Make a tree out of copper pipe and copper grounding wire, embellished with a stained glass hummingbird and butterflies with fused flowers that hold candles. This tree can stay outside all year as a garden ornament.

"I tried a low-carb diet last year and found I could do fine without pasta, bagels, bread, and rice," says Anne McBride, a 27-year-old account executive in New York City. "But I couldn't resist homemade pastries. I was taking a cooking class at the time, and that's when I broke down. I just couldn't say no to muffins, honey cakes, and lemon cakes.