Posts tagged: craft

Daily DIY: Craft a Clay Conifer

Posted Dec 23rd 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Face it -- anything looks beautiful in white; even pinecones! Break out the kids' craft supplies and craft a few of these sweet clay pinecones, courtesy of Design Sponge:

Daily DIY: How to Make a Paperless Origami Reindeer

Posted Dec 18th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Yep, you read that right --- paperless origami. Read on, friends!:

Daily DIY: Craft an Elf Bowling Set

Posted Dec 16th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Your little ones will bowl over for this crafty gift, and you'll have a ball making it!:

ShelterPop Swap: Easy Gifts You Can Make -- For Under $20

Posted Dec 15th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

ShelterPop is at it again, this time with super easy holiday gifts you can make for less than the cost of a dinner for two. Ready for the round-up?:

HowNow: How to Make an Advent Calendar

Posted Dec 14th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

My sister asked Santa for an advent calendar this year, and I plan to craft it myself using this easy how-to video.

Daily DIY: Felted Snowflakes

Posted Dec 11th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

This year, I'd love to get crafty with my Christmas tree in hopes of starting a new tradition. What better way to infuse a bit of craft than with felted ornaments?

Daily DIY: Make a Sweater Wreath

Posted Dec 10th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

An oldie but a goodie, Betz White's felted sweater wreath has been on my radar for a few years now and I'm finally ready to tackle it. Ready for the tutorial?:

Daily DIY: Create a Paper Wrapped Vase

Posted Dec 9th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Now here's a DIY I could get behind! Wrapped paper vases are chic, simple and more importantly --- entirely inexpensive to make.

Daily DIY: How to Sew an Extra Layer in Your Garments for Added Warmth

Posted Dec 7th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Baby, it's cold outside. Really, really, really cold. So cold, in fact, that my go-to ensemble of jeans and a cardigan simply won't do.

Daily DIY: Make a DIY Ribbon Dispenser

Posted Dec 2nd 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Daily DIY: Give Recycled Fabric Bags This Season

Posted Dec 1st 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

I love packaging that doubles as a gift, so I'm a massive fan of totes, baskets and tins when it comes to wrapping my holiday gifts. This year, I can't wait to try out this fabric bag tutorial and fill them with fun, inexpensive gifts for my nieces and nephews.

Daily DIY: Nikki'o'Lantern

Posted Oct 26th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

I love everything artist Nikki McClure creates, and her latest pumpkin carving for Sunset Magazine is no exception.

ShelterPop Swap: Easy Lampshade Update

Posted Oct 20th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

It's never too late to bring some festive decor into your home, and with this easy DIY lampshade update, chances are you've already got the tools to do so!

Daily DIY: Make a Woven Felt Placemat

Posted Oct 15th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Felt screams cooler weather to me, so I can't wait to get my hands on a pair of brightly-colored felt threads and work some magic this fall.

Daily DIY: Scratch This

Posted Sep 30th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

I'm quite certain this is one of those DIY tutorials that you're not sure when it will come in handy until it's too late. Perhaps you're planning to throw a lottery-inspired party, or maybe you want a fun spin on holiday cards this year.