Crafts category

  • DIY Inspiration: Yarn and Felt Wreaths

    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

  • Vintage Frame Wreath

    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

  • DIY Inspiration: Modern Leaf Ornaments

    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

  • Advent Calendar Project Wrap-up

    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 and Star Boy Ornaments

    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

  • DIY Inspiration: Ornament Chandelier

    Check out this cool ornament chandelier from Crate and Barrel. It is so stunning with the white and silver ornaments. This looks like an pretty easy one to DIY since it’s just metal rings with ...
    Dec 03, 2012 No Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project – Week 24

    (Every week until December 1st we will be making a small Christmas ornament that can be used in our Pocket Advent Calendar. Join us in making all 24 or just pick and choose your favorites.) This littl...
    Nov 30, 2012 12 Comments

  • Outdoor Spruce Top Decor

    I’ve always admired the beautiful holiday spruce top* displays I see in people’s yards and in front of stores here in Minneapolis. Since I don’t have much of a front porch or stoop, ...
    Nov 28, 2012 4 Comments

  • DIY Inspiration: Urbania Light Houses

    Don’t these house just give a beautiful warm glow? Kahler Urbania Light Houses They are Danish and really give that feeling of “hygge” or coziness that the Danes love. (Seriously, t...
    Nov 26, 2012 No Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project – Week 23

    (Every week until December 1st we will be making a small Christmas ornament that can be used in our Pocket Advent Calendar. Join us in making all 24 or just pick and choose your favorites.) This week ...
    Nov 23, 2012 8 Comments