~ This post first appeared in the home and lifestyle blog Pastels and Macarons ~ I’ve been drooling over market-style floral wreaths for a long time now so I finally decided to create my own. This DIY version is particularly unique, however, incorporating a delicate mixture of dried and synthetic florals in a fresh and…
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DIY Woven Coasters
~This post originally appeared on Neat House. Sweet Home., a blog dedicated to providing you the best tips, strategies and home management advice to help you create a more ordered home and life. To get started now, see 52 Weeks To A Neat House.~ Ever since I picked up my first lap loom a couple of…
Pretty Pine Cone Wreath DIY
For a while now, I’ve been wanting to create a wreath that can take me from fall to winter, but without too much fuss to make. This pretty pine cone wreath was the result. It is versatile and the embellishments can be changed out to complement the season. I am thrilled with how it turned…
How To Weather Proof Indoor Art For Outdoor Use
I’ve always believed that the best way to create the perfect outdoor oasis is to take your cues from your indoor style. And what better addition to your patio, porch or balcony than a beautiful piece of canvas art. It only takes a few extra steps to weather proof canvas art, but it is well…
DIY Bead Necklace Using Nail Polish
I’ve always been a fan of simple wood bead necklaces. They seem to go with any outfit – whether casual or a little dressy – and they always provide that bit of ‘boho’ vibe that I adore. So today, I thought I’d share this simple bead necklace. It is easy to create and, best of…
How To DIY A Woven Pillow
For those of you who follow me on Facebook, you’ll recognize this DIY Woven Pillow tutorial which I first shared on Always Made With Love. Today, I thought I’d share the full tutorial with all of you lovely readers of my blog. Looms: To Buy or Not To Buy Before we get started, I wanted…
Painted Decorative Clay Wall Hooks
Sometimes, all it takes is a small detail to elevate the look of a DIY. After completing these 3 mini wall weavings, I couldn’t help but add a little zhuzh to them with some painted decorative clay wall hooks (inspired by a post over at Fall for DIY). They’re super cute and easy to make…
DIY (faux) Wildflower Wreath
– This post was originally published on Pastels and Macarons – Floral wreaths are definitely one of my favourite crafts to make. I just love browsing my local craft store and seeing all the synthetic flowers on display. And they are so lifelike these days! It’s astounding how far faux flowers have come. In fact, it was…
DIY Mini Marbled Painted Pots
I just love all things mini. Crafts seem somehow more fun in miniature – who’s with me on that? But I also think that a house becomes a home only when it contains those quaint (and mini) details that give it that distinctive, yet intangible, je ne sais quois quality (if I may invoke a little French!)….
How to Create Whitewash Abstract Art
I recently stumbled upon a series of photos that I had taken a couple of years ago that captured the progress of the artwork pictured above. I had so completely forgotten about them that it took me a moment to figure out what in the world I was looking at! A lot of blotches of…
DIY Mini Framed Weaving
Hi Everyone! It’s been a while since my last post – ah, such is (a busy) life! But I’m glad to be back with another tutorial. This DIY mini framed weaving is a fun little project you can do when you’ve got some yarn scraps and about an hour of time to kill. It’s a great way to incorporate the wall weaving…
Minimalist Felt Boxwood Wreath
Hi Everyone! Today’s post is a very special one. I am sharing this minimalist felt boxwood wreath tutorial over at the beautiful and creative lifestyle blog, Pastels and Macarons. You can find the full tutorial here: DIY Minimalist Felt Boxwood Wreath. It is my first time guest posting and Maria, the author of the blog, has been incredibly gracious…