17 best green-gray paint colors
Green paint is a huge trend, and gray-greens are more neutral and easier to decorate with. Here are my favorite green-gray paint colors! The color green is really having a trending moment. Green paint gives a space a natural or boho feel. But, green can also be a neutral. Wild, I know! It's no secret...
How to build a DIY dartboard cabinet
Your dartboard deserves a beautiful home. This post will show you how to build a DIY dartboard cabinet and get free woodworking plans to do it! This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool, makers of the pocket hole joinery we used on this project. All opinions are our own and our opinion is we love...
How to build DIY wall-mounted cat stairs
Want to help your cat access a space higher than they can jump? This post will show you how to build DIY wall-mounted cat stairs so your cat can walk up somewhere new! In our busy lives of bustling toddlers and running our own business, the part of our lives that has fall to the...
DIY modern cat bed- FREE plans!
Want to give your cat a nice new place to rest after a long day of... resting? Build this simple DIY modern cat bed that is perfect for your feline friend to take another nap. Our cat, Bear, is always being tortured by our toddlers and is constantly trying to find a safe zone in...
Our Halloween 2022 Decor Roundup
Happy Halloween! This post will give you a roundup of our Halloween decor projects from this year and get you in the spooky spirit! Happy Halloween! We've shared a lot of DIY Halloween projects this year and wanted to make sure you saw them all in one place! We did a variety of indoor and...
How to stain oak wood
Working on a project made from oak? Here is how to stain oak wood so you get the perfect finish the first time! Oak is a popular and timeless wood choice. This hard wood is durable, strong, and beautiful. But, you might not love the exact color that your oak wood is naturally. Have no...
34 Large DIY Wall Decor Ideas
Need to fill a blank wall? Here are a ton of large DIY wall decor ideas to fill any blank wall in your home! Do you have a large blank wall in your home? Adding a piece of wall art is the easiest way to make a space feel more personalized and less generic! Whether...
How to stain plywood
Working on a project made from plywood? Here is how to stain plywood so you get the perfect finish the first time! Plywood is super popular for woodworking, especially as prices have increased. This is because you can get one piece of plywood and cut it down to many shapes and sizes, which is often...
How to find a stud without a stud finder
If you're hanging something on the wall and need to find a stud but don't have a stud finder, here's our tips for how to do it! Have you ever been trying to hang something and couldn't find the stud? If you're trying to hang something heavy, it's crucial to hang it in a stud...
DIY wall-mounted yard tool organizer
Starting to rake fall leaves and realize you need a better way to store your outdoor lawn and garden tools? Look no further than this DIY wall-mounted yard tool organizer! This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool, makers of our favorite pocket hole joinery systems. All opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting the...
How to put up fake spiderwebs for Halloween
Getting your home ready for spooky season? Here are my best tips on how to put up fake spiderwebs for Halloween! I adore decorating for Halloween and a long tradition for me has been to do a big spiderweb. I have played with a few different locations, but this year we decided to do a...
DIY halloween village display
Want to add a DIY halloween village display to your indoor Halloween decorations? Here's how I made this cute wooden Halloween house town! I was thinking of our wooden Christmas village and thinking how it would be fun to make a similar village for Halloween. I googled around for a few ideas and found two...
10 DIY bathroom vanity ideas
Want to makeover your bathroom? Building a vanity is a great place to start! Here are a ton of DIY bathroom vanity ideas to inspire your project! Bathroom makeovers are some of my favorites. Bathrooms are the unsung heroes of most homes - not as glamorous as kitchens but just as well used! When planning...
How to pose skeletons in your yard
Here's a step by step tutorial on how to pose skeletons in your yard, climbing trees, or climbing up the side of your house! This post was sponsored by National Hardware. All opinions are our own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible. We are VERY into halloween. It's my favorite holiday....
Spider Stairs - Easy Halloween Decor Idea
Want to add a spooky vibe to your home? Here's how to decorate with spider stairs - a super easy Halloween decor idea! I am always looking for fun ways to bring Halloween decor into our home. I love little touches of spookiness, especially in unexpected places! One of my favorite views in our home...
How to make a DIY pumpkin arch garland
Want to add drama to your outdoor Halloween decorations? Here is how to make a DIY pumpkin arch garland from plastic pumpkins and white lights! This project was sponsored by National Hardware. All opinions are our own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make CharlestonCrafted possible! We absolutely love Halloween, and we especially love decorating...
