For as long as I can remember I’ve had the most nostalgic of hearts. Keeping memory boxes full of old birthday cards, notes passed between best friends, ticket stubs and lots of old trinkets. I’m pretty sure I have a Dear Diary and slammer in one of those, too. #90sKid But let’s dig deeper. Past [Read More…]
DIY Gold Animals
I’m loving the trend of metallic tablescape accents. Classy, with a little bit of bling. The perfect DIY project. After seeing metallic animals all over Pinterest, I knew I had to make them for my friend’s jungle themed baby shower. All you need are plastic animals that have some texture to them and 1-2 cans [Read More…]
DIY Spring Décor
The best ideas come when you least expect them. While visiting my local craft store, I stumbled upon an adorable white ceramic jug (50% off, mind you!) and knew I had to make something springy out of it. One beautiful hydrangea stem, complementary flowers and package of green moss later… and this beautiful vignette was born. [Read More…]
DIY Stamped Christmas Cards
On any given year, you can usually find me running straight to Papyrus for its super cute Christmas cards. However, this year I was inspired by a friend to get crafty and make my own cards (gasp!) from scratch. So, I went to Michael’s with an open mind knowing two things: that I love sparkle [Read More…]
DIY Poinsettia Wreath
I love making homemade wreaths! Can’t you tell? I’ve had this one grapevine wreath from Michael’s for about 2 years, switching out the flowers and garland to fit each season. I stumbled on these gorgeous poinsettia flowers, and couldn’t resist another! Making a homemade wreath is super easy. No gluing necessary, just 15 minutes and [Read More…]
DIY Tiered Herb Garden
A DIY herb garden, for apartment dwellers and cooking lovers alike! With one stop to a big box store (the Home Depot’s of the world) or your local nursery, you’ll have everything you need to put together your very own garden. I’ve been wanting to make a DIY tiered herb garden for MONTHS, and I’m [Read More…]
DIY Wildflower Wreath
You know it’s spring in New Jersey when… wildflowers spring to life on the sides of roads and daffodils adorn everyone’s garden plot. I’m still waiting for the snow to melt away and reveal those gorgeous buds, but in the meantime I’ll enjoy a wreath full of wildflowers on my door! One of my favorite seasonal [Read More…]
DIY Christmas Trees Ornament
Making homemade Christmas ornaments is one of my favorite things to do in the weeks leading up to Christmas. They’re adorable touches to add to your Christmas tree and thoughtful gifts for loved ones. I had leftover mini bulbs from my DIY Christmas Lights Ornament, so I thought I’d remake my Snowy Christmas Trees Ornament I [Read More…]
DIY Potpourri Christmas Tree
Do you have odd Christmas traditions in your family? Ever since I was little my Mom has been making these DIY Potpourri Christmas Trees. For her birthday this month we had a craft day together and made them over warm mugs of Twinning Christmas Tea. They’re a cute addition to your Christmas decor, especially if [Read More…]
DIY Vintage Christmas Carol Ornament
There are a ton of festive DIY ornaments floating around Pinterest, so I thought I’d take a stab at making one of my favorites – the DIY Vintage Christmas Carol Ornament! Truth: I had some serious doubts while making this ornament. I thought is was going to be a complete disaster. Actually, no, I was [Read More…]
DIY Christmas Lights Ornament
How are you getting in Christmas spirit? I started on Black Friday. While people subjected themselves to herds of crazies at the mall, I carefully packed away my pumpkin and autumn decor and decorated for Christmas. Snowman tea towels hanging from my oven, strings of white lights wrapped around my balcony and an expertly arranged [Read More…]
DIY Easy Autumn Wreath
Hi, my name is Ashley and I’m addicted to making seasonal wreaths. And I’m also in loveeee with my favorite season, autumn! This DIY Autumn Wreath is very simple. No glue, tape or pins required. All you need are a few bunches of flowers, a grapevine wreath and a pair of scissors. A little bit of [Read More…]
DIY Chelsea’s Fall Flowers Wreath
Every girl needs a DIY autumn wreath for her first apartment! Last weekend I had fun with my sister-in-law, Chelsea, as she made her very first wreath. Just like my Mom helped me make mine ($10 DIY Autumn Wreath, anyone?) last year. After seeing how awesome hers turned out, I looked over to her with [Read More…]
DIY Tulle Tutu
Whether for a little girl dressing up as a princess… or, for my adult friends and I dressing up for the Color Me Rad 5K … this is a super easy project to make your own tutu! While at my local craft store, Michael’s, I saw GLITTER tulle. I couldn’t resist. I love sparkles, shimmer and [Read More…]
DIY Hydrangea Spring Wreath
An easy DIY wreath project that takes only about 15 minutes (or less!) to complete. The best part is that you can use whatever color combinations you like – so let your creativity shine! I love hydrangeas. I think they’re so beautiful and delicate. They scream of warm, whimsical nights full of twinkling lights and [Read More…]
DIY Cleaning Your Yoga Mat
When was the last time you properly cleaned your yoga mat? *Crickets* Join the club if you answer is ‘never’! Saying it out loud is a little embarrassing, considering where my yoga mat has been over the last eight (gasp!) years. In order of the nastiest to cleanest places, my yoga mat has made frequent visits [Read More…]
Snowy Christmas Tree Ornaments
After seeing mini Christmas trees in my local Michael’s craft store, I had to find a use for them! So in the name of gift giving and jolly goodness, I made these snowy Christmas scene tree ornaments. Aside from the glass ornaments and mini Christmas trees, this was a project that mostly used scraps or [Read More…]
DIY Leftover Ribbon Ornament
I had some leftover scrapbook paper from my DIY Ticket Shadowbox project, so I decided to turn it into a homemade Christmas ornament. I love that aside from the extra ornament that I had to buy, everything in this craft is a leftover piece from something else. It really pays to hang onto your paper scraps! [Read More…]