And by honey I mean me. Here is a look at one of my (many many many.... will the list ever end???) ongoing projects/renovations of mi casa. I got a bug in my ear buzzing that I just gotta refinish our butcherblock countertops... like ah'now. I love our butcherblock, or BB's as I call them, it's just that they have been looking, well, rather icky poo lately. Not that I'm no longer a huge fan of the vintage/antique/rustic/dents & dings look, I just feel that they could look better.  kinda meh i...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, May 23, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, May 22, 2013,
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Accessories
 I was in need of a quick craft to keep my hands busy while the kids napped today. I am trying to limit the amount of (somewhat wasted) time I spend on pinterest/facebook/flickr ect ect ect ect ect. I just get sucked in and a couple of hours later I am zonked, have accomplished nothing and now have to go attend to the babes. Bleck! So here is a cute quickie. Good for either you or your lady-ettes in training.... You will need the supplies above. Fabric scraps, thick baker's trim, scissors and h...
 Why stick to plain-o-jane terra cotta/plastic/concrete plant containers when literally your imagination is the limit to what flowers and plants can live in. Think wheelbarrows, wagons, old chairs, teapots and in this case... one of my thrifted lanterns. While visiting my favorite barn sale this past weekend, I had my eye on garden things. In particular birdbaths, but no luck there. So instead, I scooped up a couple of beat up lanterns w/o their glass with the intention of planting them with s...
 Thought I would share a little tour of my yard. I have shared snippets here and there on facebook & instagram, but never a full spread. If I'm not DIY'n you can find me here. Gloves and wellies on, face smudged with dirt and sweat and a shovel in hand. I started out knowing nothing and now I feel pretty confidant in my gardening abilities. What was once a dirt patch is now something pretty special (at least to me!). And I guess I must be doing something right cuz the neighbors stop and say th...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, May 15, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
 When this diy came to me I smacked myself on the forehead and said "Doy!". So....I have been slacking on getting the kids room together. Seriously slacking. But this weekend I got it in my head to get'er done.... well, at least started. My first mission: The Gallery Wall. But always a but I didn't want to spend a thing. And I didn't. I gathered up some old canvases from the depths of the hall closet and spray painted them with chalkboard paint. The canvases were sourced from Hobby Lobby (intend...
 Anyone else have a major pickin habit? And I don't mean your nose! I mean antique hunting / salvage yard snooping / garage sale gawking / flea market fishing / swap meet swooping.... that kinda picking. I have a running list of items that I'm always on the hunt for. Goes a little like this: window frames, bird cages, beat up tool boxes, chairs (unfortunately I inherited my mother's love of a good seat) and last but certainly not least good ol' fashioned signage. The crumbly-er more beat up th...
Posted by Honor on Friday, May 10, 2013,
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Recipes
Green Beans with Seasoned Almonds and Sauteed Ham... a pretty fancy sounding recipe eh?! Gor-met it my middle name don't cha know?! Just kidding. This recipe is a good ol stand by for me. Just perfect for when I'ma looking to impress some house guests... or cook up some home harvested veggies. Holy cow! Did you know super duper fast beans grow? I'm still learning at this whole veggie gardening thing, so bear with me while I sing with glee over the few plants I manage not to slaughter.
This... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, May 1, 2013,
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Clothing
 In anticipation of our fam's big spring break trip to Chicago I have been DIY'n some new duds like a mo-fo. I have been a'sewing and weaving and knitting and crocheting and plucking peacock feathers and dabbling in some millinery... you know the usual. Yeah right. Let's just stick to the craft I like to call, 'Glueage'. Where one can make designer like ensembles simply by slapping some glue on some stones. Like the Big Baubles top from yesterday. Now that's what I'm talking about. This here D...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, April 30, 2013,
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Clothing
 I've got big baubles
I've got big baubles
And they're such big baubles
fancy big baubles
And he's got big baubles,
And she's got big baubles,
But we've got the biggest baubles of them all!
Fancy Dancy DIY lyrics c/o ACDC (well, it's my rendition of Big Balls actually.. but I felt it was close enough!)
Anyone
else stoked on the whole embellishments tend? Yes? No? I feel like you
can never have enough beading, jewels, lace, dancing elephants,
tambourine monkies, and umph! on clothing. I'...
Posted by Honor on Friday, April 26, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, April 24, 2013,
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Beauty
 Here is my tweak on a crazy popular hairstyle right now, the braided headband. Nothing really that crazy, I just threw in a couple of fishtail braids. I think I actually prefer a fishtail now. If I braid my hair with a couple of these, while it's still damp, after it drys I'm left with some pretty (and natural looking) waves. If you haven't already, check out my braided fishtail crown DIY, it's pretty popular. Or go here to see the rest of my beauty diys. Now onto the tut  Simple, pretty and i...
Posted by Honor on Monday, April 22, 2013,
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Pinspiration
Alright ladies... new feature here called Pinspiration. Once a week I will show you what is on my mind via one of my boards on Pinterest. (Hopefully) I will be bringing to your attention the very best & most creative of said object/craft. First up is Pinwheels. So simple, yet so awesome! Sometimes the simplest of crafts can be made into something truly awe inspiring with a few tweaks here and there. You can find my Pinwheel board HERE. Please click through to find the links to these really cr... Continue reading ...
 Anyone else doing some spring cleaning? Anyone? Well we certainly are. Talk 'bout a pain in the rear right?! But it's gotta get done. Our first major task, you ask? To go through our closets and drawers and donate ( or get rid of) clothing that is too small, too big (whoot whoot !) or just plain icky (nudge nudge the hubs. I swear if just one of his shirts is w/o a grease stain it's a miracle). Anywhoser, after a long weekend of closet weeding I am ready to freshen up our boudior. How so, you ...
 I received quite a few emails about how I made little man's birthday chalkboard signs, so I thought I would tackle another in a DIY version to share with you all. While google'n and pinteresting decor ideas for LM's bday I came across the most adorable chalk signs on etsy. I don't remember who they were by, but they did cost a pretty penny. Not in the budget. But hey it's just chalk right? Should be simple right? Ummm yes and ah no. Read on for my tips and tricks for tackling a chalkboard sig...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, April 11, 2013,
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Clothing
I thought it would be dandy to let you guys in on one of the projects that is underway behind the scenes right now... I am currently whipping up some patchwork jeans! Tah Dah! Drum roll please! uh?! Where did you go? Wait! Come back! These are turning out so awesome, I promise. Not at all like those crazy (and hideous) denim duds of the past. Here is my inspiration....  via Free People (hello hottie!)  Via Free People (I guess this is technically a print... but same concept)  Via Urban Outfitters (Denim ...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, March 26, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
 I went to Home Goods.... I went to Hobby Lobby.... I went to Pottery Barn.... I went to Macy's.... I went to Z Gallerie.... I went to Anthropologie... I went to, I went to, I went to.... NO one has a Moroccan Mirror. Bawh!!!! Then I looked online. Ebay, Hudson Goods & One Kings Lane all had some great pieces, but do I have thousands of doll hairs to spend on a single mirror?!?! Huh! Do I?! NO... so here is my crack at making one.   Tips and Tricks: Just a major FYI before we get started. This suck...
Posted by Honor on Friday, March 22, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
 I am feeling super in love lately, and when I feel extra mushy gushy I just have to express it... craft wise. Yesterday was the mister and mine's third anniversary and I whipped up this little number to satisfy my desire to shout it from the rooftops. It's a pretty and shiny beacon of joy. When I walk in the bedroom and see it, it brings a smile to my face. On a side note this piece of art would also be totally adorable in say a nursery, living room, bedroom, garage, cellar, dungeon ect. You ...
Posted by Honor on Friday, March 15, 2013,
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Accessories
 Ok, I might lose some of you on this one. 'Wait wha??? A Turban??!?!' you might be saying right now. Yes a turban... a turban headband that is! Turbans have become quite popular these days with the super fashionistas, I just try to follow in suit with a more do-able 'me' version. Hear me out. Let's look at some eye candy before you write me off with all this crazy turban talk.  Via Stockholm Street Style  Via Free People  Via Free People  Via Free People  Via SATC 2 Are you starting to feel me a little...
Posted by Honor on Saturday, March 9, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
 Pretty excited about this one. Most of my diy projects turn out fine, but it's only a select few that turn out extra supercalafragalisticexpealadocious.... or 'thats co' in man talk. If I get a, 'that's nice honey' from the huz then I know my project turned out awwwwesome. Earlier this week I took the kids to one of my favorite places to gather inspiration, Balboa Park. I went there looking for landscaping ideas, but left with my eyes wide wanting some wrought (or cast) iron artwork for the ho...
