Lingering winter weather can bring on a need to have green, growing things in our indoor surroundings. And those first signs of Spring often foster a desire to bring the outdoors in. Decorative planters are easy to get, but here is a very straightforward way to upcycle a basket into[Read more]
Tissue paper votives are a beautiful way to decorate for Valentine’s Day. They’re also a special handmade gift to give to your friends and loved ones. These are so easy to make using upcycled jars and decorative gift tissue! If you like, you can decorate the lids to go with[Read more]
Add some elegance to your holiday with these DIY Wedgwood Inspired Christmas Tree Ornaments. They’re easy to make using millwork and architectural on-lays. One of the big reasons why I’m a DIY girl is because I love high end décor. But I can’t always justify spending loads of money on[Read more]
Bring lots of bling to your décor with a sparkling brooch wreath! It’s beautiful for the holidays, but pretty enough to hang year round. Brooch wreaths are a beautiful way to bring extra sparkle to your holiday décor. The glitz of rhinestones and pearls is positively dressy, and using colors[Read more]
DIY your own beautiful ribbon wreath for fall using thrifty materials. Customize it with a seasonal sentiment or personalize it with a monogram. Celebrate the Season. Halloween is over, and it seems we’re all preparing for Christmas. But the whole month of November is still ahead of us! So why[Read more]
Use a surprising alternative to a conventional wreath for spring decorating by using a window frame. A DIY floral window frame will freshen your décor for the season. A rustic spring floral window frame makes a different statement hanging on a front door, or brings in an bit of an[Read more]
Freshen up your table with colorful DIY dip dyed napkins. They’re easy to make using plain cotton dinner napkins and fabric dye. Hi, all! Heather here. Many of you know that my main gig is running my baking blog, Sprinkle Bakes. I’m constantly on the lookout for beautiful table linens[Read more]
An unusual way to showcase smaller pieces of heirloom china, or your favorite pieces of thrifted vintage china, is to include them in a custom wreath to display in your home. I made this wreath as a gift for my best friend Heather Baird, who has an addiction to antique[Read more]
Kids can design their own custom pillowcase using ordinary crayons! I remember my second grade teacher having us do this as an art project, and all my classmates were so proud of the artwork they had made! It had all the best features of refrigerator art, but on a sturdier[Read more]
Bring light to dark winter months with unique holiday oil lamps. They make wonderful hostess gifts and the semi-precious stones add a bespoke touch. This is one of my favorite uses for small, clear, thrifted bottles – make them into oil lamps! It’s so easy and a beautiful way to[Read more]