Today, I’m blending my two favourite looks in home decor – decorative pillows + geometric motifs – to bring you my top 10 Geometric Print Pillow Covers For Under $10. ~This post contains affiliate links at no additional cost to you. See my disclosure policy here.~ I must admit, I get a little weak in…
DIY Mini Macrame Wall Hanging
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at macrame only to be deterred by all those intricately detailed knots? Then you will love today’s DIY mini macrame wall hanging tutorial. Using just one knot you’ll be able to create this beautiful diamond-shaped pattern in under an hour. I am not kidding – it’s that…
How To Make a Standing Loom With Adjustable Legs
I am so excited to be sharing this tutorial on how to make a standing loom with adjustable legs. It’s been a long time coming, not only for the blog, but for me personally, as well. ~This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure policy here.~ GOING FROM…
How To Make A Floral Crowned Deer Head
This is going to sound a bit peculiar, but…I’ve always wanted to try my hand at creating a floral crowned deer head. Truly! I’ve seen plenty for sale in my Pinterest feed, but I decided to make my own (budget-friendly) version instead. You may have caught a glimpse of it already in my recent mini…
8 Weaving Tools And Supplies Every Weaver Should Own (And Where You Can Find Them)
So, you’ve just started weaving (or have for a while) and you love it! But, you are OVERWHELMED with where to purchase some of the most basic weaving tools and supplies. When you do a google search, you are brought to sites for every type of weaving: rigid heddle loom weaving, square loom weaving, stick…
Modern DIY Clay & Wood Bead Mobiles
Today, I’m popping in to share these DIY Polymer Clay and Wood Bead Mobiles that I recently created for our foyer. This project had all the elements that I love about crafting: architectural shapes, hard and soft elements, a bright palette, varying textures, and best of all, getting my hands dirty with a new favourite…
20 Beautiful Spring Wreath Ideas
Nothing says ‘welcome Spring’ quite so beautifully as a gorgeous wreath. The variety of blooms and colours offer so much visual appeal and possibility. And as a wreath-making addict, it is one of my all-time favourite crafts to create for my home. So, it may not come as a surprise when I tell you that…
5 Fresh & Creative Ways To Integrate Flowers In Your Home
This is going to seem a bit unusual coming from me, but I am a late comer when it comes to appreciating floral decor. Yep, it’s true. The girl who has pretty floral prints in her guest room, floral pillows in her living room, and who loves creating floral wreaths has been a late-bloomer (pardon the…
How To Make A Vision Board
First, a confession: When I first encountered the concept of a ‘vision board,’ I thought the whole thing was a bit bogus. I mean, why place a bunch of pictures on a poster or a cork board in the first place? At best, I’d have a fun and crafty project with some pretty pictures on it;…
Pretty Vintage DIY Floral Wreath
~ 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…
Weaving Tips: Low Density Vs High Density Warping
Have you ever wondered how a weaver can create both a fine weaving and a thicker weaving using the same loom? One way to accomplish this is to change the density of your warp (aka vertical strings). So what’s the difference between low density vs high density warping? Low Density Warping is when there is…
Cozy Winter Decorating Ideas
Once holiday decorations have been put away, it can be tempting to wait until spring before decorating again. After all, the winter blahs have a way of stunting our creative selves leaving us unmotivated to do very much (anyone else relate?). This invariably leaves our homes feeling bare and even ‘cold.’ I want to encourage…