 Can't believe that my little man is almost a year old! Whew time sure flies! But then it doesn't But then it does... know what I mean? Nights are long, days are short. You know, things like that. Anywhos. I'm getting in gear to partay. Heeeey. But I gotta keep this party on a budget, man. A strictly diy kind of event. Those are the best anyways. A little crooked, a little wonky, but perfectly mushy gushy sentimental. You can't have a party with out a string of garland or two. I was in Lowe's th...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, March 6, 2013,
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Beauty
 Whats a girl gonna do when she only has two minutes to get ready before she has to make a mad dash out the door lugging screaming baby in a carseat, corralling a mouthy two year old, cursing the dog for almost tripping her down the stairs, holding an extra diaper in her mouth and trying to remember where she put the darn keys???? this  This is what I do. This is what I do when I haven't showered, haven't brushed my hair, may or may have forgot to put deodorant on and definitely have a baby food ...
 Lighted signs or aka Marquee signs are all the rage now. Well at least on pinterest and craft sites. Here, let's take a moment to look at some eye candy  Via Etsy (Gorge!)  Via Etsy (Almost a GRAND for this one!!!)  Via Etsy (Really? One letter for $215? Hummmm I love it but that is pretty rich, which I'm not) Most of the DIY versions are overly involved cutting, gluing, drilling, sawing, spinning, crocheting, magical potions.... ok, maybe not those last three. But in general all the diy versions ...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, February 27, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
 If you took a peek at my home tour on Life Made Lovely last week you would have seen my penchant for incorporating vintage materials into my home. Worn woods, reclaimed architectural features like windows, doors and ladders and vintage tin ceiling panels. I was lucky enough to source enough vintage tin to cover our kitchen soffit. What a score that was! And for only a couple of hundos. I know that may sound like a lot of money but it's really not. On my weekly round abouts through the local s...
Posted by Honor on Monday, February 25, 2013,
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Accessories
 Anyone else like to rock rain boots on a nice sunny day? Me and my little gal sure do. I'm thinkin she picked it up from me ;) . We love to plop on our wellies (or goat ropers, as my husband calls them) to do a little gardening or what knot, regardless if there are puddles to stomp through or not. I have a festive pink and white polka dot pair, but poor Lou only has a plainie janie black rubber pair. Perfectly functional and acceptable but not nearly fashionable enough for a gal with this muc...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, February 21, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
If you haven't checked out my DIY anthropologie coffee mugs, perhaps you should! This great DIY (in my humble opinion) was featured on Knock Off Decor. Whooot Whoot! The tutorial shows you a new way to decorate ceramic mugs with sharpie markers. My very own spin on the fad.  Thanks for stopping by! A lot is on the agenda for this little craft site. We just got back from a spur of the moment family vacation to play in the snow, and I am currently trying to hang this Moroccan mirror I just diy'd....
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, February 19, 2013,
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Accessories
 Guess who is on a pink and orange kick? Moi! My diy watercolor spritzed envelopes
from yesterday were only the beginning! Not only am I embellishing my
correspondence with O&P now I am adorning myself with the che ery
color combo. During the fall/winter, I find myself pining for the bold
colors and life of spring/summer. So how do I put on a happy face? By
pinning on a flower to my jacket or scarf. I made a big ol batch of
simple flower pins a couple of falls ago and now they are...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, February 14, 2013,
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Accessories
  Happy Valentine's Day! Learn how to make this sweet treat of a peter pan necklace over at Sue's Sparklers today. Hope your special day is full of lots of love and chocolate. Tons and tons of chocolate.
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, February 13, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
 Are you ready for a diy that will change your decorating life... forever? Get ready cuz this doozy most certainly will.
There are so many opportunities to use this idea. From decorating a nursery with a custom monogram, to updating the back of your bookshelves to creating some simple graphic art as demonstrated below.
Oh and did I mention that it only costs a DOLLAR!
Just swing by your local dollar store and pick up some self adhesive shelf liner better know as contact paper. There is usuall...
 Run! Hide! Shelter your children! It's the great WHITE OUT here in So Cal! Wait No, it's not snow. It's white paint! Whewww... dodged one there. Yes, it is true I have turned to the dark side. Or light side. White side? After many years of dogging people who chose white paint over the bajillion other shades available, I have become one of them. I just finished repainting my kitchen with white paint. And the staircase. And the family room. I am shellacking the whole place! With the new year I was ...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, February 5, 2013,
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Accessories
Posted by Honor on Friday, February 1, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
 So I jumped on the bandwagon (again). The ceramic & sharpie train that is. I did it once before when I found this awesome product and did this tutorial. Here is another version of the DIY sharpie marker coffee mugs. I'm sure you have seen this idea before, as it is all over the blogisphere and interwebs (pinterest, flickr, instagram)... you name it, someone, somewhere has scribbled on a mug. The diy itself is very plain and simple. Just color on some mugs with a regular sharpie and put in t...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, January 31, 2013,
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Accessories
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, January 30, 2013,
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Posted by Honor on Friday, January 25, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
 Alright ladies. Are you ready to see my tried and true, red blooded American, hill-billy red neck side? A little hick and a whole lotta country. Well, here it is.
Yes, that is a colander hanging from my ceiling. Not just one, but three of these cute little suckers now adorn my kitchen. I have been searching and searching for that perfect shade. Something with a lot of personality, a quaint vintage feel and purely me. Who would'a thunk it would be found in the kitchen utensil section of Ta...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, January 24, 2013,
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Beauty
 This has gotta be my all time favorite braided hairstyle. And let me tell ya, I've had at least 2 feet of hair my entire life, so there have been quite a few braided dos.
Boho dos can be more difficult to maintain than you think. I love the whole 'wind swept/slept-in/party-all-night' look, I just try to steer clear of the 'homeless' thang. This do does have the boho braids down pat, but also keeps you looking chic because of it's clever twist (more on that soon). I also have bangs and a ...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, January 22, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
 Chevrons, gold, glitter... what more can a gal ask for in a throw pillow? This past weekend the hubs and I did a craigslist run and picked up the most ridiculously glamorous FREE sofa. Sing it with me 'free free free set me free, free free sofa I can't believe you were free!'
Mohair velvet, single owner, camel back... just plain vintage gold (yes that is an underline there). Basically I am in styling heaven right now rearranging furniture and accessories. But alas, none of the pillows on han...
 Here it is, the last part of the diy hair comb series. Quite a journey eh? We went all across the diy board. From wire wrapped crystals to neon nylon cording to feathers. Even though this is the last post of this series, I assure you that hair combs are here to stay... at least on this noggin anyway. Embellished hair combs have always been in my fashion repertoire and always will be. So I thought it would be fun to share two hair combs of the past. One from my bridal shower and the other fr...
Posted by Honor on Saturday, January 19, 2013,
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Clothing
do do doot do do doot DO DO DOOT DOOT! We interrupt your regularly scheduled diy'n to share with you this awesomely cute so friggin adorable diy! Don't worry, your regularly scheduled diy ( # 9 & # 10 of the hair comb series) will appear shortly after this special post. With out further ado!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!! !     Am I right or am I right about this being friggin adorable?!?!?!
I'm not even going to mention about how cheap and easy and ridiculously simple it is to make other than it... Continue reading ...
I say hair you say comb.
Hair!
Comb!
Hair!
Comb!
Hair Comb?
Yes, a hair comb. It you are just joining us we are in the middle of our hair accessory craft challenge. By we I mean me, and by challenge I mean FUN! Last week I gave myself a craft homework assignment. Create some cute and easy diy hair combs. Everyone does headbands or bobby pins, I thought we could mix it up a bit with the hair comb. All of my versions are easy to make and are complied of average everyday craft supplies. Something yo...
Sick of hair comb ideas yet? No? Good! Cuz here are two more beauties. Both equally simple and fab. If you haven't yet, make sure to check out parts one/two and three/four.A recap on what I am doing here. At the beginning of the new year I was a bit bogged down reminiscing about sugar plums and faux snow frosted ornaments. In other words I was feeling a bit low because the NY signals the end of my favorite time of the year. My creative juices weren't flowing. They were more like syurp. sooooo...
