The process isn’t difficult; it just takes some time. Plan on six hours to make one macrame light fixture—a great weekend project. For safety, use an LED bulb that’s 2.5 watts or less. Begin by securing one length of yarn to the bulb cage by wrapping the folded end around the top rim of the cage and pulling the loose ends through the loop in what’s called a lark’s head knot....

How to Make Raspberry Puree There is no raspberry puree recipe per se, it’s simply raspberries that have been blended until smooth. Add either fresh raspberries or frozen raspberries that have been thawed, to your blender or food processor ($100, Bed Bath & Beyond) and blend until smooth. Now comes the part where we eliminate those obnoxious seeds. How to Strain Raspberry Puree to Remove Seeds For a seedless raspberry puree, place your pureed raspberries in a fine-mesh sieve ($12, Target) over a bowl....

Uphostered Headboards We Love What You Need: 1/2-inch medium-density fiberboard (MDF)2-inch foam to sizeFabric of choice to sizeBatting to sizeSpray adhesiveStaple gunStaplesFrench cleat Step 1: Cut Foam To determine the size of your headboard, add 10 inches to the width of your mattress and at least 24 inches to the height of the bed. Cut 1/2-inch medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and 2-inch foam to size, and attach the foam to the MDF with spray adhesive....

How to Make Jambalaya With shrimp, ham, and smoked sausage, we’re using our classic jambalaya recipe for this demonstrative process. It’ll take you less than an hour and make enough to serve six. Step 1: Prep Jambalaya Ingredients Wash and chop your veggies and set out the meats you’ll be using. If any of the meat or seafood is frozen, for the best flavor, thaw the unopened package in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days....

Click to the following slides for step-by-step instructions on making traditional Irish Soda Bread.

How to Make a Papier-Mâché Pendant Supplies Needed Papier-Mâché Paste WaterSaltFlour Pendant Materials Thin cardboard cereal box Scissors Hot glue gun and hot-glue Bamboo skewers Masking tape Thick cardboard Pendant socket and cord set (we used this one from Color Cord Company) Crafts knife Paintbrush White primer Chalk paint Leafing adhesive Sponge paintbrush Copper leaf Step-by-Step Directions Copper leaf dresses up the inside of these pendant shades. Use a LED bulb for safety....

We’ll show you how to tie-dye Easter eggs with paper towels: It’s easier than it sounds, and the result is bright and bold. If you’re making this Easter craft with kids, help them wrap hard-boiled eggs with paper towels and use a mixture of vinegar and food coloring. Then, hide these colorful creations at the annual Easter egg hunt, or use the retro eggs as pretty Easter decor. Editor’s tip: Remember your Easter egg safety: Hard-cooked eggs left out of the refrigerator for more than two hours should not be eaten....

If you think the materials list is simple, check out our easy step-by-step instructions to make your own wreath in just minutes. Then you can display your finished creation all spring long—this front door decoration is a cheery way to welcome guests. How to Make a Tulip Wreath Supplies Needed 18-inch wire wreath form8 yards of 2-inch ribbonScissorsHot-glue gunHot glue20 bunches of mini tulipsFlorists wireWire clippers Step-by-Step Directions Follow these easy instructions to make your own artificial flower wreath....

Flag-Wrapped Vase Memorial Day wouldn’t be complete without the American flag. For an easy way to incorporate it into your flower arrangement, tuck a small fabric flag around the edges of a clear glass vase. Fill with white and blue flowers—we used pale blue hydrangeas as the starring bloom. To complete the look, rest your vase on a tray of red and blue fruits. Rustic Metal Vase and Tray Guests will ooh and ahh at this stunning red, white, and blue flower centerpiece displayed in a humble metal vase....

1. Practice Organic Gardening Going organic is an important part of sustainable gardening. Using fewer chemicals in your garden is more ecologically sound and more cost-effective. If you’re raising food for your family, gardening organically is even more important. Start from the ground up by building good soil rich in nutrients and add natural compost to amend the soil. If you discover insect pests or plant disease in your garden, treat them with organic solutions....

Perhaps the recent craze around checkerboard patterns has something to do with the popular limited Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit, watched by more than 62 million households within the first month of its debut in October 2020. According to the online marketplace 1stDibs, sales of chess sets and chess tables jumped 57% in 2020 compared to the previous year. But playing the game itself isn’t the only way people are drawing inspiration from the show....

Whether you have a large attic with tall ceilings, a slanted attic that’s hard to style, or a tiny attic with limited floor space, these creative attic closet ideas will help you transform your space into hardworking storage. Build Attic Shelving If you have a slanted attic, it can be difficult to make the layout work for your belongings. Build shelving between two walls to create a functional attic closet that isn’t too cramped....

Test Kitchen Tip: If you want to make these parfaits ahead of time, stick to berries or cherries because apples, pears, and peaches tend to brown quickly. Buy It: Circus Animal Cookies, ($3, Target)

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Canned pumpkin, bittersweet chocolate, cream cheese, and warm baking spices—plus a splash of cream—ensure that this is a supremely cozy and craveable fall treat. “I have made it several times, exactly as written and everyone loves it. It doesn’t hurt that it’s absolutely beautiful—and with just a few swirls of a knife. Bring it to your next gathering and bring copies of the recipe with you,” confirms BHG home cook Dee....

Buy It: Cuisinart Programmable Slow Cooker ($60 Target)