Who says coasters have to be boring? Great news for you: clay coasters are still in! In this DIY tutorial, we’ll show you how to make colourful clay coasters that will not only protect your surfaces but also add a fun, personal touch to your home decor.

Working with polymer clay is not only enjoyable, but it also gives you endless possibilities of shapes and designs to choose from.

Let’s get our creative ideas on and start crafting together, shall we?

Materials Required: 

• Polymer clay in different colors
• Polymer clay rolling pin
• Sponge
• Clay knife
• Baking tray
• Kraft paper
• Oven

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Step 1: Prep First and Roll Second

Firstly, let’s begin by prepping your work surface with kraft paper to protect it. Then, take your polymer clay and roll it out into a thin sheet using the rolling pin.

Tip: You can mix the clay colours to create a terrazzo effect just by adding tiny pieces of one colour to the main colour.

Step 2: Have Fun Creating

Now, it’s time to take your rolled polymer clay and create different forms you can think of. Use your clay knife to cut out the different coaster shapes and YES, get creative by trying to make different shapes like flowers, squiggles or even simple round coasters with two-tone colours.

Furthermore, to ensure the edges of your coasters are smooth, take a wet sponge and gently go over them removing any imperfections.

Step 3: Bake and Enjoy

For our last step, preheat your oven to 170F and place the finished coasters on a baking tray. Bake them for 30 minutes and voila! Once cooled, you can add up to two coats of glossy mod podge if you prefer a glossy finish. Display your new clay coasters with your favourite glasses and impress your guests with this trendy DIY project, high-five!

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Creating your own clay coasters is not only a fun and easy DIY project, but it also allows you to add your personal touch to each creation, something we love here at Home Network.

… And just following these simple steps with little materials, you can score making stylish coasters that will impress your everyone. We can’t wait to see your creations and don’t forget to check more DIY ideas here.

Looking for a budget-friendly way to revamp your home decor? IKEA shoe organizers are incredibly versatile, functional and so affordable. But let’s be honest — they all kind of look the same, right? What if I told you that your plain storage unit in your hallway could become a stunning, personalized design piece that you’ll actually want to show off?

This IKEA shoe organizer hack will turn yours from bland to bam! And the best part? You don’t need to be a DIY expert or spend a fortune to pull it off. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast, a budget-savvy decorator or an IKEA lover looking for a fun weekend project, this one is for you.

Let us show you how to take your everyday IKEA shoe organizer and turn it into a conversation-starting masterpiece.

Materials Required:

• IKEA Shoe Organizer (like TRONES or BILLY units)
• Wood Veneer for a sleek, polished look
• Plywood Board for the top
• Decorative Wood Trim (I used flexible trim from wood pole wrap—it’s a game changer!)
• Gold Knobs that scream “high-end” without the high price tag
• Contact Glue for strong, seamless adhesion
• Drill and Screws to secure everything in place
• Jigsaw for custom cutting (don’t worry, it’s easier than it sounds!)
• Ruler, Measuring Tape, Pencil, Paper, Scissors and exacto knife for everything else

Step 1: Prep and Measure Your Organizer

Let’s start with wiping clean your shoe organizer to ensure a smooth surface for your materials. Then, measure the front panels of the organizer and, using those measurements, cut your wood veneer with an exacto knife carefully and slowly to avoid wood tears.

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Step 2: Glue The Wood on Doors

Attach the veneer wood to the doors using contact glue. The contact glue should be applied on the two surfaces: the wood and organizer doors. Let it dry for at least 15 minutes before application. Make sure you press down firmly to avoid any gaps or bubbles.

Step 3: Add the Top

This is where the magic happens. For this organizer, we wanted to mimic the wiggly shelving units we already had in the bathroom to keep the theme and design. Using a piece of paper to imitate the same wiggly design, we created a template to cut the top using a jigsaw.