Ready for parts three and four of my mini series? Three is so incredibly easy (but so cute!) it hurts and four is a tad more complicated. (Did you check out version one and two yet? Complicated if you don't have any hands. What is that you say? You don't have hands? And you are a crafter! Wowza!! You could probably teach me a thing or two. Give me a jingle on the jangle k? Here we go!    The key to this diy is the sparkly vinyl. I just love that stuff! I have used it here... and here. You can find ...
I gave myself a mini craft challenge this weekend. A little homework per say. I find that if I get a bogged down with stress or life and I just can't get those creative juices a flowin.. I buckle down and step it up (oh boy...how many cliche sayings did I just fit into that statement???). Any whoser, just like how actors and singers have voice warm ups, we crafters have warm ups too. This was a great mini warm up, as now my creative muscles are are loose and limber. Ready to tackle a few ...
Posted by Honor on Monday, January 14, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
 If you share any of the same decorating tendencies as moi (impulsive yet a penny pincher) then this DIY it just for you. Lately I have been on a bit of a yellow kick for decorating the shared kid's bedroom. I bet it all started with our beloved Rody. Rody is our bright yellow bouncing horse. With his little red heart forehead, chubby little body and stumpy legs. He is just so full of sunshine and cheer. One of my favorites of the toy herd. So on my journey to incorporate yellow into the decor...
Posted by Honor on Saturday, January 12, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
 If you know anything about antique mirrors, then you know they are crazy expensive or very very hard to find. And even if you do find one in your price range there is always something wrong with it. Broken, missing pieces, too small, too big wrong color... the list goes on. Even though it is a fickle find I continue to pine for antique mirrors and try to source them from every antiques store I frequent . I want whole walls covered in the stuff. That's how much I love the time worn aura and l...
 As I mentioned before, we swapped rooms. Me and my little girl that is. I took over her bedroom for my office and she and her little brother are in the other spare room. It is twice the size and just perfect for two little hooligans to do cartwheels in. As for my 'new' office I decided to leave the paint color and just work with what I have around the house to decorate and style. Boy do I have a lot of stuff. It sure is pretty though. Purging tchotskies is not a strong suit of mine. I am a cl...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, January 9, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
 Everyone is talking about their resolutions. All I hear is Charlie Brown adults takling. Wah wah wha wah wha. I don't do NY resolutions. Like I need to add another thing to the list of things I don't have time for right?! Well that is what I feel about resolutions anyway. Why do I have to wait to the beginning of a new year to try and work on bettering myself? But what eves, if it works for you, go right ahead and make (and hopefully keep!) some resolutions. Perhaps staying more organized? Pe...
Posted by Honor on Monday, January 7, 2013,
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Accessories
So lately I have had glitter on the brain. Could it be because I was asked to collaborate with a big name on some glitter diys? (YAYYYYYYYY YIPPPPEEEE for me ;) ) Yeah I bet that's it. Details to come soon. Big toothy grin over here.
But anyway I have been brainstorming up a storm (punny right?!) for this feature diy. Brainstorming is kind of my thing. I love bubble charts and lists. Any scrap piece of paper is subject to my doodles and ideas. But now that my feature diy is complete I tho... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Monday, January 7, 2013,
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Decor Crafts
Special collaboration coming soon! I jumped the gun and shared too soon. Check back in on this around the 17th :) Thank you! 
Posted by Honor on Friday, January 4, 2013,
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Accessories
My post yesterday (diy splatter refashion) was an easy refashion of this must know diy. Enjoy!  Couldn't get any simpler. These handy little pouches can be used for so many things. Think make up bag, ipad/kindle travel case, diaper pouch, gift bag, journal cover.... really anything! You can also get really creative with your choice of fabric. Just make sure to choose one that has some weight and stiffness to it otherwise you will have one floppy mess. In case you missed it this was my version of...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, January 3, 2013,
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Accessories
 Such a simple and totally fabulous refashion! It hurts my brain (& pocketbook) thinking about all my past clutches, purses, clothes (ect ect ect) that I tossed out thinking I couldn't salvage em. I plan on sharing how I made this simple felt clutch tomorrow, so check back in if you are looking for an easy ipad or kindle travel case. All you need is some thick felt, a sew on snap and your sewing machine.
But back to this refashion. The key is to water down the glitter paint and get the ...
Posted by Honor on Monday, December 31, 2012,
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Accessories
     And I really mean it by super easy. Literally ten minutes to a fab new accessory (or make up bag, pencil pouch, diaper tote... whateves ;) The key is finding these pre-cut squares of patterned viny from your local craft joint. I found these at Hobby Lobby for under a buck each. They were located in the felt craft area. They also have some faux tooled leather and super glittery rectangles that I am working with right now. These vinyl like squares (not really sure what type of material they actua...
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8Also... Please check out some of my own sparkly DIYs. New ones coming asap. This weekend will be a busy one :)     Thanks for stopping by! Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, December 27, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
 I know the pictures are a tad dark but I really wanted to try and convey the magical (and super feminine) feel of this lampshade. It came out so warm and well, pretty.I picked up those vintage curtains a couple of weeks ago. Aren't those pretty too? Love them, love looking at them, but I am not so fond of the thing hanging in front of them. The fixture over our sink has never been right. It was just something I picked up at Lowe's one day when the hubs told me that his electrician friend was ...
Posted by Honor on Monday, December 24, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
A quick and AWESOME diy before a short holiday break. I will be in and out for the next week dealing with the familio and recuperating from sweets and squeals overload. This is one of my favs so I hope you enjoy and give it a try!  Quick Tips:
*Furring strips are found in the back of the lumber section at Lowes, Home Depot, your local joint. They are extremely cheap. Like, around a buck for an 8' strip. Just remember to give each piece a look over because more than not, the strips will have a cu...
      I thought this turned out so pretty. Don't you? Original too! I'll have to get back to you on how she reacts when I give her this little lovely. I think she will like it :) Make sure to check out my other posts on DIY Kraft paper gift wrap. Such as my hand stamped or comic themed ideas. Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, December 18, 2012,
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Accessories
 Lately I have really been into fashion. Shocker right? But no, really. I bounce back and forth between home decor/home remodeling to fashion & purses... maybe shoes too :). I exhaust all outlets like pinterest, polyvore, blogs and flickr on one subject for about a week then switch to the other. Never ending, back and forth, back and forth. Am I alone in this quirk? One week my coffee table is covered in Vogue, Lucky and Elle. Then the next I clear it to cover it again with Country Living, Ell...
Back into the swing of things I guess?! Crafting always helped clear my mind (aka distract me from the incessant thoughts and worries buzzing around up there). So what better way to distract myself than with the thoughts of my loved ones faces when I present them with these b-e-a-utiful hand wrapped lovelies.
I did a little experimenting today. Stamp experimenting that is. I did a few variations and this is the first one that I deemed fit to share with you. I tried all sorts of things to stam... Continue reading ...
Brown Kraft paper is my go-to when it comes to wrapping. It is such a great blank canvas. Lots of different possibilities. Perfect for any crafter to be, well, crafty :) It is also a great big-o plus that it comes on a HUGE roll and cost only a few bucks. My kind of craft supply. So of course this year is no exception when it came down to wrapping and mailing out some Christmas presents. I rolled out my never ending roll and gathered together some accoutrements and got down to business. I ... Continue reading ...
 So we are in the middle of a room shuffle. My office is becoming the shared kids room and Lou's old room is becoming my office. This makes the most sense because my old office space is HUGE, just perfect for two little bodies to crawl around in and it seemed selfish of me to horde all that space for myself. So.... right now I am up to my eyeballs in boxes to donate, papers to file, clothes to sort ect ect ect. All the 'fun' stuff. Fun Fun Fun. So of course during nap time I neglected the orga...
Posted by Honor on Sunday, December 9, 2012,
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Posted by Honor on Thursday, December 6, 2012,
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Love'n Etsy
I have been doing some xmas shopping (& DIY brainstorming) for my brother's GF and a few other very stylish ladies. While you think it would be hard to find such fabulous women something fabulous.. its not. I just shop like I am shopping for myself, or diy like I am diy'n for myself ;) Hey, what can I say, we share good taste :) So here are my etsy picks, make sure to click through the links at the bottom. Check back in soon cuz all of these will soon turn into easy diy tutorials ;) .... my gi... Continue reading ...
 Do you feel it yet? Has that Christmas/Holiday spirit nipped you in the booty yet? Yes, I know I know it's not even December yet, but that magical feeling has swept into our home with full gale force winds. A tornado of glitter, tinsel, ornaments and cuttings. As stated before I am trying to limit my store bought holiday decorations and really have a go at crafting up my own batch of goodies. Here is my version of an advent/countdown calendar. A bit country and rustic. Rough around the edges ...
