10 Ways to Decorate an Easter Egg

With Easter being just a week away, it was time to figure out how I should decorate my Easter eggs this year. And of course, all of the fabulous DIY-ers didn’t disappoint. So many great ideas for sure! I am really loving the look of the black and white eggs this year – a nice alternative to the usual pastels. Below are 10 of my favorite ideas for this Easter.

10 Ways to Decorate an Easter Egg

1. Silk Fabric Transfers – Country Living 2. Dipping, Marbling, and Speckling – House of Earnest 3. Naturally Dyed Eggs – Design*Sponge 4. Ombre Colored Eggs – Ashbee Design 5. Message in an Egg – Poppytalk

10 Ways to Decorate an Easter Egg

6. Monogram Easter Eggs – Lil’ Luna 7. Black & White Easter Eggs – Obviously Sweet 8. DIY Stamped Easter Eggs – Lovely Indeed 9. Chalkboard Easter Eggs – Oleander + Palm 10. Doodle Easter Eggs – Alisa Burke

Botanically Inspired

The Botanical trend that appeared on the fashion runways and at homewares shows for Spring/Summer 2013 can also be seen among the handmade scene spanning textiles, jewelry, stationary, pottery and more. Think natural colors, organic shapes and understated botanical forms.

With Spring arriving in just a couple of days, here are some botanically inspired handmade goods to help welcome in the new season. Reflective of nature in its true form, this botanical trend is definitely a great way to add a touch of flora and fauna into your home decor.

Botanically Inspired Handmade Goods

1. Red Poppy Pottery by firecat 2. Ceramic Hosta Leaf by Botanic 2 Ceramic 3. Botanical Print linen Napkins by Windsparrow Studio 4. Boho Botanical Flower Spoon Necklace by helendesign 5. Hand Painted Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers with Queen Annes Lace design by Sylwia Glass Art 6. Chrysanthemum Silk-lined Aqua Floral Clutch by Bag Noir

Botanically Inspired Handmade Goods

7. Botanical Metallic Copper Handprinted on Greige Hemp Pillow cover by melongings 8. Personalized Note Cards by naomilynn 9. Autumn Leaves Botanical Stone Coasters by ZNR Design 10. Melamine Plate with 1600′s botanical artwork by The Mad Platters 11. Ceramic Tea Pot by Mountains and Willows

Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas

Still haven’t figured out what to do to make your sweetheart feel special on Valentine’s Day? With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, here are some last minute DIYs that are sure to save the day and make you look like a regular Martha Stewart!

DIY Valentine Treat Bags via Twig & Thistle

Valentine's Day Printable Treat Bags

Valentine’s Day Craft DIY Garland via DIY Inspired

Valentine's Day Garland

Pomegranate Heart-Shaped Ice Cubes via Two Loves Studio

Pomegranate Ice Cubes

I Love Everything About You Print via Tried & True

Love Everything About You Print

Vintage Label Keepsake Boxes via Martha Stewart

Keepsake Boxes

Heart Shaped Brownie Treasure Boxes via She Knows

Heart Shaped Brownie Boxes

Heart Wall Lamp via Paper, Plate and Plane

DIY Heart Wall Lamp

Chocolate Wrapper via Martha Stewart

Chocolate Bar Wrapper with Love Note

Cross Stitch Heart Sweater via Über Chic for Cheap

DIY Heart Cross Stitch Sweater

Chocolate Covered Pretzels via Love From the Oven

Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Make Your Own Valentine via CraftStylish

Make Your Own Valentine

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

Forget getting your man those silly looking boxers with hearts on them this Valentine’s Day and instead opt for something that will really make his heart sing. Here are some great handmade finds that would make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for him.

1. Personalized Typography Print by Going Underground

2. The Man Ring: Titanium Utility Ring by Boone Titanium Rings

3. Personalized Latitude Longitude Necklace by Moon Over Maize\

4. Ok, you can’t buy these, but your man surley would be impressed by homemade Brownie Heart Cupcakes this Valentine’s Day

5. Walnut Brown Leather Shaving Bag by San Filippo Leather

6. Mustache Shave Mug by Miri Hardy Pottery

7. Love Quotes Personalized Bracelet by Namedrops

Emerald – 2013 Pantone Color of the Year

Emerald - Pantone 2013 Color of the Year

This year Pantone® has chosen Emerald Green as their color of the year and what a fabulous choice it is! I personally love this rich verdant green as I’ve always associated it with wellness, nature, renewal and harmony. What do you think of Emerald Green as color of the year?

Here are some lovely handmade goodies that really stand out in Emerald Green.

1. Emerald Green Statement Necklace by Wildflowers & Grace 2. Hunter Arrow Cushion by Bell Jar Interiors 3. Calla Lily Handmade Stoneware Serving Bowl by Kristin Robran Pottery 4. Wine Bottle Candle Shade by Northwest Bottle Co. 5. Giclee Print on Watercolor Paper by Gray Wolf Gallery 6. Emerald Green Distressed Leather Shoulder Bag by Art on Crafts 7.Crochet Boot Cuffs by Lumi Style

Holiday Gift Wrapping Ideas

I can’t believe that Christmas is only a couple of weeks away… where did the time go?! Now that all my shopping is done, it’s time to wrap everything up and get all those gifts ready for that special place under the tree. Here are 12 really great DIY wrapping ideas that will really make this gift giving season something festive.

DIY Gift Wrapping Ideas

1. Wintry Scene Cutout by Martha Stewart
2. DIY Gift Wrap by Grey Likes Weddings at Style Me Pretty
3. Bold Black and White Gift Wrapping by Hey Look

DIY Gift Wrapping Ideas

4. Chalkboard Gift Wrap by Nashville Wraps
5. Upcycled Birch Gift Wrap by Aways Chrysti
6. Customized Gift Wrap by Fine and Feathered
7. Mistletoe Gift Seals by Martha Stewart
8. Glue & Glitter | Wax Paper Bow by Whipper Berry

DIY Gift Wrapping Ideas

9. Stamped Gift Wrap by Lemmon Jitters
10. Snazzy Wrapping by Church of DIY
11. Make Christmas Gift Wrap by Vicki Smart Art with Kids
12. Typographic Gift Wrap by Man Made DIY

10 DIY Advent Calendar Ideas for 2012

Make the holiday season even more merry with these charming, treat-a-day count-down-to-Christmas Advent calendar DIYs.

Christmas Advent Calendars

1. Little Village Advent Calendar by Swoon
2. Milk Box Advent Calendar by Homemade by Jill
3. Animal Friends from the German magazine Brigitte (English Translation here)

Christmas Advent Calendars

4. Cone Shaped Boxes by Zü (English translation here)
5. Chalkboard Advent Calendar by Oh Happy Day
6. A Little Robot Advent by Next to Nicx
7. Tree Branch Calender by babyramen
8. Christmas Countdown by Craftaholics Anonymous®

Christmas Advent Calendars

9. Mini Tree Advent Calendar by Oh Happy Day
10. Vintage Advent Calendar by Funkytime

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