Category Archives for DIY
Wearable Art from Pasta
Categories: DIY, Fashion | 15 comments
OK, before you laugh, let me just say that I waited and waited to post this because I vascillated back and forth between whether it was really really dumb or really cool. Then, I saw this post about Dolce & … Continue reading
Illustrations: For the Makers
Categories: Art, DIY | 3 comments
When Janet asked me a couple weeks ago to do some project illustrations for the December box of For the Makers, I jumped with excitement at the chance. I absolutely love the concept that her and Katie have come up … Continue reading
For the Makers
Categories: DIY, Misc | 7 comments
Yesterday I mentioned that I got a box in the mail filled to the brim with all kinds of crafty things from For the Makers. For the Makers combines DIY tutorials with hand-selected materials delivered to your door so you … Continue reading
Handmade: Minimalist Yarn Ornament
Categories: DIY, Holiday | 3 comments
I’m guest posting today over on CraftSnob.com – Sara is hosting a month long handmade ornament parade to gear up for the holidays and asked me to be a part. My contribution was a minimalist yarn ornament. Simple and pretty. … Continue reading
DIY Dramatic Photo Curtain
Categories: DIY, Photography | 6 comments
We recently held a little party for my son who turned three. It was simple and beautiful, with the centerpiece being 75 of my favorite photos from his life. I wanted to share the idea with you, because it was … Continue reading
Easy Fabric Flowers
Categories: DIY, Tutorials | 6 comments
I know, there are a million fabric flower tutorials and DIY’s for making fabric flowers. Well, here is a million and one. :) And this one is probably the easiest one out there. If you can cut circles, you can … Continue reading
DIY 3-D Letters from Paper
Categories: DIY | 4 comments
Months ago I happened upon this font on dafont.com called Punched Out. It’s a free download for a set of cut-out layouts with which you can build 3-D, pixel style letters. Just cut along the solid lines, fold along the dotted … Continue reading
DIY Yarn Jewelry Holder
Categories: DIY, Fashion | 14 comments
I’ve got a quick and easy project to show you. It’s so simple, I didn’t even bother to do a tutorial. All you need is wool. I used Lion Brand Yarn’s Wool Ease Thick and Quick yarn in Fisherman. You … Continue reading
Art From: Plastic Bags + Wood
Categories: Art, DIY | 6 comments
It’s been a while since I’ve done an AFEO (Art From Everyday Objects) post. It’s not been for lack of ideas. It’s been for lack of time. Indeed, this particular idea took up most of my spare night minutes for … Continue reading
An Art Makeover
Categories: Art, DIY, Interior Design | 7 comments
Hi there! I completed a project this week I thought I’d share. At my old house, there were these great vintage oil paintings by a Vietnamese artist in their original frames. It was a set of two, and this one … Continue reading
