From the moment I laid eyes on a gorgeous roll of lime green burlap ribbon, I knew I had to find something special to do with it. I hemmed and hawed over its potential uses until finally one day, inspiration struck. A bowl! A bowl made of burlap! So I grabbed my Mod Podge, rolled up my...
DIY Wedding Centerpi...
posted by Guest Poster
Hello – I’m Margot Potter from The Impatient Crafter™! I was tickled seventeen different shades of pink when I received my box of stunning DIY wedding supplies from David Tutera Bridal. We live in a knotty pine cabin style home in the Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee....
4 Ways to Decorate with Gold Duct Tape
posted by Amy Hadley
I’m going to state this as fact: One of the best things to come out of the blogging/crafting revolution is… Designer duct tape. Gold duct tape. All it took was my eye landing on a roll before it was in my hand and I was at the register. And it felt oh, so, satisfying. My roll of glorious duct tape sat on a shelf for about a week until I went crazy with it. As soon as I finished one sticky project, I lunged for the next. I’m a monster. A gold duct tape monster. So without further ado, 4 Ways to Decorate with Gold Duct Tape 1. Wrap a canvas. Slap duct tape on a canvas to create matting for something you love. Got...
DIY Painted Mug – Fun Handmade Gift
posted by amy
Are you in need of a last minute handmade gift – something for a friend or maybe for a deserving hostess? I was recently in need of a quick gift idea so I put together this DIY painted mug in minutes. It takes less than 30 minutes to make excluding drying time – and you only need a few supplies. I especially love the metallic paint on the stark white mug. Here’s how I made it! Gather These Supplies Ceramic Mug Martha Stewart Adhesive Stencils – Snowflakes Martha Stewart Foam Pouncers Martha Stewart Glass Paint – Antique Pewter, Aquarium You won’t believe how easy this is. Make sure to clean the surface...
Aztec-Inspired Painted Rocks
posted by Amy Hadley
They’re cool on a sill. They’re cool in a bowl. They’re cool almost anywhere, didn’t you know? Dr. Seuss (practically) said so. The first time I painted rocks, I thought they were fun. The second time I painted rocks, I thought they were pretty hip. And now, I’m pretty confident they’re the coolest things ever. Don’t try to tell me that these are not the coolest things ever because you’ll never convince me. Need a doorstop? Paint some rocks! Need some fun on your coffee table? Paint some rocks! Need some radiator candy? Some interest in front of your bathroom mirror? You guessed...
Simple Modern Glass ...
posted by amy
I’ve been working a lot with glass lately and enjoying it. I thought it was difficult at first, but it’s not so bad! And the results are really pretty. I particularly love stripes, so this tutorial by Plaid designer Julie Lewis is right up my alley. She’s managed to make a...
