See how to create a simple but modern Balsa Wood house on the blog Delineate your Dwelling. Amy sent in a link to her project and I think it is a really cool and unique idea. I would love to … Read More...
Felt Flower Wreath for Summer
Paula of “Sweet Pea” has some very attractive project tutorials for us to make. She crafted yellow and white flowers from scraps of felt leftover from crafting a wreath for a friend who cracked her favorite tennis racket. Paula was … Read More...
Wool Flowers
Another charming tutorial from Sweet Paul! Last week I showed you his yarn wrapped eggs and you can see they are part of the scene with his Wool Flowers. I really like the way he uses the natural colors adding … Read More...
Farmhouse Cotton Branches Tutorial
Have you ever priced out cotton ball branches? They are very expensive. Today thanks to Larissa of Prodigal Pieces we can make our own for a very small cost. She is a homeschooling mother of six that loves thrifting and … Read More...
On Trend in Europe: Using Craft & Culture to Tell a Story
Apartment therapy has an article titled on trend in Europe using Crafts and culture to tell a story. The first vignette they have on the site is a piece of Grey felt that looks like it’s been discolored in the … Read More...
Quilts are ‘objects of desire’
I like finding quilts where you least expect them, like the one I spied in a current issue of ELLE Decor magazine. On their “Style Sheet” page the author shows readers a modern-looking quilt and explains they are part of … Read More...
Tutorial: Underwater Paradise
Fun undersea decor for your shelf or a little dish or a window sill. These pieces are all in white which is still a super stylish option. You could do this in very pale beach shades as well to mix … Read More...
Old Sweater Get a New Spin on Holiday Decor & Magazine giveaway USA Only!
Paul Lowe, known as “Sweet Paul” is featured in this month’s Better Homes and Gardens Magazine “Old Sweater Get a New Spin on Holiday Decor”! Sweet Paul lives in Brooklyn where he cooks, crafts, decorates, writes, and loves photography, and … Read More...
Tutorial: Acorn Placecard Holder
Here’s a quickie for last minute Thanksgiving decor (or any event, really): little acorn place holders. The tutorial from Sculpey uses Premo and craft wire so it even qualifies as pretty simple. You could embellish it with more textures, … Read More...
Project: Skull Wall Hanging
You can use Gelatos coloring sticks and a stencil on a journal board and make a cool skull wall hanging. Mou Saha is sharing directions for this project over at the Design Memory Crafts blog. She even shows how … Read More...
Anthropologie Knockoff, DIY Owl Wreath
Dria of “DIO home improvements” and has been DIY’ing for more years then she can remember. Her father was a master carpenter so she learned a lot of carpentry, some plumbing and some electrical from him. She loves old homes … Read More...
Halloween “Penny Rug” Table Runner
Alecia of “Chicken Scratch NY” lives in Upstate NY with her husband on a small farm with plenty of animals to keep them company. Alecia has the neatest tutorial on how to make a “Halloween Penny Rug Table Runner” She … Read More...
Leaf Embroidery Hoop Art & Easy Fall Leaf Pillow (Fall Decor Ideas)
Amy of “positively splendid” is sharing her pretty “Leaf Embroidery Hoop Art” with us; along with a complete tutorial. Just think of all the decor items for every holiday you could make with her idea. All you need is hoop, … Read More...
Pottery Barn Mummy Decorative Pillow Knock Off
Debi is a wife, mother and Glam-ma and blogs out of Florida on “cameo cottage designs”! She is so excited! She knocked another knock off OFF! And she likes her’s better with the addition of gauze! I saw these pillows … Read More...
Felt Ball Halloween Wreath
Another goody from Holly of “MY Sister’s Suitcase” and their blog is a very inspirational; with tutorials and ideas for us crafters. Holly is a little obsessed with felted wool balls and created this fun Felt Ball Halloween Wreath. This … Read More...
DIY Yarn Tassel Bed Skirt
Holly and Nat are sisters that co-host “MY Sister’s Suitcase” and their blog is amazing, filled with wonderful tutorials and ideas for us crafters. Holly loves “cuteness” and decided to cute’n up her toddler’s bedroom with this colorful and sweet … Read More...
Craft: Halloween Bat Placemats
Anneliese is the mother of three daughters, who are her muses and she hosts “Aesthetic Nest” filled with wonderful crafting ideas. She has these “Bat Placemats” with a downloadable pattern for us to make. When Anneliese was a girl and … Read More...
Fabric Leaf Hanging Mobile (…or any other shape) and Nursery Art
I can’t believe that Ashley of “Make it Love it” baby Oliver is all ready 3 weeks old and he is a real cutie. Right before he was born Ashley wanted to make a mobile for his room and she … Read More...
Fall Felt Wreath Tutorial
Do you want to create a stunning fall wreath? If you would like to make one, get over to “Our Everyday Art” hosted by Emily and Jaime. They are showing us how to make this “Fall Felt Wreath” with felt … Read More...
Make Faux Succulents out of Felt
The DIY Mommy is hosted by Christina the mother of 3 girls and blogs out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada since 2009. Her blog is dedicated to crafty DIY and a lifestyle blog about making things for mommy, for baby and … Read More...