DIY Bird House Yard Art This year I have decided to create Spring crafts, like this birdhouse inspired yard art, when most of the world is making them. It’s time to be enjoying warm weather, when gardens are starting to grow, and Spring is in bloom. Unfortunately, northern gardens are still brown and its too…
Handmade Pin Cushion with Embroidery When the calendar for the Int’l Bloggers Club said linen, I knew exactly the little piece of linen I wanted to use. I scored a vintage piece of linen at a garage sale its not quite large enough to create a linen bag, so I have it stashed to make…
20 Minute DIY Fabric Bags or Spring Gifts Bags These particular DIY fabric drawstring bags require no cutting, or measuring and take about 20 minutes per bag. So easy. I am making these fabric gift bags to use for Easter gift bags to save on cost for Easter. I wish I could splurge at Lundt…
Playing dress up is such a fun activity for children and I love how it encourages both interaction and imagination. My littles are quickly outgrowing princess dress up. Sigh!! So this year I am making all the girls a simple apron and chefs hat. Add a fun cookbook for children to encourage her and some…
How to Make a Coffee and Hot Chocolate Bar This month’s Intl’s bloggers are sharing projects related to Christmas. I decided to share this freestanding DIY hot chocolate bar, with a handmade stand and DIY hot chocolate sign. Last year’s hot chocolate bar was elaborate for a large group of guests. This year we made a…
How to Sew a 10 Minute DIY Table Runner DIY table runners are a very easy sew project and in today’ post I am showing you the easiest and least expensive way I have ever found to make a fabric table runner. If your a decor enthusiast you likely have a mountain of trays stashed…
How to Sew a DIY Pajama Bag Those of you who have been following the blog for a while will remember that I lost two brothers last year. My brother Ralph was really proud of me for starting Faeries and Fauna and the only one who ever called to see how I was getting along…
Making a DIY Lampshade in Buffalo Check for Christmas This year our Christmas decor theme is black and white buffalo check. The fabric is trendy, bright, and fun. Unfortunately, I don’t have one piece of buffalo check decor. Time to get busy updating and mixing in things that we do have, starting with this simple buffalo…
