This month is like a dream for anyone who loves seasonal DIYing as much as I do! We’ve got the Super Bowl, Groundhog Day, the Winter Olympics, AND Valentine’s Day coming up. This means that the homemakey internet has roughly a billion ideas for unique and fun takes on unhealthy party snacks, sweetheart gifts, jewelry and home décor! Check out my faves of the week here.
Archives for January 2014
Easy Friendship Bracelet Sunglasses
I can’t even tell you how many hours I spent making friendship bracelets as a kid! Using some epic Lolita sunglasses as a canvas, I thought it would be cool to inject a little nostalgia for my childhood into a project and personal style – as well as a little nostalgia for the warmer weather that usually went along with summer camp-style crafting. Who wouldn’t want to rock some crazy sunglasses like this this Valentine’s Day? Or any day, really?
5 Ways to Combat Dog Cabin Fever
Crazy cold weather can drastically reduce the options for entertaining your pooches. Especially when even the dogs don’t even want to go on a walk, you’ve got to get creative with indoor activities. Check out this post for five of my favorite strategies for combatting cabin fever in your pups.
Weekly Reader
Geometry and Valentines seem to be on the mind of bloggers this week! Check out my top project picks and see what you might have missed from me this week!
DIY Business Card Envelopes
These new business cards combine my bookish librarian side with my DIY obsessed creative side. Check out how I made them come together with a few office supplies.
Faux Woven Cowl – The Warmest in the World!
A free pattern for a faux woven effect cowl that uses linen stitch and bulky yarn to create an incredibly warm garment. Includes video tutorial.
Weekly Reader
This week’s top picks cover all of my interests: dogs, soft pretzels, home decor, DIY style and holiday crafting!
Style this DIY: Swiss Army Blanket
Picks for a dream living room designed for winter reading and hibernation.
DIY Library Pockets
Lend items from your personal library in style with old school DIY library pockets.