Heather from Me Making Do guest posted at The Country Chic Cottage and shared how to make these adorable burlap bird ornaments. You can see the Ballard originals and get the burlap bird ornament tutorial here.… Read the rest
Vintage Bird Box
Isn’t this beautiful? Lindy from Cottage Hill used a bird graphic, some paint, a little Mod Podge and some distressing to turn a $0.99 box into this lovely vintage looking accent. I featured Lindy’s hand painted silk bird pillow back … Read the rest
Recycled Magazine Mirror
I have been wanting to make something like this for several years, ever since I chaperoned one of my daughter’s field trips in Chicago. We were at the Art Institute in the gift shop and saw a couple of high … Read the rest
Pumpkin Pedestal Bowl
Wow. Can you believe this beautiful pedestal bowl was once a plastic pumpkin treat holder? Amazing transformation don’t you think? If you head over to Aunt Peaches you will find the tutorial here, I found this via Creative Jewish … Read the rest
Tin Can Tea Light Holder
Have you seen Scott Bedford’s blog, “What I Made…“? I hadn’t seen it until yesterday when my friend Char from Printables4Kids sent me an email about it. There’s some pretty cool posts on Scott’s blog, but this tin … Read the rest
Shabby Chic Decoupage Ladder
It’s almost time for you to vote for the final 3 projects in Crafting with the Stars! I didn’t make it past round 3 but was honored to be apart of such a fun and inspirational competition! Can’t wait to … Read the rest
Vintage Look Cherry Label Table
I have no idea how I missed this table over the summer. I am in love with this. Vintage produce labels are so hot and making something look old from something that isn’t is even hotter! Polly from Make Mine … Read the rest
DIY Mercury Glass Stars
I’m still trying to decide what new ornaments I want this year. I have a few ideas in mind, but haven’t tackled any of them yet. I thought these were pretty cool. Do you want to create the look of … Read the rest
Harvest Block Tea Light Holders
Jonie Marie from Just Between Friends made these festive wooden blocks complete with inserts for tea lights. Get the tutorial here.… Read the rest
Origami Box Ornaments
Samantha Miller of Sam’s Red Shoes guest posted over at Creature Comforts and shared how she made these wonderful origami boxes and make them look like little Christmas presents. These would make cute ornaments or as displayed, a festive garland. … Read the rest
Indoor Water Garden
If you are sad that the weather is growing too cold for your garden, why not bring some of it indoors? A tabletop water garden is an ideal solution and Radmegan of In Words and Pictures will show you exactly … Read the rest
Mod Podge Fabric Ornaments
Amy over at Mod Podge Rocks made these super fun fabric covered ornaments. The best part is that they are kid project friendly! So sit your kids down, gather up some fabric scraps and Mod Podge
and get busy! Amy … Read the rest
Pinecone Hurricane Vases
Martha Stewart shows how you can dress up a simple glass hurricane vase with some pinecones and ribbon. if you look closely, they aren’t just pinecones, but rather flowers made from pinecones.… Read the rest
PB Inspired Mayflower Centerpiece
Love. Love. Love! This centerpiece is so awesome, and I love that it’s a Pottery Barn knock off. Robyn’s version $5.00. Pottern Barn, $40.00. I love how Robyn from The Pink Peony of Le Jardin put this replica of the … Read the rest
Yarn Wrapped Letters
I love letters, monograms, initials, anything like that. You can buy wooden letters and paper mache letters to paint, decoupage, and yes, wrap in yarn! Bailey from Let Birds Fly will show you how she made these charming yarn wrapped … Read the rest