Alicia Parsons, the creative talent behind Atypical Type A and Akimbo, serves up delicious inspiration for a rustic autumn pie buffet! What a sweet and beautiful way to treat your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or if you’re … Read More...
Idea file: Fabric sample pillow covers
If you love the look of designer fabrics for your home decor, but can’t afford (or don’t want to afford) the price tag that comes with these fabrics, check out what Jenny from Days of Chalk and Chocolate does. She … Read More...
Make a Wax Paper Pomander Ball Pattern and Tutorial
I have never seen a Wax Paper Pomander Ball and it is fun and pretty for many occasions. This is from “Dollar Store Crafts” with a pattern and tutorial. They suggest project that just screams “budget wedding!” Would you believe … Read More...
Make a cardboard chandelier tutorial and pattern
I think this is one stunning chandelier and they show two more ideas for some unique varieties. I found this on “home-dzine” out of South Africa an online source for ideas and inspiration and they believe you should love the … Read More...
DIY Metallic Faceted Wood Doorknob
Design-Milk has a wonderful tutorial for modernizing those tired looking doorknobs.
The tute, created by Meg Kremner, turns everyday wood cubes into these stunning knobs with the minimum of tools involved.
It is a fun, easy idea and you should … Read More...
Mona Lisa In Frame Using Thread Spools
Some businesses go to extremes in times of declining sales. And some.. re-purpose a classic work of art.
Jawdat Ejjeh & Sons – custom tailors in Beirut, Lebanon decided to appeal to a younger audience. And they did it by … Read More...
5 Honeycomb Wedding Ideas
Wow! That’s all I can say about this gorgeous miniseries featuring honeycomb {aka hexagon} ideas I discovered at Every Last Detail! The incredible photos by Kelly of Spindle Photography beautifully showcase the theme in 5 unique ways. Click on the … Read More...
How to Make a Jewelry Organizer
Ashley shows us an easy way to organize your jewelry. All you need is a frame, chicken wire and some hooks! Easy peasy!
Get her tutorial on how to make your own jewelry organizer.
Upcycled Playhouse Signs
Tara of Suburble upcycled these signs for playtime fun using $2 signs bought from the Dollar Store.
The idea is simple enough and the end result is great!
Get her tute on these upcycled playhouse signs.
Mixed Media Travel Journal
Over at Craftside this week, there’s a great video tutorial with an accompanying graphic tutorial on how to make a mixed media pocket travel journal. So get out your best cardstock and ribbons and follow along and make a travel … Read More...
Portland Bridge Yarn Bombed for its Birthday
In celebration of the 100th birthday of the Broadway Bridge in Portland, Ore., some 150 volunteers knit up four giant blankets that are now decorating the bridge in vivid colors.
The installation was put up just in time for the … Read More...
DIY Band-Aids for Dolls and Stuffed Animals {Pretend Play}
I am definitely going to make several these for our little ones because they love bandaging their stuffed animals. MaryLea of “pink and green mama” designed and created these clever pretend band-aids! All you’ll need to make them is … Read More...
Convert boring storage bins to colorful ones
Autumn shows you how to take inexpensive plastic storage bins and cover the front with any fabric you like for a custom look (printable template and links to bins included on her website. (As seen in the picture above).
Go … Read More...
Things to Learn from Knitting
Someone at Buzzfeed is clearly pretty crafty, because a few posts have cropped up lately related to craft. If you missed it over the weekend, be sure to check out 18 Important Life Lessons to Learn from Knitting.
Some … Read More...
Best photographed quilt – Week 6
Mary of Molly Flanders Makerie lays out the top of her Gee’s Bend inspired quilt and takes lots of great photos of it, one with her feet – so cute. This one though, gets my vote for best photographed quilt … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Wedding} Lavender & Mint
Soft lavender and refreshing mint make the the perfect pair for a summery, dreamy wedding palette. See all the lovely details via At Home in Love. I especially love the tinted bottles and the the dip-dyed chairs!
Looking for … Read More...
Little Lamb
This familiar little lass has a little lamb following her. This will be a fun stitch to do up either in pastel colors for a nursery or even in more bold primary colors for a more impactful look. What colors … Read More...
DIY- Despicable Me Nails
I apologize now if you’re not into the whole Despicable Me Minion craze (like me). In fact I probably wouldn’t even blog about them if they just weren’t so darn cute. I am such a sucker for cuteness.
If you … Read More...
The Art of Kim Joon
Not all indie crafters work in the real world. Kim Joon creates beautiful porcelain pieces–in the digital world. Using 3D software, he overlays the patterns and creates forms that look exactly like sculptures, each one delicate and fragile, almost too … Read More...
Patchwork afghan caught my eye
This is a two-fer: Eye candy for quilters and knitters alike. What a fun way to not get bored, do a square and move on to the next color/design. Thanks goes to Pip of Meet Me at Mike’s for bringing … Read More...