crafts

  • Project: More Tin Foil Antiquing

    This is a follow-up to the post a did a couple weeks ago on how to make antiqued silver eggs using tin foil and black paint. A lot of people were very excited with the technique and talked about using...
    Mar 20, 2014 8 Comments

  • 14 DIY Project for Easter

    Easter is right around the corner! I’m hosting this year, so that has me thinking about all sorts of DIY projects for the table and around the house. Here’s a few we’ve done in years...
    Mar 17, 2014 No Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge 4 – Minnesota Love String Art

    The latest Iron Craft challenge required us to use either flowers and/or hearts in a project. I showed my love for my home of Minneapolis and Minnesota with some string art. I know this isn’t t...
    Feb 25, 2014 5 Comments

  • St. Patrick’s Day Projects

    Make sure not to get pinched this St. Patrick’s Day and make yourself a little something green! The Little Luck Charm Bracelet is super easy and is a subtle way to wear your green. A Shamrock ...
    Feb 24, 2014 No Comments

  • Project: Antiqued Silver Eggs

    I was playing around in my craft room the other day trying to think of a way to make gilded eggs with what I had on hand. Then I realized I didn’t want golden gilt, I wanted silver eggs. A coupl...
    Feb 18, 2014 57 Comments

  • Project: Olympic Torch Two Ways

    We had a parade to go to for the opening ceremony of the Olympics. It was a great event that was hosted by our local ice rink. They said they would have supplies available, but we made our own at home...
    Feb 12, 2014 2 Comments

  • What We’re Pinning

    It’s been awhile since I shared what Susi and I have been pinning, so let’s take a look… I love this Nelson Ball Clock from Design Within Reach, but at $375 I’m wondering if I...
    Feb 07, 2014 2 Comments

  • Project: Faux Frosted Candle Holders

    I love having candles around my house, especially this time of year when it is still cold and dark. Lit candles (whether they be a real flame or a battery operated candle) can enhance the feeling or c...
    Feb 04, 2014 3 Comments

  • Iron Craft ’14 Challenge 1 – No Sew “Leather” Card Wallet

    It is Iron Craft’s third anniversary, so for the challenge we were asked to make something from the traditional third anniversary gift, leather, or the modern gift, crystal. We had a little leew...
    Jan 14, 2014 2 Comments

  • Iron Craft Challenge 26 – Hanging Hearts Wreath

    Oh my, it’s the last Iron Craft challenge of 2013 and it’s during one of the busiest times of year. Luckily, the challenge was to make something that could be done in an hour or less. You ...
    Dec 31, 2013 3 Comments