Let’s face it, we’d all like to be giving everyone on our list a handmade quilt or sweater made just for them, but unless you started back in June that just isn’t gonna happen at thi... Dec 14, 2012 - No Comments
Last week, Jenny asked me if I wanted to go to the holiday sale at the Cottage House with her. I’d never heard of this Cottage House, but once I looked at their website I was in. The Cottage Hou... Dec 12, 2012 - No Comments
I have to say, the Target holiday section is just so full of DIY inspirations this year. Here’s a couple of colorful wreaths that caught my attention. This one could not be simpler, its just a ... Dec 11, 2012 - No Comments
Last week Jenny and I went to this amazing sale (which I’ll tell you about in another post) and I picked up a beautiful, vintage oval frame. I loved the shape and details in the carving, but wh... Dec 11, 2012 - 5 Comments
I love these wooden leaf ornaments from Crate and Barrel. There is something modern and Scandinavian about their simplicity. They remind me a lot of the Scandinavian Leaf Pillow I embroidered last ye... Dec 10, 2012 - No Comments
I can’t believe I managed to stick with making a Christmas ornament ever week since July! Ok, I had a little help from our friend Dr. Russ who provided us with some great paper ornaments three o... Dec 07, 2012 - No Comments
Santa Lucia is an Italian saint that is a big part of Swedish (and other Scandinavian) holiday traditions. The night before Santa Lucia Day, December 13th, is said to be the longest of the year in Swe... Dec 07, 2012 - 4 Comments
We are just about to end the second year of Iron Craft challenges. When we first started Iron Craft, it was a way for Susi and I to give each other a craft challenge every week. We decided to invite o... Dec 06, 2012 - 10 Comments
Hanukkah, the festival of lights, starts this weekend and that is where we get our inspiration for this next challenge. We would like you to make something using lights. Any light will do, candles, l... Dec 05, 2012 - 1 Comment
There may not be snow on the ground yet, but the Iron Crafters are embracing the idea of a winter white for this challenge. (click on any picture to see it bigger and read more) If you are not r... Dec 04, 2012 - No Comments
