Acorns are such an iconic sign of fall, a sign of the promise of spring and a reminder that small things can hold great promise. So what better emblem to give a modern upgrade to and bring indoors. These felt acorns are embarrassingly simple to make. So much so you can crank out about 50…
Ice Dye Pillows
Move over tie-die, hello ice-dye! If you’ve never heard of ice-dying it’s time you did. It’s sort of tie-dye’s older more sophisticated sister. Not as messy and, I’d venture to say, a lot cooler if you know what I mean.
Kitchen Utensil Art
I’ve always had a thing for old kitchen utensils. First, I think the craftsmanship is just beautiful. Second, I always think of all the loving hands that have touched them, all the birthday cake batter they’ve mixed, the biscuits they’ve made. It just seems like such a shame to toss them aside when they’re no…
Pegboard Cross Stitch
I love it when old school crafts take on a new school format. Using pegboard as a base for cross-stitch gives it a scale that elevates it to modern art. It looks impressive, but is actually very easy to do…even if you’ve never cross-stitched.
Drawer Planter
I love a challenge – so when presented with a car load of dresser drawers my mind raced. After much head scratching this is the result, a multicolored drawer stack perfect for welcome spring.
Hypertufa Planters
Hypertufa is a man-made rock meant to simulate tufa. Now, you ask, what exactly is tufa in the first place? Well, it’s a natural accusing permeable limestone that’s often found near water sources like springs, waterfalls, etc. For hundreds of years it’s been used in Alpine gardening both because of it’s aesthetics because plants love…
Floral 3-D Portrait
If a grand Dutch masters oil painting of a still-life of flowers is a little too stodgy for you (or, huh, you don’t have a couple of millions around to buy one), try this modern tongue in cheek version. Perfect for that narrow spot where there’s not enough room for a table with flowers, or…
Nesting Tables
Nesting tables have been around since the 1700’s when table’s voluptuous curves slimmed down a little so you could actual fit one under another. Back then every parlor needed a table for tea, embroidery and, of course, cards – why not slip them all under one another when not in use? Well 300 years later,…
Bunny Planter Stand
Not only a great way to celebrate the coming of spring, also a great fix for those of us that may not have actual garden space! These bunny planters can be made out of one piece of pine board and come together in absolutely no time.
Wedding Invitation Shadowbox
I was so honored to help out a viewer who found her parents’ wedding invitation not long after her mother passed away. Not knowing how to honor her parents more than 50 years of marriage, she wrote to me. Here’s my solution, I liked it so much I may even dig mine out and do…
Dog Feeder Dresser
Before kids, we were happy pet parents. With two dogs and a cat we were always tripping over bowls, leashes and bags of food. Well, the next time we go down that path, boy will things be different! I’ve figured out this all in one pet food and bowl holder that keeps everything in one…
Butterfly Domes
Nothing says lazy summer day like a gently floating butterfly. In an effort to keep those lovely days in mind all year long, I’ve created a butterfly cloche to remind myself that those summer days are never too far off. Easily done and completely customizable to match your decor they’re a wonderful little fantasy piece.
Acrylic Knife Block
I love this project for several reasons. First, my old knife block sits on the counter taking gobs of space while harboring who knows what kind of bacteria and germs in those dark slots in the wood. Secondly, I’m never quite sure what knife I’m grabbing and usually have to go a couple of rounds…