DIY

August 4, 2022

People Are Turning Tackle Boxes Into Portable Charcuterie Boards Called a ‘Snackle Box’

As beloved as they are, charcuterie boards present one problem: they're not the easiest appetizers to transport. Luckily, one Nashville-based mom named Skylar came up with an ingenious solution: the snackle box. In a now-viral TikTok, she shows off a tackle box with each compartment filled to the brim with delicious charcuterie ingredients—cured meats, dried fruits, nuts, cheeses, crackers, pickles, and lots of fresh fruit.

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June 20, 2022

18 Seed and Grow Kits To Help Cultivate Your Green Thumb

Love plants but know nothing about gardening? Well, join the club. If you want a little more green in your life but don’t know where to start, then an easy growing kit might be just what you need. With all the necessary supplies and thorough instructions on how to help your seedlings grow, a seed starter kit can help even the most inexperienced novice become a plant expert in no time.

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March 27, 2022

Pinpoint the Start of Pinhole Photography and How To Start Snapping Pictures for Yourself

Today's DSLR cameras and smartphones may seem complicated, but there is still a charm to old-fashioned photography techniques. Since its invention, photography has utilized the simple physical properties of the camera obscura effect. A pinhole camera—simply a box or camera body with a very small hole as a lens—is the perfect way to pare photography down to these essentials. Pinhole cameras can produce images with dramatic vignettes, motion blurs, and gently warped perspectives.

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February 7, 2022

Fluid Art: How to Start Acrylic Pouring & Create Psychedelic Abstract Paintings

Whether you want to call it fluid art, liquid art, or acrylic pouring, there’s nothing more satisfying than creating abstract masterpieces by letting pigment run amok. This form of abstract art uses acrylics with a runny consistency to create psychedelic paintings. There are endless creative possibilities thanks to different ways to combine acrylic paints and there's something so satisfying about watching it spill across a surface.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.