 Alright diyers, now that Thanksgiving is over the real holiday mission is on. Your mission (ok, really my mission): Decorate the tree and house is only handmade, natural or found elements. NO STORE BOUGHT hocus pocus. I try so hard every holiday season to not indulge in all the costly holiday pretties.... but it is so hard! Those lovelies are well, so lovely! I welcome you to the first of my handmade ornaments. This one is super simple and involves watercolors. I have been on a really big wate...
Hello ladies! And welcome the the second installment of my before and after series. Last week I shared with you my before and after for our family photo wall in our entry/stair way. This DIY is for a wall in our family room. Because I swapped out our mushy section for a super fab vintage davenport I had a blank wall to decorate at will. Yipeee! Having something new to decorate is a little bit exciting don't you think? I like to periodically look at our living spaces and evaluate how it is fu...
Oh hey-zues-christos...Thanksgiving is just around the corner. As in
less then a week. As in OMG I have a lot to do! I just realized that
yesterday. Breathe in... breathe out. So while I stress myself bald over this mondo turkey that I need to prepare (first one!), here is a quick home decor diy. A sweet and nature inspired mini wheat wreath. Just perfect for chair decorations, or to layer over a mirror. Here we go!  Ok I literally whipped this up in FIVE MINUTES! No glue, no stress and no mes...
As promised from yesterday, today is a cute and simple Anthro DIY. A little somethin somethin so easy that you can make while watching Sons of Anarchy.... well is what I'll be doing tonight anyway! These are great stocking stuffers or gifts to give at work. And they cost little to nothing! Anthropologie always has the best ornaments. So unique, so festive. I have been stocking up on them (or trying to) for years and my stash has started to get impressive ;) But when I saw these little bugger... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, November 13, 2012,
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Clothing
 Here is the third installment of my ' ease back into sewing like how you gingerly dip into a jacuzzi' sewing series. This is my version of an A line dress, basically the same but with a tweak here and there. This one is a little more complicated than the easy 5 minute flouncy skirt and bubble skirt... but not by that much. The A line dress is another one of those little things that every crafter should know. It seems more complicated than it actually is. In fact all of the sewing projects that...
Posted by Honor on Monday, November 12, 2012,
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Clothing
Continuing on with my mini sewing series. A few days ago I showed you how to make a Flouncy Skirt. Today I show you my foray into bubbledom. Which is basically the same as the flouncy skirt, just with one tweak. It is an easy tweak so don't get your knickers in a knot. Not one of my sewing tuts are difficult. I want to encourage myself (and you!) to sew more, not less by biting off more than I can chew, or stitch :) Don't you think bubble shape is so darn cute and perfect for a little girl t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Saturday, November 10, 2012,
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Posted by Honor on Thursday, November 8, 2012,
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Accessories
 Anyone remember Fiona Paxton? I sure do. Miz Paxton is a fabulous, glamorous, tremendous all the 'ous' adjectives you can think of, jewelry designer. Her beaded/chain Sylvie necklaces were all the rage a few years ago.  They were popping up all over the place and on every 'it' female fashionista. Think Jessica Alba, Hilary Duff, Cameron Diaz ect ect ect. Well oh well... to this day I still think about those suckers and wish that I had a few hundo laying around so I could score myself one of th...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, November 6, 2012,
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Accessories
 Is it chilly by you yet? It was here for a hot minute (I guess for a crisp moment), but now we have this darn Santa Ana that blasts us with 80+ degree weather. Wah wah. I know I shouldn't be complaining about the fantastic weather we have here in southern Cali, but I can't help it. I want my sweaters and scarves and boots and cozy nights watching my husband lay naked in front of the fire on a bear skin rug... just kidding ;) but you get my point. All I can think about fashion wise is chunk...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, November 1, 2012,
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Accessories
I love scarves and wear them any chance I can. As soon as there is the slightest crisp to the air I am wrapping that sucker around my neck. Here is my dilemma. I have long hair and if I wear a scarf, especially if it is a chunky knit, my hair soon turns into a tangled mess. Right there at the nape of my neck should be call 'rat-ville' for the nest that is created. Ouch!
So
what to do? A sleek little top knot or messy ballerina bun is my go-to.
But that can get a little boring, so here is a...
 This recipe (minus the glitter) is perfect for homemade glue or wallpaper paste as well! Tips & Tricks: This recipe makes one large bowl or about 4 pint mason jars worth. I like making this amount because it is easy to save, and I go through about this much in a weeks time. We love our crafting around these here parts, especially now that it is holiday season. October till end of December is holiday season for us.
This recipe really is simple. I have seen some crafters heat this stuff up, or a...
Posted by Honor on Friday, October 26, 2012,
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Life At Home
Don't you just love this hod podge of colors and cuteness?! We sure do...
Lou's room is by far my favorite of the house right now. It is just so full of fun, laughter and personality. But most importantly this room is full of spunk and character.Spunk is such an underrated quality when it comes to kid's bedrooms these days. I feel like most kid's rooms are either plain jane or way too commercial. Don't get me wrong, we love ourselves a Disney princess here and there but Disney on top o...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, October 23, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
 DO IT YOURSELF Bookcase Dollhouse  A perfect rainy day project. This little old lady of a bookcase was fancified over the weekend. All it took was me dragging out my unbelievably large stash of scrapbook paper, scissors and many glue sticks.
Plus # 1: It is free! Go green right? Recycle, reduce and reuse...
Plus # 2: The kids can participate.
Plus # 3: The finished product is so darn toot'n cute.
Here we go... tricks and tips follow below each picture but this DIY is pretty self explanatory...
 W...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, October 18, 2012,
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Accessories
 Glitter, Stars, Hair Clips... just a few of my favorite things. I have seen all three of these things ALLLL over the place   Rodarte Star Hair Clips   Jennifer Behr Hair Accessories   Ban.do Who doesn't like a little something sparkly and pretty for your hair? I do I DO! Here is my go at a FREE VERSION. I threw open my craft closet door and used only what was in stock: Glitter, glitter glue, hair pins and thick card-stock.... here we go!
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, October 16, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
 This was a favorite at our Halloween Party. It was set up at our 'adult' drink table. Beergaritas was our drink of choice. (Our tweaked recipe to follow! Yummy for sure). This DIY is really simple and more of an idea & inspiration for your own Halloween DIYs. Supplies: Piece of unfinished wood, orange craft paint, black puff paint, polyurethane, rag or paint brush, pencil and bowl Steps: 1. Start with an unfinished and clean piece of wood. Mine is about 12" x 24" and 2" thick. A nice solid chunk...
Posted by Honor on Monday, October 8, 2012,
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Accessories
 So this DIY really falls more under the 'refashion' category, which is co' cuz sometimes you just want to give what you already own a little sprucing up!
I recently picked up this scarf because I really dug the busy fall print. It is huge! Which I love. Who cares what your outfit looks like when you have on a fabulous blanket? Wait, I meant scarf. I mean can you even see my baby spit up shirt under here?! No!
The scarf is fine just the way it is, but what girl doesn't want more bli...
 So this post is the first of a million-trillion-gazillion more to come. Just a little forewarning. Turn back now if you no-likey Halloweenie, because this lady is one mad crafting witch (witch in a good way... Tee-Hee-Hee)
I am totally entranced with Halloween this year. I find myself day dreaming about pumpkins, witches and spiderwebs. About candy apples, mummy cupcakes and frozen hand ice-cubes. Know what I am talking about? Put some water in a latex glove, freeze it and then remove the g...
Posted by Honor on Monday, October 1, 2012,
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Accessories
Hey Hey Hey Hi Hi Hi... I am all hopped up on creative juices. They are a'flowin. I am up to my eyeballs in Halloween decorations and thought I would take a quick breather to share a jewelry DIY. Give my spider web weaving fingertips a rest and let me noodle think about something else other than skulls, spiders and witches. This fancy schmancy necklace gets a lot of compliments (but doesn't take very long to make and requires ZERO skills). If you can wield a pair of scissors and a hot glue gun... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Monday, September 24, 2012,
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Recipes
 Can we just take a minute to gawk at this tasty creation?!?!? gawk... gawk... still gawking... ok I'm done. Ingredients & Supplies: One large trifle dish. This is optional but seeing the layers is what makes this dish so special. 1/4 cup butter
2 Packages of cream cheese
(2 x 8oz)
1 cup powdered sugar
2 packs of instant vanilla pudding
3 1/2 cups milk
12 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
One large package of Oreo cookies, crushed finely. About 40 cookies
1 package of Gummy worms
Creamy-goodness layers: In o...
