I’ve always loved gifts wrapped in brown paper, especially those that offer an interesting twist. There’s something nostalgic and lovely about presents wrapped in paper, don’t ya think? That’s why today I wanted to pop in and share four simple brown paper gift wrap ideas that’ll spruce up your holiday gift giving this season. Using…
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Oh-So-Simple Boho-Inspired Hoop Christmas Ornaments
It’s November, Friends! And you know what that means – it’s time to start planning for Christmas. While many of my American friends still have Thanksgiving to look forward to, we here in Canada have already celebrated that holiday and now have our eyes on the prize! The Christmas prize, that is. When it comes…
Weaving Techniques: Rya Loops Video Tutorial
Texture is to wall weavings what colour is to flowers. I truly feel that way. I just love seeing texture in a weaving, no matter the colour, size or shape of it. In today’s post, I’ll be sharing one of my all-time favourite textured looks using rya loops. Rya loops are so versatile and can…
How To Make Foaming Hand Soap Using Essential Oils
I love using essential oils in our home. Whether in an air freshener, as a cleaner or as a general antibacterial agent, essential oils are an integral part of our home keeping routine. So when we recently ran low on one of our bathroom’s soap dispensers, I decided to refill it with essential oils. Besides…
How To Make A Wood Bead Tassel Garland (+Video)
I’ve always been all about the details when it comes to styling my home. I truly believe it’s what makes or breaks the look and feel of a room. Mind you, I don’t always succeed in executing all that I imagine! But, it’s always fun trying 🙂 As a crafter, some of my favourite ‘detailing’…
7 Basic Embroidery Stitches For Beginners
If my Pinterest feed is any indication, it looks like embroidery is experiencing a resurgence in modern crafting. From floral to geometric, from flat to thick stitches and everything in between, it’s amazing to see all the beauty and artistry being created from this traditional craft. It’s got me so inspired that I’ve decided to…
How To Attach A Driftwood Hanger To A Wall Weaving
Recently, I decided to experiment with the types of dowels I use for hanging my wall weavings. I normally choose smooth wooden dowels for their modern, minimal look, but decided to start incorporating the raw beauty of driftwood a bit more. What I’ve discovered is that using driftwood, however, requires a bit more work. While…
Sweet Inspiration Link Party #100 (My Last As Co-Host)
Today is bittersweet for me:Â It’s going to be my last time as co-host of the Sweet Inspiration Link Party. I’ve had a blast hosting alongside some of my blogging pals and have enjoyed visiting all of you out there in blogland. There is so much talent and creativity out there and I’ve learned so…
Sweet Inspiration Link Party #99
Welcome to the 99th Sweet Inspiration Link Party! Wow! The party’s so old 😉 Well, maybe more vintage than old 😉 So glad you’ve come by to link up at ye olde party. So, get your fine ale, kick your feet up, link up and have some fun visiting one another across Blogland 🙂 Sweet…
Embroidery Hoop Art Using Tulle
Today’s DIY is, admittedly, an experiment and one off the beaten path. I’d been exploring embroidery hoop crafts for several months and started seeing more pieces that incorporated unusual fabrics, including tulle (a delicate, mesh material). I really loved the idea of including it in my crafted decor pieces. So recently I decided to create…
Sweet Inspiration Link Party #98
Welcome back to another Sweet Inspiration Link Party, friends! So glad you popped by to visit. Hope you stick around a while, link up your best DIY’s, and have some fun visiting everyone’s blogs. Sweet Inspiration Link Party Details The party starts on Fridays 11am EST/ 4pm GMT and runs until Tuesday 11am EST/4pm GMT.  By joining…
A Quick & Easy Modern Minimal DIY Wreath
I am super excited to be sharing today’s DIY. It came about while I was trying to design a different sort of wreath altogether. But once I laid out all the greenery that I had purchased, I soon visualized an entirely new design for my wreath. The result is this modern minimal DIY wreath which…