Want to add snow balls to your Christmas tree? Here is the easy way to make DIY snowball ornaments! There's something obviously magical about a white Christmas. Well, here in Charleston, there's a better chance of a beach-day Christmas than a snowy one. So, we have to find ways to pretend. One idea is these...
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FREE Printable Funny Gift Tags
We made some free printable funny gift tags for your Christmas and holiday presents! Download these free tags to give someone a laugh this holiday season! I love wrapping gifts. It's so fun to pick out wrapping paper and bows and toppers that all coordinate and make the gift and recipient feel special. One thing...
Custom Scotch Tray from a Slab
Here's a simple way to make a drink tray from a single hardwood slab. This is totally customizable and can make a great gift or decor piece! We made this custom Scotch tray from a beautiful rough cut hunk of poplar and could not be more happy. The slab came from a cabinet making company...
DIY Three Tiered Serving Platter
The holidays mean visitors. Visitors mean food. Impress your guests this holiday season by serving some of your food on a DIY three tiered serving platter. This platter is great for showcasing several foods or serving foods and dips as appetizers. Learn how to build this DIY three tiered serving platter below and how to...
Wood Bead Garland
Learn how to make a DIY wood bead garland that is perfect for a boho aesthetic! This is great for on the Christmas tree or spread on a shelf year round! We love Christmas and how every family can have their own theme. With each theme comes new decor and this year we decided to...
How to make a THANKFUL Thanksgiving Wall Hanging
Feeling Thankful? Here's how to make this DIY Thankful wall hanging for Thanksgiving! This year, I am really trying to focus on the good in my life and all of the amazing things that I have to be thankful for. So, I thought that it would appropriate to make a Thanksgiving craft highlighting that! I...
Wooden Stockings Holder
Check out this post to learn how to build a wooden stockings holder to put on your mantel for the holidays! Grab the plans on how to build a stockings holder to securely keep your stockings on the mantel! With Christmas around the corner, it’s about time to start decorating. One of the most quintessential...
23 Christmas Card Display Holder Ideas
Looking for Christmas card display holder ideas? Here are some of my favorites! One of my favorite parts of the holidays is sending and receiving Christmas cards. However, once you receive them, what do you do with them all? You don't want your cards to just sit on your kitchen counter. You feel bad looking...
Cricut Maker vs Cricut Explore Air 2 - which machine should I buy?
Deciding between purchasing the Cricut Maker and the Cricut Explore Air 2? Check out the pros and cons of each in this article and then take that information and make the best decision for your needs! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine....
39 fun & easy Cricut Christmas Ornament Ideas
Want to make your own Christmas ornaments this year? Here are a ton of fun and easy Cricut Christmas ornament ideas! Christmas is one of my favorite times to craft! Making things is just part of the holiday spirit for me. So, today I thought that it would be fun to round up lots of...
Holiday Painted Silverware Caddy
It's the holidays, so who doesn't love tacky holiday decor? OK, this project isn't tacky, but we don't usually do all the traditional Santa, snowmen, reindeer decor in our house. However, we wanted to add a whimsical element to our holiday serving this year with a painted silverware caddy. Building the Caddy First things first,...
How to make DIY Moss Ball Christmas Ornaments
Want to add a touch of greenery to your Christmas tree this year? You won't believe how easy it is to make DIY moss ball ornaments for your tree! One of the most iconically Charleston things is Spanish moss dripping from the branches of an old oak tree. It is soft and romantic and a...
3 Gold Leaf Holiday Projects
Today we're bringing you three holiday projects that are done with gold and silver leaf metal composition. This post is sponsored by Mohawk Consumer Products and contains affiliate links. Thanks for supporting us and the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible! There are dozens of holiday decor styles to choose from. One of the most...
30+ Unique Christmas Tree Toppers
Looking fo a unique Christmas tree topper this year? You're in luck! You can make your tree topper unique in a few ways. One is by choosing something other than a star, angel, or bow. The other way is by choosing a star, angel, or bow made from unique materials. Either way, mixing up a...