Posted by Honor on Sunday, September 23, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
   I was feeling festive this weekend and decided that our front door needed to be festive as well. So I scrounged around the craft closet to see what I had. To be found were four little canvases, lots of scrapbook paper, paint and some wooden letters that we intended for another project. This one won the battle of fall diys that were dancing around in my noodle. It is a pretty straight forward diy. First cut out scrapbook paper and glue to the canvas. I left a little border around the edge so I...
Posted by Honor on Friday, September 21, 2012,
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Accessories
What is it with me and earrings lately? I guess it is because I want to wear them so badly but can't. Those of you that have babies, or have ever baby-sat know what I am talking about. I see dangle-ly ones over here, pretty sparkly ones over there and (my fav) big ol retro hoops on her and her and her! But alas my earlobes can't take the tugging. Oh well! That doesn't mean I stop making them. Someday I will be able to wear earrings for more than 5 minutes. So besides earrings I also hav... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, September 20, 2012,
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Life At Home
So here are a few snapshots around the house pre-Halloween. Starting to break out my fall decorations. First pic is of some super cute (and easy to DIY) plush pumpkins. You can find some tuts here, here or here.  Handsome bugger isn't he? I picked him up here.  Is it to early to break out the wheat & pumpkins? When really, is it ok to start decorating for fall? Here in southern California it is hard to tell when fall actually starts.   I'll make sure to do a side by side when this mantel is all done...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, September 19, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
I am currently compiling the tons of pics I have of my DIY Halloween party decorations... let me tell you, there are tons! Excited to share them but here is a little DIY I completed recently to fill in the gaps. Will have some Halloween madness up later this evening ;) This DIY is really sweet. I was recently contacted by an old high school bud to see if I could source something similar. I wasn't able to so I said I could whip one up. I was lucky to have all the supplies on hand and it o... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Monday, September 17, 2012,
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Accessories
Had a 30 minute gap in my day yesterday so I thought I would fill it up with a little crafty craft :) This DIY will literally only take you five minutes. A super quickie. My kind of craft to keep my hands busy while I am waiting for something else. Like the kids napping, a pie baking, the wash to be done or the pizza to be delivered. Here we go.. DIY Lace Dream-catcher Earrings Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, September 13, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
Ready for fall decorating festivities? I am. While yes, I have been totally entrenched in my DIY Halloween Party decoration extravaganza, I also have been thinking about fall. Cool breezes, leaves changing color, having a legitimate reason to bake a pie.... just a few of my favorite things about fall. This DIY is something that can easily be adapted to fit any decor or any holiday. I picked a moose because it feels fall-ly to me. I also was considering a witch on a broom. But I didn't do ... Continue reading ...
These are companions to my DIY Fabric & Paper Scrap Sewn Cards... they are best buds. So if you do one I recommend doing the other.  Great diy right? Perfect for those left over pages of scrapbooking paper. The ones that don't really go with any of the layouts/crafts you are doing, but are so pretty that you want to show them off... For a complete list of tips & tricks visit this page. But here are a couple of quick pointers. *Make sure to use contrasting thread so it really stands out... o... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor Hansen on Monday, September 10, 2012,
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Life At Home
Sooo. I know I promised a DIY stitched envelope tutorial. It is coming. I just had to pick up some thread in a different color. Don't worry it will be worth it.. you will be able to bath in all it's cuteness glory. But mostly I wanted to check in and let you know that this weekend was dedicated to prepping for my Halloween extravaganza. A little early? Yeah I guess so... but I plan on starting a family tradition of a totally awesome blow-your-socks-off Halloween Costume party and I w... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Friday, September 7, 2012,
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Clothing
Ok so this DIY is a total rip off of my DIY Faux 'Beaded' Indian Beaded Bracelet, same concept just applied differently...I guess I am just flattering myself by copying it :) So this whole husband working nights has really freed up some time for me. I probably could go completely 'old lady' and pick up hand embroidery and hand beading (no offense if you enjoy these past times... but I have yet to encounter a fellow 26 year old who does ;). I love the look but not so in love with the effo... Continue reading ...
 There really is nothing like a handmade card. Such a special little treat when you open up an envelope and you see this little piece of crafty heaven. Someone made it with their own two hands. It is like getting a chunk of the love chocolate bar via the post.
And giving a handmade card? Oh it is so nice to be nice :) Sometimes you just want the person to feel how special they are to you. I plan on sending some fall valentines to my sweethearts who are spread out across the US. Here are my ...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, September 5, 2012,
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Clothing
Feel like fall yet for you? Not quite fall-like here... high eighties with a hot hot breeze. Not really sweater weather either... but I just had to scratch this itch I have had lately for lace. Lace is just so pretty. I love lace in an old-lady-crocheting-doilies-in-her-recliner-with-a-lace-shawl-over-her-shoulders kind of way... not so much the hot-child-in-the-city kind of way. If you catch my drift. So here is my ode to my fellow old lady lace loving sisters... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, September 4, 2012,
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Beauty
Happy Labor Day! It is the official (unofficial) first day of fall!!! Yew haw! Fall tis the season of DIYs... I have a ton of yummy recipes, cozy crafts and festive decorations coming your way. Till then here is an easy hair DIY... Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by Honor on Friday, August 31, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
This one goes out to all my fellow bibliophiles.... holla!
 Brass Tacks: Pretty self explanatory here. Find a big ol book, slice it up and shove in a couple of bud vases.... ok that wasn't much help was it? The key to this DIY is finding a bud vase that will fit inside a book. In this case my book was the 7th installment of Harry Potter (sorry Harry!). It was big, bulky and taking up space... time to re-purpose. I found the little bud vases at where else, Hobby Lobby. They were on sale and were ...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, August 29, 2012,
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Accessories
Found myself longing for fall this week. Fall is fabulous don't you think? The weather is just lovely. You can wear coats, scarves, sweaters, boots, leggings and knit caps. Who doesn't love a great pair of boots over leggings with a cozy sweater and scarf?! There are also so many great fall activities like apple picking, pumpkin carving and baking. Not to mention the decorating... oh the decorating! Halloween and Thanksgiving are such fun holidays to decorate for. I already have a huge runnin...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, August 28, 2012,
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Accessories
Alright time to jump on the bib necklace bandwagon. You see them allllll over the place. At first glance I was like 'yeah right I really want to look like a gladiator/baby'... gladiator because it reminded me of armor and baby because it reminded me of well, a bib. But as always fashion styles grow on me until I find myself wearing a beret, harem pants a fur vest and lace boot socks all at the same time ;). Ok a little over the top but I honestly have changed my opinion on bib neckl... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, August 23, 2012,
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Clothing
Saw this in Anthro the other day  liked it, loved it... knew there had to be a way to make it. This sweater is all about the details  anthro stripe moss cardiganseems doable... I had a favorite sweater that needed a bit of sprucing up. It is a bright yellow abstract pattern (instead of the stripes above)... so I just found some yellow/white yarn in my notions closet and went with it. Here we go.  Tips & Pointers: I was lucky enough to have yarn on hand that went with the cardigan that I wanted to e...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, August 21, 2012,
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Accessories
Ahhh September fashion issue... I do love you and your 'two-inch-thick-ad-section-before-you-even-get-to-the-table-of-contents'. Lately I am loving the metal lace cuff bracelets that are showing up here and there. One such designer of these cuffs is Aurelie Bidermann. Her wares sell @ Bloomingdales, Barneys and Net-a-porter. All way way wayyyyy out of my price range.   ouch! this bad boy sells for over $1,800.... well... it is dipped in 18 karat gold. Here is my version. Pretty good for 5 doll ...
Posted by Honor on Friday, August 17, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
here is a quick & quirky DIY. Perfect for a nursery/studio/pic wall ect ect ect..... So really it is good for just about any place. Takes just a few minutes... here we go!   Tips and pointers: Ok so you gather up some embroidery hoops (I picked up mine at Hobby Lobby, they really have jumped on the embroidery hoop band wagon selling them for only a few dollars) a pen/pencil some scissors and some craft glue. Print off some pictures, 8.5x11 works best. This size will fit a variety of sizes of hoo...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, August 14, 2012,
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Accessories
so lately I have really been feeling the Indian beaded bracelet look. Perfect for summer. Free spirited. Just plain cool and they really never go out of style. A classic. What is not so cool is how time consuming they seem to be. Granted I have never tried to make one, they just seem to be time consuming. Plus I don't have any of the supplies required to make them. So here is what I believe to be a clever way to make a faux Indian beaded bracelet.  I picked up a pack ...
