I have really struggled with feeling like my decorating options are super limited here. I find prices to be insane for almost everything and often feel like very little is worth it. Finding basic (and cheap!) options to fix up myself has been the best way to go for what I'm after. I actually made this fabric and yarn wrapped lamp way back in 2020, but as we know life got super weird super fast and I didn't post it at the time. I'm sharing this easy DIY now because I'm still happy with it and it ... Read More
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How to Update a Mirror with Decoupage
I've probably only mentioned how much I'm enjoying puttering around the house with small projects a few hundred times now. I love creating my happy corners and seeing how spaces are coming together. I'm getting used to the different craft supplies that are available to me here, too. There's a large wood blank section at our local craft store and I picked up a mirror that was on sale without knowing exactly what I was going to do with it. When Alice needed a little something extra for her room, I ... Read More
How to Finish an Embroidery Hoop with Bias Tape
I'm really enjoying being able to sit and stitch again--now that all of my things are in one place, I can finally work on some of the projects that I've had on my idea list forever. I have always felt that the hoop in a project can help to really show off your work if you play it up a bit. This is how to finish and embroidery hoop with bias tape--it's super easy and you can make pretty hoops in batches so that there's always one ready for your next project. What you'll need: ... Read More
Easy Painted Jar Update
I've been slowly organizing my craft space one project at a time. It's been a lot of fun doing small projects that are helping the entire space come together. I unpacked a boatload of knitting needles that stayed in a pile on the floor for a few weeks until I got tired of accidentally kicking them across the room. This easy painted jar update was just what I needed to keep me happy for a couple hours with the bonus of my knitting needles finally having a home. (I know, I know--another painted ... Read More
Get Back into the Crafting Groove with Decoupage
I haven't spoken much about the emotional side of two international moves in two years. It sounds amazing, but the reality is that these moves have taken a lot out of me. Before we left the States, my blog was doing really well. I was working with brands and people I loved, I was getting regular job offers, and, dare I say it, was earning actual money. I packed up my craft room knowing that I would see my supplies again in a few months and had the reassurances that nothing would change. Life ... Read More
Give Thanks Framed Art
I love the idea of seasonal artwork and have started creating my own. I've never really decorated for Thanksgiving specifically and decided it was time to change that. I wanted something simple and came up with this Give Thanks Framed Art. I used a frame I picked up on sale, Wrap It Up Statement Floral, Stencil-Masks in Holiday Shapes and Dear Ruby Alpha, Mod Podge, green paint, and a bit of glitter. I pulled out the paper insert from the frame and used that as my canvas. I covered ... Read More