Currently I’m working on some Valentine’s Day ideas that I plan to share next week, but in the meantime I thought I’d dig up some ideas from years past. I’ve never been super sentimental about the holiday, but it is nice to have an excuse to be a little bit lovey-dovey. Plus, I’ll take any […]
Knitting on My Needles
Back in December I posted about how I had started making a super chunky knit throw after seeing inspiring versions all over the internet. Not long after that post, I finished my very own blanket. It was pretty quick and easy to knit, and would be doable even for a beginner. I used BigStitch Merino […]
Links I Like
1. Make mudcloth-esque pillows to decorate your home. 2. Sew a simple but stylish faux leather tote bag. 3. These wood slice place mats are a great natural table accent. 4. How clever to use an engineer print plus plywood to make a plywood print headboard. 5. This vanilla latte soap looks good enough to eat. 6. Turn plastic animals […]
DIY Fringe Tassel
Aside from going out and buying a pre-made one, this is definitely the easiest way to get your hands on a tassel. And unlike the pre-made ones, when you make your own you have lots more options for the color and size.While I was looking for the embroidery thread to make these tassels with, I […]
DIY Tassel Earrings
After I posted my tutorial for a tassel chain necklace last week, I started thinking about different types of tassels, and how to make them. I’ve shared a tutorial for how to make leather bag tassels and beaded tassels, but I had never made tassels from thread. So I made two different versions, one from embroidery […]
Links I Like
1. I made my own resolution banner, but I also like this canvas painted banner. 2. Give yourself beachy hair with this DIY sea salt spray. 3. Make your own scented bath salts as favors (or just to pamper yourself!). 4. These clay lamp shades use air-dry clay, so no kiln required.
DIY Chain Tassel Necklace
After I went a few months without being able to go down into my basement, when I finally did make it back down there, I was dismayed by how messy it was. So I started trying to organize some of my supplies. While doing so, I came across a whole lot of random lengths of […]
Links I Like
1. Love the colors of these DIY watercolor dishes. 2. These mini paper cake stands are too cute. 3. If regular knitting is too slow for you, consider arm-knitting a scarf. 4. These wooden storage bins are meant for toys, but they’d be great for organizing all sorts of things.
Rustic Skillet Apple Cake
Cake for breakfast sounds decadent, but certain cakes are considered acceptable breakfast food, and I believe this is one of them. It’s got whole wheat, and it’s loaded with apples, meaning it’s healthier than most muffins or coffee cakes. Maybe I’m just trying to justify the fact that I’m eating it for breakfast right now, […]