DIY: gorgeous doilie mobile

i am so excited to finally meet my little tummy dweller.

while she continues to grow and kick everyday

i spend my time searching for cute (yet easy) mobile projects.

i really liked this tutorial from make grow gather

it is simple enough for me to make here in bethel.

plus it is super cute, they did a great job!

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* gorgeous doilie mobile *

DIY: felt rose poms + GS turns one!

yes. it is true.

TODAY IS OUR ONE YEAR BLOG-BIRTHDAY!!

one year ago i started this blog as a place for me to keep track of my favorite projects.

(my d.i.y project archive)

i was shocked when i got 5 followers and to think that now i almost have 500.

WOW.

so a big THANK YOU to all my readers and the wonderful comments you leave.

AND a even bigger THANK YOU to all the creative bloggers out there,

without your fantastic tutorials to feature this blog would be nothing.

.THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU.

want people to see your tutorials?

write me.

i would love to feature your creations.

plus + i LOvE finding new blogs to stalk.

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recently the super cool hilary got in touch with me.

i am soooo excited to introduce her blog spending less living more to you!
(this is the first feature of year two of this blog)

hilary has amazing creative talent and her blog has tons of project tutorials.

today i am excited to feature her felt rose pom project with you!

she teaches you how to think outside the box and make them without the styrofoam ball center.

i loved it and am sure you will too.

to see her full tutorial, click below:

* adorable felt rose poms *

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DIY: polaroid magnet frame tutorial

sometimes the most simple projects turn out to be my favorite.

just like this tutorial from paper and stitch.

these are magnet frames are just too cute, let make some!

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* polaroid magnet frame *

DIY: framed conversation heart art

this project is fantastic.

the creativity people have is amazing.

maybe one day some crafting talent will rub off on me. maybe.

this project is from my creative departure.

enjoy.

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* framed conversation heart art *

DIY: ottoman remix

this awesome ottoman remix is from meet virginia.

which, if you don't already know, is an amazing blog.

super super super cute!

he tutorial is easy to follow and she was able to thrift her fabric, so exciting!

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* ottoman remix *

DIY: crystal pendants

i have really enjoyed the past couple days of project searching.

somedays i find nothing worth while, while on other i find TONS of fantastic projects.

i was really excited to find this project on little birdie secrets.

a super cute and simple (and fast) way to make your own pendant jewelry.

i want to make one sooo bad.

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* crystal pendants *

DIY: how to make rosette fabric flowers

i really enjoy finding similar projects but done in different ways.

like take this rosette fabric flower tutorial from simply modern mom.

her technique is one i haven't seen before.

but i sure like how they turned out,

the scrunched look is just adorable.

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* rosette fabric flowers *