DIY Men's Watch Holder
Looking for a present for dad for the holidays? How about making him this DIY watch and accessories display? He'll love it! Everyone needs a gift for dad this holiday season. Men are notoriously difficult to shop for because we usually say we don't need anything. Guys are also notorious for just dropping their keys...
DIY Built-In U-Shaped Desk
We made this DIY built-in U-shaped desk custom for a small nook in our bedroom. The dimensions are 100% unique to this random nook of ours, so we don't have specific step-by-step plans for this build, but hopefully it will give you some inspiration! We've been busy lately at Charleston Crafted and have been preparing...
The BEST Christmas Tree Theme Decorating Ideas
Looking for the best Christmas tree theme decorating ideas? Buckle up because I have curated a ton for you! There are 2 types of people in this world - people who like themed Christmas trees, and those who don't. Sean and I have very different ideas on this topic. In fact, it's why we now...
How to Build an Easy DIY Wooden Trough Centerpiece
Wow your guests this holiday season with a rustic wooden trough centerpiece! Adding a slight wood-burned effect to any wooden piece with the Wagner FURNO 500 heat gun will give it the vintage and rustic look you want. Accessorize this trough for each holiday by filling it with seasonal items! We're bringing you an easy...
8 DIY Christmas Tree Collar Ideas
Want to make a DIY Christmas tree collar? Here are a bunch fo step by step tutorials to teach you how to make a Christmas tree collar! Christmas tree collars are a super trendy Christmas tree skirt alternative. They have a bit of a more sleek, modern look compared to a fabric tree skirt. Think...
DIY Foldable Pikler Triangle - with Printable PDF Plans!
We built this DIY Pikler Triangle for our son for his first birthday. The process is fairly simple to build and will help with his physical development. Here's how to build a DIY Pikler Triangle! The Pikler Triangle was invented by a pediatrician in the early 20th century as a means to help children learn...
Halloween Ghost Yard Decor sponsored by Wayfair
Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this ghost yard decor blog post. All opinions are true and my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible. Are y'all ready for Halloween yet? We already shared our skeleton beach party yard decor, but we had to squeeze in one more Halloween outdoor display...
DEEBOT OZMO 950 Robot Vacuum Review
This DEEBOT OZMO 950 Robot Vacuum Review post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of ECOVACS. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Charleston Crafted possible. Luke is officially crawling and that means that whatever is on the floor ends up all over his belly. And his hands. And in his mouth. So, it's time...
40+ Inexpensive Thanksgiving Table Decorating Ideas
Looking for the perfect inexpensive Thanksgiving table decorations? Here are a TON of ideas to inspire your Thanksgiving table runner, centerpiece, place settings, and more! Thanksgiving reminds you a lot of what to be thankful for. It is a wonderful thing to have family and friends gathered around a table to share a delicious meal....
Waterfall Edge Cheese Board
Check out this waterfall edge cheese board that is customizable for your home and will wow your guests. Make your elegant serving platters look even better with this custom waterfall edge cheese board! With the holidays coming up, you might be planning to host people for parties and family gatherings. One of the best food...
An Easy & Inexpensive Plastic Truck Makeover!
Have a plastic toy truck that you want to give a makeover? Here is the simple step by step process for a flawless finish! I was recently walking the dog around the block when I spotted a plastic truck next to our neighbor's trash can. I know these neighbors and I know they have a...
How to Make an Embroidery Hoop Spiderweb Wreath
Decorating with a spider theme this Halloween? It doesn't get any easier than this DIY embroidery hoop spider web wreath! Keep reading to see how easy it is to make this wreath for the front door of your home. I am so excited for Halloween! It isn't Luke's first Halloween, but he had only been...
Spooky Spiderweb Halloween Mantel
Looking for a decorating idea for your fireplace mantel this Halloween? I decided to do a spooky spider and spiderweb themed mantel and love how it turned out! It has a great black and white look and was really simple to set up! I love decorating my mantel for different seasons. It's a really fun...
How to Make a DIY Plastic Pumpkin Topiary
Want to make a pumpkin topiary for your Halloween decor? This tutorial uses plastic pumpkin candy bowls to make this lighted yard decor. It's a super simple tutorial and really inexpensive to make using plastic pumpkin candy buckets. You gotta check it out! I just love Halloween. It is the very most fun holiday to...
