Handmade Home: Wood Bowl Art

IO contributor Anu from Nalle’s House is here to share another tip for creating a Handmade Home!  It’s easy to draw a complete blank when it comes to decorating shelves and mantels.  As my sister says, ‘it’s as if my house is mocking me.’  I …continue reading

Three Simple Steps to Painting a Canvas

I showed you my fun Retro Santa Painting earlier on my Room by Room Christmas Tour…it was so easy to make.  You may remember doing this years ago…I totally did when I was little!  I’m going to let you in on my little secret if …continue reading

Home Decor and Craft Projects Updated to Gold

I’m seeing gold everywhere!  Using Gold Gilding/Gold Leaf is totally fun and bright and merry!  I’m loving the metallic touches.  Gold Leaf is the ‘One Item‘ in the series I’m doing this month.  Listed at the end of this post are other blogs participating in …continue reading

Painting Designs on Walls: Creative Stencil Ideas

I love the look of painting designs on walls: creative stencil ideas.  Not only does it look great, the price is much more affordable than wallpaper and when the look is no longer your thing, it’s very easy to throw up a fresh coat of …continue reading

How to Make a Christmas Pillow – Monogram Letters

I was  invited to participate in ‘One Item…What will you choose?’  Fabric paint was the one item this week and I had fun making something I’d planned to make for a long time!  After I show you my fabric paint project, How to Make a …continue reading

Easy Pumpkin Decorating, DIY Halloween Decor

We’ve been talking about the change of seasons and yesterday when I showed you my Favorite Fall Wreaths, (here) I told you I had heated up my hot glue gun.  The glue gun is for my wreath…today’s craft requires no glue and no time.  But …continue reading

Painting on Glass & Ceramics: Numbered Glassware

When my in-laws celebrated their 40th anniversary, I was asked me to bring a few extra glasses, just in case.  The party was a blast and when I returned home I found a fun treat…my mother-in-law sent me home with the box of glasses.  When …continue reading

Tip: Making Candles NOT Wobble! {Anthro Candelabra Redo}

I’m one of many that love all the amazing inspiration Anthropologie offers!  A while back, I was just browsing when I came across this darling Springing Sprigs Iron Candelabra on clearance for only $19.  I went against my usual principle…I purchased it without a clue …continue reading