DIY

I’ve always loved the look of chalkboard menus, especially ones with little drawings next to the menu items. Framed chalkboards have become a popular home and office décor item. They are extremely easy to make, so I decided to create one for my office. Today’s example uses a piece of 12”x 24”, 1/4” thick craft ...

Cooler weather brings out the crafty girl in me! Recently, I decided to try my hand at making a holiday shadow box. A shadow box is a fully enclosed, deep frame (also referred to as a shadow box frame) that you put objects inside rather than artwork or photos. Shadow boxes are often wide enough ...

Mat board is an essential item for serious photographers, who understand that the final display of a photo is critical to fully appreciating it. The choice of picture frame and mat can have a big influence on the look and mood of a great picture. But mat board has a lot of other potential uses. ...