The Sept 2013 issue of Martha Stewart Living carries some gorgeous DIY lamp shade ideas that are sure to inspire you to change and create some for your own home.
And we are lucky enough to carry some of this … Read More...
Solve all your storage problems with this innovative solution
Combine staircases with storage. What a clever idea.
I am sure this has been thought of before – but Japanese architect Kotaro Anzai borrowed this technique and created a custom-built kaidan dansu, or staircase cabinet, to connect the living room … Read More...
Check Out This Amazing Yarn Bomb
This is about three hours from my house, and I ,ay just have to make a trip so I can see it in person. A bunch of knitters and crocheters have yarn bombed the Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock, … Read More...
Fall Wreath with Burlap Flowers
This very simple wreath is perfect for fall, with the orange color and touches of burlap–and anyone can make it!
With the blackboard, it also allows for a changing message as the season progresses…from “Hi” to “Fall” to “Boo!” to … Read More...
Miniature Polymer Clay Summer Foods
The garden and bbq season is winding down here. I’m pretty sure I picked the last of my cucumbers – we made fabulous pickles – and my carrots were nowhere near that pretty. And probably as small as the adorable … Read More...
Pottery Barn Inspired Felt Halloween Chair Backer DIY
Over at “Infarrantly Creative” Beckie made this darling “Felt Halloween Chair Backer”! She relates; Halloween is such a fun holiday when you have small children. Kids love dressing up; but having a whole holiday dedicated to dressing up and getting … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Romantic Blush + Grey
For a soft, romantic color palette, a blush of pink and a pretty grey are the perfect pair! The image above is just a snippet of a beautiful {and shoppable} inspiration board featured at Revel. Click here to see … Read More...
Inspiration: Snow Covered Cards
Using die cuts, white flocking and glitter Monika created these stunning snow covered house cards. Visit her blog Moja Papierowa Kraina (My Paper Land) for more pics. Note, the blog is in Polish but you’ll get the drift 😉
-Heather… Read More...
Patty Gray at D&L
I took a class from Patty Gray many years ago at Pacific Art Glass. I learned so much from her. Techniques that I apply to my work everyday so whenever she’s around I recommend that you take the opportunity to … Read More...
Win $2000 in Solo Design Contest
SOLO recently launched its Up for Anything Design Challenge to help inspire the next design on a Heavy Duty paper plate. Participants can upload an original image to the SOLO Up for Anything Design Challenge tab on Facebook.
The entry … Read More...
Tutorial: Quick and easy ruffle pillow
Katie of Good Golly Ginger says she made this adorable pillow from start to finish in just 2 hours. Nice. Her secret to fast results is starting with a charm pack. Visit her blog post, Easy Ruffle Pillow Tutorial to … Read More...
Halloween Hat-ettes tutorials
Delia is the type of girl who likes to work with her hands and see if she can DIY what she loves. She is a wife and mother of 3 and hosts “Delia Creates”! I am very excited to introduce … Read More...
Awesome Landscape Floor Installation
Dutch artist Suzan Drummen designs are a real labor of love. She uses crystals, chromed metal, precious stones, mirrors, and optical glass to create installations on floors that are awe inspiring, creative and visual feasts.
Go check her website for … Read More...
DIY Halloween Felt Treat Bags & Buckets
Morgan hosts “Pepper Design Blog” and is a working mother and wife. Back in 2008 they bought their 1930 house and started rebuilding it room by room Morgan had her first opportunity to decorate and loves it. She made this … Read More...
How to make a driftwood seahorse
Collecting driftwood from their last trip to the beach, Creative in Chicago, found enough to make this wonderful piece of art that would not look out of place in a cozy cottage by the sea.
If you want to know … Read More...
Breaking Bad Cake
I have never seen the Breaking Bad show, but I hear all sort of good reviews about it. Or bad reviews, depending on your point of view.
But this cake recipe by 17 and baking has combined the show into … Read More...
Unraveling May Harm Yarn
We’ve all been there. Either you made a big mistake while knitting and need to rip out a bunch of your work (I have a project on timeout right now for this very reason) or you’ve abandoned a project and … Read More...
White Chocolate Candy Apple Mummy
Since I posted about the Halloween Witch Hat Cupcakes, I have received tons of new Halloween related edible crafts. Keep these ideas coming!
And here is one more, the White Chocolate Candy Apples that look like Mummies. How much … Read More...
Halloween Simple Felt Bat Garland tutorial and pattern
Trish of “Uncommon Designs” created this “Simply Bat Garland for Halloween” and it is easy and quick for a great addition to your seasonal decorating. Trish is sharing her favorite kind of craft… a simple project that anyone can make! … Read More...
DIY Teen Boy Memo Board
Carolyn of Carolyn’s Home Network shows us that even though you don’t usually associate ribbon with boys you can still make a cool memo board using masculine colors.
According to Carolyn, teens accumulate a lot of stuff and this memo … Read More...