Tag Archives: DIY

DIY Body Scrubs – #CraftChallenge

I have been keeping really busy lately. Doing work around the house, taking visiting friends around town, hosting parties, on top of the usual work and blogging. After such busy activities it is always good to come home and relax … Continue reading

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DIY Clown Fish Plushie with Free Pattern – #CraftChallenge 2015

Two things to celebrate today: It’s time for another Craft Challenge! I’m going to be an aunt by the new year! I have to say, I think the second one has me a little more excited. Reasonable? I think so. With … Continue reading

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DIY Taillight Jewelry – #CraftChallenge 2015

It’s time for another Craft Challenge! This month’s theme was jewelry and right from the start I knew I had two options to make something that really was true to me. Option One: Wire wrap something. Wire wrapping is such … Continue reading

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Recycled Cardboard Shelf – #CraftChallenge

Wow! It has been essentially a month since I last posted. Honestly though, it felt like no time at all. If you follow my social media feeds at all, you would know I took some time off to deal with … Continue reading

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Wire Flower Wall Decor – #CraftChallenge

Welcome to Month 2 of the Craft Challenge! After a great start with some yarn crafts it is on to our April theme: Springtime. Spring seemed to come late for Ottawa this year with snow as recent as last week! … Continue reading

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Initial Tapestry with Yarn – #CraftChallenge

It’s finally here! The first installment of the Craft Challenge series and this month the theme was “Crafting with Yarn.” To see the other bloggers’ takes on the theme, please scroll to the bottom of the post for links to … Continue reading

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Egg Shaped Hand Warmers

I am one of those people who doesn’t like buying or owning things with limited use. Why buy corn on the cob holders if I can just use my hands? Sure my hands might get greasy with butter, but that … Continue reading

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The Craft Challenge 2015 – Introduction

I have news! Big news for me as a blogger and entertaining news for you as a reader! I have started a blog collaboration to bring you new and exciting craft content. What is it? Well, let me introduce you … Continue reading

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5 DIY Christmas Trees

Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree, how crazy are your branches? When people think of Christmas trees, they often think of bushy fir, spruce or pine trees decorated with garlands, hanging ornaments, and lights. These trees might be chopped down on … Continue reading

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Toilet Paper Roll Flowers

Recently I came across this amazing blog called Accents and Petals. They take recycled materials and make all sorts of beautiful flowers and bouquets. I fell in love with some of their DIYs and thought I would give them a … Continue reading

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