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Step 4: Finish the Final Details

Let’s finish off this project by cutting individual wood pieces from the pole wrap or wood trim, to fit the sides and edges of your shoe organizer. Secure the trim using contact glue.

And for a touch of elegance, you can add door handles with gold knobs! Use a drill to create the holes, and screw in your new hardware. These details will add depth and texture to your piece, making it look more custom (and expensive!).

You can now step back and admire your masterpiece — a shoe organizer that’s also a stunning decor element in your home.

For more DIY projects and inspiration, head to our DIY section.

We’ve seen hand painted candle tutorials floating around social media for several months, and trust us, these DIY Galentine’s candles are perfect for a girls’ night in.

Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating the amazing women in your life — your best friends, sisters and soulmates. It’s the perfect excuse to gather, enjoy some delicious treats and create something special together.

Instead of the usual dinner or drinks, why not host a cozy craft night where custom candle-making is the main event? With just a few materials, you can create adorable, hand-decorated taper candles to bring warmth and love into your space.

Materials Required:

• White taper candles
• Candle wax pens (red and pink)
• Lighter or matches
• Paper towels (to clean up any wax smudges)
• Candle holders

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Step 1: Gather Your Materials

Let’s start by setting up a crafting station with all the materials. Tip: Protect your table with parchment or kraft paper and a tray to catch any wax drips. Make sure everyone has their own set of wax pens in different colours to get creative together, shall we?

Step 2: Paint, Paint, Paint!

Now, use the wax pens to draw different cute designs like cherries, hearts, polka dots and XOXO patterns. The wax pens glide smoothly on the candle surface, so let your imagination run wild! If you make a mistake, simply scrape off the wax with a napkin and start fresh.

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Step 3: Place Your Candles

Once your designs are dry, place the candles in holders and light them up. Enjoy the cozy, romantic glow of your handmade creations—perfect for a Galentine’s dinner or as a sweet gift for your besties.

Hosting a Galentine’s hand painted candle-making night is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate friendship. With a little creativity and a lot of love, you’ll have beautiful candles to cherish throughout the year.

See you in the next DIY, friends!

Yes, you read that right, a pool noodle wall art. With February 14 just around the corner, you might be looking to add a whimsical and romantic touch to your walls. Look no further, this DIY floral wall art — made with only pool noodles — is the perfect statement piece.  Inspired by high-end floral installations, this budget-friendly project is easy to make with just a few materials.

So let’s get started!

DIY

Materials Required:

• Two pool noodles
• Faux flowers in white and pink tones
• Exacto knife
• Duct tape
• Transparent tape
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks

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Step 1: Create The Frame

First, use an exacto knife to carefully trim the ends of both pool noodles at an angle, so they fit together in a curved or oval shape. Then, Secure the two noodles together using transparent tape and duct tape at the seams, ensuring they hold a heart shape firmly. You can secure the frame with extra tape to for increased stability and durability.

Step 2: Attach The Flowers

Next, prep your florals by trimming excess stems from the faux flowers, leaving just enough to insert into the foam of the noodles. Begin attaching the flowers by pressing the stems directly into the pool noodles, or adding hot glue to the ones that can’t be pressed in.

Step Three: Finishing Details

To finish off, we love working our florals in clusters, mixing white and pink tones to create natural gradient. Distribute flower sizes all over the heart for a whimsical effect.

Fill in the pool noodle gaps with smaller flowers and get ready for the final step — hanging your dreamy wall art.

To hang your freshly adorned wall piece, we suggest you use removable wall hooks, strong double-sided tape or lightweight nails to secure the piece in place.

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Ta-da! Your stunning giant floral pool noodle wall art is now ready to bring a dreamy, elegant touch to your space.

