Diva of DIY

Ghoulishly Good DIY Halloween Decorations

Looking for ghoulishly good Halloween decorations? I’ve round up a fabulous collection of DIY Halloween Decorations to make your home spooky and festive! Halloween is a fun holiday to decorate for because there are so many different ways to go. You can choose from paranormal themes, pumpkin themes, gory themes, or mix them all together! Really, anything goes! Below, you’ll find some of my favorite ideas for DIY Halloween decorations. Like the many ways you can decorate for Halloween, you’ll find a mixed bag, but there’s something on this list to suit any budget as well as any skill level. … Read More

Quick and Easy DIY Fall Craft Using Log Slices

Make this gorgeous Wood Slice wreath using log slices. A quick and easy DIY fall craft that will look great in everyone’s home! I love, love, love creating Fall decor!! I had so much fun making this DIY fall craft using log slices. It was so simple to make. Other than paint drying time, it was super fast and easy to put together, too. If you painted the wreath form the day before, you could easily complete this project in less than an hour. I have provided affiliate links for your shopping convenience. If you buy something from clicking one… Read More

8 Fabulous Upcycled Furniture Projects

Don’t throw anything away until you check out these fabulous Upcycled Furniture Projects! You’ll be inspired to turn items you aren’t using into beautiful accent pieces for your home. Looking for a new accent piece for your home? Want to makeover a room or space in your home? Don’t buy anything new until you look around your home. You might be able to upcycle something old into something chic and create a fabulous DIY upcycled project. I love taking things that have seen better days and upcycling them into new pieces of furniture and decor that become statement pieces in… Read More

Easy No-Sew Projects for your Home

Transform any space in your home with these easy no-sew projects! Not a fan of sewing? Don’t have a sewing machine? No worries because there are tons of incredible things you can still do with fabric that don’t require a sewing machine. Here are just a handful of fabulous no-sew projects you can make for your home that will transform your space. Your going to be shocked at what you can make with fabric without needing a sewing machine. First, I want to share the supplies needed for No-Sew Projects. You won’t need a sewing machine but you will need… Read More

Fun and Inexpensive Summer Crafts for Kids

Keep the kids busy this summer with these fun and inexpensive Summer Crafts for Kids. This collection is great for kids of all ages and is sure to keep them busy on a hot summer day. Are you hearing those dreaded words this summer – “I’m bored!” Well, I’ve got you covered. Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite summer crafts for kids that will keep your kiddos busy for at least a few hours this summer. And, the best part about these craft projects is they are inexpensive. Most items can be found at the dollar store or… Read More

How to make a DIY bird feeder out of an old chandelier

Old chandeliers are one of my favorite things to repurpose for several reasons: I love that they come in all different shapes and sizes, they are almost free at every garage sale and they make a great DIY bird feeder. Next time you are at a yard sale, grab two chandeliers and you can also make a solar chandelier for outdoor lighting to brighten your outdoor decor! This is the first project I ever shared on Kansas City Live and I just shared it on Better KC. It is still one of my very favorite projects. My husband, John is… Read More

Summer Craft For Kids: Colorful Tree Spirals

Keep your kids entertained this summer with these Colorful Tree Spirals. It’s the perfect summer craft for kids and even adults! And, guess what? This is a great upcycle craft project so instead of throwing those plastic bottles away, save them for this fun summer craft project and have fun creating together. I love these colorful tree spinners so much that I had to share them with you so that you could enjoy making them with your family. They are super easy, inexpensive, and, because we are using recycled material…they are environmentally friendly. One thing that I try to do as… Read More

Smart Home Technology Made For The Outdoors

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Rachio. All opinions are 100% mine. By now, we have all heard of the advantages of smart home technology. Typically we are thinking of applications designed to make the interior of our home more efficient but did you know their is smart home technology for the outdoors as well? On average, single family homes in the United States use 50% of their water outdoors, mainly for landscape irrigation. As much as 50% of this water is wasted due to over-watering caused by inefficiencies in traditional irrigation methods and systems…. Read More