Posted by Honor on Friday, August 10, 2012,
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Accessories
So guess what we are doing this weekend? Yep attending a good ol baby shower. It should be lots of fun. The hubs and I really like this couple and are so glad that they are joining the club of parenthood. Have you joined yet? The initiation is kind of rough but the life long benefits are totally worth it ;) The age old question arises... what to get the glowing mom-to-be. Clothes? Yeah ok. Books...been there. hummm... So I just thought back (not that long ago) to what I wanted/didn't get at my ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, August 7, 2012,
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Clothing
As promised here is another DIY about bling and clothing. This simple addition to a tee makes a world of difference. Yes it is a plain tee from Target, but you could easily dress it up for a night out on the town. Say what? Wear a tee to go out?! Yes ma'am... you don't have to sacrifice comfort for style. Here we go! Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Monday, August 6, 2012,
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Clothing
This diy can't get any simpler. Even though it is like a mini promo for my other business Sue's Sparklers... I'm sure you will like it. As I stated before this month has been dedicated to revamping my closet. Even if that means a little touch up here and there. I really like how rock and roll this came out, yet it isn't too hard core. Even a mom sporting a baby carrier and pushing a tot around can rock this trend. Enjoy!  Tips & Pointers: What you need: Your regular old iron, a hand full of ir...
Posted by Honor on Friday, August 3, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
What is more summery than tie dye? & Dip Dye? & Bleach Dye? So easy to DIY... here are some of my favorite tuts to bring this great trend home! Click on the links below  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Don't forget to check out my own DIYs # 3 &7 Thanks for stopping by! Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, August 1, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
Saw these the other day at Urban Outfitters...  Cork LettersCool. Cool... but I bet I can beat that price of $12.00 each... and tweak it so it fits my style. So here we go  What you need: A roll of cork. Found it at Hobby Lobby for $9.00... and it is a LARGE roll. Could fit a dictionary's page worth of words on it. Some wood or card board letters, spray adhesive, craft knife, hot glue and some popsicle sticks.
Tips & Hints: Pretty simple. Spray the front of the letter with the glue, hold it dow...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, August 1, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
Ok. Love anthropologie but sometimes I think 'you got to be kidding me?!' with regards to their prices. this is a perfect example  Yellow Bird by Tom Judd.... ok yes it is an original painting/collage but REALLY NOW??? $1500 for a 10"x10" piece of art. One thousand five hundred dollars for less than ONE SQUARE FOOT?!?!?! Bawwwwwhhhhh So I gave it a try myself. While I am happy with the results I admit that it is not perfect. Well hey now, I'm not a professional artist you know.    Tips and pointers: ...
Posted by Honor on Friday, July 27, 2012,
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Clothing
So this week has been dedicated to updating my summer wardrobe. Yes a little late... but it is Southern California here where it is summer, like, all the time. I was browsing in anthro the other day and I saw these great summer scarves. The $48 price tags are not so great. So bingo bongo make it myself Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, July 26, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
So this DIY covers a couple of bases. First off it is an idea for what you can do with those scraps of wood that are laying about. I have a couple of those, well actually maybe a garage full. My hording tendencies kick in and I can't get rid of them. I just can't!
Second this DIY covers the reverse stencil technique. Pretty simple but easy to over look when you think about stenciling. Lastly it covers how to make your own contact paper. I never have it around but I always seem to need i...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, July 25, 2012,
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Clothing
Soooo any who.
I needed to update my summer wardrobe and didn't want to spend much $$$. I was at good ol' Wally Mart doing some shopping and spotted these plain tanks on sale of $3. Three bucks! So I scooped up a variety of colors not really sure what I was going to do with them. Sure they are fine by themselves, but that wouldn't be very crafty now would it?
So once at home I futzed around looking through my closets for 'stuff' to spice things up a bit.
Buttons? No not feeling those
Ribbon? Umm...
Pom Poms... Love'em love'em love'em.... how can you feel sad when you have pom poms around?! And they are quite versatile little buggers. Add them to clothing, hair accessories or shoes. Make party & holiday decorations out of them.. do with them what you'd like... they aim to please. And they are so simple to make! it all starts with just a fork     hope you had a great weekend. Ours was full of family and naps. Glorious naps Thanks For stopping by Oh! Here are the final snapshots of the hubs finishi...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, July 18, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
My hubs told me about this and I had to try it out to see if it really works. And it does! Old wood has such a warm and familiar patina. Like favorite park picnic benches. Time worn barns. Brings back the memories. We have this great black and white photo of the hubs grand pappy and a new sparkly frame just didn't do it justice. So I picked up an unfinished wood frame from Hobby Lobby for a whopping $2.99 and made this beauty. Really like how this came out and I think ...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, July 17, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
As an avid crafter I am always on the look out for interesting supplies or craft accessories. Anything from vintage postage stamps to buttons to ribbon and yes, to scrabble tiles. But we are kind of having a scrabble tile drought around here. I haven't spotted a single tile lately. So what to do, what to do... make em.  So I headed to my 'church of crafts' good ol Hobby Lobby. I went to the wood isle to see if they had any pre-cut pre-packaged pieces. And alas it is not that easy. So the next b...
Love the look of vintage signs like me, but don't want to pay the non-vintage price tag? Make it yourself! I love all the cute kitchen decor that is out there today but I can't see paying a pretty penny for them. They spend their life in the kitchen doomed to get dirty or broken by busy little fingers, so priceless heirlooms are a no go. This DIY is super easy and you are limited only by your imagination. After this I think I will make a whole wall of words like Yummy, Eat Here, Baked Goods ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, June 28, 2012,
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Accessories
 Must have tassels on the brain. Did you check out my 2 Minute DIY Tassel Earrings? They are super easy and fabulous. If I do say so myself. Had a few tassels and jewels left over from previous DIYs, so thought I would whip myself up a quick necklace. Here we go  What you need: Some silk cord (neon pink is the best kind), some jewels, a tassel and some scissors. What to do: First I cut off a length of the silk cord, longer the better. Then I strung my large tassel and fished a big jewel loop on to ...
Ok... so I got a little side tracked from the DIY Nursery Art series. The house is currently under construction (yeah dream country-fied kitchen here we come!), so the projects that I had in mind are currently on hold. Buuuuuut here is a quick beauty to keep you diy-ers satisfied. The DIY Glitter vase is perfect for your left over glassware and will spruce up any shindig, whether it be baby shower, bridal shower, brunch or birthday party. I love sinking a single flower in the vase, but feel ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, June 19, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
 Nursery Room Text Art: This next project is super easy & super fun. You can see all sorts if iterations of text art in high end stores such as Pottery Barn, Ballard Designs, Land of Nod... ect ect ect. In just a few minutes you to can create a personal and fun piece of art for your little one's room. All you need is some sort of photo/text editing program such as Photo Studio, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop. I'm sure there are many more but these are the programs that I am familiar with.... Continue reading ...
Hey Guys. Welcome back to me! After a week of sick babes and r&r I am back and ready to go. This week is jamb packed with lots of DIYs. This week is dedicated to Nursery Art (but most/all of these ideas can be applied to other areas as well, such as weddings/gifts/room decor) To start off is a super easy and super chic project. Just pics of the finished product because the DIY is just so simple! Let's create some Wood Slice Art What you need: A wood slice. If you don't have access to wood slice... Continue reading ...
 This week I am making some faux built
in window benches out of some simple concrete block and boards. Will
post pics of the completed project. Till then enjoy these crafty ideas  The
simple and lowly concrete cinder block... oh how you have been under
utilized! There are some many useful and creative ways they can come in
to play around the house and garden besides the intended purpose of
walls. Just check out these fantastic ideas. Click on images for
sources.  A bed! very helpful on tigh...
Love this product.... I seem to be using it on just about everything lately :) Hope you enjoy this quick and easy craft. It really is simple.
  Inspiration: Martha Stewart Mercury Glass What you need: Head to the dollar or thrift store and load up on glassware. Any and everything from vases, to candle sticks to plates and little cups. Trust me you will love how these turn out and you will want to create an instant collection. I wen to good ol Goodwill and scored a vase, a glass cloche and plate ...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, May 24, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
 Do you love all things chippy & vintage like me? Well if so this quick craft is right up your ally. I am currently obsessed with antique mirrors, but after doing some research I am not impressed with the prices of store bought pieces nor the harsh chemicals used to make them your self. So what to do, what to do.... be creative! I read many tutorials on how to make your own mercury glass and it seemed like I could transfer the basics to create a faux antiqued mirror. So here you go... Enjoy an...
