Johnnie from Saved By Love Creations shares this easy and beautiful way to display flowers all year long. This pretty bouquet is made from pretty punched paper and filled with just the right amount of light to invoke oooh’s and … Read the rest
My new craft column in the Chicago Tribune!
I know that I’m usually tooting other peoples’ horns on this blog, but today I’m tootin’ my own! I have a new monthly craft column with The Chicago Tribune and my first project debuted on their site today. It will … Read the rest
Mini Picket Fence Flower Pots
I love these adorable little flower pots! So easy to make and perfect for a backyard barbecue, family get together or even a wedding. Inexpensive supplies and a little recycling ingenuity and you have yourself some pretty centerpieces. Check them … Read the rest
Button Heart Diorama
Need a heartfelt gift for mom with antique appeal? This pretty diorama is made from a variety of mixed media and pretty vintage looking buttons. Bonnie over at Yankee Magazine will show you how to make one — Make a … Read the rest
PVS Pipe Bud Vase
Oh I love these bud vases made from recycled PVC pipe and photographs! What an ideal gift for mom or just any time of the year. A fabulous conversation piece too. Get the how to over at Mod Podge Rocks! … Read the rest
Painted Wooden Gift Boxes
You’ve done it. You’ve walked through the craft store aisles and seen those little wooden boxes and though “what can I do with that?” Turnstyle Vogue Design has a few ideas to get you started or to inspire you to … Read the rest
Make an Accordion Photo Book
Inspired by a project in Oprah magazine, this accordion photo book would be an ideal wedding gift or great for Mother’s Day as well. All you need is some canvas, fabric and poster board. Follow the tutorial and make one … Read the rest
13 Ideas for Spring Craft and Garden Projects
Welcome to our latest roundup article! As the weather starts to warm up and spring blooms, it’s the perfect time to start planning and getting inspired for your crafting and gardening projects. Spring is a season of renewal and growth, … Read the rest
Recycled Cans: Hanging Planters
Pretty stuff! I’m all about recycling, it’s one of my favorite all time ways to craft. Nike from Choose to Thrive made these color poppin’ pretty planters from recycled formula cans. As a mother of six kids under 11 (yes, … Read the rest
8 Spring Flower Crafts
April showers certainly do bring May’s beautiful flowers! Even crafty ones. Here are 8 different ways to create flowers using fabric, nylon, contact paper, tissue paper and more.
1. Fabric Flowers
2. Crepe Paper Roses
3. Tissue Paper and Crepe … Read the rest
Ombre Napkin Rings
Jessica sent me this simple, inexpensive craft that provides a quick way to add spring colors to your table setting. Ombre designs are totally trendy right now and this project is a great way to jump on the band wagon. … Read the rest
How to Make Crepe Paper Roses
Have you ever wanted to know how to make those pretty little roses from simple crepe paper? They are so pretty and quite versatile, perfect for weddings, showers, Valentine’s Day, afternoon tea, the possibilities are vast. Here’s an easy to … Read the rest
Antique Cameo Napkin Ring
These lovely napkin rings would be perfect for tea or any other gathering that needs prettying up. Check out the Antique Cameo Napkin Ring at JosieJones & Company.… Read the rest
From Milk Carton to Vase
Jeromina from paper, plate and plane made these marvelous basket weaved vases from empty cardboard milk cartons. An pretty way to recycle! Jeromina said “These bright vases were woven out of milk and juice cartons, a great craft for Earth … Read the rest
Make Mother’s Day Fingerprint Candles
Aren’t these darling? Such an easy method with such adorable results. I really think these are among my favorites for Mother’s Day projects this year. Laura from Come Together Kids made these with her kids and shows you step by … Read the rest