Have you ever tried resin crafting? It is addicting and truly amazing all of the different types of projects you can create. Get inspired to give it a try with these stunning creations! Resin crafting has never been hotter! Have you tried your hand at it yet? I admit it can be an intimidating process, but just dive in! It is one of the most rewarding crafts once your masterpiece is complete. These beautiful projects are a great way to get started with crafting with resin. I tried a pour-on project for my first attempt at resin crafting and it's a great intro if you're nervous to get started. What is Resin? Without giving you a chemistry lecture (let's just say that was never my Continue Reading
How is a Cricut Maker Different than a Cricut Explore?
The Cricut Maker has been an absolute game changer to my crafting life. Let's break down what the Cricut Maker is, how it differs from the Cricut Explore series and why you will want one! I was lucky enough to be in Salt Lake City with the entire Cricut team, other bloggers and Cricut fans to see the reveal and presentation on the Cricut Maker. If you haven't used one let me just tell you, this machine is a true marvel! I literally use mine almost every day (these are some of my favorite ways to use it!) I get a lot of questions from my friends, email subscribers and blog visitors about what the difference is between the new Cricut Maker and the Cricut Explore Air. Let’s take a Continue Reading
Beautiful Macrame Plant Holder Ideas
The Macrame plant holder trend is still going strong! These plant hangers do double duty... the functionality of a holding a plant and the beauty of an intricate decoration. Macramé has been hot for a few years and isn't showing any signs of going away any time soon. I remember my parents having macrame planters all over the house and I've loved the chic, boho vibe they give ever since. It's always fun to see your favorite trends come back. And always funny to realize you're old enough to see trends come around a second time haha! What is macrame? Macrame is the art of knotting cord or string in patterns to make decorative items. It's traditionally made out of cotton cording but Continue Reading
Light Up DIY Snowy Wood Christmas Tree
Take an unfinished wood tree and turn it into this light up snowy wood Christmas tree! It makes a beautiful holiday decoration and is a great gift idea! December really snuck up on me this year! After Thanksgiving, my daughter's 1st birthday party and a nasty virus, I feel like I'm really behind on the holiday decor game! I've been pulling out some of our Christmas decorations little by little over the last couple of days, but my favorite piece so far is this lighted snowy wood Christmas tree I painted! This light up faux snow wood tree is such an easy and fun project and makes a gorgeous statement in an entryway, or even on a porch if sealed properly for outdoors. Here's how Continue Reading
Festive DIY Christmas Wooden Spoons Tutorial
It's easy to decorate wooden spoons into these festive holiday showpieces with a cutting machine and some sparkly adhesive vinyl! Thanks to Expressions Vinyl for sponsoring this project! All ideas and opinions are my own. Ok guys, before you ask why the heck I'm talking about holiday crafts when it's not even Halloween yet, I'll just leave this right here... Christmas is only 57 days away! I'm not suggesting we all deck the halls with all the Christmas decor just yet, but it's never too soon to start working on Christmas crafts. I don't know about you, but every year at the beginning of December, once the realization hits that Christmas actually is right around the corner, the Continue Reading
How to Paint Brushstroke Candles
This tutorial shows you just how easy it is to paint brushstroke candles. They make such a beautiful decoration for a shelf, centerpiece or tablescape. Happy Friday, friends! We're 7 weeks from Thanksgiving and already my Thanksgiving and Christmas posts have crept into my top 10 visited posts. You guys are on it with your planning! These painted brushstroke candles I did for the Darice blog a couple years ago are one of my favorite DIYs to glam up a fall tablescape (or any tablscape!) They were the perfect finishing touch for this navy and gold centerpiece, don't you think? Can you burn painted candles? Maybe. If you use non-toxic, water based and formaldehyde-free paint they can Continue Reading
