Welcome to How To Tuesday, where I’ll introduce you to some of my favorite DIY craft projects from all over the web. I have a folder bookmarked on my computer that’s chock-full of fun DIY projects. I saved some of the ideas for inspiration and others because I just thought they were pretty or fun, and now I’m sharing them with you.
Do you like my new wreath? I’ve been meaning to make this wreath for months now. Just ask Dennis. I picked up the fabric and grapevine wreath at Hobby Lobby a couple of months ago, and it’s been sitting on my counter since then. Last weekend, I finally had a chance to put all the pieces together, and I’m really proud of it. Here’s another look for you.
I’ve been seeing these beautiful felt flower wreaths all over etsy, and I knew that they couldn’t be that difficult to make, so I started hunting for some tutorials on the internet. First, I made some rolled fabric flowers using the instructions from My Sparkle that I shared with you a couple of weeks ago. Next, I made some felt flowers using this tutorial from Take Heart. After I had the flowers made, I snipped a sprig of red berries off an arrangement in my kitchen and hot glued it all to the wreath. That’s it! Done!
I love my new wreath, and once I got started, it was super simple to make. Be sure to visit the links to My Sparkle and Take Heart to learn how to make the flowers, then get to work on prettying up your own door!
Until next time, grace and peace.
Welcome to How To Tuesday, where I’ll introduce you to some of my favorite DIY craft projects from all over the web. I have a folder bookmarked on my computer that’s chock-full of fun DIY projects. I saved some of the ideas for inspiration and others because I just thought they were pretty or fun, and now I’m sharing them with you.
I LOVE this idea from Design Sponge. For one thing, I’ve got more stuff than I have room for. For another thing, they’re just downright pretty. And for yet another thing, who wouldn’t love pretty storage masquerading as books?
If you, like me, have lots of little stuff sitting around that needs a pretty new home, click through to Design Sponge to read the full tutorial on how to make these secret storage books. They couldn’t be prettier. I love it when form and function come together in such a lovely way.
Until next time, grace and peace.
{photo credit Design Sponge}
Welcome to How To Tuesday, where I’ll introduce you to some of my favorite DIY craft projects from all over the web. I have a folder bookmarked on my computer that’s chock-full of fun DIY projects. I saved some of the ideas for inspiration and others because I just thought they were pretty or fun, and now I’m sharing them with you.
This week, I bring you paper pinwheels from The Sweetest Occasion. When Cyd posted this tutorial last week, I knew that I’d have to share it with you, because I actually made these for a mobile in Micah’s room before she was born.
In true Leslie Ann fashion, I waited until the day before she was born to tackle the project, but thanks to some late night help from my mom, we got it done. Micah loves her mobile, and it’s really cute when she stands underneath it in her bed and blows as hard as she can to make them turn.
See? Isn’t it cute?
If you’re looking for a cute and easy way to add a handmade touch to your baby’s room, you must click through to read the instructions on how to make one of these mobiles. I used buttons and fishing twine to hold the pinwheels together, but I suggest using brads as the tutorial indicates. I’m sure they’re much easier to manage. Since I waited so long to make the mobile, I just used the materials we had on hand to suspend the pinwheels, which happened to be a few dowels. It just goes to show that if you don’t have all the materials listed, you can probably make it work with what you’ve got.
So what are you waiting for? Head on over to the Sweetest Occasion and get started on some pinwheels!
Until next time, grace and peace.
Welcome to How To Tuesday, where I’ll introduce you to some of my favorite DIY craft projects from all over the web. I have a folder bookmarked on my computer that’s chock-full of fun DIY projects. I saved some of the ideas for inspiration and others because I just thought they were pretty or fun, and now I’m sharing them with you.
This week, I bring you fun and funky rolled fabric flowers from my sparkle. These are super simple to make, and I’m planning on making a few of them very soon. You only need some leftover fabric and a bit of fabric clue to make some pretty little flowers. Pop them on a headband or throw them on a wreath {as I plan to do}, and you’ve instantly jazzed up an otherwise ho-hum piece.
You can find the full tutorial at my sparkle. Happy crafting!
Until next time, grace and peace.
{photo credit my sparkle}
Baby girl’s first birthday bash is right around the corner, which means that party preparations are in full swing. Planning Micah’s birthday party has meant designing a new party suite for this paper fanatic, and I’ve had a lot of fun planning the little details of her big day. It’s the little things that make an event special, you know.
I’ve been seeing these tissue paper pomander balls all over the blogosphere, and, with a little help from Martha, I turned out a slew of them this weekend. I love how whimsical and playful they are, and I can’t wait to decorate with them in a few weeks. If you’re looking for a fun way to add a little flair to your special event, make a few of these pom-poms. You’ll be surprised at how easy they are!
First, as the Pioneer Woman would say, the cast of characters. You’ll need eight sheets of tissue paper. I used 15×20 sheets for the large pom-poms, 10×15 sheets for the medium pom-poms, and 7.5×10 sheets for the small pom-poms. You’ll also need scissors and floral wire.
Stack all eight sheets of paper and fold it accordian-style. On the largest pomanders, I made 1-inch folds, but on the smallest ones, I used 1/2-inch folds. It’s really up to you. The smaller the folds, the harder it is to separate the layers later, so keep that in mind as you’re folding.
Secure your folded paper with about six inches of floral wire, twisting tightly to secure. I plan to suspend the pom-poms from fishing line, so I left enough wire to make a loop and hang, but do whatever you need. If you don’t have floral wire, just improvise and use some twist ties from the kitchen. That will work just fine.
Trim the ends of your paper with scissors. This is honestly the hardest part. I chose to round the ends, but the pomanders are also very pretty with pointed ends. Trim according to your preference.
After you’ve trimmed the ends, fan out the folded paper and carefully separate the layers of tissue paper. The paper is very delicate, so use a gentle hand when separating the paper. I found it easiest to alternate sides as I pulled the paper apart. After you’ve separated all the layers, fluff and shape the pomander until it looks good, then step back and admire your handiwork!
When you hang these with fishing line, they appear to float in midair, but they also look really cute when hung with ribbon. You can fill a clear glass vase with tiny pom-poms and use it as a centerpiece, or you can use medium-sized ones as napkin rings. The options are really limitless.
I’ve had fun with this little project, and I hope you have too! Happy crafting!
Until next time, grace and peace.
