Over the last 4 weeks, I shared several simple ways to wrap beautiful gifts for Christmas or any other occasion. In keeping with the spirit of Simplicity Saturday, I wanted to share this simple idea with you. Some faux snow, a tea light, a little winter green and a jar representing the warmth of the Christmas spirit or the comfort of a…
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What’s old is new again…..
Sometimes the best things are the ones that were always there. In my attempt to make everything old new again (without reaching into my wallet), I glamourized these old bulbs by simply gluing an old pearl garland around them. I think they look quite pretty. It is my hope that I inspire you to not only create, but look at things in a…
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My Advent Calendar
Mon abre de Noel Yesterday, I shared with you the advent calendar I had made for the kiddies. I’m happy to say the smiles on their faces this morning made it all worth while. Today, I wanted to show you my little advent calendar. So easy to make and it looks so handsome on my mantel. Let the count…
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A Craftberry Fairytale
There once was a crafter who worked very hard and was very creative and honest. In spite of her creativiy, she still did not earn enough to live upon. She thought she should open her own Etsy shop but all of her money was gone, save for the felt…enough to make 3 stockings for her children. She cut her felt in…
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Paper Romance
Romance is the glamour that turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze – Amanda Cross Over the weekend I shared this tutorial at New Nostalgia, I was honoured when Amy asked me to do a tutorial on this flower. What I hadn’t realized however was that I had no idea how to do a tutorial for this specific project. You see, I often…
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