Learn how to make this DIY No-Sew Rope Coil Basket using craft store supplies. I have been swooning over all of the simple yet gorgoues rope baskets. I knew I had to figure out an easy way to make one. I went to my local fabric warehouse and found the perfect “rope” – natural cotton…
This is one of those fabulous projects that serves a dual purpose. It makes the perfect, visually impactful decoration for a birthday party, and then you can hang it up at home as modern photo wall art. We had Calla’s sixth birthday party this past Friday and since it was raining and snowing we had…
We continue our obsession with hand-dyed indigo shibori fabric. I wanted to create a statement piece in my home with some newly dyed fabric. I went the very simple route and made a no-sew wall hanging. This is a lovely way to showcase your handmade fabric designs. One of the many things I love about…
Well, our love for shibori continues! We thought it would be interesting to try our favorite shibori technique with something other than indigo, something bright for spring and summer. My friend Heather and I tried our hand at using a raspberry color procaine MX dye. The process is a bit different than using the natural…
I do believe that if you can make a mama relax and take time for herself, you have given her a wonderful gift. So help your mama friends do this very thing by gifting them homemade bath salts. I made a bath salt mixture with rosemary and spearmint oils to give the sense of energy…
Time to channel your inner Jackson Pollock for this DIY Watercolor Notebook project. Have you ever tried splatter painting with water color paints? We created handmade notebooks using this method on a good thick watercolor paper for the cover. This project can be done with the kids as well… be prepared, it can get messy….
Encouraging creative play through art is a huge part of our parenting philosophy. It’s most likely in our blood because our mom, an educator, always had art projects as part of our life at home growing up. We adore sharing kids crafts on our blog too! Sara started following the Artful Parent blog when Harper…
If you are looking for ideas for a baby shower favor, look no further. These fabric wrapped candles make a sentimental and meaningful gift for the guests. Our dear friend Molly had done something similar for a baby shower and we have been using her candle idea ever since! The guests are asked to light…
I love sharing DIY projects that are simple. Well friends, this one is super simple. I created a new piece of art for our house with a artist’s wood panel, some paint, some mod podge, and a cute picture of Poppy! How cute would this project be to do year after year and have a gallery of…
See how we make our favorite DIY Marbled Indigo Eggs using a special ingredient! They almost look galaxy like, don’t you think? Check them out! You know how much we love indigo dye, right? Well I had to try our hand at marbling eggs this year – so I gave the nail polish technique a try. I…
Spring is here and I could not wait to work with fresh flowers. Have you ever made a fresh flower crown? I used little pink wax flowers and made a simple and quick (like 15 minutes) fresh flower crown for minted’s blog, Julep. Head on over to Julep for the full tutorial. I just love…
We are always trying to come up with little gift ideas to stuff in all those Easter eggs. Did you see our Easter Basket Gift guide last week? Today I am sharing a super simple DIY Easter gift idea – hand painted wood bead hair ties. You know those elastic hair ties? Just add a…
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