26 Inspiring DIY Staircase Makeover Ideas
Bored with your staircase? Here are a ton of DIY staircase makeover ideas to inspire your stair remodel project! There are many spaces in your home that are super functional. The kitchen, the bathrooms, the hallways. And of course, the stairways! Just because a space is functional doesn't mean that it can't be beautiful, too....
A gold and green guest bedroom makeover
Check out the details of our green and gold guest bedroom makeover! We have finished making over our guest bedroom. This room is on the first floor of our home and is right off the entryway. This is a space that everyone sees when they visit our home. We wanted to make it more beautiful...
How to create an established flower garden in one afternoon
This post will show you how to create an established flower garden in just one afternoon! Get the basics here and then click over at the end to the full post on The Home Depot Blog for the step-by-step! This post was sponsored by The Home Depot. All opinions are our own and our opinion...
How to build a DIY modern floating nightstand
If you love a modern arched look but have minimal space next to your bed, try your hand at this DIY modern floating nightstand! We're working on our guest bedroom makeover and part of that included adding a day bed that would serve as a couch for us and a pull out king bed for...
What is a daybed and how to use one in your home
Considering adding a daybed to your space? Let's talk about what is a daybed and how to use one in your home! This post was sponsored by Wayfair. All opinions are our own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible. As a part of our guest bedroom makeover, we decided to swap...
How to create a cozy corner for kids
Looking for reading corner ideas? Here are my best tips on how to create a cozy corner for kids! Kids love a place to snuggle up, get cozy, and maybe even read a book. If you have the space, I think that every kids' room should have a cozy corner! This cozy corner could be...
Fall shelf decor ideas
Want to redecorate your shelves for fall? Here are fall shelf decor ideas to inspire your autumn decorating! It is fun to redecorate your home seasonally. But, it can also be overwhelming, expensive, and cluttery to feel like you need to replace everything multiple times a year. I am a big believer that little tweaks...
How to build and install simple DIY floating shelves
There are lots of different types of shelves, but floating shelves are always popular. Learn how to build and install simple DIY floating shelves with our tutorial and plans! In working on the design for our guest bedroom makeover, we had to figure out what to do with the big empty wall above our bar...
22 DIY entryway bench ideas
Want to make your entryway more functional? Here are a ton of DIY entryway bench ideas for your home! An entryway is the first thing people see when they enter your home. Let's make it great! Whether you have a small entryway or a large foyer, you can make the space both functional and beautiful....
4 Simple king bed pillow arrangement ideas
King sized beds are beautiful and grand - especially if you decorate the bed with pillows! Here are some of my favorite king sized bed pillow arrangement ideas! Now that we have had a king bed for five years, I don't know if we could ever go back to a smaller bed! Sleeping in queen...
How to build a wall-mounted fold-down vanity- FREE plans
If you need a vanity but don't have a lot of space, check out how we built a wall-mounted fold-down vanity in our guest bedroom to give us what we needed without taking up the floor! This post was sponsored by National Hardware. National Hardware's Made By Me kits are the perfect way to help...
Guest bedroom makeover design plan
We are planning to makeover our guest bedroom! Here is the complete guest bedroom makeover design plan! I love doing simple room makeovers to add our personality and style to the space. Our home was super builder beige when we moved in. That's fine - it's not offensive or anything - but it is boring....
27 easy scrap wood projects
Every woodworker has lots of scrap wood leftover from each woodworking project and you don't know what to do with it! Here are some easy scrap wood projects that you can make quickly and easily and use up your pile! There are two kinds of woodworkers- the kind who saves all of their scraps and...
The 20 Best Green Paint Colors for Cabinets
Green is a popular paint color and looks beautiful in most homes. Here are my favorite green paint colors for cabinets! Whether you are designing a kitchen or a bathroom, cabinet color is one thing that can date a space quickly. Luckily, it is also something that is easy and inexpensive to change. If you...
How to use a grout pen
Want to refresh your stained tile grout? Here's how to use a grout pen to give your tile and grout a fresh look! I would really love to renovate our kids' bathroom. It's builder basic and it has a weird awkward layout (with a diagonal door that bangs into the vanity - we actually took...
How to replace a rotted wood deck or porch railing
If your deck or porch railing is rotten, it needs to be replaced before it becomes a safety concern. This post will show you how to replace a rotted wood deck or porch railing at your home to keep your family safe! We always focus on creating new things and making over rooms and spaces...