Wood Shingle Wreath

from Passionately Perfect
December 19, 2011 By 2 Comments
inspiration files--wood shingle wreath

I'm always on the lookout for interesting wreaths made out of unexpected items.  This winter wreath from Passionately Perfect definitely fits in that category!  Can you tell what it's made out of?   Those are wood shingles that are made for those really fancy dollhouses!  Doesn't that look amazing?!  It has such beautiful texture.  To see more of this wreath, visit Passionately Perfect. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: entryway and hallway, inspiration--artwork and wall decor, inspiration--winter, seasonal--winter

D.I.Y. Winter Wreath Roundup

35 winter wreaths you can make yourself
November 28, 2011 By 17 Comments
thumbnail--winter wreath roundup

Good morning, and happy Monday to you!  The temperature has finally dropped here in Central Texas.  There’s a chill in the air, and that makes me long for big cups filled with hot chocolate and whipped cream, warm fireplaces, cozy blankets, and thick wool socks. It also got me thinking about winter wreaths.  A few days ago, I showed you my own Winter Snowball Wreath, and today I’ve rounded up 35 more d.i.y. winter wreaths that you can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: entryway and hallway, featured, seasonal--winter

Winter Snowball Wreath

make a winter wreath out of Styrofoam balls and Epsom salt
November 17, 2011 By 51 Comments
thumbnail--snowball wreath

I’ve had this idea bouncing around in my head to make a winter wreath out of “snowballs” that consist of Styrofoam balls covered in Epsom salt ever since I made the cute little mini pumpkin vase with Epsom salt.  Remember that?  That project was so easy.  I fully expected this one to be easy as well.  Not so much. But before we get to that, here’s how it turned out… I love the way it turned out.  I really do.  In fact, it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: diy--winter, featured, seasonal--winter

Simple Quilted Patchwork Throw

use your fabric scraps to create a pretty throw blanket
April 6, 2010 By 10 Comments
thumbnail--patchwork quilt

Well, time got away from me, and I didn't have time to make the pillow I wanted to make for today's tutorial. It'll be coming up in the next couple of week. For now, I thought I'd go ahead and write up the tutorial for the patchwork quilted throw, since so many people seem to love these. This project is a little more involved that the other Crafty Tute Tuesday projects, but I feel certain you can do it! They're really not difficult to make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: bedroom, diy--accessories, living room, seasonal--fall, seasonal--winter