Category Archives: Crafts

DIY projects, ideas, and inspiration about crafts.


Personal Progress Motivational Handout Ideas

Personal Progress is a program designed to help young women cultivate feminine attributes, strengthen their testimonies, and reach their divine potential. It’s a beautiful process of discovering talents, knowledge, and life skills that will help them in the roles now and in the future as mothers. Personal Progress is broken down into 8 values: faith,… Read More


DIY Sharpie Mugs – Wedding Gift Idea

If you’ve got a wedding coming up for a special friend or loved one, forget boring baking pans and totally obvious towels, try making DIY Sharpie mugs with the bride’s and groom’s initials and wedding date on them. Matching and personalized wedding mugs would make a thoughtful, handmade wedding gift! I’m always looking for new DIY projects… Read More


DIY Nature Photography – 9 Beginner Tips

Wanting to get into outdoor and nature photography but need some tips? I am not a professional photographer, but I think I’m good enough to share some DIY nature photography basic tips to help get you going in the right direction. (This page contains affiliate links that we may be compensated for. Your clicks and purchases… Read More




Silhouette Profile Portrait Tutorial

When my not-so-baby girl turned two this week (where does the time go?!) I made this silhouette profile portrait to capture her darling features before she grows up too fast. It turned out sooo cute, I just had to make a tutorial post on this in case other mommies wanted to DIY their own! These… Read More


DIY Herb Planter How-To

My husband and I are a perfect match, but we are differ quite a bit when it comes to hobbies and what we get energy from. He gets a thrill from participating in surgery, using tools, building cars, and going camping. I would rather run, watch a movie, do something crafty, and eat way too… Read More


10 Ideas for Teaching Kids Colors

***This page contains affiliate links. Your clicks and purchases help support The DIY Lighthouse at no extra charge to you. Even if your toddler is a smarty pants, colors might not come easily to him/her. And that’s okay! Teaching kids colors can be tough because colors are super tricky. Think about it! They may have just learned what an… Read More


“You are o-FISH-ally the best!” Thank You Gift

Just saying, “thank you,” sometimes doesn’t cut it. If you’ve got the oppor-tuna-ty to send a fintastic thank you message then hang around. We’ve got a thank you gift idea that you’re reel-y going to like! Gottcha hooked? Below is a step-by-step guide to your own “You are o-FISH-ally the best!” thank you gift. It’s so… Read More