Have you ever tried string art? It's so much fun and with a little help, this would be a great project for older kiddos! I first tried my hand at string art when I did some projects for another website (it's not gone up yet)- I did the vintage inspired flag... Since then, I've been wanting to … [Read more...]
Sea Glass inspired Lamp Shade-Lamps.com
A few months ago friends at Lamps.com contacted me about being in their 2014 DIY Lamp Shade Contest! How fun right? Decorating a drum shade! At the time, although it was still chilly outside, I was brainstorming some ideas for summer and sea glass kept catching my eye! I love the soft washed … [Read more...]
Grapevine Ball Topiary~Lighted!
In the spirit of all-things warm weather I made a sweet little grapevine ball topiary the other day... tiny lights give a magical glow! I started with a humble terra cotta flower pot ...you know I love terra cotta...(All my projects with terra cotta flower pots are HERE). Remember the … [Read more...]
Sea Glass Wreath
If there's one thing that makes me think summer more than an other, I think it's sea glass. Sea glass, fake or real, conjures up images of beach walks in the cool sand at sunrise and the rhythmic sound of waves crashing on the shore. I have a lot of (fake) sea glass and a couple of years ago I made … [Read more...]
Summer Craft to do with your Kids! Tiny Shell Frames!
This is a fun and easy little craft you can do with your kids! All you need... *Strings of tiny shells~you can get them at Michael's or Hobby Lobby *Flat front frame * Glue gun These tiny strings of shells are so easy to glue on! This goes fast and is super easy... A little something … [Read more...]
Beachy Burlap Wreath
I've been wanting to try making one of the burlap wreaths that are all over blog-land. They're cheap and easy and you know how I love cheap and easy! All you need is: Burlap, a ribbon for hanging and a Coat Hanger bent into a circle. (Not and easy thing to do my friends!) I got 1 yard of light … [Read more...]
Easy to Make Summer Anklet!
I've never done a "Flashback Monday" but this easy anklet got lots of props last Summer when I first posted it HERE! I thought maybe some of you may want to try it with your daughters! ***** Is it just in the South, or do girls everywhere wear anklets when the weather gets warm? The moment … [Read more...]
Sea Glass Wreath
There are few things that take me to that Summer State of Mind like Sea-Glass. I love the sand tumbled smooth frosted pieces of glass. (Even if much of it is man-made!) I use it all over the house to decorate for Summer. But I thought it would be fun to do a little something else with … [Read more...]