Prayer plants (Maranta leuconeura) are a beautiful houseplant and are really easy to grow, keep alive, and propagate! Calatheas and maranta are often referred to as Prayer Plants. I love the variegated leaves of my prayer plant. The pink and red is really beautiful and unique. There are more than 50 types of prayer plants,...
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Why we LOVE our Nugget Couch- A Nugget Comfort Review
Considering buying a play couch for your kids? Here is our complete Nugget couch review - after owning 4 for over 4 years! If you follow us on Instagram, you will know that we bought Luke a Nugget Comfort play couch for his birthday. Well, we are obsessed with it and we are excited to...
We tested 10 stains for wood on 5 species of wood - here's the results!
I am so excited to share this blog post with you today! We have been wanting to do a wood/stain study for a long time now and finally decided to stop talking about it and just do it already! The best wood stains We decided to try our ten favorite wood stains on five types...
Thrift Flip: Upcycled Side Table Idea!
Do you love thrifting? You are going to love this plant stand project! It's a fun project and a great upcycled side table idea! I had a lot of fun at my Goodwill one Sunday without the toddler (oooh sweet freedom!) and I was shocked at my great scores. I am going to be overhauling...
The Ultimate Guide to the Cricut Wavy Blade
One of my favorite things about my Cricut Maker is the fact that Cricut is constantly coming out with new blades and attachments that work with it. Deciding between the Cricut Explore Air 2 and the Cricut Maker? I compare both machines in this article. However, keep in mind that the wavy blade will only...
How to make a custom acrylic sign - engraved and painted!
Acrylic signs are really trending right now - especially for weddings! However, they can be really pricey to purchase on Etsy. So, here is how to make your own custom acrylic sign! I'm not planning a wedding but instead wanted to make a sign to hang above my desk. But, you can use this same...
How to Build Simple Wooden Bins for a Closet- 2 styles!
On Monday, we shared with you our new custom entryway system. This made our storage much more efficient, but a big part of that was these two simple closet storage bins we built. We opted to build two custom types of simple wooden bins that suited two purposes- upper storage and lower storage. Here's how...
The 14 Best Free DIY Bed Plans
Want to build a bed from scratch? Here are some of the best DIY bed plans to inspire your next furniture build! A bed is a super important part of the bedroom. I mean bed-room! It's an essential piece of furniture. However, beds can be really expensive to purchase. If you are looking for a...
Custom Entryway Closet
The very last room in our house to have zero updates was our entryway closet. Everything was shoved in the bottom or hung on the single wire rack. We've done a custom bedroom closet, custom nursery closet, custom craft closet and a custom pantry already, so we decided to do a custom entryway closet. This...
FREE Printable Funny Valentines - Avocados, Sloths, Citrus, and Bees!
Looking for free printable Valentines? These include avocados, a sloth, a lemon lime and orange, and bees! Valentine's Day is such a sweet holiday. I don't get into the idea of giving a lot of gifts or going over the top, but I sure do love the idea of reminding your loved ones how much...
The Best Pinzon by Amazon Bedding, Sheets + Towels
If you are shopping for bedding, sheets, or towels on Amazon, you are likely to see Pinzon - Amazon's brand of linens. Pinzon company is a private label that was launched by Amazon in 2009. The brand is named after Vicente Yáñez Pinzón, the Spanish explorer who discovered the Amazon River. I am a big...
How to Build a DIY Nightstand with a Drawer
Here's how to build a simple and traditional bedside nightstand with a drawer and shelf, perfect for any decor style! We're all about modern, minimalist furniture here at Charleston Crafted, as evidenced by things like our modern side tables, console table and coffee table. But, that doesn't mean we don't recognize the importance of traditional...
How to make a Cupid's Arrow Valentine's Day Wall Hanging
Getting ready for Valentine's Day? This DIY cupid's arrow wall hanging can be a wreath, part of a gallery wall, or hang anywhere that you need a touch of Valentine's day crafty spirit! Feel like you've been shot with cupid's arrow? Maybe not, but this project was a fun and simple one for me to...
The Best Rug Pads for Hardwood Floors
Looking for the best rug pad for your hardwood floors? Here's everything that you need to know about rug pads! Rugs are a hard thing to buy. You might spend weeks or months agonizing over the perfect pattern or colors. And I totally get it - rugs are expensive and it's important that you find...