Stay tuned! I am going to be faux antiquing my closet mirrored doors.(faux as in NO chemicals) I have four big ol ones that I am completly sick of. Here is my inspiration... enjoy!  Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by Honor on Thursday, May 17, 2012,
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Decor Crafts
 We are so ready for summer time. I think there will lots of days spent at the beach. Just have to be extra careful with the babes and the sun. Beach bumming it will be. Until then I am trying to cram all my spring & summer time crafts in so I can really enjoy the time with them. I also plan on having a few get togethers at the house and I felt that my entrance isn't so 'grand' these days. So a little diy was in order. Moss Wreaths Anthro Style... Enjoy!  What you need: A basic twig wreath. I g...
 Well I decided to take a little 'mini vacay' and enjoy some time gardening with my to little buggers. Thought I could get a lot done planning some DIYs but alas life as a mama of two is very distracting. I got lots of reading of story books, bath times and snacks made but little work done. Oh well. Not much will get done this weekend either because it is good ol mom's day and I will try to relax. Yeah right! Please enjoy this selection on handmade mother's day gifts. Perhaps I will give a coup...
Feliz Cinco De Mayo! Hope you all have a safe & happy weekend. BBQ with the family for us and vicariously living through my wild brother :). Here are a few on my favorite DIY party decorations. Simple to do, you can whip them up today! Enjoy Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, May 2, 2012,
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 Well it is springtime around here.... and that means time to freshen up! I like to revamp my wall displays and home decor accessories to express my change of mood. Spring and early summer are a favorite of mine and I really like to bring in as much nature in as I can. I think I'm due for some terrariums. But until then I spruced up our family room by making some really simple Dowel Hanging Nature Posters. This craft works great on all types of maps and posters, really spruces them up with out...
 How about you? Do you have little baskets or bowls full of shells and rocks that you have collected from the beach or nature hikes? Kids are really good at picking up bits and pieces along the trail... and these bits and pieces always seem to find their way into your house no matter how hard you try to leave them be. Good or bad? Living on the coast gives me access to lots and lots and lots of sea shells and that is what I am using in this DIY, but you could just as easily use rocks, sticks o...
Posted by Honor on Monday, April 30, 2012,
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Shell Topped Jars
Pottery Barn Inspired
Spring cleaning is the theme around my house these days and the first room on my list in need of a big refresher is the master bath. I love our paint colors and can live with the tile and cabinetry for now, but my bath accessories and decor need a major update. After scoping out the newest pottery barn and Ballard designs catlog I stumbled across many shell and nautical themed decorative items. The bottles that this idea is based on are just for decorativ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Friday, April 27, 2012,
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Ready for a super quickie?! This project literally takes two minutes and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Super simple and super 'anthropologie chic'. Enjoy
  What you need: A medium to large sized doily. I picked up my colorful one from the $1 section at Micheal's. An embroidery hoop that is a touch smaller than the doily and lastly your earrings that lay about in disarray. What to do. Unscrew the embroidery hoop clasp a touch. Secure the doily in place between the two pieces of the embro...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, April 18, 2012,
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Accessories
Well the baby boy is here and I am in dire need of a new diaper/tote bag. Nothing to fancy. I never really loved any of the diaper bags out there on the market these days. Either to bland or to baby. So where do I go for inspiration? To the anthro website of course! I spotted several hand painted leather/canvas versions and instantly fell in love with them... but not the $300 + price tag. I just knew I could create a cheap fix. So here it goes. This took me a few days to put together. Not bec... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, April 10, 2012,
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Three Basic Surface Treatments
How to Decorate a Plain Pear
 Here are three basic surface treatments that every crafter should have stashed away in their noggin. The first one is your basic decoupage. Second is chalkboard paint and third is twine wrapping. These surface treatments are very versatile and can be used on numerous objects and surfaces. Old jars, bottles and boxes are perfect to experiment with all three of these treatments. This tutorial is a very quick one, mostly just listing tip... Continue reading ...
 I am totally gushing over Druzy Stone Jewelry, and have been spending quite a bit of time gawking over these pieces of jewelry for sale on etsy. I really like how the rough natural feel of the stone looks when it is paired with smooth shininess of gold or silver. But all this gawking is not in vain....I'm thinking that I can make something very similar to the druzy stone out of some glue & glitter. Check back in on Monday! Hope you have a great weekend! Druzy Stone & Geode Jewelry 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, April 4, 2012,
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Salt Dough Recipe
Crafting Jewelry out of Salt Dough
Say what?! Designer jewelry and accessories made from flour, salt & water???? Yep! I absolutely adore the salt dough craft. There are so many uses for it! From jewelry to holiday ornaments to gift tags to small bowls and plates to hand crafted little sculptures (yes I am creating some little gold fortune cookies for a table display :) neat-o right?). Not to mention that making salt dough is so incredibly easy.... swoon... it is a match made i... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, April 3, 2012,
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Pearl & Rhinestone Clutch
Recycle Your Junk Jewelry into New Accessories
These days I am really into pearls. Don't know why but they seem to look pretty and cool on just about everything. Jewelry? Check. Clutches? Check. Clothing? Check. Shoes? Check... yep just about everything. This tutorial is very similar to the pearl embellished bangle bracelet. It is more of a project idea and a refresher that you probably already have fabulous accessories laying about, you just need to be creative with t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Monday, April 2, 2012,
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How to Make a Pearl Embellished Bangle Bracelet 
This DIY is more of an idea than a tutorial. Just a reminder that you probably already have great accessories laying about the house, you just need to be a bit creative with your household materials. I regularly raid my jewelry stash and tear up all the Forever 21/Clarie's ect jewelry. None of it is very expensive and it usually doesn't hold up to wear and tear very well, so I get rid of the cheap parts and keep the interesting better made compo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Friday, March 30, 2012,
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How to make Pom Pom Jewelry
Dearest Pom Pom....Oh pom pom how I love thee. You add whimsy and quirkiness to scarves, children's clothing, draperies and now jewelry. You are so fun and fascinating, I always want to play with you. Oh pom pom you make my day of crafting the best! Back to reality! But in all actuality the pom pom is a great untapped craft resource. It is unbelievably cheap (less than $1.50 a yard at Hobby Lobby) and it comes in a variety of colors, styles and shapes. For this quic... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, March 28, 2012,
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How to make a Paper Mache Cuff Bracelet Love being unique? Want to create a very personalized accessory? Well this tutorial is absolutely fabulous and right up your alley and you will be dieing to tell all your friends and family.... umm well actually this tutorial is a quick run through of how to paper mache. Something every crafter should know how to do. Instead of doing some boring average bowl, I spruced up this skill and made an accessory out of it :) Enjoy! What you will need: Brown kraft... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Monday, March 26, 2012,
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How to make a Faux Metal Rope Bangle
 I am always on the hunt to find ways to make new DIY accessories. Tired of the same ol same ol friendship bracelets of fashion seasons past, I wanted to spice things up a bit. While I am still perfecting this technique, I am happy with the results so far and thought I would share the tutorial with you, even if I am still tweaking it. Hope you enjoy this quick tutorial on how to create a faux metal bangle bracelet with some twine and glue! 
What you will need:... Continue reading ...
Hot Air Balloon Paper Lantern
My baby boy is almost here! I am so excited to meet him and frankly I am sooooo over being pregnant. We plan on having Lou and the baby share a room while they are little and I currently love how Lou's room is decorated but fact is... it is a little girly. I want to stay far away from the split up 'boy side & 'girl side' feeling that many shared gender rooms have, but I do need to add a few more neutral or 'boy' features to the room. With that being said I came ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor Hansen on Monday, March 19, 2012,
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How to Make a Felt Birdhouse
 So colorful and cheerful right? Just perfect for springtime. I have this cute bugger adorning my bookcase in the living room. As soon as you enter the front door, eyes automatically whiz over to it. Kind of hard to miss. On a side note, this tutorial is more of an idea explanation, then a step by step. It is not complicated to make so no pictures on the 'how to' are needed. Those are the best kinds of tutorials right? Crafts you can just dive in to creating.