This DIY will elevate and romanticize your home with a luxurious floral aesthetic without breaking the bank. Have fun crafting, and don’t forget to share your creations with us on our social media platforms.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

TikTok trends have a way of making us rethink everyday things, and this one is no exception. Undoubtedly, the drawing on a table tablescape craze has taken over our social feeds, inspiring us all to turn our dining tables into works of art. This trend is a perfectly sustainable one that will help create a magical, custom tablescape for your next gathering without hurting the planet. In this DIY tutorial, we’ll show you how to create your own personalized tablescape that’s perfect for your next hosting gig, elevating the dining experience to a whole new level.

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Materials Required:

• A roll of kraft paper
• White acrylic paint
• Paintbrushes (variety of sizes)
• Zigzag scissors
• Velvet lace (for the napkins)
• Napkins
• Candles in a matching colour palette
• Decorative seasonal elements

Step 1: Prep the Table

Start by rolling out the kraft paper across your table, ensuring it fully covers the surface. This will be your blank canvas.

Pro Tip: You can secure it with tape underneath to keep it flat and wrinkle-free.

Step 2: Design and Paint

Lightly sketch where your plates, coasters and names will go. Then, use a pencil to mark the areas with all of the details you’d like. This will create a balanced layout on your table.

Now, using your white acrylic paint, you can freehand draw scalloped plates, your guests’ names, coasters and any extra beautiful detail you’d like to see directly onto the kraft paper. Don’t be shy with adding fun shapes, too. For example, borders, stars and much more — just let your creativity shine for this step!

Step 3: Craft Napkin Bows

To complete this DIY, fold your paper napkins in three equal parts and then tie them with velvet lace to create elegant bows. Then, cut the edges with zigzag scissors and place them at each seating spot on top of your plates for a beautiful and elegant look.

Congratulations! You’ve just transformed an ordinary dining table into a stunning work of art, personalized to each guest and your home decor.

This DIY tablescape isn’t just decor — it’s definitely a conversation starter and creates an unforgettable experience for your friends and family.

Happy crafting, friends!

Wreaths featuring bows are the decor trend of the season. We’re seeing them take over Pinterest boards and other social media accounts this holiday season. Lush ribbons of all sizes and colours are a chic way to add a cozy yet glam touch to your holiday decor this year. In this simple tutorial, we’re transforming a plain wreath into a luxurious statement piece with velvet bows in varying colours and thicknesses, topped with the warmth of a pre-lit wooden gingerbread house. Here’s how to make your own velvet bow wreath, just in time for the holidays:

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Materials Required:

• Pre-made wreath (real or faux — we used a faux one)
• Velvet ribbon in various colors and widths
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Two chopsticks
• Duct tape
• Pre-lit wooden gingerbread house

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Step 1: Create Your Velvet Bows

Let’s start our bow wreath by making each bow using two chopsticks. Tape them parallel to a table, leaving about 2 to 3 inches of space between them. This will be your very own bow-making station.

Next, cut a piece of velvet ribbon with your scissors and wrap the ribbon around the chopsticks in a figure-eight motion twice, ensuring both loops are even and the velvet is facing out.

Wrap and tie it tightly, ensuring both loops are even and the bow is secure. Fluff the bow for a perfect shape and repeat this process until you have enough bows to decorate your wreath.

Step 2: Attach Bows to the Wreath

Lay your wreath flat on a work surface and attach each velvet bow evenly on one side using a hot glue gun. Mixing bow colours and sizes will create a dynamic and modern look. Add pressure to the bows and then let the glue dry completely.

For a real ‘wow’ factor, place a pre-lit gingerbread wooden house on the opposite side of the bows and secure it by adding hot glue to the back of the house. Then, light it up for the perfect finishing touch.

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And voilà — you now have a stunning bow wreath that’s equal parts cozy and luxurious, perfect for gracing your mantel, staircase or any door this holiday season.

Happy holidays, friends!

