Holi (March 17-18th) is a spring festival also known as festival of colors. It is an ancient Hindu religious festival which has become popular with non-Hindus in many parts of the world. I am sure you have heard of the … Read More...
DIY Ticket Photo Booth Backdrop
Here’s a fun and easy way to create a colorful backdrop for photos at your wedding: tickets! Get the complete tutorial created by Brittany Jepsen of The House that Lars Built featured at Brooklyn Bride.
Recycled vintage cups make great planters for succulents
Over at BlogHer Jennifer shared a great tutorial on how to turn those pretty vintage cups into succulent planters.
Check out these fun succulent crafts we found on Etsy.
Tutorial: No-sew curtains in 15 minutes
Jen Chesnick form Say Chez! shares a tutorial at Therm O Web showing how you can make a curtain in just 15 minutes, with no sewing required. It’s a simple panel with a casing folded over from the top. She … Read More...
{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Mint + Magnolia
When I look out my window, all I see is a blanket of snow and ice! I’m dreaming of Spring, so I wanted to share this lovely inspiration board from The Sweetest Occasion with fresh, minty greens, soft rose, and … Read More...
10 Spring Market Bags
Despite the wintery weather reports, spring is just around the corner and so are the farmers markets! Whether you are visiting the markets weekly for fresh foods, or stopping by a roadside stand on your way home from work, having … Read More...
Tutorial: Zipper neck t-shirt refashion
Jeanna from Drama Queen Seams shows how to make her zipper front t-shirt refashion. She starts with a plain, fitted t-shirt and adds an exposed zipper to the neckline. The zipper deepens the neckline as much or as little as … Read More...
Tutorial: Gathered and jeweled chiffon clutch
Marigold from Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! shows how to make the gathered chiffon clutch she carried with her to the opening night party at Alt. It’s fah-bulous, don’t you think? The jeweled embellishment in the center is actually a statement ring. … Read More...
Magazine Review: Belle Armoire Jewelry
Today I’m stepping a bit away from stamping to bring you a magazine review for Belle Armoire Jewelry. Published 4 times a year from Stampington and Company this publication is filled with ideas, techniques and inspirations for making beautiful … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Hello Tags
Script in general, and brush script in particular is a huge design trend right now. If you don’t want to use your own script, get these free printable Hello tags from Aki at Minted Strawberry. They have so … Read More...
Tutorial | Washi Tape Feathers
These would make gorgeous embellishments on a scrapbook page! Learn how to make your own washi tape feathers with a tutorial at Omiyage Blog
Inspiration du Jour | My Snow Day Helpers
Colour Finds in Clay
This week’s finds, while mostly beads, are actually about the colour. MandarinMoon always has fabulous colours. The silhouette has a great play between the warm and the cool blocks. The faux metals in the tiles beads are so rich and … Read More...
Tutorial: Poltam skirt with a pleat front, elasticized back
Preethi from WIDI shows how to make her Poltam skirt. It’s pleated on to a waistband at the front, but gathered on to elastic in the back. You can make it in any size. In fact, she gives a link … Read More...
DIY Wall Art: An Embroidery Hoop Collage
Bonnie of “Revolutionaries blog” has this clever idea on decorating your wall at an affordable price with her “DIY Wall Art: An Embroidery Hoop Collage”. You select the colors, hoop sizes and types of fabric that you love and … Read More...
Easter Crafts for Kids DIY
Better Homes & Gardens have the cutest ideas for kids to craft for Easter. Try one or several with you little ones. “Egg-Bunny Craft“…”Bunny Ear Craft“…”Easter Egg Parade“…”Easy Yarn-Wrapped Easter Wreath“…”Felt Easter … Read More...
How to Make Felt Shamrocks plus 2 other St, Pat crafts
Amy of “positively splendid” shows us how to make the sweetest “Shamrocks” and “Leprechaun Pants Treat Bags” and “Pinch-Proof St. Patrick’s Day Badges” (all pictured) and tutorials are linked. Well Amy I think you have us cover craft wise for … Read More...
Tips For Organizing Embroidery Floss
I am the worst when it comes to organizing my floss. It is always a tangled mess. This year I am going to try to do a better job at taming the big bundle of floss knotted in my … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux animal pelt rug
Susan from Living With Punks kicks off her Home Sewn series with a tutorial showing how to make a faux animal pelt rug. Instead of fur (either faux or real), she used upholstery weight fabric. A bonus to her was … Read More...
Decorating the porch for Spring
Between naps on the porch has created the porch ready for Springtime. Lucky her, she probably has the weather to go with the beautiful decorations. Not where we are where it is freezing.
If you are blessed with nice weather … Read More...