DIY, Decor and More
DIY Canvas Art- Here is a super quick and easy DIY abstract art piece that requires absolutely no skills at all. If you can make a five pointed star shape, then you’ve got this one. I wanted something simple, but large on the left side night stand, because I like balance, and the right side of the bed has… Read More
DIY Painted Flower Umbrella – I had so much fun making this DIY painted umbrella this past weekend. It is inspired by these adorable Fruit Slice Umbrellas from Studio DIY (photo by Jeff Mindell). Fruit slices are really trending right now and this was super simple to make by following Studio DIY’s instructions. I have this little problem though. I have… Read More
Anthro Inspired Glassware Good news! They have Anthropologie stores in Cleveland. I knew you would be relieved. I was visiting one last week and saw these Glimmer Wrapped Glasses in the store. They are lovely, heavy pieces of glassware that are especially elegant in person. Glimmer-Wrapped Glassware $16 – $18 But I had just used Martha Stewart’s gold metallic glass paint… Read More
Glass Bottle Upcycle to Ocean and Mountains Vases Welcome, welcome to the She Sent Me What ???? Party, and a big hello to those of you arriving from Infarrantly Creative. When the lovely Jennifer Rizzo contacted me to see if I’d like to join the party, I was all YES, yes, of course, how fun even though I knew that we… Read More
Flower Power Pillow Tutorial With the start of spring just a few days away, I am getting ready to welcome it with open arms by adding some cheer around the house in the form of pillows. I was inspired by this kitschy floral throw from Anthropologie. Anthropologie Daisy Patchwork Throw $398 It is reminiscent of grandma’s crochet throws of… Read More
Welcome to Day Four of the Creating a Handmade Christmas Tour. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, because there are so many opportunities to create something handmade. Whether it is an ornament for the tree, a gift for a teacher or baked goods for a co-worker, there are so many ways to show how much we care about someone by giving… Read More
Here is my twist on the snow globe. I like to call it the snow globe deconstructed or winter wonderland in a bowl, because I’m fancy like that. It’s a little Christmas village to cheer up my kitchen. SUPPLIES: assorted bowls and cups assorted ornaments and trees Styrofoam white glue Elmer’s Tack Eco Snow Flurries* hot glue and toothpicks A. Cut Styrofoam… Read More
Last year my Christmas décor was red, white and blue. This year I had an amazing idea! Don’t laugh. I decided to change it up a little with a red, white and woodland theme. I already had birch logs that I could make into candle holders. I was halfway there. Then I had another amazing idea. I said not to laugh. What… Read More
In my years of decorating gingerbread houses each Christmas season, I have had plenty of mishaps. I’ve had walls cave in, cookies crack and a candy decorated roof slide off its yummy foundation. You name it, and it has probably happened to me at some point. But, I still keep coming back year after year making this symbol of holiday cheer. It’s a… Read More
I am getting ready for next weeks Thanksgiving festivities. This year I am going with a more casual table, so I made a woven paper table runner. It is reminiscent of the elementary school woven paper placemats that we all made as kids around Thanksgiving each year. This is so simple. It probably doesn’t need a tutorial, but I will show you… Read More
