All the little gnomes are coming out to play. They’re everywhere this season as a holiday motif. You can make your own little, felt gnome Christmas ornaments in just a few minutes.
Over ten years ago, these dark, espresso stained end tables were a big buy for my new little apartment. The whole place was white from the walls and trim to the tile floors and ceiling. So, the brown provided a great contrast.
When you can see your jewelry, you’re more likely to wear it. That’s why I keep my accessories out in the open. It reminds me to enjoy them every day.
Bonus! I get to see the pretty baubles all the time.
Using a bulletin board to display jewelry is simple. All you need is a few pins and a great looking board. In this example, I customized it with a modern twist on a 90s favorite – splatter paint!
Start with a bulletin board of any size you like. I had previously used this one in an office. So, it was looking a little rough.
Paint the board white. You’ll probably need several coats to get the desired effect. Having done this with both spray paint and acrylic paint in the past, I prefer acrylic. It soaks into the corkboard better.
Pick an area to start splattering the frame. Guard the cork board by putting down paper.
Dip the toothbrush into your gold paint. Then, flick the bristles to create a splatter.
Drop some larger splatters using a paint brush. Just hang it above and flick it Jackson Polluck style.
I prefer to use white sewing pins over typical office push pins. They make it easier to hang jewelry. Add your accessories and enjoy.
I’d love to see how you display your gems. Maybe you are using a bulletin board or perhaps, you hang them on a little tree. Whether you keep them out or store them away, I’d love to see how you keep them.
Please post in the comments or tag me on Instagram @verderamade.
If you’re looking to add a little whimsy to a room, a pom pom garland can do the trick. For my version, I went a little primitive and boho with varying pom pom colors and sizes.
What I love about this tutorial?
It’s easy to make it your own.
This tutorial is easy to put together, especially if you already know how to make cute pom poms. You can use up scrap yarn and turn it into something wonderful.
If you haven’t already made some, start by making your own pom poms. Then, you are ready to make this garland.
Determine how long you want to make your garland and the space between your pom poms. For this one, I made it 15 feet long with about 3 inches between pom poms. Cut to length and make marks where you want your pom poms.
Glue Your Pom Poms into place with a single dot. You’ll need to separate each strand slightly. Repeat until you finish.
My Tip: I decided to make a variety of sizes and do them from large to small going out from the center.
Using a 3M hook, hang your pom pom garland on the wall.
I like light-weight wall hangings that work with 3M hooks. As a renter, you want to avoid putting too many holes in the wall. A pom pom garland is perfect!
I’d like to see any garlands you have made. Please post in the comments or tag me on Instagram @verderamade.
Pom Pom projects are everywhere! These little puffs form the base for so many cute crafts. I’ve wanted to test out the many methods for a while. So, I put together this little tutorial with my favorite tips.
There are many methods to make a pom pom but, I found this one to be the easiest to use. Also, it works best when you want to use multiple colors of yarn and layer them. It’s easy to make the board and then you can curl up with this craft anywhere.
Putting together these pom poms is easy once you make the weaver. That takes a little time but, you get to use it over and over for each pom pom.
If you need slim storage, you can turn an IKEA IVAR into a narrow cabinet with a few simple steps. All you need is the cabinet, furniture legs and some paint. At $70 a cabinet, this is an easy and cost-effective solution to your home organization.
I put two cabinets side-by-side to make a living room landing space. My husband and I each get our own cabinet. I store art supplies and work files in mine. My husband stores electronics and work files in his.
The best IVAR IKEA hacks transform the cabinet into furniture while capitalizing on the low price of the original piece.
Hacking an IVAR easily transforms this kitchen cabinet into a unique piece of furniture. You don’t need much to get started.
The best thing about this project? The variations are limitless. All you have to do is purchase unique furniture legs and finish to make the IVAR work in your space.
Follow the instructions provided with the kit. The cabinet should be assembled as specified by Ikea.
Add your selected furniture legs using the instructions from the leg kit. Most include a metal piece that must be screwed into the bottom of the IVAR cabinet. Then, you can screw the leg into the metal piece.
Paint, wax or polyurethane according to your taste. Mine are currently the raw pine with no refinishing. However there are several cool transformations that you can fine online.
I’ve created a board with the best IVAR hacks. Most of these follow a similar design, adding legs to the narrow model. Repin your favorites for inspiration.
I’d love to see the IVAR projects that you love most. An IVAR hack is such a great project for any home. Send me links to pins or projects in the comments!
If you are only going to make one project for your baby’s room, this is it!
When I thought about decorating my son’s nursery, my DIY spirit tempted me to take on a long list of projects. Realizing that I should focus on simplicity over quantity, I opted to commit to a single project.
What project inspired me most?
I liked the idea of my baby peacefully enjoying a unique mobile that created just for him.
I selected this project after some disappointing shopping. I didn’t see a single mobile that I liked. To begin, I wanted something with a nice look both from the side (for me) and beneath (for baby). Also, I wanted soft colors (for my clean aesthetic) but something eye-catching (for the baby). I wanted it to feel organic but, I needed it to be motorized.
The resulting project was my solution.
Making a felt star mobile requires a trip to the craft store and a little online shopping.
I traced and cut out stars on white copy paper. However, you could buy pre-cut stencils for any shape.
I cut out the stars from the selected felt colors. You’ll need 2 sides for each shape. So, I cut the following:
Make sure you keep the fabric scraps in a pile to use as stuffing later.
These stars hang at the bottom of each strand. Using your scissors, poke a hole in the middle of 5 stars. Then, thread the white string through. Stuff each star using fabric scraps and seal it with hot glue. In the end, you should have 5 strings with a big blue star at the bottom.
Add the grey stars one at a time. They can be spaced about 2 inches apart. You can measure them evenly or vary them for an organic look.
Keep each star in place on the string with a dot of hot glue. Then, glue both sides together around the edges.
Repeat this until you’ve added all the stars for each strand.
In the end, you should have 5 strands with 5 stars on each. Hang these from your mobile kit by tying a knot on each end. You can hang them evenly or vary the heights.
I chose to vary the lengths for a more whimsical an organic look.
I attached the mobile to the ceiling using a 3M hook. The small motor plays music and spins the motor. This light-weight mobile spins with the breeze or when the motor is on.
In the end, I created an simple felt star mobile that my baby loves. You can see how this concept can be changed for different colors and shapes. It’s light-weight and whimsical to perfectly match the feel of the room.
I’d love to see how you decorated your child’s room. Leave a link to your favorite projects in the comments.
The staggering statistics about clothing waste always encourage me to consider DIY ideas that work for harshly used clothes. While some recycled t-shirt projects require a shirt in good condition, this one actually works with an old, loved shirt. Start by creating T-shirt yarn. Continue reading
If you’re looking for a scrunchy boho-chic headband, these super-soft styles are for you. They don’t dig in behind the ears and they sit nicely on top of bangs or buns. Also, the plain versions do well in the wash on a hot cycle. So, they’re a perfect addition to your workout! Continue reading
