Since creating this pillow using vintage fabrics, I’ve been on the lookout for creative uses for the leftover fabric. There is LOTS of inspiration out there, but when I saw a memo board using vintage fabric recently, I knew I could attempt something similar. Instead of using cork to cover the foamboard, I used fabric! This …
A couple of week’s ago, I shared some DIY canvas art that I created from some 10×10 canvases. I loved the results, so I decided to go a bit bigger and took out a 16×20 canvas that was hanging around looking for a purpose… It took about 30 minutes and minimal supplies. Looking at it, …
Last Summer, I had the chance to guest post over at one of my very favorite blogs, The Shabby Chic Cottage. I realized I never shared the tutorial here, so I wanted to do that today…enjoy! Easy, inexpensive and perfect for Summer-what’s not to love about a boxwood wreath? Supplies Needed: Wreath form Boxwood branches (real or …
Hello there! I don’t know about where you live, but here in the Mid-Atlantic, Summer has definitely announced it arrival! I wanted a fun and subtle way to infuse some Summer into my home decor as well, and came up with this… This starfish frame took me less than half an hour to complete….and I …
Two weeks ago, I shared my easy painted jars with you all. Today, I want to share the technique I used to make the glitter votive holders! I love how the glitter adds a touch of sparkle and glam to otherwise plain votive holders. You can use any color glitter to change the look, or …
Earlier this week, I posted about some of my favorite finds from Target’s Kid Made Modern line, and today, I want to share a couple of things I’ve created with their Solid Tape Set… All it took was plain wooden tags and squares, and colored tape to create these simple and organic crafts. The …
Hello, Lovelies! I’ve been collecting plain glass jars for a while now, and, needing a fun centerpiece for my dining room table, created these pretties… These painted jars are perfect as centerpieces for your next party or event! And the best part is, they cost only pennies to make. Materials: glass jars (I collect these all year …
When I saw oh happy day’s paper dots garland post last month, I fell in love with the garlands’ simplicity and sweetness. Varying only slightly on Jordan’s design (I used crepe paper streamers vs. sheets like she did, because that’s what I had on hand), I really liked the end results. All you need is half …
I love this garland for many reasons…it’s easy and fast, inexpensive, and adds a subtle dose of Summer to your home and your decor… Materials: Sand Dollars (use this ebay search to find them inexpensively) Twine (I used jute twine, but baker’s twine would do) Step 1: Take your first sand dollar, and thread your …
Need a fast, fun and easy craft for the kids this weekend? With a little cornstarch, cold water, and some food coloring, you can create entertainment to last all afternoon-seriously, this stuff was so much fun! Step 1: Mix 2 cups cold water and 2 cups cornstarch in a bowl (one with a spout works …
This is such an easy and fun project…from start to finish, it only took about 20 minutes or so! You can choose a bright and fun color for your seam binding, or stick with basic white. The bunting can be as long or as short as you’d like-experiment and see what you like best! Materials: …
This is sooo easy and so versatile! You can use this technique on any kind of container you can think of. I tried it on votive holders and mason jars, and loved them both! Materials: containers of choice (again, I used votive holders and mason jars) jute twine spray paint Step 1: Take your twine, wrap it around your container, and …