Category Archives: Do it yourself – Crafts
Pretty Flower Vase
A nice flower vase idea from Classic Casual Home Blog. She used a bottle of Patron Tequila for the vase. The container I found at Marshals will work nice. I added buttons leftover from when I made a Bracelet. Have a happy weekend. xo Marie
Have a Nice Easter!
There are some Awesome ideas for Easter decor from Matthew Mead, an amazing home decor design expert. Bunny Ears Mousse! Directions for how to make this sweet dessert come from the very talented Centsational Girl. Enjoy you day! xo, Marie
Driftwood Decor
There is a nice idea on Pinterest to display special items. My special items are in the photo below. There is an arrowhead from the Lake, some seaglass and a sea shell from Crystal Cove, a mushroom made from driftwood and an acorn from Northern California and a key chain I made when I was little. I found …
Wedding Gift Idea
We are going to Portland, Maine for a friends wedding and I decided to personalize our gift to them. I found this sign on Etsy and made it in my own version. This idea is nice because many years from now they may not remember these special dates.
Pumpkin Bread
This nice print of a pumpkin pie recipe from ETSY is great inspiration for my next project. My version is a recipe for Pumpkin Bread. It will be nice to have it handy on the wall so I don’t have to get the book out all the time.
Graduation Gift
Ryan graduated from The University of Oregon.Thanks to the inspiration from a store on Etsy, I made a similar sign that fit with Ryan’s life at The University of Oregon.
Topiary
An old hanger became useful today when I made this Topiary. Let’s hope the ivy continues to grow and wrap around the circular hanger. My step by step instructions come from Thistlewoodfarms Blog.
You Are My Sunshine
Time to change up some of my frames. Idea comes from Tatertotsandjello Blog
White Hydrangea with Burlap Pot
White Hydrangeas are so beautiful. I bought these at Trader Joes today. Thanks to the 99 Cents Only store, I had a nice terracotta pot and wrapped it in burlap with a green rafia ribbon. Inspiration is from Pinterest
Camping Rules
My sister Kathy loves to go camping with her family. She would like a Camping Rules Sign so I created one that would fit this theme. Links to: Thrifty Decor Chic
