As I continue to experiment with nature crafts, I wanted to share my latest little project: These DIY BIRCH BARK BOOKMARKS. They were very NEARLY A CRAFT FAIL – almost! But it was a great learning experience and I am happy to PASS ALONG ALL I’VE LEARNED ABOUT USING BIRCH BARK in this week’s tutorial….
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10 Creative Nature Crafts to Kick-Start Your Summer
As someone who prefers indoor activities, I am always magically – and predictably – drawn outside during the warm and sunny days of summer. There’s just so much to ignite my creativity (despite all those pesky bugs!) Regardless, I love exploring beaches and wooded areas, in large part because of the visual inspiration they hold….
Weaving with Nature: Tips & Tutorial Using Supplies from Nature
Nature, with all its texture, colour, and seasonal variation, is an incredible source of visual inspiration. It’s also a unique starting point for gathering up found materials that can be incorporated into your weavings, including handwoven art. So whether you are a long-time weaver or just a beginner, you’ll find – as I did –…
DIY Moss-Covered Bowl Fillers
While refreshing our home for spring this season, I decided to add a soft, organic element with these DIY moss-covered bowl fillers. They are incredibly easy to make – no special skills required – and a simple way to incorporate a touch of rusticity that also feels quite elegant, too. So if you’re looking for…
A DIY Lemon Wreath full of Whimsy!
Add a bit of fruity elegance this season by making this DIY Lemon Wreath full of whimsy! Mine took about 30 minutes to make and all materials came straight from my local craft store. ~The following contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Should you choose to purchase through them, this blog makes a…
Macrame Candy Cane Ornament DIY
Add a personal touch to your Christmas tree with this macrame candy cane ornament DIY. (Betchya can’t make just one!) ~The following contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Should you choose to purchase through them, this blog makes a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here.~ MACRAME CANDY…
9 Christmas Wreath DIYs for Any Room or Style
I’m sharing 9 Christmas Wreath DIYs for any room or style this holiday season! Hanging a wreath during the holidays is a quintessentially ‘Christmas’ thing to do. A home decorated for Christmas seems undecorated without at least one wreath (or, in my case, several). And whether your style leans towards traditional, modern, boho, or…
9 Handmade Christmas Ornaments To Personalize Your Holiday Style
Personalize your tree with these 9 handmade Christmas Ornament Ideas! No one loves crafting more than I (well, maybe SOME of you do), but I do so with the idea of balancing the whimsical alongside the elegant in my holiday home style. A tricky balance! So when it comes to crafting tree ornaments in particular,…
11 Cozy Season Crafts To Welcome Fall In Style
What better way to celebrate the cozy season than with some creative fall crafts. Whether you want to decorate your home or learn a new skill, these 13 Cozy Season Crafts are a great way to add some easy, decorative touches to your home. ~The following contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you….
How To Warp & Wrap a Hoop for Weaving
In this video tutorial, I’m sharing how to warp and wrap a hoop for weaving. If you’ve just started weaving or you’ve never woven before, then circle weaving may just be your next favourite craft! ~The following contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Should you choose to purchase through them, this blog makes a…
15 Crafty Links To Kick Your Summer Into High Gear (+ FREE Downloads)
I’ve got some crafty links that are the perfect way to kick your creativity into high gear this summer! I was recently surprised – pleasantly so – by a small, outdoor music concert taking place just two doors down from our home. Apparently, our small township organized a live concert series hosted by a few…
DIY 3D Fibre Art: A Fun, Beginner-Friendly Project
This week’s tutorial comes directly from a day of experimentation. It was a kind of ‘play day’ for me that gave me an opportunity to have a bit of fun with DIY 3D Fibre Art. If experimenting with yarn art appeals to you, then follow along below as I give you an introduction to creating…