It’s that time of year and egg decoration has evolved so much from the usual craft dye kits. Whether or not you celebrate Easter, I thought you would be inspired by the creative process behind these unique ideas. Have any old silk scarves laying around? Or how about asking the man in your life for [...]
Can’t wait to see Project Runway tomorrow! Why? The remaining designers will be designing their own fabric which is near and dear to my heart. Think this is just a TV thing? Guess again! You too can be your own fabric designer at budget friendly prices. Interested? Then check out Spoonflower, Fabric On Demand and [...]
My Blogging Your Way adventure continues and I am learning how to really use my Cannon Powershot SD750. Although I’ve had the camera for some time, I started reading the manual for the very first time a few days ago. There are settings I had no idea I had. Slowly, I am understanding what they [...]
Hope you had a nice weekend! I had a chance to do a little DIY this weekend and completed this hook rail project. I wanted to add hooks to the back of my bedroom door to hang my robe and whatever else is destined to land on my bedroom chair. I made this one using [...]
I saw this candle display in a holiday Crate & Barrel catalog and instantly fell in love. The simple design screamed DIY. Quickly, the wheels in my head began turning and I came up with an easy way of getting the same look using what I already have at home. I knew I had picture [...]
The holidays are here and I thought I share some handmade wreath ideas with you. Not the traditional evergreen varieties, rather some “out of the box” fun ideas. First, a button wreath courtesy of Better Homes and Garden? Or how about a popcorn design courtesy of Martha Stewart for the popcorn lovers in your life? [...]
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I kind of got lost in the holiday preparation and missed a post or two but I have a special story today, just for you. Here goes: Once upon a time, about three years ago A dining room table was thrown away with no legs to go A DIY [...]
This is the last of a three part post on the Country Living Fair. In terms of DIY, I saved the best for last. I always get excited about renew and reuse products that are instrumental in keeping things out of the landfill. Renew and reuse (a.k.a. “green”) projects are fun, creative and empowering. I [...]
Images are from the Fall 2006 Do It Yourself magazine. A quick trip to your local home improvement or hardware store and a few items found around your home – you are ready to create your very own designer knobs. What would you use to embellish your knobs? The possibilities are endless. Have fun! Enjoy [...]
The felting process has always intrigued me and I wanted to share with you some of my tear sheets I saved from magazines no longer in print. Mary Engelbreit’sHome Companion (unsure of date) Creative Home Magazine Winter 2008 Felting can be done in a number of ways; needle felting, knitted felting and traditional felting. The [...]
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