Being a southern girl, there are few things I love more than to punch up an outfit with a feminine, flirty accessory. This lace-embellished tote bag features delicate lace and a bold monogram: the perfect combination of sweetness and sass! By using a pre-made tote bag, this is a fun DIY accessory project that you [...]
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Framed Corkboard Display Video Tutorial
This time of year, I am never lacking occasions that necessitate a great gift idea, and today’s idea for a framed corkboard display is a terrific handmade gift idea for moms, teachers, friends, graduates and more! This is an easy craft idea that requires only easy-to-find supplies. Let’s get started! This project is one that [...]

Easy Duct Tape Vase Craft
If you have admired the cute printed duct tape that seems to be everywhere these days but have never really had an idea of something fun to do with it, consider adding this duct tape vase to your to-do list. Like many other duct tape crafts, this vase comes together in no time at all, [...]

Hand-Stitched Felt Heart Sachets
These felt heart sachets are stitched completely by hand, and they are a great project to try your hand at basic hand embroidery. Why not surprise someone special with a handmade valentine craft that smells as nice as it looks? Read on for the free pattern and full how-to.

Miniature Tinsel Wreath Craft
This time of year, many of us are on the lookout for fun Christmas crafts, but let’s face it: Sometimes in the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle, time only permits for easy Christmas craft ideas. These miniature tinsel wreaths are constructed with supplies that are readily available, and they make great ornaments, adornments [...]

Kids’ Christmas Pillowcase (Swell Noël #12)
Today’s Swell Noël post features a darling idea from the Kristen of Capturing Joy for creating a special pillowcase for kids to use while those visions of sugarplums dance through their heads! New to the series? Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by [...]

Potted Herb Gift Idea
Inevitably during the holidays, I always wind up needing a very last-minute gift to take to a dinner party, or something to give to a neighbor or a teacher at a moment’s notice. This simple potted herb gift idea is one that is perfect for such instances! By sprucing up a potted herb (I found mine [...]

Drawstring Fabric Gift Bag Tutorial
When it comes to holiday gift-giving, I really strive to make the presentation of the gift as special as the contents inside. Today’s idea for quick-and-easy drawstring gift bags will enable you to add extra panache to your holiday gift-wrapping, and because they are made of fabric, they can be passed along from recipient to recipient [...]

Cupcake-Making Kit (Swell Noel #8)
Today’s Swell Noël Post features a gift anyone would love: their own kit for baking and decorating a batch of cupcakes! Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noël contributors, and follow along as things happen on Twitter, Facebook, [...]

Cinnamon Spice Muffin Mix + Free Printable Label (Swell Noël #7)
Today’s Swell Noël Post features a cleverly packaged, delicious muffin mix in a jar from the immensely talented Cindy of Skip to my Lou. Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noël contributors, and follow along as things happen [...]





















