Easy DIY Spring Easter Egg Wreath Tutorial

I have had this wintery wreath on my door since well, winter. I figured, I had better update it, but didn't have the time.  First, I tucked the berries and pinecones behind the wreath. I grabbed this egg garland I already had and tied it onto the wreath with twine and craft pearls to tame the pine needles back, and then I tucked some fake flowers in there. I think it turned out really cute! It took less than 10 minutes, required absolutely zero sewing or gluing, and I can take it apart in minutes if I want to reuse the materials again.

Recycling holiday crafts and supplies is the best!

You can also take a figurine, like my adorable little bunny here, and glue or wire it down. So, Easter is tomorrow... you have *plenty* of time to do something like this!

Also, tonight we will be planting a magical Easter jellybean garden, along with many other pinterest inspired families. In the morning, lollipops or peeps should arise in their place... hopefully these beans work!

via makeit love it

 

 
via my frugal adventures

A Pretty Halloween

I have seen some very pretty crafts that would make even the most cottage chic or elegant home ready for the holidays. I love Halloween, but I am not into things that are too scarey, so these would be perfect for 'round these parts.

 Blinged out Spider Web and Spider on a White Pumpkin via BHG

 

Pretty Lace Ghost Tutorial by A Beautiful Mess

Glittered Spider Web Doily, just glue a web on wax paper, glitter. let dry and peel! *full tutorial here*

Lovely Halloween ideas by Rhonna Designs

 Shabby Chic Fabric Chandelier Tutorial 

Shabby Chic Pumpkins

Halloween wreath by 36th avenue via snap creativity

Inspired Christmas: Favorite Decorating and Crafts

mod vintage life

mod vintage life

pleated poppy

pleated poppy yarn balls chandelier

songbird tins to lanterns (tutorial)

the nester (plus christmas tour of homes)

 infarrantly creative, christmas time capsule memory ornament tutorial

in the fun lane

 the inspired room (felt wreath tutorial)

southern hospitality

 nie nie

 nie nie

this blessed nest

this blessed nest

shabby nest

 the lettered cottage

edie van breems, swedish decorating

country living

southern living

marshmallow candy canes southern living

pinecone fireplace country living

 

  jurianne matter paper angels free pdf craft via decor8

 jurianne matter paper muffin trees free pdf craft

beautiful wreath ideas here

wreath embellishment ideas via Nester

  cute kid's Christmas craft ideas

Pops of Muted Color

pickles... how to make it here

I thought I would be in spring time color mode by now, but given we just had several inches of snow fall (in Texas) no less, I'm still not feelin' it.  Easter pastels, (I can't believe I'm saying this) let's wait a few more days.  But, pops of colors in muted, unforced tones are an excellent transition for me.

I love the above wreath, covered in wool felted balls. You can make your own from a kit, or purchase premade balls or learn how to do it from pickle's instructions (and while your at it, make that wonderful curtain as well!). The sewn mini colorful garland decorating the moose skull is also lovely.

johnny & stacie sfgirlbybay

The home of johnny and stacie, is a bit of perfection to me. It's open, not overly cluttered but a distinct sense of creativity and wonder resides here. Which is no wonder given that it is located in an artistic warehouse turned residential space. The backdrop of the neutral colors, beams and bones of the home and furniture allow for chamleon growth in both color and decor choices over the natural course of living in the space. We can create similar vibes with our homes if we so choose.

this pink dinosaur painting speaks to me.

Besides, how could a home with a swing in the living room not be wonderful?

Living in such a naturally colorful space would perhaps make one dress in similar muted colors, as though the fashion osmosis has seeped in to your mind by simply walking through the door.

curry necklace by urban legend

What a lovely necklace. The combination of it's elegant drape and muted colors work perfectly with the black and white printed blouse and lovely ruffle edged muted lime green shrug! And that's saying a lot from a fellow jewelry designer who primarily wears grey (and who also, loves Indian curry).