crafts

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Tomato Cage Ghosts

    We are busily raking up leaves and cleaning out our gardens here in the midwest, but before I store those tomato cages for the winter I have one more use for them. They’ll make a great form for ...
    Oct 29, 2012 8 Comments