I’m not quite sure what it is about crows, but I find them beautifully fascinating. They also might be one of the many reasons why I love autumn and Halloween decor so much. Thanks to Darice Crafts amazing faux crow figures, I was able to make this gilded wall hanging featuring a feathered friend. Of …
Happy National Watermelon Day! We’re celebrating over at Darice Crafts with a watermelon coaster set DIY. It’s a bit silly how much I adore coasters. It’s probably because I have a coffee, water or tea next to me at all times. Needless to say, coasters are necessity around these parts. It’s also another excuse to …
In the midst of the moving chaos, one of the biggest perks is re-decorating. And in my case, that obviously means a new project or five. I recently whipped up this simple frame using clear acrylic blocks typically used for stamping. You know how much I love my unconventional supplies! Check out the tutorial I created …
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 …
With summer on its way, renovation season is in full swing. Want an easy upgrade? Try my latest project at We Heart This, a set of Watercolor Pillowcases. Made with plain white cases, a foam brush and fabric dye, this is an extremely inexpensive DIY. There’s no right or wrong way to make them… promise! …
Long-time readers and followers know that I adore unconventional, off-beat ideas. This project is no exception! With Easter (already) less than a month away, the egg tutorials have been rolling out left and right. I actually thought of this last year, but too late into spring — so this year, I’m sharing this well in advance. Even …
For most busy women — AKA: all of us! — no morning is complete without a hot cup of java. At least, that’s how I see it…and while coffee almost always comes with a cardboard sleeve, who says you have to settle? With this DIY, you can whip up a unique re-usable sleeve to protect your hands in …
If you’ve been following Studs & Pearls/myself for a while, you know how much I love to combine craftiness and sassiness. This holiday project is no exception. Last year, I created a just-for-fun watercolor painting of anti-Valentine’s Day candy hearts. Everyone loved it, so this year I wanted to re-create it in a different way. …
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.
