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birdseed favors {or valentines!}

While cruising around Pinterest the other week, I came across a tutorial for birdseed favors from Natalie’s blog. Do you remember making these as a kid? I do, and I knew it would be something my almost-three-year-old would love to help with.  Our recipe made approximately 8 large valentines… Combine: 1 1/2 c. birdseed 2 tbsp. …

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typography heart ornaments (tutorial and giveaway)

Last week, I had the privilege of guest posting on one of my very favorite blogs, Tatertots and Jello, where I shared the DIY for these fun and easy typography ornaments. Today, I wanted to share it here with you all! Don’t forget to scroll down to the end of the post for a fun surprise… …

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leaves and lace wreath-take two

Remember my leaves and lace wreath from the Fall? I loved it so much, that I updated it for the Holidays! This came together quickly and easily during a recent movie night (The Accidental Husband-such a great movie). Like my moss-y green prop? It’s a recent thrift store find-I can’t wait to finish recovering it and share …

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personalized matching game-a tutorial!

I’ve received several requests lately for a personalized matching game tutorial…so here it is! They are a (little) bit of work, but make a fun gift for the little ones in your life-children love seeing pictures of themselves! The materials are simple. You’ll need: Pictures resized to approximately 1.5″ x 2″ Mod Podge Matte Mod …

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how to hand letter signs like a pro (with a sharpie!)

I love to hand letter wood signs. They’re rustic, customizable, and very on-trend. How to hand-letter signs is one of the most common questions I get…I’m so happy to share my own lettering technique with you today! Yes, lots of techniques are out there for learning how to hand letter wood signs…painting over letter stickers is …

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coral art (a tutorial)

Happy Monday, all! Flipping through a recent Crate & Barrel catalog, I came across a piece of coral art… I couldn’t help but admire it’s natural texture and Summer-inspired feel. I then remembered seeing similar coral specimens recently at Williamsburg Pottery (a trove of treasures, that place). A week or so later, I had coral in …

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