This past weekend I needed a bit of glitter in my life so I created a DIY Wee Springtime/Easter Putz Cottages. I’ve done Putz Christmas houses many times prior but this was my first attempt at making springtime versions. DIY Wee Springtime/Easter Putz Cottages You can purchase Putz kits on Etsy and also make your own with medium weight chipboard and a variety of printables that you can find HERE. I have a Silhouette Cameo and they also have mini house templates you can create. Dyeing ... View the Post
Trash to Treasure Valentine Treats
A few weeks ago I talked about how I was making valiant attempts to clean my office/ sewing/craft room. Honestly, it’s going to take me some time. But I recently created some sweet treats from things I almost decided to throw away. Here is my Trash to Treasure Valentine Treats. Trash to Treasure Valentine Treats If you are a crafter you no doubt have bits and bobs of things sitting in boxes, tins, and folders. As I was cleaning I came across vintage doily placemats torn beyond traditional ... View the Post
Regency Era Valentine Tea
It’s always such fun to plan a ladies' tea party. I find that it’s so much easier if you select a theme. Since I had decorated my house for Valentine’s Day with touches of Jane Austen a Regency Era Valentine Tea party seemed perfect. Regency Era Valentine Tea I knew that taking tea in the Regency Era could be both a simple affair … Afternoon Tea for Three (also known as A Stirring Conversation) by Charles Soulacroix …or one that was completely elaborate. I aimed for something ... View the Post
Romantic Regency Valentine Favors
Happy first day of February! Have you started adding any romantic touches to your home? Last week I shared areas in Storybook Cottage that I have decorated HERE and HERE. Today I am sharing a craft that helped transform the dining area into a heartfelt haven. Romantic Regency Valentine Favors. Romantic Regency Valentine Favors First I must start out by apologizing. I had meant for this to be a step by step tutorial. Then, my computer died and the new replacement computer has been a total ... View the Post
A Jane Austen Garland & Other Touches of Romance
Thank you so very much for all your kind comments about the Romantic Jane Austen Inspired Mantle. Today I am sharing A Jane Austen Garland & Other Touches of Romance. A Jane Austen Garland & Other Touches of Romance As promised here is the quick and easy tutorial on how to make a Jane Austen Inspired Garland. I searched for antique and vintage engravings from all of Jane Austen’s books. My favorites were done by the prolific illustrator Charles Edmund Brock. The British Library ... View the Post
A Romantic Jane Austen Inspired Mantel
After clearing away the excess sparkle of Christmas my mantel sat bare for a few weeks. Soon after my thoughts turned to February and romance. I decided to create A Romantic Jane Austen Inspired Mantel. A Romantic Jane Austen Inspired Mantel Many of you know from this past year’s Halloween creation that I adore Jane Austen. She is, in my opinion, one of the most romantic writers in the world. I recently found an entire set of Jane Austen novels at a second-hand bookstore. Their ... View the Post
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