Celebrate World Peace Day, or How to Make Your Own Peace Pole
I love World Peace Day. It’s September 21, and hopefully every day hereafter.
While the UN initiated a world peace day as ‘early’ as 1981, it was not until 2001 that the date was set: The International Day of Peace is September 21.
The UN "declares that the International Day of Peace shall henceforth be observed [...]
Instructions for Beautiful Wreaths
Christmas in July? Well, it’s really hard for me to get excited about the cold season while I am relishing the warm weather, beautiful scenery and lovely food feasts here in Italy.
However, for those of you who love ‘Christmas in July’, today I’m featuring a ‘How to Make a Cute Wreath in Less than [...]
Art Handbags
Coach, Prada or Michael Kors or all other designer tote or handbags: the whole fashion world produces ruffles. Like it or not. Ruffles are HERE!
Time for a change?? Yes it is. Personally, I’ve seen enough ruffles for a week or two, and I want to show you today on our Tote Bag Monday are [...]
Art in Paris
It’s not what you think. No art deco here, ma’am. Manhole mandalas, that’s art, instead.
Yesterday, I spotted this post by Laurie of Scene of the Grime (fun name) popping a manhole cover (roadside find) into her car. It was going to survive the junkyard and live as decoration in her backyard. A cool decorative [...]
Kids Furniture
I did something new. I made a HOUZZ idea book. This idea book focuses on kids furniture & creative kids bedroom ideas, as that appears to be a key topic of discussion in our wider family these days. I guess, summer is not just for lazing around at the beach or doing crafts with the [...]
Adirondack Chair Plans
You can find them in fun beach resorts, fisher man villages, both romantic and nautical-themed B & B’s They’re so comfy and so beautiful….:
Adirondack chairs!
Want one?
How about making them yourself for your own patio or elsewhere, outdoors ? Adirondack Chairs are durable. This is why grandma still has hers… Yes, they are a [...]
Hair Sticks HowTo
Hair Accessories
Always wondered how to….
Get an elegant 1930’s hair do up?
Look like a gorgeous Chinese princess?
Take your hot hair out of your neck to cool down in summer?
Our Australian-based guest writer & handmade jewelry designer from Chinese origin, Deborah Davy (Two Cheeky Monkeys) offers us at Fine Craft Guild a free [...]
Beach Chair
To me, the beach chair we’re featuring today as a DIY project, says ‘vacation’, ‘relaxation’, ‘joy’, and ‘fresh air’ besides shouting ‘BEACHHHH!!!’
Bikini : Free Knitting Pattern
If crocheting is beyond but you like that handmade look for a bikini, consider this knitted bikini version. While it is officially recommended for knitters and crocheters with some experience, it’s not hard at all.
Instructions for bra top are written for A-cup size. Any changes for B- and C-cup sizes are written in brackets. If [...]
4th of July Image Collection
First of all, Happy Canada Day (1st of July) to all northern North Americans. May you have a blessed day today, full of festive celebrations!
For the other North Americans, that celebration is a few days ahead: 4th of July:
Here are some additional pictures for our collection of free 4th of July downloadables. I know [...]
DIY Tutorial Linky Party 3
3rd DIY Tutorial linky party. Your beautiful and successful ‘Do It Yourself’ or craft project tutorial is welcome. My contribution: How to Make Your own 3d BUTTERFLY ARTWORK – Free Tutorial. You’ll love making this, by yourself or with the kids.
Crafting World Peace
Want to Craft Peace at Home, in School, on the Beach and in the Office? OK. Here are lots of creative tips and craft ideas to create a personal World Peace Day. The official World Peace day is September 21, but feel free to celebrate peace any other day as well.
Peace Symbols, Pictures of Peace and More: These free craft patterns and designs include Peace Symbols and Pictures of Peace, and offer ideas to make your own versions.
DIY Tutorial Linky Party 2
This is our second DIY Tutorial linky party.
In this post:
1. HOW to submit & policies
2. WHERE you can add your project.
My contribution to Party #2
How to Make Your Own Meditation Zafu Pillow (Free Pattern)
DIY Tutorial Linky Party #2
Policies & How to Submit
1. Your beautiful and successful ‘Do It Yourself’ or [...]
4th of July Paper Craft GiveAway
I thought to share two great giveaways today for fun paper art & craft projects to help you celebrate 4th of July in the craftiest of manners. What better way to celebrate independence day with a vintage map of the USA and Lady Liberty holding up the American flag?
How-to Use these 4th of [...]
Tote Bag Monday: Nautical Beach Bag
This post about tote bags is really about looking, being critical and then taking common things a notch up.
I am sure you have seen many of these classic knitted bags around. If you are interested in a free knitting pattern for this basic tote classic, you’ve come to the right place.
However, today I want [...]
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