FREE Printable Halloween Greeting Cards
I'm so excited to share a fun freebie that I have for y'all today - a set of four printable Halloween greeting cards! I know that people don't usually pass out cards at Halloween. But, why not? These are great to pair wit a treat for friends, neighbors or co-workers. Plus, they are free! Print...
Skeleton Beach Day - a funny Halloween yard display
Looking for a funny Halloween yard decoration display? We love decorating our yard and home with skeletons for Halloween and this year decided to make a skeleton beach display! Check it out! Last year we had a Skeleton Pirate Battle in our yard. But, this year it's over 90 degrees outside. We needed something more...
How to Make a Family Bob Ross Costume
Want to make a Bob Ross costume for the whole family? This could work for a group or a couple, too! Keep reading if you want to make a Bob Ross, canvas, and Happy Little Tree costume set this Halloween! Is there anyone chiller than Bob Ross? This dude was so easy to watch and...
DIY Tree Costume for a Baby
Looking for a cute Halloween costume idea for your baby? How about dressing them up like a happy little tree? This DIY tree costume would work for a baby, toddler, kid, or adult, and is super sweet! A tree is adorable by itself but even happier as a happy little tree! We turned this costume...
DIY Baby Fish Costume
I am so excited to share this adorable DIY fish costume today! If you want to dress your lil kid up as the cutest catch, you'll want to check out this DIY baby fish costume! I was really excited about this costume. Luke's favorite thing is going to the aquarium - so it was natural...
DIY Strawberry Costume for a Baby
Is your baby berry sweet? The perfect Halloween costume for them might be a strawberry! Here is how to make a long sleeved onesie bodysuit into a DIY strawberry costume for your baby! Halloween is my favorite. My very, very, favorite. I LOVE making Halloween costumes so much that this year I decided to make...
Craft your Hurricane Kit with the Home Depot
We are in the middle of hurricane season and we are stressed out. We have already had one major threat to our area (hello, Hurricane Dorian) and, frankly, that was enough for us for the year. However, there is still plenty of time for more storms to form and head our way. The best way...
17 No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
Carving pumpkins can be intimidating! It is messy and there isn't a ton of room for error. So, today I am sharing tons of creative no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas! Honestly, I think that no-carve pumpkins let you get even more creative than carving. Some ideas for what you can decorate pumpkins with include: The possibilities...
How to create an indoor plant wall with terra cotta pots
Want to create a plant wall inside your home? You will love this tutorial for how to create a living wall on a budget! These DIY wall planters are a simple hack that make a big impact. Keep reading for more ideas! Do you ever walk into a room or store and just feel overwhelmed...
How to DIY any Dry Erase Board into a Calendar
Need to get more organized in your life? Here is how to turn a basic dry erase board into a custom calendar to hang on your wall and get you or your family organized! This is going to sound ridiculous because he is 11 months old, but Luke is starting to have a booked up...
No Soliciting Sign- Free Printable
Is there anything worse than being in the middle of something and having your doorbell ring? For me, it used to feel like every time I sat down to breast feed the baby, someone would knock on the door. The dog went crazy, barking and running, and I'd feel like I had to stand up...
How to Build a Platform Bed for $50 - FREE PDF Plans!
If you're looking to build a simple and modern platform bed, we've got you covered with this post. It's an affordable and approachable project for anyone! Today, we're showing you the easiest way to build a platform bed with legs! This project is so easy and makes a huge impact. We have been making over...
How to organize baby clothes
Baby clothes are adorable and if you are pregnant you are likely to get tons as gifts and hand-me-downs. But, knowing how to organize baby clothes can be super overwhelming and intimidating. Have no fear! I have perfected a system for keeping my baby's clothes super organized and my husband and I both know exactly...
The Best DIY Over the Toilet Storage Ideas
Have a small bathroom? These over the toilet storage ideas will help you maximize every square foot! Over the toilet storage is a surprisingly controversial topic. And I get it - traditional over the toilet free standing shelves can look cheap and bad. But, let's be real. If you have a small bathroom, the area...