How to make a DIY Magic Tissue Box for Babies
Wanting to make one of those Magic Tissue Boxes for your baby? Here's a simple tutorial you can adjust based on your supplies! I absolutely love building little toys for our son and this DIY magic tissue box toy has definitely been the biggest hit so far! This is the perfect wooden Montessori toy for...
19 Beautiful DIY Valentines Day Wreath Ideas
Truly, I am not that into decorating for random holidays. However, I have really been letting myself get into wreaths lately (did you see me on Facebook live making one recently?) as a fun way to decorate my front door. Whether you want to make them or buy them, wreaths are a fun and relatively...
The 41 Best Blue-Gray Paint Colors
Searching for the perfect blue-gray paint color? These shades are the ultimate way to keep a neutral color palette while still having a little bit of color and personality in your space! It's no secret that I love decorating with blue. Pretty much our whole house is blue or blue-ish green. Based on color psychology,...
The Best Wooden Mega Bloks Holder You'll Ever Build
Luke has so many toys, but one of his favorites is a bag of Mega Bloks that someone gave us as a hand-me-down. The bag was pretty worn and breaking down, so for Christmas, I built him a wooden Mega Bloks holder that would keep all his blocks out in the open. DIY Wooden Mega...
Wagner FURNO 500 Review
Interested in buying a Wagner FURNO 500 heat gun? Today we're bringing you some of the most useful information you need to know about the Wagner FURNO 500 to help you make your purchase. We've included a lot, but let us know if there's anything else you'd like answered in this Wagner FURNO 500 Review!...
Eco-Baby Magnetic Safety Locks Review
We hope this review of the Eco-Baby Magnetic Safety Locks is helpful to you! We recently purchased these from Amazon and installed them ourselves. It took about 30 minutes to install them all and it wasn't hard. Here's what we think of them! Eco-Baby Magnetic Safety Locks The Eco-Baby Magnetic Safety Locks are a new...
How to Build a Crate- Free, Easy Plans
These free, easy woodworking plans for how to build a crate will help you make something useful and beautiful! This crate is simple to build and very functional. We've got for you some free and easy plans for how to build a crate for your home. Crates are a great stylish storage option and are...
How to make a fur ball pom pom ornament
Looking to add a snowy touch to your Christmas decor? Maybe you just want a furry pom pom to put on your keychain? Here is a super easy tutorial for making Fur Ball Pom Poms! I am feeling the snowy Christmas vibes this year. Well, I mean, I like the 75 degree weather we have...
How to make a DIY wood and vinyl sign with a Cricut
Wood signs are trendy all year long, but can be intimidating to make. Well, fear not, because today I am going to share with you the easiest way to make a wood and vinyl sign using your Cricut cutting machine. There are a few things that can be intimidating about making a wood sign with...
Floor & Decor North Charleston
We were given access to a tour of the Floor & Decor in North Charleston, South Carolina. Here's what you can expect in the store! This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Floor & Decor for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. We were recently given a tour of...
Our 2019 Christmas Decor Home Tour
We love to go big with our homemade Christmas decor every year. Each year, we incorporate projects we've done in the past and add new ones to the mix. We have had a ton of different Christmas tree themes over the years and try to coordinate our decor around that. This year, we went with...
DIY Christmas Tree Box Stand- easy woodworking plans!
Here is a step by step tutorial and printable PDF woodworking plans for how to build a wooden DIY Christmas tree box stand! The holidays are here and it's time time to show off your Christmas tree! But what if your tree is a little shorter at home than you realized? Or, what if you...
Everything you need to know about the Cricut EasyPress 2 machine
Considering purchasing a Cricut EasyPress 2? Here is everything you need to know about the machines! A Cricut cutting machine opens your crafting world up to a ton of possibilities. However, they can be intimidating to try out! I love the idea of working with iron on vinyl, but worrying about getting the right temperature...
5 Things I Love About My Cricut Maker
I have really been sharing my love for my Cricut lately - it has come in handy on a lot of Christmas projects! I have even ended up with two Cricut cutting machines (read all about how the Cricut Maker and Cricut Explore Air 2 machines compare). I have got lots of questions from y'all...
Christmas Tree Poinsettia Stand
This huge plywood Christmas tree poinsettia plant stand is perfect for displaying loads of poinsettias on your porch this holiday season! Learn how to build it! We love decorating for the holidays inside and out. We always hang lights and wreaths outside, but we wanted to add something new this year to our porch. For...
DIY Snowball Ornaments for your Christmas Tree
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...
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...