I'm slowly getting back to normal after a difficult few weeks, so I'm ready to share a new update in my office/studio space. I picked up these baskets on a whim with the hope of trying an easy basket update, but I wasn't sure what to do. Finally, I decided to try this embroidered basket idea! They fit perfectly inside of my new office cabinets. Capitalizing on my favorite 80s/90s patterns[...]
The following post is sponsored by Tulip I don't know about the rest of the world, but here in California, we're ready for summer! Because summer usually comes early for us, I got a head start on making a tie dye picnic blanket! Using a Turkish towel (great as a blanket or a towel), I created this vibrant pattern with the latest Tulip Two-Minute Tie Dye Kit, Berry Blast. Even though it[...]
The following post is sponsored by ASTROBRIGHTS® Papers I know life is a little different right now, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy parties in a different way! Most of us are quarantined with at least one other person right now, so get ready to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your significant other, family or roommate. I do believe that parties can lift our spirits. That's why I h[...]
Oh, hey, that's me! Maybe one day I'll learn how to photograph wall art without capturing my reflection, but for now, you're stuck with me, ha! Today's DIY was actually inspired by a wallpaper I fell in love with on Pinterest once, and I decided it was just the inspiration I needed to jazz up the art in our entryway. This simple geometric paper wall art is easy to make with a simple paper[...]
The following post is sponsored by Tulip With warm weather on the horizon, it's the perfect time to start tie dyeing again! One of my favorite versatile accessories is handkerchiefs, so I wanted to share three ways to make tie dye handkerchiefs with different tie dye techniques. Using Tulip's newest Berry Blast palette of its Two-Minute Tie Dye Kit, these handkerchiefs are a faster way[...]
I couldn't resist cracking open my best Easter puns this year to see who can take a yolk! This is honestly such simple Easter craft but I'm so EGGcited to share because I'm obviously a huge fan of puns (like you couldn't tell). These punny Easter eggs are a goofy way to bring some extra fun to your Easter brunch, no matter how you're celebrating this year. Making hand stamped eggs has bee[...]
The following post is sponsored by Aleene's and Tulip Hospitals across the country are experiencing shortages of lifesaving N95 masks to protect themselves and their high-risk patients from COVID-19. They are the ones who need these masks most, but individuals can utilize homemade masks to protect themselves. States like California now require you to wear a mask in public for your own[...]
Easter is less than a week away! Although celebrations will be very different for us all this year, that doesn't mean you can't still celebrate with Easter crafts. Once you've seen how mesmerizing paint pouring is, you will probably want try it too! At least I did. Using the same technique as my marbled tray, I made fluid painted eggs for Easter! With color blocked bottoms, these wooden e[...]
Let's have a very shiny Easter this year! What's more shiny than DIY disco ball Easter eggs, complete with glittery silver paint?! These little disco ball eggs literally shine, and boy were they tough to master. I actually had TWO failed attempts at making these disco ball easter eggs before finding a successful technique - first with very thin nail tape (nope!) and then with Mod Podg[...]
Happy Friday, friends! It's week three of COVID-19 quarantine for most of us, so if you're in the "it's 9am and I just want a cocktail" phase, I've got you covered. Try one of these margarita lollipops! Mixed with tequila, lime zest and orange extract, the boozy lollipops are dipped in rock salt to give them a real margarita-like finish. No one is judging you in quarantine, I promise. Hav[...]