This will be our fifth winter living in our bungalow (oh, how the time flies 🙂 ). During each of the previous winter seasons, I’ve placed a synthetic green wreath on the front door both for the convenience and longevity of it. (Not to mention that our focus these past few years has been on acquiring essentials for the home…
Crafts
DIY Juice Dipped Gift Tags
Hi Everyone! Today I wanted to share a quick and easy gift tag idea that comes straight from your kitchen. There are plenty of creative crafts to do this season, and while it’s fun to explore the craft store, sometimes it’s nice to have at least one thing in your craft project that is readily available in your…
DIY Mini Tassel Fringe
Most of us have that one inexpensive throw that needs a little sprucing up. Mine was a thin, 100% polyester material that stayed buried in one of the baskets in the living room, barely used, in part because it was a ‘spare’ but also, it was not one that I wished to display. Recently, however, I wanted…
DIY Yarn Embellished Cards
I never did a lot of paper crafts as a kid. Oh sure, there was the occasional project in elementary school for occasions like Mother’s Day or during the holidays, but never much beyond that. Over the years I’ve wanted to try my hand at paper crafts, but I’ve not had much to inspire me. That is, until…
Chic and Crafty Hand-Painted Candles
If you’re like me, you like displaying pretty candles throughout the home. I like a variety of different kinds from short and wide to tall and narrow and everything in between. And although, when lit, candles are a great way to set a mood or create warmth, sometimes I simply want to display candles that serve a…
Yarn-Wrapped Bracelet
If you love yarn – or at least are inspired by its wider application beyond knitwear or crochet – then you probably wonder what you can do with what’s leftover after a craft project is done. I certainly know I do at times. I always have bits and pieces of yarn from previous projects stashed away in the…
Yarn-Wrapped Pinecones
There are so many craft projects out there that I’d like to sink my teeth into this fall. But time and resources have either slowed me down or restricted my options. When that happens, I always turn to my trusty stash of pinecones 🙂 I have plenty of them and – some might say – far too many. In fact,…
Ombre Garland with a Macramé Twist
I’ve always wanted to integrate some macramĂ© with one of my yarn projects. I love the intricate patterns of this traditional craft but I also love the softness and warmth that yarn evokes. As I prepare my home to transition from summer to fall, I thought it was the perfect time to combine the two. This ombre…
Easy-Peasy DIY Rope Coasters
As we enter into the hottest weeks of the summer here in Ottawa, I am finding myself spending more of my evenings in our backyard, enjoying a bbq or two with hubby, sipping on some cold drinks, and taking in the beautiful, balmy weather. It’s been so wonderful to have a usable outdoor living room…
DIY Yarn and Felt Wreath
If you saw an earlier post on the blog this month, you already know that I love a good wreath project. I find wreaths to be a great way to add a cheerful and inviting touch to the front porch. As DIY projects go, wreaths can be a really inexpensive way (like this $5 sunburst wreath) to add dimension and detail to a space…
DIY Painted Cork Coasters
These days, renewable, reusable and biodegradable materials have become increasingly popular to use in homes – including cork. From cork flooring to stools, candle holders to bulletin boards and trivets, its application is endless. For crafters (pros and enthusiasts alike), handmade items made of cork hold a variety of possibilities. So, for those of you wanting to get a little crafty with…