I recently came home from a trip to Phoenix (which you can see more about on my YouTube channel). Whenever I visit the Southwest, I love how incredibly different the plant life is from what we have here in Michigan. The plants that we … [Read more...]
LAST MINUTE EASTER BASKET FILLER IDEAS FROM THE DOLLAR STORE
Easter is sneaking up on us; have you pulled together your kids' Easter baskets? Even if you have procrastinated until the last minute, you can still find plenty of fun last minute Easter basket filler ideas at the dollar store. Watch … [Read more...]
YARN POM EASTER BUNNY
Have you noticed the growing trend of fiber craft wall hangings lately? Whether they are woven, knit or made of pom poms, these pieces add soft texture to typically flat wall decor. When I spotted a bunny-shaped plastic trellis at … [Read more...]
DYED WOODEN EGGS
Have you started thinking about dyeing Easter eggs yet? I love dyeing eggs, but I always feel bad when we have to eat or throw away the real things. These dyed wooden eggs will add color to my Easter table, and I can keep them around for … [Read more...]
VINTAGE BLUE MASON JAR BIRD FEEDER
Birds have been chirping away in our backyard for weeks now. They don't seem to care that the calendar only says March since it has been so warm. If you would like to welcome spring birds into your yard, you can make a beautiful mason jar … [Read more...]
FOILED GEOMETRIC SUCCULENT PLANTERS
Sometimes you just need a trip to Target. I was out of ideas, which is something happens to me almost every February. I told my mom that I couldn't think of anything good to put on the blog, and she suggested that I put off stressing for the … [Read more...]
SIMPLE SPRING SUCCULENT WREATH
Spring is officially here, but the weather hasn't gotten the memo yet. I am looking forward to seeing signs of new life outside again, but until things start blooming I am making do with faux greenery. I put together this simple spring … [Read more...]
STAINED GLASS EASTER BUNTING
You don't always have to create entirely new projects from scratch. Sometimes it's better to take a classic craft and put a little spin on it. This project takes the crayon and watercolor project you probably did in grade school art class … [Read more...]
CLAY EASTER EGG JEWELRY
The last untraditional Easter egg tutorial I am sharing this week are these fun clay jewelry pieces. This is a great project if you are just getting started with polymer clay or if you have some scraps of clay you are looking to use up. … [Read more...]
EASTER EGG YARN POMS
Today's non-traditional Easter eggs are of the soft and fluffy variety. These Easter egg yarn poms would make great embellishments for an Easter wreath or strung on a yarn garland. EASTER EGG YARN POMS How to Make Yarn Poms That Look Like … [Read more...]