Author: camilla
Gold Grocery Bag Valentine
Does your Valentine have a heart of gold? Try making this interesting gold heart from a paper grocery bag – it is sure to get their attention…
Spontaneous Vegetarianism Hot Pad
One day they are eating 3 pounds of bacon, the next day they are refusing to eat beef stew for ethical reasons…
Phone Book Word Art
Show your love with this personalized word art made from a page from an old phone book…
Conversational Embroidery
I like to say something with my stitches. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just sincere…
Wire Embroidery
I love to mess around with embroidery – here’s a different kind of Valentine for you…
Before Putting Away Christmas Supplies, Think About Valentine’s Day
It may seem a bit early, but taking a few minutes to think about reusing holiday decorations for Valentine’s Day will save you time and money in a few weeks. As you are packing away your ornaments and lights, keep an eye out for anything red or pink that, with a few additions can look entirely new and appropriate for use on Valentine’s Day…
Stemware Snow Globes
Inexpensive stemware from IKEA are easily converted into interesting snow globes…
Water Colored Glass
Some glasses get a few coats of watercolor paint to provide a quick and temporary color change perfect for holding
The Alice Wreath
Our little buddy, Alice (5), who lives next-door happily helped me make this wreath today. I thought I’d dedicate it
Snowflake Catcher Wreath
Thank you to the Evanston History Center for inviting me to participate in their annual wreath competition for the Charles Gates Dawes house. For my entry I created what I call a “Snowflake Catcher Wreath”…
DIY Anthropologie Mason Jar Snow Globes
I love the little Mason Jar Snow Globes they are selling at Anthropologie right now, but not so keen on
Glass Globe Redo
I have a love-hate relationship with the plain glass Christmas ornaments available at craft stores. I love to use these
Cork Burst
I like to create unusual baubles to place on my coffee table or mantel. My kids love unexpected decorating details and this type of thing always grabs the attention of guests. I made this in about 30 minutes and I’m thrilled with it…