Marian Parsons

Bring the unexpected to your table with miniature Christmas trees made out of cut and curled sheet music. These fluffy trees will add texture and whimsy to any holiday arrangement.

Give a plain mirror coastal charm by covering the frame in shells gathered on the shore.

This handy wooden stand is a great beginner woodworking project for anyone wanting to surprise their favorite chef, baker, techie or hostess with a beautiful and functional custom handmade gift.

Give everyday dining chairs a stylish makeover with easy-to-create linen slipcovers with flirty ruffled skirts. Slipcovers are a great way to disguise mismatched seating or give dated chairs a quick update.

Woodworking projects can be intimidating, but this project is actually easier than you may think. With basic shop materials and dense hardwood, which is the best wood for cutting boards, you'll be able to create a chef-worthy chopping accessory that any foodie would love.

Finding just the right curtains can be tough and having them custom-made is expensive — but with basic sewing skills, you can make these beautiful, lined and pleated drapes in any fabric and get the custom look for less.

With the help of fusible webbing tape and hot glue, this simplified Roman shade requires minimal sewing.

Inexpensive baskets are plentiful at yard sales and thrift stores. Transform them into stylish storage.

Don't forget your furry best friend when making handmade gifts for the holidays. With just basic sewing skills, you can whip up a catnip-filled stocking-shaped toy as a surprise for your favorite kitty.

Valuable textiles or precious family heirlooms should be professionally mounted and framed to ensure their preservation — but mounting decorative linens picked up at yard sales and antique markets is an easy DIY project. This is an inexpensive way to create one-of-a-kind, upcycled artwork for your home.

Many modern homes don’t include architectural character in the form of moldings. The good news is that adding traditional picture frame wainscoting is a relatively inexpensive and high-impact project that can be completed in a weekend.

Turn faux pumpkins, leftover from Halloween, into a stylish centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Choose graphic designs and unexpected colors to make a statement in your seasonal arrangement.

Old wooden trunks are stowed away in many attics and often end up in yard sales or thrift stores at a great price. Give one an easy update by simply adding furniture casters to make it a charming (and mobile) storage piece for your living room.

Surprise the grill king in your home with a hand-painted ceramic platter that's a fun and easy project for kids, Dad will be proud to serve perfectly cooked burgers on this custom Father's Day gift.

Personalize simple glass hurricanes with kids' artwork as a sweet handmade gift for Mother's Day. This is an easy project that can be made by children of all ages.