When hoop wreaths first started popping up in my Pinterest feed, I wasn't sure I liked them. They're much plainer and simpler than a traditional wreath and a huge stretch away from a deco mesh wreath. But over time I'm kinda fallen in love with them. You won't regret learning how to make a hoop wreath, in fact... you might find yourself making more wreaths than you have walls. Earlier this spring I showed you how to make a hoop wreath using twine to wrap the hoop and fake tulips (check it out here - Tulip Hoop Wreath). That wreath was so fun and easy to make that I knew I had to … [Read more...]
Wood Block Angels – Sweet and Simple Spring / Easter Craft
Christmas is over. Valentine's Day is done. Ready or not, we're barreling at top speeds toward spring and Easter crafts. These little angels made using butterfly wings are the perfect craft. Not only are they simple and fun to make, they're just plain lovely yet they have a bit of rustic, farmhouse flair. You might have seen the Wood Block Nativity set. If you want to add an angel to it, this would be the perfect addition. However since I love these wood block dolls so much, I also made a Valentine's day edition - a couple in love. Turning wood blocks into people (or angels) are fun and … [Read more...]
DIY Gift Bags – Just Add Glitter!
One of the worst things is when you're given a really cute gift bag with a present and it gets torn or crumpled and you can't use it again. Have you ever thought about making your own DIY gift bags? Using canvas totes and some glitter, you can make really cute gift bags such as this candy cane striped one. The great thing about making your own DIY gift bags is that they're fun and economical. You can use them over and over again or let them be part of the gift. A while back I shared with you how to make this DIY Christmas Gift Bag - Spoiler Alert, It's Coal. If you love that bag, you can … [Read more...]
Easy Fall Decorations Using Air Dry Clay
I've wandered past the packages of air dry clay at the craft store many times thinking, "what can I make with air dry clay?". It's like playdoh but for adults that's permanent when dry. Sign me up! The things you can make with this stuff is endless. So why haven't I played around with air dry clay before? And I'll let you in on a little secret - I made these leaves out of terra cotta air dry clay last year. I just never took a finished picture. So this weekend I dug the leaves out of the fall storage box and took some finished pictures and they look just as good as the day I put them into … [Read more...]
3 Amazing DIY Home Projects from The Aspiring Home
A few months ago I met the blogger behind the blog, The Aspiring Home. Guys, her ideas knock my socks off. That's why I wanted to drop in today to share a few of her recent DIY home projects with you. If you love DIY and you want to turn your home into a beautiful showpiece on a dime, you need to follow her. First, look at this: That bench that looks like a million bucks? The one that you would probably see in a show home or on a furniture store floor for more than your monthly mortgage? She made it. The best part is that she didn't just make it, she shows you how to … [Read more...]
DIY Customized Flower Pot – AND – The Happiest Get Well Gift
What do you do when you need a gift on the fly? Let's say that you have 24 hours to pull together something wonderful. Have you ever thought about making a personalized planter? It's easy to customize a terra-cotta pot and once you have a really great DIY flower pot, you can fill it with so many different things! A few weeks ago our pastor's wife was very ill. She had been in the hospital for awhile and everyone rejoiced when we heard that she had gone home and seemed to be doing better. That Sunday we found out that she had a set back and was actually back in the … [Read more...]