Crafts category

  • Iron Craft Challenge #23 – Felt Gift Card Holders

    For this Iron Craft challenge we were asked to create something for any one of the upcoming holidays. It seems these days I’m giving more and more gift cards as presents (especially as my nephew...
    Nov 20, 2012 5 Comments

  • Handmade Christmas Stocking Inspirations

    Currently, Matt and I have stockings we bought at Target when we first got married. I keep thinking someday I’ll make us a new set, then suddenly it’s the holidays and I’ve run out ...
    Nov 19, 2012 2 Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project – Week 22

    (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.) Owls are s...
    Nov 16, 2012 7 Comments

  • DIY Inspiration: Holiday Pillows

    How fun are these holiday pillows from Garnet Hill? These are hooked like a rug, but I think you could easily get the same whimsical look using felt appliqués. The remind me a lot of the Pop Art Pee...
    Nov 14, 2012 No Comments

  • DIY Inspiration: Holiday Gift Pillows

    I always find inspiration for things to make from Garnet Hill. They are just previewing their holiday items and already I have so many ideas. These gift pillow would be a snap to make. A few thrifted...
    Nov 08, 2012 No Comments

  • Iron Craft Challenge #22 – Stenciled Burlap Candleholders

    Earlier this fall Matt pointed out some burlap covered hurricane lamps with images stenciled on them to me at a high-end decor shop. I loved the look and thought it would go great with the white, silv...
    Nov 06, 2012 51 Comments

  • Handmade Holiday – Holiday Decor Project Index

    Over the last two years we’ve shared quite a few tutorials and patterns for holiday decorations. With the season upon us, we thought we’d compile links to all of them in one place for you....
    Nov 05, 2012 No Comments

  • Project: Moss-Roofed Houses

    I’ve decided to decorate my house with white, silver and natural textures this holiday season. It’s actually something I’ve been thinking about for a couple years, but this year I am...
    Nov 01, 2012 2 Comments

  • DIY Inspiration: Drops Pouf

    How cool would a bunch of these colorful poofs be in your t.v room or out on the patio? Camilla Hounsell Halvorsen made them by wrapping inner tubes with ribbons of upholstery fabric. The prototype w...
    Oct 31, 2012 No Comments

  • Preschool Project: Paper Strip Pumpkins

    I have seen these pumpkins on the internet, and I decided to try them with the kiddos. Supplies: Orange construction paper green or brown pipe cleaners scissors hole punch I cut the construction p...
    Oct 30, 2012 1 Comment