Author: Marlene @ Idle Hands Awake

Maker, baker, cat momma, total nerd, perpetually covered in glitter/sawdust/paint. Blogging DIY and design for modern creatives.
Make these DIY lavender eucalyptus sachets in just 30 minutes using fabric glue!

DIY Lavender Eucalyptus Sachets

Minimal DIY Entryway Coat Rack

Minimal DIY Entryway Coat Rack

You'll love these sweet and simple modern DIY Easter egg ideas. Click through for more!

Modern DIY Easter Egg Ideas to Try

Make these DIY modern brushstroke Easter eggs in any color you like.

DIY Modern Brushstroke Easter Eggs

Entryway Makeover Reveal @idlehandsawake

A Bright Organized Entryway — The Reveal

Entryway Renovation @idlehandsawake

Renovating the Entryway — A Tale of Too Much Ambition

Spring is in the air and it's time to start a new craft project (or 75). Check out these 75 modern DIY ideas to make for spring.

75 Modern DIY Ideas to Make for Spring

You can turn any plain mirror into a DIY copper mirror on a budget using just copper leaf and a paintbrush. The perfect inexpensive craft for a high-end look!

IKEA Hack: Make Your Own DIY Copper Mirror

Love this Scandinavian workspace makeover with white open shelves, plenty of storage for craft supplies, and a gorgeous DIY copper inspiration board.

The State of the Blog: 2017 Survey Results, Naps, and What to Expect

Make it Friday: Plywood and Pastels // DIY ideas to make this weekend via @idlehandsawake

Make it Friday: Plywood and Pastels

Photo via Fantastic Frank - Eight Modern Urban Jungle Patios @idlehandsawake

Eight Modern Urban Jungle Patios That are Perfect for Lounging

Make it Friday // A collection of the best DIY ideas for your weekend. @idlehandsawake

Make it Friday is Back!

Make this easy DIY no-sew cat pillow for all the crazy cat people in your life (admit it, it's you). @idlehandsawake

DIY No-Sew Cat Pillow with Free Pattern

Idle Hands Awake Reader Survey - Enter to Win $50 to Amazon!

First Ever Reader Survey AND a Giveaway!

How to be creative - even when you think you're not! These ten tips with insights from other creatives will help you shake off the myth that creativity is exclusive.

How To Be Creative — Even When You Think You’re Not

10 Creative Date Ideas @idlehandsawake

10 Creative Date Ideas (that aren’t dinner and a movie)

Punny Body Scrub Printables for your Galentines

Punny Body Scrub Printables for your Galentines

Favorite Free 2017 Calendar Printables @idlehandsawake

Favorite Free 2017 Calendar Printables

Make these DIY Mud Cloth Notebooks in Under 30 Minutes

DIY Mud Cloth Notebooks to Get Organized

How to Create the Perfect Kitchen Cart @idlehandsawake

How To Create the Perfect Kitchen Cart (with more storage than you know what to do with)

Warm Minimal Entryway Inspiration - Coco Lapine Design

Warm Minimal Entryway Inspiration

16 Favorite DIYs in 2016

16 in 2016: Favorite DIYs, and Getting Ready for Next Year

Have Yourself a Merry Little Everything

Printable Watercolor Gift Tags @idlehandsawake

Printable Watercolor Gift Tags for the Holidays