With Season 4 of Downton Abbey premiering tonight, I had to try my hand at a couple of costume illustrations again. Instead of the beautiful gowns from Season 1, I chose a couple of lovely hats. There are times when I wish we still wore these hats from the Edwardian period. Wouldn’t it be fun? […]
No Sew Tree Skirt
In all the years I’ve been decorating Christmas trees I’ve never had a tree skirt. Ever. I mean, what’s the point? Aren’t there just gonna be a ton of prettily wrapped presents under the tree anyway? A swirl of fabric always worked just fine for me. Until this year. Two things – one, I saw […]
Silhouette Deals and Christmas Canvas Tutorial
Paint a Christmas Canvas by simply using stickers or, in my case, Silhouette vinyl. Position stickers, paint ombre effect over the top, remove stickers.
Cardboard Christmas Trees
I have a huge stack of flattened cardboard boxes in the garage from the move last summer. I keep thinking I need to put them on Craig’s List so someone else who’s crazy enough to move can benefit. Until then though, I wanted to use a few for Christmas decorations. Crazy? Maybe, but it’s a […]
Faux “Mercury Glass” with Craft Paints
You know, those trend setters or style makers or whoever really keep a DIY gal on her toes. First they come out with beautiful silver mercury glass. It’s everywhere. It’s gorgeous. And then, of course, it’s only a matter of time before someone figures out a way to DIY silver mercury glass. You’ve seen all […]
It’s a Virtual Halloween Party!
Are you hosting a Halloween party this year? If you are, you’ve come to the right place today! My friends and I have teamed up to bring you a “virtual” Halloween Party today. If you’re not having an actual party, I just bet you’ll find some fun ideas anyway. First I’ll show you my project […]
Salvaged Planter with Spraypaint
There’s “recycling” and “upcycling”, and then there’s salvage . . . When something really should be considered trash. Those things that have set outdoors for years, in the rain, in the snow, in the heat . . . and the movers looked at each other and then back at you and said – “You’re keeping […]
Halloween Home Tour
I’m so excited to take you on a little tour today, a Halloween tour! This post will be a little different than most. There are a ton of pics. Ok, so that’s not any different, I know. But because there are so many photos I’ll keep my chatter to a minimum. (Mark your calendars. This […]