Bright

It's been raining all week here, and I'm in the mood to create something bright and colorful. I swapped my standard black Micron for colored pens this week, and spent some time looking through the archives for inspiration. These 8 colorful crafts are sure to brighten your day!
  • 1Up Hand Lettering
  • 21Upcycled Latch Hook Rug
  • Summer Time
  • 47Log Cabin Quilt Block
  • 3Stick Dolls in Origami Dresses
  • Be Yourself
  • 2Sew a Fabric Kite
  • Altered Neon Letters

Street Hand Lettering

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3Intro to Chalk Hand Lettering
It's no secret that I love hand lettering. Lately I've been taking the hand-lettered love to the streets with chalk lettering. I find the temporary nature of it appealing, and I also like seeing people smile when they come across it unexpectedly. I'll show you what I pack in my chalking kit so you can chalk your city, too!
Intro to Chalk Hand Lettering

Painted Pine Cone Bunting

Painted Pine Cone Bunting
I love this pretty Pine Cone Bunting that my sister-in-law made. Gold paint and standard brown twine are the perfect pairing for pine cones. The finished project is natural and simple, with a little bit of chic shimmer. Where would you hang it?
Painted Pine Cone Bunting

Accessorize

I'm the kind of girl who likes to accessorize. You won't find me without a bow, headband, or clip in my hair, and I have a massive earring collection! If you're looking for something adorable to ramp up your style, check out these 9 DIY accessory projects!
  • Vintage-Style Earrings
  • 1Shrink Plastic Rings
  • 8Necktie Necklace
  • 3Roxanne Headband
  • 3Name Necklace
  • 2Button Earrings
  • Upcycled Sweater Headband
  • Button Bangle
  • 1Cross-Stitch Ring

Fonts for Hand Lettering Inspiration

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fave fontsI've had followers ask me how I make all my hand-lettered projects look so different. I like to study typography for hand-lettering ideas.  Looking at various fonts is a good starting point when you're a beginner. The trick is to then adapt the letter styles to fit the mood and design of your piece. Today I'm sharing my favorite FREE fonts for hand-lettering inspiration.

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Log Blog

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This spring I had to cut down a few dead trees (birch, pine, and willow). The whole time we were sawing limbs, I couldn't stop thinking about how beautiful the wood was, and dreaming up different craft projects. If you have some logs lying around, here are some unique home decor ideas for practically free projects.

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