Thanks Sarah!

I had to post this.





It's a framed picture that turns into a craft table! I found this via Sarah M. on what else, Pinterest. It completely folds up to save space. Genious I say!

For the full tutorial: visit Bubblewrapp'd

Okay, back to my hiatus.

Paul Villinski

I wish I could afford a Paul Villinski, but I can't. I'm wondering though, if I could recreate something like this on a much smaller scale. I'm no celebrated artist, but could I maybe come up with a humble interpretation????

Amazing DIY

Little Green Notebook's Jenny Komenda has done it again! I love her use of vibrant colors and beautiful accessories! Today she's posted an incredible diy project that costs something like 10 dollars. If you've been trying to figure out how to display your sentimental photos or incorporate a more modern fresh look to your home, this is an easy, inexpensive way to "experiment". I think her LDS temple photo looks absolutely beautiful displayed that way!!!

I Wish I Could Knit,

 so I could make things like this

and this

this too,

and shop here

and ride bikes like this. Anyone feeling patient enough to teach me???

DIY IKAT and Happy Weekend

If anyone out there is like me, always looking for a DIY project that costs like .5, but looks like $100,000,000, this one's for you!!!

I can't remember where I found the link, so I can't give full props, but Elizabeth from "The Mustard Ceiling" posted the full tutorial on "The Blooming Hydrangea".



ikat fabric tutorial...

Mirror Mirror on the Wall...

My newest unnecessary project is trying to make this $600 plus Pottery Barn mirror myself for something like $60. I found two good tutorials online and it doesn't look that hard. Famous last words right?

I'll start posting the process on Mon. I'm super nervous.

DIY
DIY

Taming Clutter, Design Sponge Style

Why didn't I think of this? Genius!!!
Visit DesignSponge for the full tutorial.... and if you haven't gotten your hands on Grace Bonney's book, Design Sponge at Home, you're seriously missing out.

Little Glass Box's Mirrored Nightstand

You have to check out the before and after here! This talented gal made this nightstand herself with some help from her local glass company and a can of paint. So good!!!

What Would Suzanne Do?

Suzanne is one of the most creative people I know! I love her blog because she doesn't just copy other people's projects, she's constantly coming up with her own ideas. Like this one, homemade facial scrub in a beautiful jar. Wouldn't this be a great teacher's gift, VTing gift, BFF gift, etc.... She also has a function on her blog where you can easily print off her tutorials with or without pictures.

It's so nice to get a homemade gift!

Amazing Christmas Tree Topper

For a seriously easy and beautiful Christmas tree topper, go here:    A Little Glass Box...

... and spend some time time exploring. This dynamic gal is so creative and has her own fabulous sense of style, on a realistic budget, I might add. I always look forward to seeing what she and her cute family are up to next. (She's got an Ollie too) Check it out!

DIY Advent

We are already a week into December so I ran into Target yesterday to pick up a couple of advent calenders only to run into a whole bunch of awesome friends and of course, was a Chatty Cathy. Anyway, by the time I stopped gabbing, it was too late to get in line (I had to pick up Spencer from detention, short but irritating story) so I threw everything to the side and ran out the door.

I'm thinking now, I should just make one like this lovely from stylizimo. Of course it doesn't have the prepackaged chocolate. Hmmm, maybe I should start now for next year!

stylizimo.com




I found this one on Design Sponge. There's a link there to the actual tutorial if anyone is feeling crafty! It's really cute too huh.

Couldn't Be More Beautiful

Katy Elliott's blog is one of my favorites! She and her husband are in the process of restoring their beautiful 260 year old New England home. She just posted some tips she learned at a wreath making class recently. Very simple, but really just perfect Christmas style!!!

I'm going to try to get my wreath done today and will post pictures soon.

For the Mantle

For all of you crafters, non crafters, or people like me who like crafts, but have very little time to craft, here is a fun idea that Lorie found on Tater Tots and Jello. This couldn't be easier or more affordable! You know, this would be fun to do with kids as well, my girls would love it!

Be Different Act Normal ... check it out!

Classic Martha

 After visiting the Home Depot the other day, I felt more than a little disappointed at some of the MSL products for sale. I don't know what's going on, but Martha, come on!!! Some of the stuff was okay, but some of it made me want to throw up in my own mouth. Something about a black rubber doormat with a picture of Santa bear airbrushed in primary colors. What????!!! I know.

So, I needed a little dose of the classic Martha, the Martha I fell in love with.

I miss her. "sniff"

So here she is, and listen... I am not through with my girl. She is obviously stretched too thin and maybe isn't totally on the ball as far as quality control goes, BUT I am a loyal friend always. We will get through this together, just like her unfortunate incarceration, this too shall pass.

So Cute it Makes Me Mad

I love miniature stuff. Doll houses that light up, Christmas villages, petit fours, they all make me smile. These little gingerbread houses, however, are the cutest little things I've seen in a long time!

Lorie, who is my go to girl for everything festive just posted these lovelies on her blog. She found this particular project at Not Martha but there are many more fabulous ideas she's found just in time for the holidays as well!!!

And it is, unbelievably, that time of year again.Yikes!

Party Hats for Cool People

Jordan Ferney, party planner extraordinaire, and author of the, "Oh Happy Day" blog is posting a fun tutorial tomorrow showing how to make these lovely hats.

I'm so there. I'm actually there every couple of days anyway because her stuff is so awesome AND she lives in Paris and her pictures make me gasp and swoon.

Holy DIY Headboards

 

http://chicandcheaplifestyle.blogspot.com/2011/03/diy-upholstered-tufted-headboard-guest.html

www.imperfectblog.com/2009/01/diy-headboard.html

via Country Living

DIY slipcovers from Martha

http://gardenberger.blogspot.com/2011/04/finally-finally-finally-finished.html

Be Different Act Normal Strikes Again!

Lori found this DIY lampshade at

http://www.alittleglassbox.com/2011/08/horsin-around.html


This gal took a simple (it looks like linen) lampshade and wrote love notes from to her son on it. Very cute! What a fun keepsake that can be a sweet little reminder all year round. I would have to have someone write it for me because my hands shake so badly, BUT if you have steady hands, it's super easy. I think she used a sharpy.

You also have to check out Lori's Halloween posts on her blog. She has so many easy and cute ideas for this very quirky holiday, from mesh ghosts to cute little Halloween hats.

http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/

Is it a holiday? I don't know, I guess not.

Stenciled Curtains

I can't tell you how many great ideas I've found on Lori's "Be Different Act Normal" blog, but this one might take the cake!

She found this stencil idea from Beth's "Home Stories A2Z". Beth was inspired by some lovely but expensive Ballard Design curtains and decided to make similar ones herself.

I think her curtains are even prettier than the more expensive ones and I can't wait to try this myself.

I love blogging!

http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/2011/08/royal-design-studio-stenciled-curtains-knock-off-ballard-designs.html

Favor Box

Go to:

http://www.bijouxbride.com/diy-thursdays-3-fun-favour-boxes-fubumedia

I just found this on Lori's "Be Different Act Normal" blog. There's a link on my sidebar to see all of her fabulous finds and ideas.

This would be fun for any special occasion or VT gift!