Category Archives for DIY
Art From Everyday Objects: Paperclips + String
Categories: Art, DIY, Fashion | 129 comments
So today I thought it would be a fun challenge to work with paperclips. You can’t get much more mundane than a paperclip! After much thought, I came up with paperclip earrings. If you have paperclips and some pretty cotton … Continue reading
Art From Everyday Objects: Snow + Matchsticks
Categories: Art, DIY, Things of Beauty | 6 comments
So in case you missed it, the south got a huge blizzard this last Wednesday which dumped 14 inches of snow. Today they forecasted more snow. Oh goody. I love it for a day and then I’m ready for it … Continue reading
Art from Everyday Objects: Matchsticks
Categories: Art, DIY | 8 comments
We are snowed in here, so I had some time to whip up a neat project today for the Art from Everyday Objects Challenge. This week I’ll be creating art with… Matchsticks! Natalie from Scrap Doctor told me, “I’ve got … Continue reading
DIY Yarn Wrapped Monograms
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I’ve got a lovely project to share with you. I used this monogram for a sweet friend’s baby shower. I love making party decorations that they can bring home and use as part of their decor. A word of warning … Continue reading
My Handmade Christmas
Categories: DIY, Holiday, Knitting | 6 comments
Hi everyone! I want to take a quick moment to say thank you to all the people who read my blog…especially the ones who have stuck with me for several years! I really love reading EVERY SINGLE comment and enjoy … Continue reading
Week of Paper: Fringe Garland
Well, I ran out of energy and daylight to get tutorial pics of this project, but I managed to get some of the finished product! This project is so easy, and if you create a bunch of them, it would … Continue reading
Week of Paper: Gift Toppers
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Day 3 of paper week! It’s been a fun challenge doing this every day. A lot of work though! Today we are making cute little gift toppers. What you need: Paper of two different colors, scissors, glue Step 1: Start … Continue reading
Week of Paper: Flowers
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Here is day two in our paper week! Today we are making beautiful paper flowers, like the ones I made for this baby shower. The difference with this project is I’m using vintage music sheets, which is a bit thinner … Continue reading
Week of Paper: Pinwheels
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After last weeks baby shower post, I had several requests for a tutorial on the pinwheels I created. So I thought it would be neat to do an entire week of projects that use nothing but paper. First up, pinwheels! … Continue reading
Color Burst Baby Shower
Categories: DIY, Things of Beauty | 19 comments
Hey ya! Today is my b-day and my gift from my husband is FREE TIME with no kids. So I’m blogging! Ha! It’s been a great day so far. Anyway, I’ve felt so fulfilled lately since I’ve been able to … Continue reading
