When you move, you not only get rid of many things but uncover things that have been lost and forgotten! I had lost some copper couplings “beads” from the Home Depot in the old apartment. Thanks to our move – they are back in my possession! I had been wanting to make a simple necklace with…
Nothing like apple picking season, right? Well, we gotta give those pears some love too! We are showing you how to make your very own stencil using freezer paper. This new tote would make the perfect new farmer’s market tote for yourself! Head over to minted’s blog, Julep for the how to on making…
Raising little ones, we’re reminded everyday how emotions play a big role in their lives. One minute, there’s sheer joy on their faces as they prepare to taste their ice cream cone. That joy suddenly turns to sadness as they proceed to drop that cone before their first lick. And then anger kicks in as…
We moved into our new apartment this summer. Slowly but surely we are getting settled in – hanging pictures on the walls, purchasing house plants and getting some new furniture. Oh course, Harper’s room is the only room in the apartment that is about done! Harper’s room has a beautiful bay window that gets amazing light….
You can never make too many garlands, right? We love this new one we created for Julep this week. It’s festive, timeless and will for sure become your next birthday party decor staple. Use any colors you like for this DIY birthday candle garland. And we love birthday parties, here’s one of our favorite big…
We are in love with the simplicity of the design of these DIY Air Dry Clay Platters. They would look beautiful in any kitchen! I’ve got a thing for white dishes. I’ve also got a thing for air dry clay. It’s amazing what you can make with air dry clay. I’ve made jewelry dishes, little…
In my quest to completely finish unpacking, I was sorting through my notebook collection (yes, collection). I found an old envelope style card stock journal and knew I wanted to make something from this technique. So here we have the beautiful DIY Leather Envelope Clutch tutorial! I had some leftover leather scraps from my friend…
Don’t you just love an outdoor summer wedding? Our latest project for minted’s blog, Julep is a DIY paper wedding fan to keep all the guests cool during an outdoor ceremony. We adore handmade touches at weddings. Try this simple watercolor technique to add that personal touch. Check out the full post on Julep. Photos…
I think I am just as excited as Harper for Back to School season… The new backpack, school supplies, new teacher and seeing old friends! Harper actually starts second grade TODAY! We are always trying to come up with new ways to display the kid’s artwork at home. We made this super easy frame for…
We were out shopping the other day and spotted a great graphic black and white grid skirt. The print inspired us to create the perfect DIY picnic blanket. It’s simple in its grid pattern and still a bit bold with the black paint strokes against the white background. We used a few yards of white fabric and…
I love a handmade project that turns out so beautiful. And is so incredibly easy! I made these hand-painted watercolor cloth napkins for minted’s blog, Julep. They would be perfect for a summer brunch or bridal shower. Or even a lovely hostess gift. You just need some plain white cloth napkins, fabric paint and brushes…
Melissa and I are heading to ALT Summit in Salt Lake City today. We are so excited to be helping at the blogging conference this year as ALT Reps. We are excited to reconnect with bloggers we met while at the conference in January and are looking forward to meeting lots of new friends as…
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