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Feature Friday: Doily Lamp

3. February 2012

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Feature Friday: Doily Lamp

We came across this gorgeous Doily/Lace Lamp from Dos Family and couldn’t help but share it with you! Using only a few supplies, including doilies, a balloon and wallpaper glue, you can create a chic and timeless decoration for your home! To see the tutorial on how to make this doily lamp, CLICK HERE. Note: we would suggest [...]

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Valentine’s Day Pennant Banner

1. February 2012

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Valentine’s Day Pennant Banner

We are so excited to have Courtney from A Diamond in the Stuff guest blogging for us today!! I came across Courtney’s blog a few months ago and I fell in love with all of her gorgeous projects and tutorials.  Her specialty is home décor projects – usually made with everyday craft basics and thrifty [...]

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Antiqued Paper Rose Valentine Wreath

25. January 2012

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Antiqued Paper Rose Valentine Wreath

I have been admiring hand rolled roses for a long time now:  felt, paper, fabric…the possibilities are endless!  I wanted to find a way to incorporate beautiful Core’dinations paper and get the antiqued look that I have been really into.   I experimented a little: I did some straight edge roses, tried pinking shears and scalloped [...]

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Make Your Own Wall Art With An Artograph Projector

23. January 2012

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Make Your Own Wall Art With An Artograph Projector

Do you know what an Artograph is?  I did not know what it was until I was browsing for paint supplies.  I had no clue that they made something like that for consumers.  When I was in school I used an overhead projector and loved it.  I used it any chance I could when drawing [...]

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Holiday Wreath Wall Hanging

9. November 2011

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Holiday Wreath Wall Hanging

Today, we have a gorgeous holiday wreath designed by Shaunte Wadley for Core’dinations  ColorCore Cardstock.  Make sure you visit her craft blog HERE! You will need: Tim Holtz Adirondack ColorCore Collection Paper Trimmer Star Craft Punch or Template Circle Craft Punch or Template 6″ Circle Template 4″ Circle Template Scoring Board  Darice Polka Dot Embossing Folder [...]

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Vintage-Inspired Pom Pom Wreath

26. October 2011

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Vintage-Inspired Pom Pom Wreath

I am a child of the 70’s and even if that dates me, I love anything that with 70’s nostalgia to it.  I have been seeing pom pom wreaths a lot lately, and have been anxious to try making my own.  To really get into the 70’s feel though, I decided to take it one [...]

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Pumpkin Tea Light Holders

15. October 2011

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Pumpkin Tea Light Holders

Looking for a fabulous new Halloween decoration that is fun, quick and easy?  Then look no further to find out how to make this adorable trio of Pumpkin Tea Light Holders! You will need: 3 Glasses – We used a Wine Glass, a Champagne Glass and a Fluted Champagne Glass 3 Glass Tea Light Holders Orange Acrylic Paint Black Viva Décor Pearl Pen [...]

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Halloween Crafts: Glamorous Paper Machè Pumpkins

6. October 2011

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Halloween Crafts: Glamorous Paper Machè Pumpkins

I’m crazy about creating with unexpected details and unexpected items. I love mixing smooth and textured, old with new, glam with well… paper machè. Like these humble little paper machè pumpkins glammed up with gold buttons, petaloo flowers and rhinestones with just a touch of rusty wire to add a different texture to the pumpkins. [...]

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Spooky Spider Lantern

21. September 2011

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Spooky Spider Lantern

This project is so cool- it’s sad that I can’t claim credit for it! I saw the “original” online from Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza.  I knew that ConsumerCrafts.com sold these awesome battery-operated lanterns, so I was inspired to make my own version and share it with you! To make MY version, you’ll need:http://www.craftsunleashed.com/wp-admin/post-new.php Battery-operated [...]

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Fall Home Decor: How to Make An Easy Fall Garland with Textured Paper Leaves

8. September 2011

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Fall Home Decor: How to Make An Easy Fall Garland with Textured Paper Leaves

I know that a huge part of the US is still suffering from terrible heat but here in NE Ohio, where I live, it’s been in the low 60°s with rain off and on for the past few days. THAT has me thinking about fall and fall decorations. Mind you I said THINKING about. This [...]

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