Mug for Christmas Gift – Shhhh, It’s a Secret!

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What does a DIY mug for Christmas gift and big news at Birdz of a Feather have in common? Read to the end to find out! All will become apparent when I reveal the mug design. Shhh! Don’t tell Hubs, but this mug for Christmas gift is for him.

If you think a mug for Christmas sounds too simple, think again—this everyday item is an excellent beginner project that can be turned into the most memorable and creative gift under the tree. When you DIY a mug gift, it’s even more meaningful because it can be personalized, filled, and made into something truly unforgettable. Continue reading →

Crochet Birds – How to Make Wire Bird Legs and Troubleshoot

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Ever wondered how to give your adorable crochet birds a real leg up on life? Today, we’re going beyond feathers and fluff to tackle a critical part of any crocheted aviary: the legs! I’m talking about crafting sturdy wire bird legs that will add both stability and personality to your handmade feathered friends.

On the 7th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… a crocheted swan that’s too fabulous for swimming! Okay, so she’s not technically one of the 7 swans-a-swimming (she’d ruin her yarn feathers), but this diva is the ultimate whimsical holiday showstopper. She’ll outshine your tinsel, charm your guests, and probably demand her own stocking.

With Christmas around the corner, I can practically hear the 12 days of Christmas rolling around in my head! Soon the sugar plums will be dancing around in there too :).

Whenever you do a craft for the first time, you sometimes have to flounder, learn from your mistakes and pivot to redeem the effort you put into the work. Such was the case with making these wire bird legs!  Hopefully this experience will show you that you don’t always have to toss things and start again.  Continue reading →

Easy Soda Can Art from Aluminum Cans

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After breaking down a haul of hundreds of aluminum drink cans, I’m inspired by the colours to make some easy can art! With just the three dollar store items you see below, we’ll turn those cans into eye catching wall decor you can keep for yourself or gift for the upcoming holidays. And for under $6 TOTAL, who could resist that?  Continue reading →

Soda Can Bracelet

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Would you like to learn to make a trendy soda can bracelet? When I can across a cuff bracelet on Pinterest with no tutorial, I was intrigued by the idea! Although the ones I was seeing are obviously made by professional jewelry upcyclers and backed with real silver, I knew I could make a version with only aluminum from soda cans. And the best part? You don’t have to be a silversmith or jeweller to craft this cuff bracelet! You can easily make this bracelet with supplies you already have.  Continue reading →

Easy Paint By Numbers on a Laser!

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I’m usually a colour outside the lines type of gal, but when we started crafting with our xTool P2 laser, I thought it would be fun to try an easy paint by numbers! You don’t need to own a laser to do this project and there aren’t too many colours, so that makes it pretty simple to follow. Continue reading →

Drink Station / Outdoor Potting Table

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A drink station is just the upcycle we need to welcome friends and family to backyard BBQs all summer long!

It could also be just what you need for the upcoming Canada Day celebration. But if you celebrate 4th of July (or any other patriotic day), switch it up with something symbolic of your own country!

This upcycle will work indoors or out year round too! It will even work as a potting table if you choose to use it as outdoor furniture. Or I could see this sporting Mums in the Fall right on the porch! When you see the reveal, you may even want to adapt this as a bathroom vanity.

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Tissue Box Cover

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With allergy season in full swing, why not reach for the tissue in a custom tissue box cover? When you go through as many tissues as we do, the box might as well be interesting to look at! Since we had so much fun with our DIY abstract art, we thought we’d use colourful felt again. Only this time, we’re going to appliqué it. And that’s nothing to sneeze at! Continue reading →

Water Leak from Fridge and How to Fix it!

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Water leak from fridge?! Just when we thought we were going to have a well deserved break on Sunday, we returned home from the park to discover a water leak all over our kitchen floor!

Before this ever happens to you, be sure to pin this post to refer back to because we’re going to show how to fix leaking water from the fridge and stop it for good! Continue reading →