This project came together as part of the Dear Stella Challenge over at Kollabora, in which a group of bloggers were each given fabrics from Dear Stella to use in a creative project. The fabric used here is from the beautiful Dear Stella Paloma collection, and it inspired a set of decorative storage boxes that […]
DIY Covered Book
Fabric covered books have been on the project radar for ages, but the actual technique felt unclear enough to keep pushing it further down the list. After some research and a genuinely helpful tutorial discovered along the way, the mystery was solved and the results turned out better than anticipated. Here is exactly how the […]
DIY: Tacky Letter “E”
A craft room should feel like a reflection of the person who spends time in it, and sometimes all it takes is one small project to tip the balance from generic to genuinely personal. This fabric-wrapped letter studded with upholstery tacks was exactly that kind of project. Supplies Upholstery tacks (browse the hardware store for […]
DIY Yarn Storage Solution: Oversized Wire Basket
Craft room organization has a way of becoming its own ongoing project, and finding storage that is both practical and visually appealing is harder than it sounds. After a considerable search, the answer turned up at TJ Maxx of all places: an oversized wire basket that checked every single box. Why a Wire Basket Works […]
DIY: Neon/Neutral Triple Cluster Pearl Bracelet
Every crafter has a blind spot, and jewelry making is a common one! You just need a project to help start filling the knowledge gap. Find someone who has been working with beads and wire for years, and their guidance can make a project like this one far less intimidating than expected. The bracelet looks […]
Granny Square Christmas Tree Skirt
Timing aside, this one was too good not to share. The granny square tree skirt is finally finished, and it made it under the tree with just enough time to spare. The last yarn end got woven in on Christmas Eve, and the moment it was spread out beneath the tree was genuinely one of […]
DIY Heart Bomb
When Meredith of One Sheepish Girl announced her second Sheepish Yarn Bomb, jumping on board was a no-brainer. You might recall the very first yarn bomb from back in September, and here is the wild part: it was still out there after all those months! Tough little thing. With the Sheepish Heart Bomb in full […]
DIY: Pom Pom Tote Bag (No Sewing Required)
Thrift store finds have a way of sparking the best ideas, and spotting a basic straw tote on a recent browse was all the inspiration needed. A handful of colorful pom pom pins later and that forgettable little bag became something worth reaching for every single day. Supplies A tote bag — straw is a […]
DIY: Wooden Accordion Jewelry Rack
Finding the right way to display jewelry is one of those problems that lingers for longer than it should. Everything available either feels too bulky, too boring or simply not quite right for the space. Then, completely out of nowhere, the solution appears in the most unexpected aisle of the craft store: a wooden accordion […]
DIY: Bow Shoe Clips Project
A pair of shoes that has been sitting at the back of the wardrobe for a while has more potential than it might appear. A set of ribbon bow clips is all it takes to make a familiar pair feel completely fresh, and the whole project comes together in minutes with minimal supplies. Color options […]