Lately, I have been on a serious veggie meatball kick. To start, over at eHow, I made quinoa, mushroom and white kidney bean vegan meatballs. (Hello, plant protein!) For Nature’s Earthly Choice, I whipped up a batch of lentil and eggplant meatballs. (These were a hit with my friends.) The delicious fun doesn’t stop there, though. I …
Happy International Women’s Day! In honor of all the badass women out there, here’s a spring project inspired by none other than the Venus sign, a gender sign that stems from astrological symbols. The idea came about while brainstorming crafty ways to create the Venus sign, a symbol that has gained so much significance in …
No matter the shade of your green thumb, air plants are always a win. Aside from the fact that they are ridiculously easy to care for, they don’t need any soil. This means they can hang out on (almost) anything and everything, which is great news for us crafty folks. For example, do you eat …
Skulls, pumpkins, and plants… what a surprise, right? This Halloween DIY tutorial can be made in just a few steps, making it perfect when you have that crafting itch. It’s also awesome when you realize Halloween is right around the corner and you need party decor. Although, if you’re anything me, you will probably be …
From beginning to end, a wedding has so much potential for DIY decor. Think about it: as the newlyweds walk/drive/skip away, guests often shower them with rice or confetti. Usually, there are bells and whistles and everything in between. Streamers are also a popular choice, especially since they create an awesome visual. But what about flowers? It …
Surprise: I’m a sucker for embroidery and plants. Extra points for DIY plant projects. Together, these concepts are basically a dream come true. My project in the newest issue of Altered Couture is the perfect example. Iron-on transfers, vintage flowers, and a scattering of embroidered details. Yes please. The issue hits Michaels tomorrow, so be sure …
Air plants are too cool. You can’t deny it. For starters, they defy the “typical” plant, as they don’t need any soil to survive. They can also “live” in countless containers, making them super versatile. Plus, they’re real easy to care for, and only need to be soaked once a month. (Brown thumbs, I’m looking at you.) Talk …
If you follow me on Instagram (@kirsten_nunez), you might have noticed that my plant lady side is in full force. I just can’t seem to get enough! My latest project, for example, include a clay air plant holder. There’s also a metallic tattoo planter at MORE. And that’s only brushing the surface. When it came time …
My love for plants has always been strong. But for whatever reason, it’s been in full force during these last few months. Like, growing-radishes-and-chamomile-in-my-small-apartment kind of full force. This means 9873284 more botanical DIY projects are on the way, obviously! So, for this week’s craft tutorial, I whipped up a little air plant holder with air drying …
The beauty about botanical elements is that it will never go out of style. Year and year, it’s at the forefront of design, crafts, and everything in between. To top it off, there’s something so comforting about plant life. It doesn’t even matter if you don’t have a green thumb; incorporating it into your projects …
Plants can feel what’s going on around them. It’s Mother Nature at its finest. According to my plant lady friends, plants can also hear when you sing to them. I totally believe it. After all, just because they don’t have ears doesn’t mean they can’t “hear” (feel) through different means. Nature is way more complicated …
