Baby Gifts and Decor

  • Buttons & Pearls Elegant Cherry Blossom Tree Centerpiece

      A cherry blossom tree centerpiece …ahhh…..an elegant and simple DIY centerpiece that would be beautiful any time of year, but looks particularly good right now! I'll be using this on our festive fruit filled table tonight as a reference to our almond trees which also have delicate pink blooms, and usually bloom right around…

  • Crocheted Button Covers — Perfect!

     Yes, you can transform buttons by making nice crocheted button covers for them, or make a set of buttons from those that don't match, or in my case, make some buttons that will match your project perfectly! (I'll share it with you soon, just need to sew on those green buttons and weave in a…

  • Crochet A Chain Link Garland — A Fun Decoration Anytime!

    Isn't this fun? I saw a chain link baby toy, here, and thought it would be great as an actual chain to hang as a party decoration, or over the head of a bed, or draped from a chandelier for a bit of tongue in cheek winter decorating? (Or super cute in a baby's room!)…

  • More Freezer Paper Stenciling: A Snowflake Pillowcase!

    A freezer paper stenciled snowflake pillowcase. A perfect addition to your winter decor! And so easy, even for the inexperienced crafter. In fact, taking a half decent photo of this pillow was ten times harder than making it. (Maybe because I decided to take a little nap in the Mediterranean sunshine in the middle of…

  • Now Is A Great Time For No-Sew Fleece Projects!

    Winter is finally showing its face here, with some desperately needed rain! It has been quite ridiculous that in December my kids were still able to go to school with no coats! I'm very happy to say that is no longer the case, and it's time to start thinking about scarves and hats, hopefully, which…

  • Handmade Holiday: Crochet A Chunky Granny Tissue Box Cover!

    Need a handmade gift for someone who wouldn't appreciate pink and frilly, or kitschy and colorful? Here it is! Who would have thought that a crocheted granny tissue box cover would be a good gift for a man….well me, actually, which is why I made it in these colors! And guess what, it's great and…

  • Handmade Holiday: Crocheted Gift Pouches

    These crocheted pouches that I posted about as bags for Hanukkah gelt, here, were such a success I just had to make more! A birthday party for my daughter's friend, no problem, let's give her a pouch filled with some small gifts! And a few buttons added to the end of the drawstring are cute…

  • A Hanukkah Crocheted Border Bunting Banner!

    If you really don't care for vintage-kitsch-inspired crafting, so just avert your eyes now and continue on your merry way. But, if you're like me, and love to try your hand at bringing some of those crafts from the past into the present, well my friends, feast your eyes! And really, if you haven't started…

  • Handmade Holiday: Simple Crocheted Washcloths…Pure Luxury!

    Crocheted washcloths? Really? Yes! And in any case, if you think I've crossed the line into crafting insanity, well I can't take credit for this now popular idea of crocheting washcloths and dishcloths from 100% cotton yarn. I'll have to admit, I was a bit sceptical myself! But the more crocheted washcloths I saw, the…

  • Felt Rosebud Bouquets For Boys? Why Not?

        As you may have noticed, I've been into the felt flower thing this past week. And really into the fact that I'm using up my stash of acrylic craft felt, all the while bringing joy to friends and neighbors who have been the recipients of my crafty doings!  Yesterday I shared with you the…

  • Make An Adorable Bouquet With Pom Poms!

    Aren't these sweet? There's even a story and it goes like this: I had just finished making some yellow pom poms to satisfy my desire for those little yellow ball flowers that floral designers have been mixing with succulents and using in boutineers for wedding flowers………then, the phone rang. It was a dear sweet friend…

  • How To Make Felt Flowers For A Mixed Bouquet: Tutorial!

    Fabric flowers are everywhere these days, and for good reason! They're so simple to make, and you almost can't go wrong if you've got a few simple tricks up your sleeve. And on top of that, if you use felt, (even inexpensive acrylic craft felt like I've used here), it's so easy to cut and…