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Posted by Honor Hansen on Saturday, March 17, 2012,
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How to Make a Felt Heart Perfume Satchel
 Aren't they just so pretty? I make these little guys when I need a dose of instant gratification ;). We all love accomplishing something, so I save these for the days when nothing is going right and I need to distress. Just be careful not to poke your fingers with the needle... just adds fuel to the fire. Ok back to crafting. These are perfect to make and place in your drawers. It is so nice to open your drawers and smell something wonderful and see a p...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, March 15, 2012,
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 How to Press Flowers with Wax Paper
Get ready to have a flashback to elementary school with this craft tutorial. This is very similar to melted crayon wax paper crafts, but with a more grown up and 'springy' twist. Now go for a little walk through your yard and pick some interesting little flowers and leaves. The daintier the better, try to avoid bulky roses :) Enjoy!  What you will need: A roll of wax paper, tear off two large sheets. Fresh flowers and leaves (like I said earlier, dainty w...
Posted by Honor on Wednesday, March 14, 2012,
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 (Quick Disclaimer..... While this craft does take longer than an hour and could cost you more than $25..... it is definitely worth it!!! Designer shoes that are similar to these could cost you thousands of dollars. So a few evenings spent adding some bling is a life saver to the die hard fashionista :) Enjoy!)
Aren't these shoes totally gorgeous?! I made these to wear to my brother in law's wedding. The look on ladies faces when they spotted my heels was unforgettable. Tongue on ground w...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, March 13, 2012,
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 How to Decorate a Vase with Hot Glue Ready for a super quick craft? Ok.. all you need is a glass vase/jar/cup/wine bottle, a hot glue gun and a can of spray paint. Ready set GO! Well it might actually take you a few minutes to decide what pattern you will make on the vase with the glue, that is the only difficult part of this tutorial. I had a left over glass vase from the Dollar store and couldn't quite decide what to do with it. Here is a simple fix. These would also we great gift, ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Honor on Monday, March 12, 2012,
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 This weekend I went on my bi-weekly expeditions to anthropologie to get inspired and see if there was anything I couldn't live without. Of course I can't possibly live without having absolutely everything in the entire store in my possession. But sadly until I win the lottery or anthro so graciously decides to donate the entire collection to moi... I will have to do without...Boo!
But don't worry, I make do. Yes! Anthropologie always gets my creative juices flowing. When I got home still n...
Posted by Honor on Sunday, March 11, 2012,
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  Hardware Store Jewelry Ever needed a quick gift & don't have time to run to the mall? Well hardware store jewelry is my go to answer for you. Using just what you have in the garage and your craft cabinet you can easily craft unique jewelry for a personalized and memorable gift. This is a 'light' tutorial because most of these pieces are fairly self explanatory. Enjoy!
What you will need: Chain (heavier the better), ribbon, washers, nuts, twine or string and needle & thread
 For this brac...
Posted by Honor on Friday, March 9, 2012,
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 Flat Woven Braid: How to 5 Strand Braid Friendship bracelets... remember those? I was driving by an elementary school the other day when all the kids were let out. It seemed like all the girls were up to their elbows in silly bands and friendship bracelets. While I am not a fan of the silly bands craze, I have always had a soft spot for friendship bracelets with the letter beads. Clearly I have out grown those kind of accessories, Boo! Sooooo I decided to learn a new craft and update the fa...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, March 8, 2012,
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 How to Decorate With Moss Are you a nature lover? Well you can easily bring a little
nature in to your home by decorating with moss. I have see this quick craft done
before in a variety of ways and wanted to tweak it and use it on something I already had in my home.
I picked up this generic photo holder at Walmart for less than $5 a few
month ago. It doesn't really fit into my style so I thought I could amp it up a
bit. You could really take moss & a glue gun to just about anything, so be
cr...
Posted by Honor on Thursday, March 8, 2012,
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 How to glitter a candle... how to glitter anything actually!
Now this is my kind of craft. Quick, inexpensive and totally girly! I had a serious glitter phase in jr high and I don't think it every truly wore off. My parents would get peeved at me because when my dad was rushing off to some important business meetings, my mom always had to double check his face and person for flecks of glitter. I even remember literally throwing glitter up into the air and letting it rain down into my hair be...
 How to make a tissue paper pom pom
Every so often I will post skills or tips that any decent crafter should know how to do, this is definitely one of them! I use this quick craft all the time. From my little girls room, to party decorations to gift embellishments, the possibilities are endless. Hope you enjoy this tutorial on how to make Tissue Paper pom poms!  What you will need: Tissue paper (eight sheets minimum), scissors & thin wire or thread  Start by laying out the tissue paper flat. ...
Posted by Honor on Tuesday, March 6, 2012,
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 Ready for a super simple DIY jewelry tutorial? Prepare yourself for our quick and easy this project is and how pleased you will be with the results! I have seen so many variations of this at high end stores such as anthropologie, free people, urban outfitters, jcrew and so on. You probably can use what is laying around the house.Hope you enjoy this tutorial and I would love to see how your variations turn out!
 What you will need: Chain of some sort, I picked these up at Micheal's but I wou...
 What a pretty plate right? And it was so easy to do! The is the perfect craft for gift giving. The hubs has been asking for some coffee mugs to bring to work that are not super feminine. What anthropologie tea cups and cafe au latte mugs are not good enough for you!?!?! Oh well
I poked around on the internet for the best types of materials to use but it wasn't until I dawdled a Sunday away at Micheal's did I find this super star product! Please read on and I hope you give this one a try....
 Does any one else love buttons as much as I do? Every time I head to Micheal's or Hobby Lobby I have to upgrade my button stash just a little bit. And don't even get me started about flea markets and the endless vintage ones I can gorge myself on!
I think I am going to do a series on kids room art work and this will be the first one. Fairly simple. You can do letters like this tutorial demonstrates, or you can do little animals or silhouettes. Really the options are only limited my your creat...
 Hello Again! Welcome to the worlds fastest tutorial on how to make a cake plate! This craft is based off the Mason Jar Goblet tutorial that I completed earlier. You can see that by clicking HERE. Hope you enjoy! Those cookies sure do look tasty don't they ;)  What you will need: A plate and a candle stick holder & glue... simple enough right?! Try different combinations and materials. Here I chose a glass plate and candle stick holder that I picked up from the Dollar Tree. If you prefer white, ...
 I just visited one of my favorite flea markets. The Vintage Marketplace in Rainbow CA and I got this idea from one of the vendors there. You can read about my trip by clicking HERE. While she had some pretty great things, these Mason Jar Goblets were what really caught my eye. I examined them closer and low and behold!!! I can make them :) Basically built from two inexpensive parts this is one of the simplest mason jar crafts around! The vendor was selling each goblet for $15 bucks a ...
Posted by Honor Hansen on Sunday, March 4, 2012,
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 Aren't bow ties just adorable?! And bow ties on a BABY BOY?! With his chubby wubby little cheekies... awwwwww. Ok I'll stop it! But I really do love this little tutorial. Bow ties are made in so many ways. You could easily create a bow tie applique. Please see my applique tutorial if this interests you by clicking HERE This tutorial is no sew, but you could very easliy follow these steps and hand stitch instead of using hot glue. It would probably stay put better with a little stit...
Posted by Honor Hansen on Saturday, March 3, 2012,
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 Ever gone to Target, Gymboree or Janie & Jack and say 'Oh I could make that!'... well every time I go to those stores I say that, but it wasn't until now that I actually DID anything about it :) The applique tutorial is fairly simple and gets easier every time you do it. I have a little boy on the way, the 4th boy of all the grandchildren so I am endowed with loads of hand me downs. Not that I am not grateful for the HMDs, but they just didn't feel like him. Is it possible for your unborn ...
Posted by Honor Hansen on Saturday, March 3, 2012,
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 This is how all tutorials should be. It is easy peasy and super inexpensive. It took me all of five minutes! Which was perfect for my because little one numero uno was extra clingy and the big guy in my tum was kicking the bejeeze out of me. I have done this craft so many times, it is perfect for gifts, birthdays or just because! Hope you enjoy and please let me know how yours turn out. Thanks for stopping by!
 What you will need: A wood or plastic bangle. I had this weird green one hanging...
Posted by Honor Hansen on Saturday, March 3, 2012,
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 I have seen this tutorial on the web before, but I wanted to give it a go myself! Watches similar to these are at anthropologie and other $$$ stores. Just cementing my love hate relationships with anthropologie... I love ya but hate ya prices! Nothing new there!
My biggest tip for this tutorial and ones similar is to scrounge! Scrounge around your house for unused potential! I was able to make this and other items in my tutorials for free because I simply used items that were laying around ...
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