11.08.2021
honeycomb paper mushrooms!
11.05.2021
fall wreath with scrap paper leaves
continue reading for a quick tutorial on turning scrap paper into fall leaves - and more!
10.22.2021
harvest moon shadow box
10.12.2021
paint + paper picture frame pumpkins
and if 'cute' isn't your vibe, picture these made from elegant gold frames
filled with vintage book pages or wallpaper, with gold-painted wire 'stems'.
i want to inspire you to make it yours!
7.20.2021
a different kind of sand castle...
a sand castle? not so much.
unless, of course, you find a new way to make a sand castle ;)
and i did.
continue reading to see the everyday material that inspired me and how i used it...
6.28.2021
sunny paint palette wall art
i know, we're barely into summer vacay. but i know kids!
if you're looking for simple, cheap, 'trash to treasure' craft projects to keep 'em busy,
3.29.2021
be a good (repurposed) egg
3.19.2021
pop art paper posies!
a recent creative challenge i am part of called for participants to share
how we've invoked the spirit of spring in our art.
then i thought of another idea, and wanted to play with it...
since i love making somethin' outta' nuthin', i chose to use plain cardstock paper!
the result of my afternoon 'playtime with paper, paste and scissors' is something
that reminds me for all the world of pop art, like Andy Warhol's famous pixilated works.
it also makes me think of the art of Sina Trixx, an inventive design firm
(view their astounding pop art architectural creations on Instagram)
can black + white evoke springtime? yes!
continue reading to see how...
1.25.2021
diy paper hearts wall art + garland
the freebie hearts cut from magazine pages and other scrap paper in my studio
have also become wall art and a mantel garland.
this is a really easy way to add a fun seasonal touch to your home
using what you have on hand already
(that's really been my Modus Operandi through this whole pandemic)
1.22.2021
scrap paper heart wreath
(i almost broke a drawer in my studio because it was overloaded with heavy magazines.)
so when my brain comes up with an idea for using said scrap paper
(usually at 3 in the morning)
i have a stash on hand that i can dig into, and it costs me nuthin'.
and you all know how i love making art & decor with everyday stuff!
in December, i shared a wreath like this made from old Christmas cards cut into circles.
this time, i cut paper into heart shapes - you could certainly make a heart-shaped wreath, too!
i even brought out a piece of paper that is one of the most valuable i have:
vintage. Disney. and i CUT IT UP. yeah, call me crazy.
but it's my fave part of this wreath!
1.15.2021
winter tablescape + diy candle wrap
since my focus for this new year is 'create . decorate . celebrate',
i'm making a concerted effort to do little things for myself more often
in 'celebration' of life and home.
and setting a pretty spot to enjoy it!
cultivating this one habit is an opportunity to step away from the computer
and enjoy some nutritional food, nice music or the sounds of birds outdoors,
and moments of gratitude a few times each day.
we should make the effort even if it's 'just' for ourselves. we're worth it!
12.21.2020
rainbow paint chip table runner
are built on top of this rainbow-hued runner.
made from paint chips and freezer paper and a glue stick. SO easy!
and right about now in the holiday season....easy is good.
continue reading for the super-simple 'how-to'...
12.18.2020
colorful holiday tablescapes
it's completely socially acceptable to love cute decor and cute wrapping paper
and watch all kinds of cute, animated movies and tv specials.
let's just take that idea and use it to fuel our imaginations
when it comes to creating a merry and bright tablescape!
continue reading to see two versions of a colorful tablescape,
along with a few 'table tips'...
12.14.2020
merry & bright gift wrap
12.11.2020
Target fringe tree makeover
12.07.2020
diy paint chip trees
12.04.2020
merry mantel paint chip decor
12.02.2020
repurposed Christmas card wreath
and this one's made from something we all have: old Christmas cards!
yep, i'd bet there are a few (dozen) cards stashed in with your holiday decor,
with graphics or photos so cute that you just couldn't toss them out.
i love projects that make use of simple materials,
and i've always liked pulling out old holiday decorations and enjoying them in 'different' ways.
this combines the two in a simple paper craft.
11.30.2020
paint chip advent calendar
i've used paint chip squares, since they coordinate with my theme this year,
but other easy ways to create something similar include manila tags and post-it notes!
the process is very easy - everyone can get in on the fun!
continue reading for the how-to and suggestions for personalizing an advent calendar...
11.25.2020
paint chip wreath, too!
in about ten minutes, i recently reworked it to become something different
because that's what i do with my decor: rethink it, remake it, reuse it.
with the simple addition of paint chip strips, it brightens up the holiday season!