Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts
Thursday, October 29, 2015

3 DIY Fall Decor Projects

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I'm baaaaack!! And I have not one, not two, but three (nearly) free Fall home decor projects for you! Click here for the direct link to my latest video.

 I am thrilled to share these projects with you and happy to report that as long as you've got basic craft supplies on hand- glue gun, string, paper, tape, and access to fall foliage- these projects won't cost you a thing!

 Not only are they free- but they pack a huge punch and will be great to keep up from the beginning of the autumn season right through to winter!

 All of the projects included in this video are suitable for beginning crafters and everyone should feel confident tackling any one of them. I know you can do it!

 And when you do, please come back and share your success stories and photos with me. I'd love to see them and hear about your crafting adventure :)

 Here are some shots of the projects covered in the video:

These pressed leaf pages are my favorite project included in this video! I love how they look hung in a grid above my mantle and the pop of color adds lots of interest to the room. You'll be shocked at how easy they are to make. 

Continuing to bring nature into our house, I've also created this charming acorn garland.  Again, this is an easy DIY project and I find the tiny details of the acorns to be so sweet!
Happy crafting!
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Saturday, July 4, 2015

Happy 4th of July!

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Wishing everyone a wonderful, safe, fun-filled 4th of July!

 I posted a video earlier this week showing how to make these adorable sparkler packs with metallic fringe. They are so quick and easy to make- it's not too late to get them done by nightfall!




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Monday, November 17, 2014

Handmade Holiday 2014: Glitter Glasses

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The first instalment of my Handmade Holiday Video Series just went up on my channel. Please stop by and take a look!
These Glitter Glasses are SO easy and affordable to make, and make the perfect gift! Bring them to a holiday party as a hostess gift, or pair them with a bottle of wine to make someone's holiday sparkle! No matter how you gift them, they are sure to be a hit!
Be sure to stop back each week to see another DIY holiday gift idea :)
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Sunday, March 25, 2012

Jewelry Displays

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When we first moved into this house and I was faced with a LARGE, empty wall on "my side" of the bedroom, and I knew right away how I wanted to fill it up...


I'd seen people turn old type block trays into jewelry holders before, and had always loved the look and idea. Since I come across these old trays frequently when shopping, I figured it was a project I could tackle myself, and knew it would be the ideal solution for both organizing jewelry and filling up that large wall. 
By using dark colored wire that I ordered off etsy, I made little rings from which I can hang all of my dangle earrings. 
I decided to just lay all of my rings and stud earrings within the slots of the other tray.  It's been so nice to look at all of the pieces I've designed and made over the years every time I walk by- like these earrings and rings. 
In order to have a place for all my necklaces I attached some hooks to the bottom of the tray. Isn't this collection awesome- most of the necklaces are from French Sentiments.

Of couse, once the trays were hung on the wall I had to decorate the top of them too. No ledge/shelf space goes untouched in this house!



Because of the super shallow depth of the make-shift shelf I've found myself placing many of the collages I've made on thin canvas panel up top. By varying the sizes and orientations of the collages I was able to some nice layering. 
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Saturday, December 10, 2011

Vintage Lace

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Last month I scooped up this stack of lace doilies for $20. From the late 1800's, there were nine of these stunning hand made pieces of lace included in the lot. 
I fell in love with them immediately because of their delicacy and daintiness, the fact that there were multiples, and the romantic french look they have. 

As soon as I took them out of the bag and had a chance to inspect them more closely I realized just how beautiful they really are. They get more lovely each time I look at them.  I am in awe that a mere $20 bought me nine of these little works-of-art that some lady probably spent days making by hand. Twenty dollars. Wow. 

While I don't often have a project in mind when I buy items like these, I knew right away that I wanted to make these into a banner. A simple, delicate banner to hang in the studio.


Because I didn't want to cut or alter the lace in anyway I simply strung a long piece of vintage ribbon though the lace and spaced them out evenly along the length. It was a simple project that took less than 10 minutes to complete. The result is exactly what I had in mind. The lace shadows on the wall- they were a bonus!
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