I'm still in full on candy corn crazy mode and have been looking around the house for absolutely anything that could become candy corn. While sorting through a box of craft supplies, I came across a pair of canvas sneakers that I had bought ages ago for a potential project but never did. With a bit of paint, I can take my love of candy corn anywhere. These candy corn painted canvas shoes are fall fun on my feet! This post contains affiliate links. Supplies: white canvas shoes ... Read More
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Fabric Tape Lampshade DIY
As you know, updating lampshades is one of my favourite projects to do to change up room decor. I wanted some kid-friendly but classic looks for Matilda's new bedroom and have always loved the look of small checks. With a bit of Nuno Deco iron-on fabric tape, I made this super fun and cheerful Fabric Tape Lampshade DIY that we all love. It's such a cheerful addition to her room. Supplies: lampshade Nuno Deco fabric tape in pink, yellow, and light blue check iron ... Read More
Candy Corn Scissors Pouch
I will never apologize for loving candy corn. I look forward to candy corn season every year and keep a stash in the house. It didn't occur to me to check and see if I could get candy corn in New Zealand until the season should have started--you can't. If I had realized this sooner, we probably wouldn't be here. Well, we all know that's an exaggeration, but this is still a big deal! I'm getting a bit of my candy corn fix by making as many candy corn crafts as I possibly can, like this fun candy ... Read More
Creative & Cool DIY Lamps and Shades
I used to get so frustrated at not being able to find lamps I liked the looks of. It took me a ridiculously long time to realize that I could update a lamp myself or DIY a lampshade. From paint to transfers, fringe to stitching, and the ever awesome decoupage, lamps can be a lot of fun to update. There are so many easy ways to get the look you want so I've rounded up some creative and cool DIY lamps and shades to inspire all of us. I've really been enjoying taking simple (and cheap!) ... Read More
Inspiring Fall Centerpieces
It's no secret that fall is my absolute favourite season of the year. I'm fully and unashamedly on Team #Pumpkineverything and don't see that ever changing. It's a bit weird for me right now, though--while the Northern Hemisphere is getting fully into the fall craze, we're inching ever closer to spring in New Zealand. My head keeps telling me that it's about time for spring flowers to start peeking through while my heart is saying fall colours and apple cider are just around the corner. I'm ... Read More
Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Mirror DIY
Madeline is the most Harry Potter crazy of all my kids and she's going full on with a Harry Potter themed bedroom. She has the Sorting Hat Weaving I made a few years back, a Hogwarts painting I did at a painting studio in Illinois, her Hufflepuff banner, and all sorts of bits and pieces. She's turning the nook with her desk into her Harry Potter space and I'm way more than happy to help her along. I made this crazy easy Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Mirror DIY as a fun addition to her ... Read More