Patriotic Votive Holders
I love these easy Fourth of July votive holders from Curvy Girl Guide. Check out this tutorial on how to make them yourself for July 4th festivities. Thanks for the tip, Ohio pal Andi!
Home Decor
How-To: Stars And Stripes Table Runner
You might not think you still have time to whip up a nice handmade piece for your 4th of July table decor, but you’d be wrong. Check out how Kat of Kat’s Crafts turned a simple yard of red ticking fabric into a sweet Independence Day table runner in almost no time at all.
How-To: Painted Checkerboard Tile Floor
Black and white checkerboard floors are classic and you can create them without setting a single tile. I transformed my tile entry way with paint and you can too!
How-To: Wall Garden from a Pallet
Growing edible plants on your fence, wall, or balcony is all the rage right now, and for many good reasons. The setup is attractive, the greens and/or herbs are inexpensive and yummy, and the idea is just cool! A friend recently sent me a link to this wonderful take on the wall garden; it uses […]
How-To: Keep Outdoor Tablecloths in Place
Craftymel at Curbly has a tutorial for a needed summer helper – how to keep your outdoor tablecloths from flying away in the breeze!
How-To: Hammered Spoon Place Cards
A confirmed lover of labels, I’ve been known to geek out pretty hard over cute place cards. This Hammered Spoon Place Cards Tutorial from Elizabeth Anne Designs is a lovely, subtle way to keep your wedding reception or dinner party in order, while giving your guests a trinket to take home. I love that they […]
Beautiful Furniture from Random Drawers
Stilsucht, a German website, has an amazing roundup of furniture pieces constructed from “orphaned drawers.” This looks like a very doable build, too, as long as you keep all the pieces balanced! Do click through to the post – there are lots of amazing examples to see.
