It’s officially BBQ season and I couldn’t be more excited. Now that I’m living in the Bay Area, I can’t wait to scope out awesome parks, mountains, and beaches for some major picnic time. My apartment also has a darling porch area; thanks to Northern California weather, we’ll be able to use that all year …
Any crafty-Pinterest-obsessed-maker knows how all about the beauty of fringe wall hangings. The best part is that there’s so many different ways to make one…no loom required! For my latest exclusive project at Darice Crafts’ blog, I created an easy breezy summer yarn wall hanging made of natural elements and simple techniques. I love the …
With my recent move across the country, I’ve become all kinds of obsessed with DIY home decor ideas. Granted, that’s always been the case…but now? I’ve given myself an out to let myself drown in decor projects. And this girl has zero shame. For a recent project at Darice Crafts’ blog, I created a simple …
Anyone knows me that I love my simple, geometric shapes. Pair that with rose gold and I’m 110% in love. For one of my recent projects at Darice, I demonstrate how to use rose gold beads to make a triangle bib necklace. This tutorial provides excellent practice for jewelry making, too. Visit the DIY, right here. …
When it comes to layering necklaces, a choker is a must-have. It’s ideal for pairing with multiple necklaces in different lengths, creating some depth and dimension. I’m especially a fan of necklaces made with mixed materials, such as fabric or cord. Lately, I’ve noticed so many braided suede necklaces in stores — it must be the festival …
Apparently, I have a soft spot for using flat charms the “wrong” way. While I prefer the term “unconventional”, using supplies in non-traditional ways is ideal for stretching your creativity and you money. When a flat charm is turned upside down, you can add a second charm and use the back (flat) side as glueable …
Happy first day of Spring! It snowed in New York today, so hopefully it was more spring-y where you are. Regardless of the weather, I’ve got a spring-themed Bottled Garden Necklace DIY over at Darice Craft’s blog. It’s like a little portable terrarium, and I’m kind of loving it. Check out the tutorial, right here.
While my usual color scheme is black, white and turquoise — I love the way colorful watercolors blend together. For my first Darice Crafts DIY of the month, I made a set of Artsy Watercolor Note Cards in five different designs. My personal favorite is the chevron and bordered cards – so simple, but beautiful. …
I recently shared an exclusive DIY Copper Triangle Garland for Darice Crafts’ blog. Can you believe this is made out of foil tape? I’m adoring this one.
Make these ornaments for the holiday season, then use them all year round! My Metallic Brushed Clay Feather Ornaments will add that sparkling touch beyond the holiday festivities. Click here for the tutorial, exclusively at Darice Crafts’ blog.
My latest DIY for Darice Crafts’ blog, Live. Craft. Love., is a Feather Fringe Necklace – the perfect layering accessory for the fall (or any time of the year, for that matter). The silver feather charms are lightweight and compliment the gunmetal finish of the chain. Click here to check out the tutorial!
