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Do you have any funny-shaped gifts that need to be wrapped this week? Or are you planning to send your neighbors some cookies and need a cute way to package them? This simple DIY gift bag out of wrapping paper is really easy to make, and you can use your favourite wrapping paper!Continue reading
One of my most favourite projects and the one that been the most popular on my blog this year is my arm knit blanket from January. As a cozy, final project for #12MonthsofDIY, I thought it would be perfect to re-visit this project, spruce it up a little, and share with you how to make an arm knit blanket with a fringe. Make sure to check out all of the other wonderful projects my blogging friends have made with our material this month – yarn!Continue reading
If you love giving beautifully wrapped gifts as much as I do, you’ll enjoy these unique DIY gift wrapping ideas! I’ve teamed up with Rocky Mountain Soap Co. and created some pretty ways to wrap their lovely Vanilla Candy Cane Gift Set. Let me show you how to make the perfect, full bow, how to wrap a gift with a blanket scarf, and how to make the perfect gift basket.Continue reading
These sweet, vintage rustic Christmas gift tags are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face! The best part? They’re free to download as a gift from me to you this year! Enjoy printing them out, and tying them with ribbon onto your gifts.Continue reading
I’m a sucker for romance and romantic looking home decor and crafts. There’s just something about lacey, flowery things that I just love! Another one of my favourite things? Christmas. So why not combine romance with Christmas? Let me show you some romantic, shabby chic inspired ways you can wrap your Christmas presents this year. Plus, if you love DIYing with ribbon, make sure to check out more beautiful crafts you can make with ribbon from my blogging friends at the end of this post.Continue reading
Raise your hand if you’re a bit of a procrastinator when it comes to school-related things in June. Anyone? Anyone? Is it just me? I feel like June is so tricky for kids and parents alike. You’re THISCLOSE to summer break, so everyone is a bit antsy, a bit exhausted, and I’m sure feeling SO not on the ball about anything right now. Teacher gifts? I’ve only just realized I need to have those ready for tomorrow and Tuesday. Jeepers creepers! (Or “jeepahs cweepahs”, as Baby B would say.) Well, I’m sure happy that I know my way around Adobe Illustrator and love a good pun so that I could quickly come up with some printable gift card holders for our wonderful teachers. I’ll pick up a couple more pretty travel mugs, a bunch of candy, some coffee shop gift cards, and… voila! We have our teacher’s gifts ready to go in no time.Continue reading
Father’s day is coming up soon, and the girls and I have a couple of gift ideas for my husband that we can’t wait to give him this year! One thing that my hubby enjoys doing after a long day’s work is relaxing in his new man cave and cracking open a pop. (Or a soda, for my American friends.) And he says, and I quote: “Pop tastes so much better in a glass bottle.” For a simple Father’s Day gift this year, my daughters and I are going to give him a case of pop in glass bottles with these fun printable labels.Continue reading
Looking for a fun and easy craft for your kids to make for Mother’s Day? This sweet DIY canvas art is simple to make and great for kids of all ages! It makes a meaningful gift for a mom or grandma in your life. My girls and I made this one together, and we’re going to give it to my mom for a Mother’s Day gift this year.Continue reading
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and here’s an easy & beautiful DIY gift: an al fresco floral gift box! Grab an unpainted wooden box or crate, give it a simple DIY paint treatment that I explain in this video to give it a vintage look, and then fill it with all of the things your mom would love for dining outside on the deck.Continue reading
Welcome to day 4 of Gift Guide Week 2015! I’m putting together my favourite gift ideas for those hard-to-shop-for people on my list and sharing them with you this week. I hope you find these helpful as you finish your Christmas shopping this year!
Today, we’re focusing on that the home decor lover in your life. For me, this is my mom and a lot of my good friends. These gals love all things home and hosting related, so I’ve scoured the internet for my favourite unique and handmade home decor items… with a rustic spin. Have a happy homebody on your list too? Here are some unique gift ideas:Continue reading
I'm Christina - a DIYer and decorator living on the Alberta prairies in a home we built ourselves. My goal is to inspire you to create a cozy home and life you love!
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