Starfish ornaments are the perfect, quick craft for so many occasions: weddings, birthday parties, summer parties, Christmas decor, the list goes on and on. They're so quick and easy to make that you can have a whole batch of them in a matter of minutes. You can use any color of ribbon to coordinate them to almost any event - and you can also make them from any size of starfish, too. All you need to make some is a starfish, some thin ribbon or twine and a Dremel or drill. I used a ... continue reading...
Day 3 – 12 Days of Handmade Christmas in July
Gift cards are some of the most popular holiday gifts. Give them some personality with this great idea from Stephanie of Parker's Prints! Gift Wrapping Gift Cards The next time you give a gift card, why not spice up the wrapping in a creative way? If food/beverage places are on your gift card list, simply ask for a to go container with when buying the gift card! Examples: Coffee/beverage place: get an (unused!) empty to go cup Burger/fast food restaurant: get a burger box ... continue reading...
How to clean driftwood
Whether you're at the beach or lake or even a creek, chances are you've found some beautiful driftwood. If you're like me, you want to figure out how to clean driftwood before using it in craft projects or decorating. It's actually quite simple, and if you have small pieces to clean you can do them all fairly quickly. All you need is a little bleach, a little water and a couple of weeks and you can clean small driftwood pieces easily. HOW TO CLEAN DRIFTWOOD After you've collected your wood, ... continue reading...
DIY Love Letter Lamp
This Love Letter Lamp has been one of the most popular projects I've ever posted on the blog. It's a simple way to give a thrift store lamp a pretty makeover with just a little paint in about an afternoon. Once upon a time there was a lamp that I loved at Pottery Barn (but now neither the lamp or the shade is available). And together, the pair was $159. Kinda pricey for a lamp if you ask me. But I can always find a cheaper alternative! With a little thrift store luck, I found this lamp ... continue reading...
Easy DIY French Script Curtains
Easy DIY French script curtains add such flair to a space. With a little fabric and paint, you can get this look for about $5 (especially if you use a coupon at the fabric store)- which is a killer deal, huh? This project is super quick, you can make a set in under half an hour. *This post contains affiliate links* To make French script curtains you will need: White Muslin (about 2/3 a yard of 108 width) Washable Paint {Click here for the paint I used} Thin Brush Yard Stick ... continue reading...