Ideas For DIY
This is a fun craft to make that can hold all of your seeds and other gardening treasures. A great rainy day activity. This tutorial shows you how to make a garden themed storage gift box. Perfect for gifting to … Read the rest “How to Make Your Own Antique Wooden Seed Box”
Relevantly enchanting & beloved is how I would describe the enchanted Mason Rose Jar craft on WorkWithIt. It pays homage to one of the most nostalgic and loved Disney movies of all times, Beauty and The Beast. It is … Read the rest “Enchanted Rose Mason Jar”
If you love Watercolor art and Sharpies then this is the project for you! These watercolor ceramics are stunningly beautiful and would make a wonderful dinner set for gift giving. You can learn how to make these mugs with Sharpies … Read the rest “Watercolor Sharpie Mug”
Mother’s Day is one of the most special days for women around the world. Not only do they get spoiled rotten, but they also get to see how much their loved ones really, truly care about you. If you are … Read the rest “The Motherlode of Mother’s Day Ideas!”
Using a simple piece of everyday paper (or a designer one if you wish) you can create these beautiful butterflies in no time at all.
Besides being a great idea for playtime, you can also use them for decorations. They … Read the rest “Beautiful Origami Butterfly Tutorial”
Have you ever made plantable paper filled with seeds? It’s actually quite easy, fun for adults and for kids, and looks really natural and charming as well. Head over to Home Made Simple for a quick tutorial on how it’s … Read the rest “How to Make Plantable Seed Paper”
isn’t it pretty? You can change the paper patterns to suit your tastes, but this would be a wonderful gift for mom or your sister. Would actually make a really nice Mother’s Day gift as well. Tutorial over at Mother … Read the rest “Pretty Breakfast Tray”
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 “Lighted Paper Flower Bouquet”
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 “My new craft column in the Chicago Tribune!”
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 “Mini Picket Fence Flower Pots”
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 “Button Heart Diorama”
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 “PVS Pipe Bud Vase”
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 “Painted Wooden Gift Boxes”
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 “Make an Accordion Photo Book”
Looking for spring crafting or garden themed ideas? Whether it’s spring colors, spring inspiration, or spring themed, there are several fun ideas here for you to pick from. Flowers, gardens, and everything outdoors, anything to celebrate the season!
1. Pretty … Read the rest “13 Ideas for Spring Craft & Garden Projects”