Need a fast, fun and easy craft for the kids this weekend? With a little cornstarch, cold water, and some food coloring, you can create entertainment to last all afternoon-seriously, this stuff was so much fun! Step 1: Mix 2 cups cold water and 2 cups cornstarch in a bowl (one with a spout works …
This is such an easy and fun lace craft…from start to finish, it only took about 20 minutes or so! You can choose a bright and fun color for your seam binding, or stick with basic white. The bunting can be as long or as short as you’d like-experiment and see what you like best! …
This is sooo easy and so versatile! You can use this technique on any kind of container you can think of. I tried it on votive holders and mason jars, and loved them both! Materials: containers of choice (again, I used votive holders and mason jars) jute twine spray paint Step 1: Take your twine, wrap it around your container, and …
Over the past few months, I’ve noticed my home decor gradually getting lighter, softer, and simpler. I’m not sure if it has to do with the warmer weather, but, last week I wanted to change out the dark floral wallpaper in the frames above my living room windows. Not 15 minutes later, I had my …
I’m always looking for new, creative ways to use mason jars. This quick project pairs mason jars with another favorite of mine-jute twine! Here’s what you need… Step 1: Take a length of your twine, and, leaving a tail at each end for tying, tape to each side of your mason jar. Step 2: Next, take your spool of …
Several months ago, I was looking for something new to display on my kitchen wall over my cabinets. I remembered seeing some gawg-eous zinc letters at Anthropologie, but at nearly $20 a pop, they were faaar out of my price range. A quick trip to Hobby Hobby later, and I had the supplies to recreate …
Well hey there! A couple of weeks ago, my sweet friend Kim, from Everything Etsy, send me some of her beautiful wool felt to add to my collection. I was immediately smitten with the quality and vibrant colors, and I knew I wanted to use it to create something special… Materials: felt hot glue votives …
Hello, friends! We’ve been busy enjoying a beautiful and warm day here in Virginia, but I wanted to check in a share a fun project I finished a couple of months ago and neglected to share… I was lucky to score this gorgeous wooden frame from a thrift shop for about $10 or so…. I …
Need a quick creative fix? Have a wall, mantel, or mirror that could use some gussying up? Today, I’m sharing a fun and versatile tutorial with you all-balsa wood and felt buntings! Materials: balsa wood scissors/hold punch twine or fabric felt or paper letters Step 1: Take your balsa wood and cut it into triangles. …
Have I told you guys about the huge box of vintage lace and doilies I was lucky enough to score at an estate sale a couple of months ago? Hope ya’ll are a fan, because you’ll be seeing these babies a lot over the next couple of months. I’ve already created some garlands with them (a …
While cruising around Pinterest the other week, I came across a tutorial for birdseed favors from Natalie’s blog. Do you remember making these as a kid? I do, and I knew it would be something my almost-three-year-old would love to help with. Our recipe made approximately 8 large valentines… Combine: 1 1/2 c. birdseed 2 tbsp. …
Happy Monday, Lovelies! Today, I want to share a super easy project with you all. It all started when I saw this in the recent Pottery Barn catalog… Notice that shell garland in the upper portion of the photo? I really wanted one of my own, and, being a bit of a craft hoarder, I …