Whether you’re crafting with kids, decorating a dinner table or adding a unique handmade touch to your festive decor, this project is super easy, affordable and totally customizable. With a few simple materials like pipe cleaners, cardboard cones and a pop of sparkly pink at the top, you can create your own pipe cleaner whimsical trees that are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face. Here’s how to make your own pipe cleaner trees, in just three steps:

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Materials Required:

• Pipe cleaners (three colours: white, sparkly pink, sparkly white)
• Cardboard cones
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Scissors

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Step 1: Prepare the Pipe Cleaners

Start by cutting the pipe cleaners into approximately 1-inch pieces using your scissors. Bend each piece in its centre to create a “leaf” shape. Do this to all of the colours: the white, sparkly pink and sparkly white pieces in order to prep your trees.

Step 2: Let’s Start Gluing

Start attaching the pipe cleaner leaves at the base of the cone using your hot glue gun — add a line of glue around the bottom edge of the cardboard cone. Attach each pipe cleaner leaf to the glued line carefully, one by one, alternating colours as you go. We mixed the white and sparkly white together. Repeat the process by adding a line of hot glue and then attaching the pipe cleaner leaves, working your way up the cone.

Tip: Ensure the leaves slightly overlap to create a fuller, layered look.

Step 3: Finish With a Sparkly Touch

Lastly, for a fun finishing touch, glue a sparkly pink pipe cleaner to the very top of the tree. This will make your pipe cleaner trees really stand out!

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And just like that, you’ve just made your very own whimsical pipe cleaner trees, perfect for adding a bit of sparkle and personality to your holiday decor. These trees look best on a mantel, as a table centrepiece or as a handmade gift for someone who loves unique handmade decor.

Happy holidays, everyone!

Are you looking to add a touch of fun to your Halloween decor this year? Look no further than this adorable DIY paper-mache Halloween-inspired vase and matching bowl! With just a few simple materials, like newspaper, glue and acrylic paint, you can create a beautiful centrepiece to perfectly complement your home decor, together with any spooky celebrations you have planned.

Here, we’ll explain the proper technique for working with paper mache in order to achieve the perfect Halloween decor pieces for the season ahead. Let’s get started!

Materials Required:

• Newspaper sheets
• White glue
• Small or medium bowl/vase
• Painter’s tape
• Scissors
• Acrylic paint in white and black
• Plastic bag

Step 1: Prep Your Materials

Let’s start by prepping our workspace and protecting the surface area where you will craft the paper mache to prevent any mess (a plastic tablecloth or newspaper works well). Grab your vase (and bowl if creating both) and wrap them in a plastic bag with painter’s tape. Tip: Keep in mind the size of your bowl and vase, as it will be the same proportion in paper-mache form.

Step 2: Let’s Paper Mache!

Now, tear or cut the newspaper into strips, and mix lukewarm water with white glue into a bowl. Dip each piece of newspaper into the paper-mache glue mix, ensuring it’s covered in both sides. Remove with your fingers any excess liquid and place the newspaper piece on top of the bowl or vase. Repeat this process, overlapping the paper until the base is covered with a full layer. We repeated this process up to three/four layers. You can do the same until you score the desired thickness. Allow the layers to dry overnight before proceeding to the next step.

Step 3: Having Fun Decorating

Remove the dried paper-mache creation from the vase and/or bowl base. Now, it’s time to decorate! Using acrylic paint, coat the entire surface of your paper-mache vase and bowl, and let it dry to the touch. We added a spooky ghost theme to both of our DIY pieces.

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There you have it! A fun and simple DIY paper-mache Halloween project that will add a touch of charm to your seasonal decor this year.

Images Courtesy of Maca Atencio

We’ve seen trendy punch needle bath mats all over the internet and in stores, so we’ve decided to recreate this popular item at home for a fraction of the cost. These handmade tufted bath mats are perfect for transforming a cold bathroom into a cozy warm space.

Punch needle bath mat tufting is a relatively newer craft that allows DIYers to add personality to everyday items. It’s a technique anyone can master, with no experience required. In this three-step DIY tutorial, we’ll demonstrate how to create your own adorable ‘peachy clean’ bath mat, just like the ones you’ve seen in stores. Let’s dive into it, shall we?

