Happy Heart Day!

A few good things from Martha...

red and blue things

Good things from Martha for a cute 4th of July party! Get the how to for these crafts here.

lazy tuesday

browsing through countryliving and found these adorable recycling crafts!















tea tin candles























bowl lamps























ruler tabletop























oar curtain rod























teapot lamp























instant magnet board













































sweater crafts

love for handmade cards

I've never been much of a card sender, but recently I've been involved with a few collaborative handmade journals. Now, handmade cards are moving up on my to-do list. Here are a few from the amazing martha:























I had forgotten the idea of pressed flowers. This craft reminds me of childhood so much...I might make these just for the nostalgic joy of it. Pressed Pansy party anyone?? Instructions for pressed pansy card here.























I thought this yarn card was especially cute, particularly the floral pattern. I'm not crazy about the paper chosen for these cards, but I think an organic rugged handmade paper would be splendid!























Not sure why you would send a card like this...perhaps for a "happy spring"? Maybe earth day? Whatever the occasion, the garden seed card is freaking adorable!























These amazing messenger bird cards could be sent for any occasion. LOVE them.

Easter crafting

I stumbled across these adorable marbled eggs on kaboose this morning. Super easy instructions, and you could really get creative with the colors. If you're really up for a challenge, you might try this amaaaazing idea (below) for your marbled eggs.























Learn how to make your Easter eggs into chocolate treats here.























I love this tiered bouquet by Martha Stewart. Honestly, I love tiered center pieces period. How great is it to be able to mix flowers with appetizers and not have to worry about space in the middle of the table? Martha didn't add treats to this center piece, but I think a few more elegant white dishes (or perhaps mini birds nests found at a craft store!) filled with goodies would be a nice and functional addition. For a smaller setting those cute eggcup bouquet's would still be lovely arranged right on the table!
























Jelly bean carrot favors...love it!!