How to Tuesday: Sparkly Eyes from Under the Sycamore

Welcome to How To Tuesday, where I'll introduce you to some of my favorite DIY tips from all over the web. I have a folder bookmarked on my computer that's chock-full of fun stuff. 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. Enter Under the Sycamore, the blog of Ashley Ann Photography. LOVE reading this blog, but that's beside the point. Today's tip is all about how to get sparkly eyes when you're playing photographer. I tried to use this tip in my photo session with Micah the other day, but she just won't stay still long enough for me to plan a shot, so I take what I can get.

I succeeded a little bit, right? The picture's not perfect, but her eyes DO have a bit of sparkle.

Anyway, last week, Ashley Ann posted a little DIY tutorial on a little vintage tin craft, but down at the bottom of the post, as a little side note, she threw in a photography tip that you must go read. If you want to know how to give your kids sparkly photo eyes, click through to read Ashley Ann's advice (you'll have to scroll to the bottom of the post to find the photo tip).

Happy shooting!

Until next time, grace and peace.

How To Tuesday: Rolled Fabric Flowers

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.

(photo credit my sparkle​)

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.

How To Tuesday: Modern Colorful Mobiles from Project Wedding

Welcome to How To Tuesday, where I'll introduce you to some of my favorite DIY 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. Ever since my friend Hillary told me that she made the ruffled camera strap I mentioned and my friend Caitie actually made the button tree from the state fair, I knew that sharing the tutorials was a great idea, but the icing on the cake came when Nikki told me she plans to make the paper owls for her daughter's birthday party. Sold.

Today, I wanted to share these whimsical paper mobiles from the DIY section of Project Wedding. They're beautifully simple, and I think they'd be equally as lovely over a baby's bed or a serving table.

I haven't made them, but the step-by-step instructions are thorough, and the mobiles seem as if they're a pretty simple project. So, if you're looking to add a little whimsy to your life, click on over to Project Wedding to read the full tutorial.

Until next time, grace and peace.