Colleen will show you how she created this faux finish to come up with these lovely Alabaster Eggs. Inspired by William’s Sonoma, these are definitely a pretty knock off! Check them out at Mural Maker and More: Faux (paw) Finish … Read the rest
Bunny Napkin Folding
Need a last minute idea for adding a little fun and jazz to the Easter table? The folks at Chinet have a great video and printable step by step tutorial to show you how to make these super cute folded … Read the rest
Faux Milk Glass Eggs
Here’s a fun idea for turning wooden eggs into milk glass look alikes! A fun way to decorate for Easter. Get the tutorial for these faux milk glass eggs at Just Crafty Enough Project – Faux Milk Glass Eggs.… Read the rest
Victorian Egg Place Cards
I’m not sure whether Carolyn intended these beautiful place cards to have a Victorian look to them, but they do. And they are just lovely! She’s been taking special care as she’s been using eggs in the kitchen, cracking them … Read the rest
Easter Chick Wreath
Sometimes a post just makes you smile. This was one of those moments for me. We’ve seen lots of pretty wreaths filled with flowers, herbs, twigs and berries. We’ve seen lots of fun wreaths made from colored beans, marshmallows and … Read the rest
The Volker Easter Egg Tree
Believe it or not, that tree is decorated with thousands of Easter eggs! The number reached 9,800 in 2011 and they have finally reached full capacity this year at 10,000 amazing Easter eggs! Look at this close up…
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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
Steampunk Spring Wreath
Steampunk is a mixture of science fiction, horror, alternate history and fantasy. Often elements of the Victorian era are used when creating mixed media Steampunk projects. This wreath is a fun example of how you can put together something fun … Read the rest
Ruffled Fabric Easter Eggs
Cute! Believe me, as a crafter of many years, I struggle each year to come up with yet another way to decorate for Easter, just like the rest of you. There are endless variations out there, but my eyes lit … Read the rest
32 Ideas to Decorate Your Garden
I don’t know about where you live, but in southeast Wisconsin the weather has been unseasonably warm. Beautiful in fact. I just went to Florida for a week to escape the cold and as it turns out, there was no … Read the rest
Faux Milk & Dark Chocolate Easter Tree
Check out those chocolate eggs seductively hanging from that Easter tree. They look good enough to eat don’t they? But they really aren’t edible, so don’t be pulling them off the tree just yet! If you want this decadent look … Read the rest
Vacation Memory Jar
I keep thinking about spring break. I’ll be heading to Orlando in just a few weeks with the fam and will be attending Food Blog Forum while there. That got me thinking about all the fun we’re going to have … Read the rest
Chicago: Randolph Street Market Antique Fair
On Saturday morning, February 4th I hopped the Metra train and traveled 90 minutes south to Union Station in downtown Chicago. Waiting for me at a little cafe for breakfast was my friend Wendy Piersall, author of Mom Blogging For … Read the rest
Guest Post: Rose Rimmed Pot
Ohhh isn’t this pretty?? I’m excited to introduce you to Vivienne from The V Spot, today’s guest poster. Vivienne’s blog is full of great ideas for the home, cooking tips and great projects! I’m dying to see how she made … Read the rest
Paint Stick Scarecrow
This is actually one of my projects. I made this several years ago, but unfortunately left him out in the elements last winter and he was done for in the spring. Time to make another one! Here’s the tutorial if … Read the rest