What is it about fall FINALLY being in the air around this part of Texas that has me feeling all creative and "nest-ish"? Please tell me that I am not the only one that starts going just a little DIY plans crazy (thanks a whole lot Pinterst!)? I just want to make ALL the the things! Starting with … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Hand Stitched Burlap Wall Art
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about the DIY Jewelry Display I made myself with a burlap canvas that I'd picked up. As I was working on that project, I thought of another idea for for these cute and easy to use burlap canvases! So I got another one and got to work on this fun and easy hand stitched … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Lace Burlap and Sheet Music Bunting
There is just something about Lace and Burlap layered together! I think its the contrast in the delicacy of the lace and the rough and raw texture of the burlap... whatever it is, these to fabrics play very nicely together and I can't get enough! Add in a little sheet music and turn it into bunting … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Burlap Jewelry Display
I am not much of a jewelry wearer - I have my favorite pieces, a few rings, a couple necklaces and half a dozen earrings that I like to wear regularly. Its not that I don't like jewelry... its just that if I don't think I'll wear it - or REMEMBER to wear it - I won't spend the money on it (I'd … [Read more...]
Wreath Love – Spring Edition
My husband thinks I'm a little nuts... but I LOVE front door wreaths. I suppose it is a little strange since they aren't something I grew up with or even really cared for before I moved to Texas. Lets chock it up to actually owning a front door for the first time in my life! I switch out my wreaths … [Read more...]
Burlap, Lace and Buttons Wreath
My front door has been nekkid for far too long! Yesterday I fixed that with this quick, fun and colorful wreath! The best part is you probably already have what you need to make your own on hand.... a little burlap, a little lace and some fun buttons :) The process for this wreath is pretty … [Read more...]