How brilliant. This is one of those “why didn’t I think of that” ideas. Just imagine how many egg carton you send through the recycling bin each year. enough to store all of your Christmas ornaments I’m sure! Well, at … Read the rest
Make Holiday Pillow Covers
Decorative painter Patricia Presto has teamed up with Bloc It Painter’s Tape to show you how to make these beautiful stenciled pillow covers. Don’t buy new pillows, just dress up a cover and you have instant holiday dressings. Watch the … Read the rest
Chalkboard Place Card
Looking for something different for your Thanksgiving table? Why not try these fun place cards, complete with chalkboards! Might want to keep an eye on the kids though, especially those tweens. They’ll be erasing names and playing pranks when you … Read the rest
Christmas Berry Candle Jars
These are absolutely stunning! Simply add greenery, cranberries, water and a floating candle. Absolutely beautiful. Spotted on Pinterest – Found on Better Homes and Gardens — Christmas Decorating with Kitchen Items.… Read the rest
Pumpkin Place Cards
While the tag says “Happy Halloween” these would also be perfect for the Thanksgiving table! Make these place cards from simple materials and dress up your table this fall season. Head over to Thats My Letter for the tute — … Read the rest
Yarn Ball Pumpkins
Here’s a fun project for fall from Happy Hour Projects. You’ll need balloons and some yarn and a little patience. The results are fun and whimsical and a nice alternative to all the Halloween hoopla. Gett the how to – … Read the rest
Thankful Bottles
If you head over to avery&anderson you’ll find this fun and festive tutorial for using empty bottles to create a unique decoration or centerpiece. I love all the different colored bottles and the various textures used or the letters. See … Read the rest
Etched Victorian Pumpkins
I knew the moment that this came through my email that I had to share it with you. These pumpkins from Martha Stewart are amazing! A unique way to celebrate Halloween. See the project — Etched Victorian Pumpkins.… Read the rest
Halloween Road Sign Marker
I love this Halloween themed road sign from Burton Avenue. Colorful, whimsical, and not difficult to make! The icing on the cake is that it’s from repurposed pallet wood. Rockin’! Go to Burton Avenue for this Halloween Road Sign Marker… Read the rest
Crafterminds: Networking for Crafty Bloggers
Ever felt all alone in the craft blogging world? I do… daily. I live in a rural community. When you mention blogging to someone around here, their eyes glaze over and you lose them immediately. They don’t get it. Aside … Read the rest
Bat Garland
Make a spooky bat garland with this tutorial and templates. Get the how to at The Brass Paperclip Project DIY Halloween Bat Garland.… Read the rest
Glowing Boo Jars
My Chic Life made these cool jars with some etching cream, food coloring, and submersible tea lights. I love the glowing effect! Head over to My Chic Life for the tute — Booo-minaries.… Read the rest
Gold Pumpkins
Aren’t these pumpkins and gourds pretty? Head over to homework where Carolyn will explain how she did it. Make your own pretty fall centerpiece — homework: Celebrations: gold pumpkins.… Read the rest
Burlap Ghost Lights
What?! Too cute! I am totally loving these little burlap ghosts, a knock from a Pottery Barn version. They are beyond cute and so easy! Get the how to at Burton Avenue Burlap Ghost Lights.… Read the rest
Lighted Black Grapevine Pumpkin
You’ve seen them in the stores and the catalogs, and now you can make your own with some help from Jen over at 100 Directions. Make this beautiful project from scratch this Halloween! Black grape vine pumpkin with lights tutorial… Read the rest