Materials Required:

• Punch needle machine
• Monks’ cloth
• Carpet trimmer
• Yarn, in different colours (for this design we used peach, cream, pink and green)
• Non-slip rug backing
• Scissors
• Marker

Step 1: Design Your Pattern and Prep Your Machine

Start by designing your pattern directly onto the cloth using a marker. For more complicated or detailed patterns, like our ‘peachy clean’ design, we used a projector to help us achieve all the details. Always remember to mirror the design when using a projector.

As soon as you finish drawing the design, load your punch needle machine with your first colour, threading it carefully.

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Step 2: Start Punching

Now the fun begins! It’s time to start punching. Here are a few beginner tips if you’re trying a punch needle machine for the first time:

• When tufting, always punch upwards – this is very important. The machine works by pushing the yarn through the fabric from the front, creating loops on the back.
• Start slowly – begin punching slowly to ensure you understand how the machine works. You’ll soon become more comfortable with the motion.
• Work in sections – if your design has letters or complicated details, start with those. Divide your design into sections and complete each area one by one.

Once we finished punching all of the ‘peachy clean’ letters for our design, we changed the yarn colour and started on the pink background.

Step 3: Finish Off the Details

Now it’s time to finish the details of the mat by adding the green yarn, which will be the leaves around the peach shape. We used two tones for this part to add a vibrant and natural look to the design.

Once you’ve completed punching all of your colours, trim any excess yarn using scissors and remove the pattern from the cloth.

To complete the project, glue a non-stick rug backing to your mat using your preferred glue. Then trim the rug with a carpet trimmer.

Isn’t this DIY project so satisfying? You now have your very own handmade ‘peachy clean’ tufted bath mat, adding a touch of charm to your bathroom’s decor.

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The holiday season is all about bringing festive cheer to others and what better way to express that than with this DIY mini Grinch Christmas tree? This budget-friendly alternative to the oh-so-popular Grinch Christmas tree trend will add a whimsical touch to your holiday decor without breaking the bank. In this inexpensive DIY guide, we’ll show you how to create your very own mini Grinch Christmas tree, using affordable materials from the dollar store. For less than $10, your home will emanate good festive vibes thanks to this adorable little Christmas tree.

Materials Required:

• Mini Christmas tree ($4)
• Red and white twine ($1)
• Mini red ornament set ($2)
• Berry decorations ($1.50)
• Starlight mint hard candy decor ($1)
• Any big ball ornament
• Scissors

Total cost of DIY: $9.50

Step 1: Set Up the Christmas Tree

Begin the Grinch Christmas tree journey by selecting a small artificial tree from your local dollar store. These trees are an affordable alternative to artificial Christmas trees that are already Grinch-like.

Once your tree is set up at home, wrap it with red and white twine. Then, bend the tip of the tree, creating the iconic red and white stripes that are associated with the mischievous Grinch character.

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Step 2: Add Your Decor

Decorate the tree with your red mini ornaments by placing them on the branches and filling in any visible gaps. Then, take your Grinch Christmas tree to the next level by incorporating starlight mint hard candy to the tree. Remove the plastic wrapping from the candies and attach them directly to the branches. The peppermint swirl pattern adds a sweet touch to the tree and creates the perfect Grinch element.

Step 3: Decorate the Base of the Tree

Incorporate the berry decorations to the base of the tree to add texture and an extra burst of holiday cheer. Then, to complete the tree, add a big ornament to the top of it, mimicking the actual Christmas tree from the infamous Grinch movie. We filled our large ornament topper with leftover mint hard candies to add an extra surprise for our future holiday guests.

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And that’s it! You now have your very own mini Grinch Christmas tree. With just a few affordable materials, you can bring all the joyfulness of the holiday season home. Embrace the fun and festive holiday spirit and we’ll see you in our next DIY soon!

Images courtesy of Maca Atencio