Natural Elements Pumpkins for Fall Decor

Natural Element Pumpkins Decor

Natural Elements Pumpkins for Fall Decor This post is sponsored by Aleene’s but the ideas and opinions are my own. Decorating can be simple, clean and elegant when using natural elements as a theme. These natural elements pumpkins for fall decor can used for then entire autumn season making them a total win in the decorating book. I think that pumpkins represent fall best of all and I love them. …

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Oh My Gourd DIY Fall Shaped Plush Decor

Oh My Gourd DIY Fall Shaped Plush Decor DIY Fall Shaped Plush Decor is such a fun way to create festive seasonal accents for the home. This post shares the pattern for a gourd but the same directions can be used to make pumpkins and leaves too. The more stuffed pillows you have on the couch, the better – am I right? Okay, let’s get started. Materials Needed for DIY …

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DIY String Art

 DIY String Art Creating handmade decor for the holidays and around the home is such a great idea for so many reasons. Everyone in our family has a different style and so each room is quite different from the others. String art is a really fun craft project that creates beautiful decor. Let create a little String Art using some beautiful pink tones in a gorgeous Hemptique twine. I love …

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Spooky Halloween Foil Handmade Cards

Glaminator Foil Halloween Cards with Xyron

Halloween Foil Handmade Cards I am so excited to share these spooky Halloween handmade cards that shimmer and shine with foil applied with the Glaminator.  Spooky Halloween Foil Handmade Cards are a great way to kick off the holiday.  I mean, really….who wouldn’t want to get one in their mailbox? The Glaminator from Xyron is a super easy and fun way to add foil to craft projects, party decorations and …

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Giant Yard Witch

Giant Yard Witch in Tree for Halloween

Making a giant yard witch with Oly*Fun from Fairfield World is a fabulous way to let your neighborhood know that you are lover or all things Halloween.  This giant yard witch is made with a yardstick so it is super durable and easy peasy to hang on a door, garage or in a tree.  Working with Oly*Fun is one of my favorite ways to craft because it is such a …

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How to Make Paper Flowers at Home

How to Make Paper Flowers at Home in a Few Simple Steps

How to Make Paper Flowers at Home Spring and summer are great seasons for decorating all the things with bright, cheery and colorful handmade projects like this easy paper flower garland.  I made it with scrapbook paper pieces that were leftover from past projects which makes it extra awesome.  Anytime I can put these beautiful papers to use for a second (or third) time, it makes my heart so happy.  …

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Summertime Party Decor for Backyard Celebrations

Summertime Party Decor for Backyard Celebrations Let’s kick off this Summertime Party Decor for Backyard fun with a giveaway so you can grab supplies to make one of these super fun projects!  Enter to win a $100 gift card to JoAnn Stores. a Rafflecopter giveaway Ideas for Summertime Party Decor for Backyard Celebrations Fairy Lanterns for Mood Lighting Fruit Mason Jars for Centerpieces Indoor/Outdoor TeePee Celebrate Banner Clay Flowers Yard Dice …

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Udderly SMooth Booth at SNAP

I am so proud to have been able to support and promote Udderly SMooth at SNAP this year.  Not only do I love the products, but I love the company.  It is family owned and has just a really special story.  When I talked with them a while back about SNAP and we determined that I would be a good fit to design their booth, I was ecstatic.  I had …

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Laura Kelly Studio Tour

I am pretty happy to share my Laura Kelly studio tour photographs.  These were all taken as a part of the photo shoot for Where Women Create Magazine, the issue that is on the newsstands now.  The amazing photographer is McCall Bureau, a local Denver artist.  Before I start sharing, I would like to thank Angie from Country Chic Cottage for putting together this tour of creative spaces. It is …

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DIY Felt Garland For Sock Monkeys

When decorating with a theme that is somewhat obscure, sometimes creativity is required.  This DIY felt garland for sock monkeys is quick and easy…like CRAFT LIGHTNING! Creating for this series is always such a blast because I LOVE things that are simple and come out awesome! To make this adorable garland, I cut out circles and hearts in sock monkey colors on my Sizzix Big Shot. Then I sewed them …

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