Crafts 'n Coffee

DIY wall art for small space, big impact decorating

Sharon — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:03:42 +0000

Pull up a chair (preferably a red one), and take a peek at the BIG impact a little DIY wall art can have. If you have a dark corner, an empty hallway, or an unused and overlooked nook, dressing up … Continue reading →

DIY Decorative Baby Blocks fashioned from foam and paper

Sharon — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:38 +0000

Decorating a baby’s nursery is one of life’s sweetest pleasures, don’t you think? Use these Decorative Baby Blocks as a finishing touch, and make them however you like – change the papers and the colors; spell out the baby’s name; … Continue reading →

Patriotic Craft Roundup: Wreaths, Centerpieces & Flags

Sharon — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:16:49 +0000

How did this happen – Memorial Day, the official start of the summer season, is less than two weeks away! Before any more time sneaks up on me, I’ve pulled together a roundup of more than a dozen patriotic crafts … Continue reading →

A make-it-in-20-minutes Mother’s Day gift idea

Sharon — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:23:27 +0000

Oh yes, you still have time to make a last-minute Mother’s Day gift! When I wrote the Teacup Topiary post last week, I thought about how I might change it up. (Do you do that a lot? When you see … Continue reading →

Make a bouquet of Paper Hydrangeas for Mother’s Day

Sharon — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:44:43 +0000

Don’t you think mom would be thrilled with a bouquet of these gorgeous Paper Hydrangeas on Mother’s Day? I am in love with these Paper Hydrangeas and I thought you’d like to see them, too. Hilary at One Young Love … Continue reading →

The prettiest Spring Yarn Wreath ever – embellished how you like it

Sharon — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:14:39 +0000

Kathleen George shares with us the prettiest Spring Yarn Wreath. The variegated yarn, in shades of lavender and lime, does the design work for you, layering on the stripes as you go. Kathleen used my favorite tip for making yarn … Continue reading →

DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas made with a vintage flair

Sharon — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:23:52 +0000

Today, I haven three Mother’s Day crafts, all designed by Rebekah Meier, and all made with Rebekah’s distinctive vintage style. The trio includes a Treasure Box & Pin Cushion, made with a paper mache box and fabric; bright, needlefelted Flower … Continue reading →

How to make a Teacup Topiary from a flea market find

Sharon — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:09:50 +0000

If you have plans to go junking this weekend, be sure to grab a handful of mismatched teacups to make these sweet, Teacup Topiaries. If you need an inexpensive, handmade gift for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week (next week!), or … Continue reading →

So pretty! Four DIY May Day bouquets to decorate your door

Sharon — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:06:03 +0000

April showers are almost behind us and May flowers are ready to bloom. It’s the perfect time to DIY a springtime bouquet to decorate your front door. Each bouquet celebrates spring in its own way with a combination of birch … Continue reading →

DIY flower crafts for girls, Mother’s Day, weddings, or??

Sharon — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:16:38 +0000

It’s flower power Friday, with tutorials for a Carnation Topiary and Carnation Pomander. Any girl would love to dress up her room with flowers, and I think these easy, DIY topiary and pomander would be pretty anywhere in the house. … Continue reading →