It was a creative year for upcycling at Birdz of a Feather this year, so let’s have a look at our top 10 year in review projects from 2022! If you want to catch up on these videos, visit our YouTube channel! Or watch this quick reel to see a flip book of projects beyond these 10. Continue reading
While Poinsettias are the most popular plant at Christmas (as evidenced by our Poinsettia Christmas Decor, Wooden Planter Box DIY and this tiered plant stand DIY), don’t ignore your air plants when planning your Christmas plant decor! Continue reading
Can a potato latke recipe that’s twice cooked be twice as good as a traditional potato latke? No, but in some ways, it can be even better!
Hanukkah starts today and it’s customary to eat foods that are either fried in oil or made with cheese. So is it any wonder that my favourite part of the celebration is eating potato latkes?!
To kick off the celebration, we developed this make ahead recipe.
This easy chicken curry recipe is fast to get on the table during the week! Because curries are so quick, like this Thai chicken curry, we fall back on them around the holidays when there’s so little time to cook. It’s also our go to when we’re too tired to cook because there’s so little prep work (especially when you already have left over rice).
Oven pork back ribs are awesome on the grill as a last step, but sometimes that isn’t possible during the winter. So this is the next best thing! And these oven pork back ribs are super fast too because the first step is to use a pressure cooker (or instant pot)! No need to even marinate or let the spice rub sit on the ribs; the pressure cooker does all the work of penetrating flavour into the meat. You can have fall off the bone sweet, caramelized and slightly sticky ribs in just over an hour!
If I’m being honest, we prefer these to just about every rib we’ve had at a rib fest cooked low and slow for hours! They even have that smoky flavour thanks to liquid smoke!
On a snowy blustery day like today, it’s time to perfect our gluten free gingerbread cookie recipe! It’s been ages since we shared a recipe. And that’s because this is the year I was determined to lose weight, so there hasn’t been anything exciting to share.
When the Science Centre put out a call for eccentric light fixtures that would fit into Rowland Emett’s whimsical and dreamy workshop this holiday season, we quickly put together a DIY pipe lamp! Roland Emett was known for his fantastical kinetic sculptures. And if you ever saw Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, you’re familiar with his wacky creations. Continue reading
These end table makeovers prove that you CAN fix unfortunate mistakes with transfers! But not all mistakes (see if you can spot the mistake at the end). Continue reading
We’re so excited to share this exciting news; our first Crochet for a Cure eBook! Actually our first eBook ever. Continue reading
Our DIY Grinch phone case is the second in our series of Christmas phone cases; if you need a last minute gift, use up all those scraps!
How the Grinch That Stole Christmas is such a heartwarming story, so that’s the character that inspired our second holiday crochet phone case. The happier, friendlier guy who hadn’t stopped Christmas from coming. The fellow who realizes “maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas … perhaps … means a little bit more!” Continue reading
Our crochet phone pouch features a fun loopy texture to protect your cell phone during the holiday season! Continue reading
It wasn’t until we were just about ready to list my sister’s house that how to whiten sheets even came onto our radar. Up until then, we stored our yellowed cotton sheets and duvet cover away, thinking they’d never see the ‘white’ of day again. But an impending open house and zero staging budget have a way of getting us to spring into action! Continue reading
Do you know how to fix scratches on wood floor? Whether for home maintenance or to get the best selling price for your home, we’re showing you the easiest way to fix those scratches and gouges! Continue reading
You may have seen our Hamsa Wall Decor when we did the mystical make challenge, so now we’re sharing the tutorial! This project couldn’t be easier! Continue reading
Amazon snuck in an extra Prime Day this year, (Early Access Sale) so if it took you by surprise too, you may just want to hop over there to check it out! With inflation edging up, it’s a great time to shop for Christmas. It’s a pleasant surprise to be able to shop ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Continue reading
Growing up a baby boomer, I distinctly remember my mom painting this MCM record player stand DIY bright sunshine yellow. She was an avid DIYer and I know that sparked my own love of DIY. Continue reading
Would you ever guess that a collection of odds and sods can turn into a cool DIY Earring Holder? Continue reading
This DIY sewing kit really comes in handy as a sewing travel kit or just to keep around home. After being cooped up for the last few years, it’s time to get out again and travel! Fall is my favourite time of year to travel; how about you?
But who hasn’t had a button pop at an inopportune time? Over the weekend when my own button popped, I went searching for the scissors, thread and sewing needle. These were all scattered around my studio so it was a real time waster to find them. Continue reading
