crafts

  • Project: Felted Ball Trivet

    For awhile now I’ve seen things in local gifts shops made from felted balls, things like trivets and clutch purses. I always wanted to try my hand at it and then I got a surprise box full of rov...
    May 28, 2013 1 Comment

  • Iron Craft ’13 #10 – Color Blocked Coasters

    Oh, I had big plans for this Iron Craft Home challenge, but got sidetracked by the impending move and holding a garage sale. I ended up with a project that came together really quickly, but I still th...
    May 21, 2013 4 Comments

  • Craft Inspiration Embroidery Hoop wall

    This wall is striking Photo from Interiorholic That would be such a neat way to add an accent wall. Or add it in a big room as a divider. Embroidery hoops are so cool, aren’t they? If you are n...
    May 15, 2013 1 Comment

  • Project: Polka Dot Paper Lanterns

    Here is a fun way to add a festive garland to a party that also adds some cool lighting when the sun goes down, Polka Dot Paper Lanterns. Even better, these will cost almost nothing to make because y...
    May 03, 2013 42 Comments

  • Project: Gnome Jewelry Stand

    Here’s a quick little project that is full of whimsey, but useful too. This little gnome will add a smile to wherever you put him, but he’ll also keep your rings and bracelets safe while y...
    Apr 26, 2013 5 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’13 #8 – Lego DJ T-Shirt

    This week’s Iron Craft challenge was based around toys. I knew right away mine was going to be based on Legos. My husband, Matt, loves his Legos to this day. (You should see his office, it’...
    Apr 23, 2013 3 Comments

  • What We’ve Been Pinning

    Happy Friday!  Let’s take a look at what Susi and I have been pinning lately… (click on any picture to be taken to the orignal source) Sci-Fi Napkins – I love to embroider and these are so...
    Apr 19, 2013 1 Comment

  • Blank Slate

    Sometimes when I am feeling a little lost for ideas for new projects I go and wander around my local craft shops, dollar stores and home decor shops. I get ideas from available supplies and high end p...
    Apr 04, 2013 6 Comments

  • Project: Metal Flower Fairy Lights

    I’ve been thinking about spring and summer, flowers in the garden, parties on the patio and fairy lights in the trees and bushes. I love the look of fairy lights lighting the night, it makes eve...
    Apr 03, 2013 5 Comments

  • Spring Projects

    I know April showers bring May flowers, but maybe we can help move things along a little bit, at least in our craft rooms! Here are some of our favorite floral and spring projects. Crocheted Flower P...
    Apr 02, 2013 No Comments