I am a bit giddy as I write this. After completing these ‘Shy Face’ Candle Holders, how could I not be? They are just so adorable! At just an inch and a half high, they were the perfect little pieces to recreate into something a little whimsical. Eventually, these sweet little guys will end up…
Friday Faves: 10 DIY Mini Weavings
As you all know, I have fallen hard for weaving! Ever since I bought my first lap loom a couple of years ago, I’ve been learning all I can about this traditional craft. I’ve even shared a few projects with you including 3 Mini Weavings/2 Techniques, 5 Simple Ways To Add Texture, and more recently, How To…
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…
Creative Weekend Links
The other day, my husband and I went strolling around the marina. It was the first time we visited this beautiful area since last summer. The weather was just perfect: warm and sunny with a strong breeze to keep us cool. Surprisingly, not many boaters were out. Just rows upon rows of docked boats. Made…
DIY Weaving Techniques: 5 Simple Ways To Add Texture
If you are a beginner weaver, then you are probably already thinking about how you can add all those lovely textures to your weavings. Aside from all the colours you can choose from and the lovely patterns you can create, texture is one of the most lovely – but perhaps a little intimidating – aspects…
Friday Faves: 20 DIY Mini Painted Pots
After painting and marbling a trio of mini pots for my new cacti, I’ve been a little obsessed with searching out what others have done to freshen up their homes with mini pots. And, let me say, there are plenty of inspiring and creative projects out there. I think I know why: Applying a bit of colour…
Embracing The Weird (& The Wonderful) in Your Home Decor
Woa now, what’s up with that title? I must have rewritten it a dozen times before I ultimately settled on it. It’s better than the alternative I had in mind which was “So I Bought a Pair of Hands Today…” While more clever – if a little creepy (more on those hands later) – it…
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…
Creative Weekend Links
Have you ever spent the entire weekend in your pajamas? Yep, me too. Sometimes I think the most creative times can be when we are schlepping around the house, coffee in hand, wearing fuzzy slippers, hair up, and draped in our pj’s. Ah, the life! If I could, I’d go to work this way. Perhaps…
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…
Creative Weekend Links
Just this past weekend, hubby and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. Twelve years! Add to that another five years of dating before officially tying the knot, and that makes it seventeen years of being together. Time really flies! We celebrated in our typically low-key style with dinner out and an early evening in. And…
8 Wall Decor Ideas
I’ve always been a fan of framed art and photos to decorate blank walls. There are so many styles to choose from and plenty of ways to display them. However, I also crave diversity in decor, including my wall art. With so much real estate being taken up by a home’s wall space, I think…