I thought I’d pop in today to share a simple way to make waves in your weavings. Once a beginner weaver feels comfortable experimenting with horizontal rows, it’s time to introduce textures and shapes. (For texture, I recommend you begin here, “5 Simple Ways To Add Texture” or here, “3 Mini Weavings, 2 Techniques.” For geometric…
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10 Fun + Fresh Ways To Display Your Photos
Have you ever noticed just how many photos you take and forget about? It seems that with digital photography, whether it is your phone or a regular camera, we are now storing hundreds, maybe thousands, of photos that we will never ever see again after they’ve been taken. I, for one, have several files of…
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…
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…
Top 10 Posts of 2015
Hi Everyone! So glad to be back with you all. After enjoying some time with friends and family over the holidays, I am eager to start doing more projects around the home again. While on break, I also realized just how much I missed sharing a piece of myself, my life, with all of you. After all, crafting or styling a…
15 Home Décor Inspired Jewelry Crafts
Styling and crafting a home can sometimes feel intimidating. Where to start? What to do? If you start with something small, however, you can always pick up useful skills and knowledge that you can build on and that can help you begin putting your own unique stamp on your home. For me, seeing the amazing projects of other bloggers (and there are some…
Ideas for Your Fall Bucket List
In our home, fall is definitely a favourite season. With the transition into school and new activities, and with cooler temperatures just around the corner, there comes a sense of renewal and new beginnings that no other season captures in quite the same way. A natural outcome of this for me is a desire to try new things, seek out…
An Introduction to Weaving (Part 2)
Welcome to part 2 of this introduction to weaving. If you missed part 1 (to read it click here), I provided an overview of the materials you will need, the often confusing terms used, as well as instructions on creating the ‘warp’ or framework upon which to create your very own weaving. Today, we will cover…
An Introduction to Weaving (Part 1 of 2)
If you’ve been loving the wall weaving trend, but just don’t know where to begin, you’ll love this basic introduction to weaving. In this two-part post, I’ll be walking you through the basic steps of how to create your first wall weaving, so stick around! Wall weavings have been making a major comeback in recent…
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 Geometric Embroidery Art
It’s been a while since I’ve picked up an embroidery needle and thread. In fact, not since my teens. I used to love the texture and vibrant colours you could choose from to create pretty scenes and patterns. Now that homespun arts are back in vogue among the next generation of designers, decorators and other creatives, I…
6 Weeks to a More Organized Home
I must admit, I’m a little uneasy at the prospect of accomplishing ‘6 Weeks to a More Organized Home.’ Between my husband and me, he is the more organized one in this household. No sooner does he purchase something than he immediately ensures it is secured, tied down, strapped in, hung up, locked away, stacked, filed, folded or placed…