Gift wrap

Looking for last minute gift wrap ideas? Found via P.S. - I made this... on Pinterest.  Lunch bag = gift wrap. Bag+stencils+sharpie+ribbon

crochet

Love this DIY lampshade made of  crocheted doilies on Calina.  What a fantastic idea!

Books

It has been awhile since I have purchased books, but these are 3 books I want or have bought over the past few months.  Such great inspiration from Design to Personal Collections to lovely Illustrations and Children Stories.


Design Sponge at Home by Grace Bonney // The Selby in In Your Place by Todd Selby // Wildwood Chronicles by Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis

DIY Wall Art

Love this DIY idea for an art wall using paint chips via Apartment Therapy.

Excited about this big event this weekend, I submitted for the show back in July (but didn't make the cut).  

I know both of the designers (so I can't vote, but you should)...I am excited to see what they came up with!!

Also, Wintry Market is coming along nicely...check out our official poster (by Jason Sievers)... I adore the little snow guy!

Love this...P.S.- I Made This

Erica Domesek makes such fun and sassy accessories on P.S. - I Made This! Above is her inspiration collage and diagram for a cute gold clutch, and here is the video for making it, I think I might try it! You can also buy her book for more fun ideas.

Images from P.S. - I Made This

Lovely ideas

I love Dottie Angel, by how an amazingly great thrift-er she is, and all the cute stuff she makes. The images above are a square crochet blanket (that I will have to try) and some darling burke chairs she found. You can find Dottie on her website, twitter, shop, flickr, and she has a new book coming out this summer!

Crochet!

So I decided last week that I was going to re-teach myself how to crochet, and so far its been a success. Above is a blanket that I started on last Wednesday, and I have already gotten pretty far. I am using leftover thread, so its going to be an mix of various colors and stripe widths.

This video was very helpful in getting me started : How to Make a Single Crochet Stitch

Rifle Paper Co.

Rifle Paper Co. has a lovely blog showcasing their beautiful design work as well as their inspiration. They have an amazing amount of talent that includes DIY projects with Once Wed, and Custom Wedding and Event projects.

Check out images below of some of their great items they sell through their shop online.

Breanne Thank You Card


Blue Floral Recipe Cards


Botanical Notes & Calling Cards


Custom Invitations

Christmas Crafts for Friends

At that beginning of each year my mother and I decide what crafts to make for our Christmas gifts... below are the ones we made this year. They were easy to make and a lot of fun!

Bottle Cap Magnets, stickers via sparrowgraphic


Business Card Holder, made with wallpaper samples


Scrabble tile necklace, stickers via sparrowgraphic


Stamped dish cloth, using Versacraft Ink.


Heat Embossed tree on a notebook.

DIY | Christmas and Home Decor

Here is a collection of some great DIY (do-it-yourself) projects and products I have found perfect for the home. Some would be great projects for the winter break!!

Glass Jar Frames via Photojojo
*would be so cute as decor around the house, or for a special event!

Wood Evergreen Tree via Etsy.com
*paint some of these in green or a fun color... use them as sideboard or mantel decor.

Rosette pillow made of felt via Felt Furnishings
Photo by Chris Everard
*same idea as the rosette wreath... would be a great color addition to any living room.