Jenn Erickson is the author of “Rook No. 17” a place for inspired ideas for creative living. Jenn reviewed and gave away Adventures in Pompom Land and shared the “Pompom Chick” DIY from the book. She made the “Pompom Sheep” … Read More...
Broken Pots to Fairy Gardens
Sometimes another person’s waste can be your treasure. Or in this case, an idea for a fairy garden.
How cute are these fairy gardens made from broken terracotta pots? Makes you want to go break some perfectly good pots right … Read More...
Emerge Winners Announced by Bullseye Glass
Every other year Bullseye Glass celebrates the emerging glass artist with their competition, Emerge. People enter from all over the world…finalists are chosen…and the winners have been announced! Festivities are planned and a book will be published. It’s a huge … Read More...
DIY Pull-Out Under Sink Kitchen Drawers
This is a constant source of irritation at our house. The under kitchen sink area. It is a mess of cleaners, oddments, scrubbers that do not find a place anywhere else. In short, it is very unorganized.
So imagine my … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Marble Candle Holders
This is one of those projects that stands out for it’s usefulness – how to make matching decorator candle sticks for your home using polymer clay. In this case, Nicole uses copper and marble elements in her decorating and then … Read More...
D.I.Y. Wool Poncho NO SEW
Elsie hosts “A Beautiful Mess” and Kinsey Mhire is a CONTRIBUTOR and they came up with this stunning tutorial for “Wool Poncho” that can be worn year round. The best part about this project is that it requires absolutely no … Read More...
Make a Fluffy Yarn Easter Nest: Tutorial
Donni of The Magic Onions is mom to a daughter and son and blogs out of Southern California. Her son had made a yellow yarn chick and then her daughter wanted to make something. When Donni asked her what she … Read More...
A Daffodil corsage, a tutorial
I remember each year my older brother who was in the Army would send my mother and me Easter corsages and they were so pretty and Easter was not the same when he stopped 🙁 Well let’s give our children … Read More...
DIY Wedding Vow Notebooks
Are you writing your own wedding vows? If so, be sure to check out the charming tutorial for DIY Wedding Vow Notebooks over at Something Turquoise! Such a sweet way to present your vows and to create a memento … Read More...
Jelly Beans & Package tutorial
Who does not think of Jelly Beans when Easter nears? I never think much about them other times of the year. I like the jelly fruit red ones and then onto orange and then it is downhill and the black … Read More...
Let it Glow!
Has your little one been bitten by the Frozen bug? SilentBlair over at Craftster.org posted this amazing Frozen hoopla. Make sure you check out the whole post because parts of this amazing stitching … Read More...
Felt Spring Violets tutorial & Pattern
Heather of “Hello My Name is Heather” has the sweetest “Felt Spring Violets tutorial” and a pattern to download with the flower shapes. Heather suggests we use them to decorate a headband, ponytail holder, note card, pincushion, or a present … Read More...
Felt Chrysanthemum Pillow tutorial
Amy of “H is For Handmade” has this stunning “Felt Chrysanthemum Pillow” with an excellent tutorial with loads of pictures to follow. I think this is so classy and loving black and white décor; I would have the pillow white … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Pretty Preppy
Navy and gray make a sophisticated and chic duo for a modern, trendy wedding! Lots of classic style in this Pretty Preppy mood board featured at Southbound Bride.
Clothespin LAMBS tutorial
You can make these lambs from painted wooden clothespins, a few scraps of cardboard and white yarn. The maker says to use thicker yarn than they used, maybe a white fluffy yarn. Cut out the lamb’s body from cardboard and … Read More...
8 Spring Themed Quilt Blocks
The flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and the sun is shining. Hopefully you have your quilting space set up somewhere that you are able to enjoy this beautiful springtime. As well as enjoying everything outside, we all like … Read More...
Bunny Boutonnieres and Bows Tutorial
Stephanie is one of the contributors with “Hand Made Mood” and she has the most delightful “Bunny Boutonnieres and Bows” to deck out the kiddos during this Easter Holiday. She has an excellent pictorial for us to follow and you … Read More...
6 Stylish Ideas for Green Plants as Wedding Centerpieces + The House Gardener Giveaway!
Green plants offer a stylish and refreshing alternative to florals for wedding centerpieces. Today, I’m delighted to share with you some inspiring and gorgeous images from Isabelle Palmer’s latest book, The House Gardener. Whether you have a green thumb, … Read More...
Super Sci-Fi Rocket fueled Jet Pack tutorial
Natalie of “doodle craft” created this clever “Super Sci-Fi Rocket fueled Jet Pack” and any little child would love this. Natalie saw a pin on Pinterest for some jet packs and knew her son needed one and is showing us … Read More...
Stenciled Felt Coasters Tutorial
These “Stenciled Felt Coasters” come from “Craft Passion” with a good photo tutorial showing you every step along the way. You can make your coaster stencils as complex or as simple as you want. I think these would make a … Read More...