3.29.2021
be a good (repurposed) egg
4.26.2023
'flower power' coasters
3.08.2018
Raid the Garden Shed for Spring Decor!
is an easy and inexpensive way to freshen up our rooms
and make everyday life worth celebrating.
there's an easy way to get started on your spring decorating:
head out to your garden shed, greenhouse, or garage,
and raid it for all of the pots and trowels and rakes you can find!
these wonderfully worn elements are the perfect touch for your front porch,
front door, entryway, and INSIDE your home, too!
continue reading to see the many ways you can use clay pots as decor items...
5.26.2022
May flowers: yarrow & zinnia
i don't have enough time left in the month to add more posts,
so this one is doing double duty.
the two last letters of the floral alphabet challenge - Y and Z -
just finished up on Instagram,
and i made a Yarrow blossom and some Zinnia blooms...
continue reading to see the easy ways i created these flowers
using everyday materials here in my studio...
3.27.2020
painted easter eggs
4.12.2024
terra cotta pot wreath
yes, this project IS a 're-share'!
as i made this wreath for my 2023 'Terra Cotta Christmas' theme,
i did so planning to share it again this spring...
it just captures all the spring 'feels' SO well
and has endless possibilities for embellishment each season -
which is really what homeward found decor is all about.
friends, you don't need a whole new set of decor accents each season!
and you certainly don't need to shop for all new stuff...
and bins to store more and more and more stuff.
make your own decor and create a home you love to live in.
continue reading for my tutorial...
3.22.2024
create a living nest
4.03.2020
NEW! Sweet Sweater Bunny Tails!
introducing the springtime creation that has evaded me for years:
Sweet Sweater Bunny Tails!
including a pink sweater Santa hat!
using the same method as my famous Sweet Sweater Pumpkins, it all came together fast.
i actually spent more time snapping photos and editing them than making the bunny tails!
continue reading to see just how quickly you can make these for Easter...
3.12.2020
fois gras? no - faux grass!
differently than everyone else, for sure - but also differently than they were ever intended to be used.
i love to let my imagination run wild and come up with 'alternative uses' for just about everything!
when Mom and i designed our backyard landscaping in 2016, we chose faux grass / artificial turf
because of the easy maintenance, long lifespan, and no need for watering.
after the expert installation, we had a lot of scraps left, so i kept them.
i knew that i would come up with ways to use those scraps - and i did!
recently, i used some of the smallest scraps to enhance our spring decor INSIDE the house...
continue reading to see the details!
2.15.2020
freshening up!
i tend to gravitate toward greens and yellows as accent colors in my neutral home...
what's YOUR favorite color right now?
wait - what??? COLOR? ooooh, scary, right?
in this past post, i shared some of my office organization & decor ideas,
that i spruced up with a shot of bright chartreuse green.
this seems like a good time to share those, with a seasonal change on the way.
giving our spaces a face lift as spring approaches is a great idea...
continue reading to see how offices and front entries can quickly look and feel 'spring fresh'!
3.12.2021
miniature wire nest charm
that's been in hiding for years...
when i saw it, i was inspired to make a larger nest using wire,
and i love how that turned out.
these miniature wire nest charms were an item i previously made and sold at vintage shows,
and this one is the original!
you can make one of your own, or as the perfect springtime gift!
continue reading for an easy tutorial...
3.04.2018
Flower Frogs, My Way
continue reading to see what inspired me, and the ideas i came up with
for making flower frogs out of JUNK!
4.19.2023
junky bloomz!
3.29.2024
simple paper strip nest
remember back in 2020 when my theme was paint chip crafts ALLL year long??!
to fit your own style, this project could easily be done using vintage sheet music,
it's a fun way to up-cycle any paper you have on hand!
PLUS a tip for filling your Easter baskets easily!
3.31.2022
daffodil sun catchers
i have loved them since i was a little Debby,
and saw the happy, silly, bobbing heads in Disney's 'Alice in Wonderland' -
'Daffy O'Dill' made me laugh!
later in life, William Wordsworth's poem about dancing daffodils enchanted me,
and when i first saw hundreds of acres of daffodil fields in Washington's Skagit Valley,
my eyes filled with tears at the beautiful sight.
i used to visit those fields every March when i lived nearby.
now i take any chance i can to find other ways to enjoy daffies in spring -
even if i have to make it myself!
this simple craft project combines the sparkle of light via crystals with silk flowers,
and is a lovely way to add some spring fresh style to any room.
continue reading for my easy tutorial...
5.17.2023
deb flips the bird... ?!
the very last one they had in the store,
4.29.2023
faux food flower 'cupcakes'
5.24.2023
crepe paper dandelions
with Memorial Day coming up this weekend, many parties are being planned...
from backyard bashes to pool parties to picnics in the park.
that last one gave me an idea for a tablescape/party theme
and i'm revisiting a past project as part of it.
last spring, i participated in an art challenge on Instagram,
and making a paper dandelion was one of my entries.
today i'm sharing the easy process with you,
along with inspiration for a fun summery table decor idea!
continue reading for my easy tutorial...
2.05.2018
Tutorial: Faux Spring Blossoms
in other areas, some of you poor souls are dealing with BELOW ZERO temps!
continue reading for my easy tutorial...
4.21.2022
a new sweet sweater 'shroom for spring!
using ceramic bowls and vases covered with sweater scraps.
then i found something that caused me to create a new 'take' on the 'shroom idea,
with a nod to spring...
i am really happy with the results, and the process isn't hard at all.
I hope it inspires you to give it a try!
continue reading to see how it started, and how it ends up!