Burlap design elements are Haute (haha – play on words, get it? HOT/HAUTE?) these days. The ability to buy burlap in rolls makes it easy to find, and customize, for your craft projects. Colored burlap rolls are available at so many retailers, including Walmart! Be aware – the further apart the threads are in the […]
Crafts & Projects
You’re looking for quick and easy projects to give as gifts or spruce up the house – and I have some solutions for you. I hate fussy craft projects that take a ton of time and have too many steps. These are guaranteed to be quick and painless, but look like you bought them at the craft store or from a professional artisan.
Check out my posts here, let me know what you think, and I’m always looking for great ideas to feature on the blog. If you have one, email it to me at [email protected]!
Day 21: Tea Cup Pincushion
I am a big fan of recycling china. You can find adorable little cups in thrift stores -and finding ways to repurpose them is so much fun. This little craft is NO SEW and quick – and a perfect little gift for the grandkids to put together for grandma or an auntie. I found the […]
Day 20 – Homemade Gak
Gak? Of all the things to call this stuff – that word is the worst 🙂 But, if you have kids in the family – sons, daughters, nieces or nephews – then this stuff would make a seriously great stocking stuffer. The best part? Apparently its pretty much “no mess” for mom and dad to […]
Day 19 – Teacup Bird Feeder
If you have a bird fan in your family – this is an adorable homemade gift. I love to watch the birds in my feeders – and my feeders have all seen better days – so this would be a very welcome gift under my tree. You can find china odds and ends and cups […]
Day 18 – Cute DIY Coaster Set
I love ModPodge – I make a god-awful mess with it – but its such a fun material to use for projects. It’s so quick and easy to put together projects with a variety of materials – wood, tile, etc. The best tutorial I found is at BeneathMyHeart.net – Follow them at Facebook too […]
Day 17 – DIY Infused Oils for the Cook’s Gift
If you have a cook in your life – these DIY infused oils are incredibly easy to put together – smell great – and can enhance a dish or inspire a new one. These make a pretty hostess gift, or can be wrapped and placed under the tree for mom, sister, wife, daughter or friend! […]