Perhaps one of the easiest and most used projects I’ve ever done is covering a store-bought cork board with linen. It currently lives in my office, but it moves from room to room {sometimes holding jewelry, other times a countdown to christmas tag display}. This… Continue Reading…diy linen pinboard
I spent a few hours painting last week. They are simple little paintings – just a letter in relief done in watercolor – but they turned out so well, I knew I ought to share the details. {via my instagram} This is a great painting… Continue Reading…learn how to paint watercolor letters
Always a fan of anything monogrammed, I decided to embellish a few inexpensive lowball glasses with a couple of craft store supplies and just love how they turned out. Here’s what you’ll need to etch glassware: :: clear glassware :: etching cream {like this} ::… Continue Reading…etched glassware {tutorial}
In the spirit of engaging my children in creative activities this summer {and let’s face it, keeping them occupied for more than four minutes}, I pulled out the paints yesterday. Painting is not that uncommon around here, but when I actually sat down with them… Continue Reading…summer essentials {freebie art print}
Summer officially begins this week which means it’s time to update our iphone covers. These nautical-inspired covers slip in perfectly to a clear iphone case and make it oh so easy to switch it up when the mood strikes. A full tutorial is on this… Continue Reading…free printable diy summer iphone covers
Each of these are fonts I use regularly – they are all lovely on their own, but the added swashes and fancy letters {aka: glyphs} add so much uniqueness to each one. It is fun to play around with the different characters to get your… Continue Reading…5 favorite cursive fonts with glyphs {and how to use them}
Here we are … at the end of the pleated projects week. If you missed any, here’s a recap: day 1 // day 2 // day 3 // day 4 Today’s project is my favorite. I saved the best for last. I have a thing… Continue Reading…pleated projects week: pleated wreath
One of the best things about creating is turning humble, everyday items into something gift-worthy. Take this dish towel, for instance. It started as a very inexpensive and readily available flour sack towel and just by adding a row of pleats to the bottom, it… Continue Reading…pleated projects week: pleated dish towel
Today’s pleated project was originally seen on the invitations I created for Audrey’s first birthday. I’ve been meaning to do a tutorial for, oh, two years, so I’m glad to finally keep my word. Would you like to learn how to make pleated stationery? Here’s… Continue Reading…pleated projects week: pleated stationery
Today’s project is a favorite because of it’s versatility. The technique is simple: hand pleat ribbon and stitch onto desired item. I chose one of Audrey’s simple cardigan sweaters, but you could easily do this to a t shirt, a pillow, a headband, shoe clips… Continue Reading…pleated projects week: pleated ribbon embellishments
This week should be fun … five different projects all using the same folding techniques to create pleats. Each one is inexpensive {yay!}, easy to achieve {double yay!} and can be altered to make tons of different projects. At the end of the week we’ll… Continue Reading…pleated projects week: pleated medallions
Chalk art is everywhere. And it’s lovely. Chalkboards, too. Whether a framed diy chalkboard or an entire painted wall, it’s one of the simplest and least expensive ways to add a pop of graphic style to your home. But have you ever tried to write… Continue Reading…How to Write on a Chalkboard Using 4 Easy Chalk Options
The one element I knew I wanted for Audrey’s party was a white ruffled tablecloth. Perhaps you have seen them elsewhere and there are many good tutorials for how to make one {I referenced this one}. Here’s the deal about this sort-of tutorial: I took… Continue Reading…ruffled tablecloth {sort-of tutorial}
A party hat is always a festive touch for a child’s birthday party. For Audrey’s fancy/crown/girly party, I made these paper crowns for the guests to wear. They were so simple to make and very cute on the little ones. Here’s what you’ll need: ::… Continue Reading…paper crowns {tutorial}
Our little girl has a birthday this week. She had a darling first birthday party {see more here} with pretty invitations, party hats and goodie bags – but she doesn’t remember any of it. We didn’t do a big party last year and so now… Continue Reading…how to make fancy invitations
