Archive: Crafting with Nature
May 17, 2012
DIY Geode Bottle Stoppers
Make your own geode bottle stoppers as Cupcakes and Cashmere did to bring the geological trend into your home decor. These would make great hostess gifts!
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Posted by Meg Allan Cole |
May 17, 2012 03:00 PM
Crafting with Nature, Home Decor |
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April 20, 2012
Recycled Wood Chevron Planter
This recycled wood chevron planter is the perfect Earth Day weekend project by 91204 blog. Sustainable and high design, these are getting me all kinds of ready for patio season.
Posted by Meg Allan Cole |
Apr 20, 2012 03:00 PM
Crafting with Nature, Home Decor |
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April 19, 2012
Spice Jar Terrriums
Our very own Haley from The Zen of Making posted this fantastic project just in time for Earth Day. Up-cycling is a great way to create without making more waste and what could be cuter than these mini terrarium made out of old spice jars? Just about nothing, that's what!
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- How-To; Sew a Terrarium
- Mason Jar Terrariums
- Lightbulb Terrarium
- How-To: Mini Terrarium Necklace
- Everlasting Terrariums
- Terrarium Craft
Posted by Meg Allan Cole |
Apr 19, 2012 03:00 PM
Crafting with Nature, Recycle |
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April 9, 2012
DIY Raw Crystal Necklace
Because I'm Addicted shows us a fabulously easy DIY of an otherwise tres` expensive piece of jewelry in their tutorial for this raw crystal necklace.
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Posted by Meg Allan Cole |
Apr 9, 2012 03:00 PM
Crafting with Nature, Fashion, Jewelry |
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March 26, 2012
How-To: Eggshell Bud Vase
If you like your Easter decorations a little more on the subtle side, then this eggshell bud vase tutorial from Lucy at Craftberry Bush is for you! A strong departure from the pastel-dyed eggs that always seem to find their way into home decor projects this time of year, the varying shades of brown in the shells contrast beautifully with the flowers, bringing a cheerful, natural feel to the display.
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- Wheatgrass Easter Egg Centerpiece @Craftzine.com blog
- Kids' Kitchen: Dyeing Easter Eggs @Craftzine.com blog
- Needle-Felted Easter Peeps! @Craftzine.com blog
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox |
Mar 26, 2012 11:00 AM
Crafting with Nature, Holiday projects, Home Decor |
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March 14, 2012
How-To: Hanging Rope Planters
Ready to bring some leafy goodness into your life? Create your very own hanging garden with this hanging planter tutorial from Summer at More Design Please!
Now, maybe it's just me, but there's something about early spring weather that always makes my fingers itch for a macrame project. But, even if you're not usually the knot art type, hanging gardens are a great, space-saving way to add a little green to your home or back yard. Plus, if you use weatherproof rope, you can easily move your garden inside and out to avoid storms and frost, which keeps your plants in tip top shape, no matter what the season!
[Via Meet Me at Mikes]
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- Project: Kokedama String Garden @Craftzine.com blog
- How-To: Inverted Tomato Planter @Craftzine.com blog
- Mason Jar Wall Planter @Craftzine.com blog
Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox |
Mar 14, 2012 11:00 AM
Crafting with Nature, Gardening, Home Decor |
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March 8, 2012
The Nichols Handmade Wedding
The Nichols in Texas had a lovely handmade wedding filled with inspiration for brides-to-be. I saw these lovely photos on Style Me Pretty and started getting ideas for my little brother's up-coming wedding.
By embracing their natural surroundings the couple simply added to the already lovely location. They used tree log slices as accents which bring nature into the event even more. Simply add chalkboard paint to a tree slice and you have a handmade bar menu!
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Posted by Meg Allan Cole |
Mar 8, 2012 03:00 PM
Crafting with Nature, Weddings |
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February 21, 2012
How-To: Make Felted Rocks and Stones
Felted stones always make me think of gorgeous moss-covered forest scenes. No matter where you put them, they look calming and natural, and bring so much softness and depth to home decor. Learn how to make your own with this felted stones tutorial from Lisa at lil fish studios!
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Posted by Haley Pierson-Cox |
Feb 21, 2012 09:00 AM
Crafting with Nature, Felting |
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February 15, 2012
Tiny Bonsai Tree Houses
These amazingly detailed, but tiny, tree houses built around bonsai trees astound me. Artist Takanori Aiba creates the delicate structures using materials like steel, resin, paper, plaster, LEDs and even ice cream containers. It's easy to get lost in the mesmerizing details of each sculpture.
[via Colossal]
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Feb 15, 2012 06:02 AM
Arts & Design, Crafting with Nature |
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February 10, 2012
Tree to Table
DIY tree to table by Camille Styles.
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- How-To: Wood Wall Hanging
Posted by Meg Allan Cole |
Feb 10, 2012 04:00 PM
Crafting with Nature, Home Decor |
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February 6, 2012
Turning A One-Piece Wooden Lamp Shade From a Tree Section
I love finding ways to bring nature in to my home decor, and this lamp shade from Sören Berger takes that to a whole other level. Sean at MAKE writes:
Kiwi master craftsman Sören Berger is a woodturner, teacher, and inventor with 35 years at the lathe. It shows. In this amazing and slightly terrifying video, you'll see him turn a giant tree trunk section that starts with the bark still on it, inside and out, until it's perfectly smooth and translucent-thin. Inspiring and wonderful. Absolutely do not miss it. [via nerdstink]
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Feb 6, 2012 08:00 AM
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January 27, 2012
Crochet Succulents Patterns From Planet June
I love the latest series of crochet patterns from June Gilbank of Planet June.
I spent weeks (during my break from designing in December) researching all the different types of succulents to try to find a selection that would look interesting and varied, are fairly common, and would work when translated into crochet. I narrowed it down to 10, to give me a little wiggle room if a couple of them didn't work out the way I was hoping. And here are the final 8:
Who knew succulents would be so well suited to crochet!
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How-To: Mini Shell Succulent Planters
Succulent Kissing Basket
Succulent Wedding Bouquets
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Jan 27, 2012 08:00 AM
Crafting with Nature, Crochet |
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