Here's how to make a thoughtful gift of a map cut out in the shape of a heart for your loved one! I love buying people presents, but the crafter in me also loves to make people things. I was recently pinspired by this, this, and this. I decided to make 2 of my own...
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Getting Pet Urine Odor out of a Microfiber Couch
Have a pet stained sofa? Here is the best way to get Pet Urine Odor out of a Microfiber Couch! Looking to get pet urine smells out of your couch? You are in the right place! If you are looking for more great pet ideas (we have a cat and a dog!) check out all...
DIY Small Gift Box Tubes for the Holidays!
I love gift wrapping for the holidays! I really like wrapping things and not using gift bags unless I have to. However, sometimes you have really small things that are irregularly shaped (like jewelry in a small ziplock bag) that you need a good way to wrap. You can buy mini boxes, but I'd rather...
It's a Dog Eat Wall World Out There - How to Repair a Dog Chewed Wall
Looking to repair a dog chewed wall? Here's what worked for us when we needed to fill in the wall that was chewed up! ***UPDATE: wow, this post has really taken off on pinterest! If you are a first time visitor, I hope that you will check out our DIY page for some of our...
DIY Knife Holder - with pasta!
For our anniversary, Sean was sweet enough to get me not only a new light fixture for over the kitchen table, but also the Young House Love book! For those of you that don't know, Young House Love is an amazing DIY home improvement blog and is my inspiration in life. Seriously, when I grow...
Citrus Christmas Felt Ornaments
It's close to Christmas time and for most people that means a tree. I like to eschew treasured, heirloom ornaments and go themey. After searching thru pinterest and my favorite blogs, I felt most inspired by the citrus tree young house love did a few years back. I was really excited to try to...
Painting Glass Jars
I don't wear a lot of makeup, but I somehow have accumulated a lot of make up items! I recently decided to go thru my stuff and throw away old or unused items, and thought I would jazz up the joint along the way. I like to keep my brushes and make up in glass...
How to hang an under cabinet bread basket
Want to get your loaves of bread up and off the countertop? Here's a simple hack for how to hang an under the cabinet bread basket! When we first moved into our condo, we tried to move in some of the exact organization solutions that worked in our prior apartment. One of those things was...
Put to the test: Dollar store brand Magic Erasers
I have always wanted to try a magic eraser, but am way too cheap! That's why, when I was at the dollar store this weekend and saw this six pack of generic magic erasers for just $1, I got really excited! I decided to put it to the test on three spots in my condo...
Prepping for Painting- Patching Holes in the Wall
We are slowly working our way through my condo, painting all of the walls. This past weekend we worked on the master bedroom. Before we could paint, however, we had to fill some of the holes left by the previous tenant. If there are just tiny nail holes, I usually just paint over them, but...
How to keep silverware tray from sliding around in the drawer
Cutlery separators are great for keeping your drawer organized, but they can slip around. Here's a quick hack for how to keep silverware tray from sliding around in the drawer! We are currently working on making some small changes to help the kitchen in our condo function better for our daily lives. Recently, I added...
Halloween Monster to Panthers Football Wreath!
You might remember when I made this scary monster wreath for Sean's apartment door for Halloween. Well, since Halloween is over 🙁 he took down all of his decorations. However, we got used to having a bright wreath on the door and thought it looked just sad and naked without it. So, I decided to...
Quick Fix: How to Replace a Broken Faucet with Easy Steps
Our handy DIY guide shows how to replace a broken faucet step-by-step. Learn to diagnose, fix, and choose the right tools for a quick and safe repair. Of course, when you move into a new place, there are going to be things you want to fix eventually. Unfortunately, there are also some things you'll have...
How to make a DIY Tulle Halloween Wreath
Want to make a simple, colorful monster wreath? Here's an inexpensive way to make a DIY Tulle Halloween Wreath! Whether you plan to go wild with Halloween decorations or just keep it simple, a wreath is always a great way to give your front door a festive touch. One of the easiest ways to make...
How to make googly eye frames
Want to add a spooky touch to your Halloween decor? Here's a simple and inexpensive tutorial for how to make googly eye frames! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to decorate with, because you get a chance to really be silly and whimsical. One thing that is spooky - but also fun - is...
