DIY, Decor and More
I have never been a big fan of Halloween. Oh sure as a kid I loved getting candy, but I never liked dressing in costume and going out at night. All the other kids were running around squealing. I was scared and holding onto my dad’s hand for dear life. Go figure. As a result, I have never done a lot of decorating for Halloween. We… Read More
As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen. -Winnie the Pooh There are so many great quotes about love and friendship in A.A. Milne’s classic, Winnie the Pooh. This quote is right up there as one of my favorites. I had so much fun making the no-sew applique hoop art with Martha Stewart’s Decoupage and… Read More
Now that the kids are back to school, and fall schedules are being put into place, I’ve been thinking about some easy fall decorating ideas around the house. What is easier than adding a seasonal pillow, and brown plaid says it all – welcome fall. Supplies needed for one 12″ x 16″ pillow: 2 pieces of plaid wool 13″ by 17″ each… Read More
This post brought to you by Martha Stewart Crafts/Plaid and Blueprint Social. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. The possibilities for decoupage just became limitless. Martha Stewart has expanded her multi-surface craft line to include a full line of decoupage products. Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage products are so versatile for crafters like me who like to work with all types… Read More
Talented wedding/event planner and designer David Tutera has teamed up with Darice to create a beautiful new line of wedding accessories and craft supplies that coordinate with any color scheme. The new David Tutera Casual Elegance Collection combines the rustic charm of burlap, tin, kraft paper and chalkboards with lace for a modern flair. This is the perfect collection for adding some personality and warm vintage style with… Read More
Lace makes the perfect embellishment for home decor projects. It is easy to work with, available at most craft stores, and it can be used in so many different ways. I recently found several decorative lace projects on Hometalk by typing the word lace into the search box. I put together a clipboard of 16 of my favorites to share. This is my first… Read More
Today, I am sharing a tutorial I did for Jennifer Rizzo last month for updating an old lampshade with trim and ribbon. This is an great way to freshen up a faded or stained lampshade. First, measure the circumference of your lampshade to determine the amount of trim you will need and add a few inches. My lampshade measured 34″ around the widest edge,… Read More
This tutorial is similar to the stamping fabric with dishwasher detergent technique I shared several weeks ago, except instead of taking color away from the fabric this tutorial adds color to the fabric. I used cookie cutters once again as stamps, plain cotton canvas fabric and Neopaque paint. I used the Jacquard Products 2-1/4-Ounce Neopaque Acrylic Paint, Magenta because it can… Read More
Mother’s Day is just four days away. If you are anything like me, you are waiting until the last minute to get a gift. You don’t have to run out and buy that box of candy or bunch of tulips just yet. I’ve rounded up a few easy DIY ideas from past posts to help. They are quick and inexpensive and sure… Read More
Yes, you read the title right. I know . . . sounds crazy, but it works. It’s like stamping with bleach or reverse tie dye, but it’s not as caustic. I remember seeing this technique years ago on Creative Juice. Remember that DIY Network show? Anyway, they used cookie cutters and dishwasher detergent to stamp a t-shirt. So, I thought… Read More
