I’ve had so much fun putting this free printable art together for you! It reminds me of old movies with scientists in dingy offices decorated with specimens. They have pins sticking out of them and are kinda creepy but also kinda cool. My version of this dark and beautiful butterfly artwork comes in both a… Continue reading Dark Academia Aesthetic – Butterfly Print
Category: Craft Ideas
Craft ideas for creative days
Simple Layered DIY Wall Art
In 2020, decor ideas that are simple and inexpensive are exactly what I’m looking for. This layered wall decor took 10 minutes to put together and it can be changed up with my mood. I’ve had this thrifted clipboard for ages and have used it for wall art before but decided to layer things up… Continue reading Simple Layered DIY Wall Art
Crafting through the tough times
What does a crafter do when the craft store and the thrift shops are no longer available? She digs through her stash! In mine, I found this tatty atlas and that roll of nautical themed wall paper. You may remember that from a previous thrift the look challenge where it featured as a lamp shade.… Continue reading Crafting through the tough times
Christmas DIY Room Decor
I made a large Mixed Media DIY hoop art project for last year’s Canadian Christmas Home Tour and as I had materials left over and a spare hoop I thought why not do a tutorial? Start this DIY Room decor project with a simple embroidery hoop (I thrifted this one) and a scrap of fabric.… Continue reading Christmas DIY Room Decor
Autumn Flowers – Preserving Cattails for arrangements
When thinking about autumn flowers, most people think of mums, asters and daisies. Adding interest to those typical autumn flower choices are cattails. Put some of these spunky punks into your arrangements for fall. Treated right, they’ll last all year long. Here’s how to preserve cattails for your autumn flower arrangements. You’ll find cattails growing… Continue reading Autumn Flowers – Preserving Cattails for arrangements
A Spring Pillow Free Motion Embroidery Applique
Winter is s l o w l y leaving the North. After a week of -20C or lower temps and a wicked wind chill, the snow is finally softening up and there is water dripping from the roof. Yay! Time to spruce up the house with some springy things! I was in dire need of… Continue reading A Spring Pillow Free Motion Embroidery Applique