March 2011
DIY Leather Bag Bling
Inspired by a vintage leather satchel I spotted in Vogue’s April issue, I pulled together my own evening bag version for $4.00 with resale shop finds. To help the pin go into the leather with ease, I pierced the bag first with a hammer and nail…
DIY Green Glassware
My kids like it when I put a funky twist on the everyday items we use and I like to keep things interesting – so, this idea was a hit with all of us. Modern milk and cookies – ginger ale bottles are reused as glassware & butter cookies are stacked onto straws…
Plastic Egg Garland
Plastic Easter eggs are strung together to make an easy Easter garland. These are so simple to make, just open the egg, place a thin yarn, string or thread inside and snap shut.
Plant Jewelry
Vintage rhinestone pins are wired to wooden skewers to create unique decorative picks for my houseplants. To make these you will need: wire, a wire clipper, wooden skewers and vintage pins.
“Horton Hears A Who!” Craft
Today is Theodor Seuss Geisel’s (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) birthday. In our family we are all big fans of Dr. Seuss so, I thought it would be fun to create a simple craft in honor of one of our favorites from the author – Horton Hears A Who!.
Hat Planter
Make a textural planter for some spring flowers – just place a bowl inside of a knit cap and it will hold your potted plant without leaking.