The Best Sea Foam Paint Colors and our condo great room
Looking for the best sea foam paint colors? Here's how we painted the walls in the main area of our condo a Sea Foam color - Summer Breeze by Olympic One! As you saw yesterday, we chose Olympic One paint in Summer Breeze for my living room/dining room/kitchen area. I had never painted before and...
How to make DIY rope coasters - no sew!
Want to add a coastal touch to your home decor? Here's how to make DIY rope coasters - no sewing required! I love a nautical aesthetic in our home, and that means that I do a lot of crafts with rope! This project was inspired by this, this, and this. I was motivated to get...
Round Side Table Makeover
Check out this round side table makeover! It's a great table before and after featuring a wooden side table we saved from the dumpster! Sean found this side table next to the dumpster in his apartment complex years ago. It has been since sitting on his screened porch collecting dust and getting, if possible, even...
How to make vacation beach memory jars!
Want to remember your vacation forever? Here are how to make beach memory jars - a super simple and almost-free souvenir! Sean and I went on an amazing cruise in May and, while we both bought souvenirs, my favorites are still the shells and sand that we collected while swimming and kayaking in Cozumel. We...
My (Future) Avocado Forest
You know what's delicious? Avocado. It's delicious on salads, sandwiches, tacos, anything! Did you know that you can actually grow an avocado plant from the fruit's pit? It's super easy and the best part is that you don't have to remember to water it! The first thing that you need is the pit of an...
How to Dice a Cucumber
This post will show you the easiest way to dice a cucumber for your meal! This is a simple process that will give you the best diced cucumber you can ask for! For Sean's birthday a few years ago, we took a cooking class at Charleston Cooks on Market Street. The class was called Knife...
How to cut an onion for tacos
Ready to cut that onion but don't want to cry? Here's the easiest way to cut an onion for tacos to maximize the usable amount and not make you cry! This week for Taco Thursday, we'd like to share a special skill we use a lot in our cooking- onion cutting. Onion is a crucial...
DIY Pin Stripe Lamp Overhaul
I love my apartment- it is in a great location and is very nice and clean and safe. However, one thing about it that drives me absolutely bonkers is the fact that none of the rooms (except the bathrooms!) have wired overhead lighting. That's right, everything has to be lit by lamps! Since I have...
Lilly Pulitzer Inspired Bar Stools
Check out how I transformed these thrifted bar stools with Lilly Pulitzer fabric to give them a totally new beachy look! Even though I hate my apartment's out of date kitchen, I really like the fact that there is a breakfast bar between the old fashioned room and the living room. It really opens up...
Easy No Sew Towel Pillow Tutorial
Want to make an easy DIY pillow from a towel? Here's how to do that without sewing with this No-Sew Towel Pillow Tutorial! In case you haven't heard, I don't like to sew. Unfortunately, I really like throw pillows. It was always a bad combination until I found no-sew iron adhesive tape! Hallelujah! So, when...
How to make No Sew Window Curtain!
Want to make a custom window covering - without a sewing machine? Here's a tutorial on how to make a no sew window curtain! So, I already mentioned that I am NOT an artist, but I still love to paint. I am also NOT a seamstress. I have a sewing machine but feel like every...
DIY Melted Crayon Art
So, I recently got 3 big wooden frames from ReTail. You already saw what I did with the medium sized one, so here is what I did with the largest frame. I have been feeling super inspired by Pinterest lately, and have gotten interested in melted crayon art. Lots of different projects have inspired me...
Fabric Hoarding Pays Off: DIY fabric mosaic
I recently got a great deal on three frames at the ReTail thrift store on Savannah Highway. They were $4, $5, and $6 each for big wooden frames. I loved their size and sturdiness and the distressed look of the white wood.I decided that they would be perfect over my bed in my bedroom. I...
Welcome to Charleston Crafted!
So you’ve stumbled upon our blog one way or another- thanks! We’re excited to have you here with us. This is going to be an adventure where we share our adventures with you. We’re glad to have you join us about our new blog about crafting delicious food and a beautiful home in the magical...