DIY: octopus happiness

i found this tutorial on moda bake shop,

but it was actually created on melly and me.
i can't help but look at cute handmade plush toys lately.
i keep trying to find the perfect first toy to make for my future little one.
this one is up there on the list.
i mean who doesn't want to play with a octopus?

for the full tutorial, click below: 

* octopus happiness *

DIY: pretty patterend vases

i am sorry.
so very very sorry... you are getting another vase project.
*okay so am really not sorry at all*
i loved the vase last project so much that i had to show off this vase project as well.
its from paper n' stitch. <-----LOVE THIS BLOG!
this is such a simple way to spruce up any vase.
to check out the how-to for all the fun instructions!

 to see the full tutorial, click below:
* pretty patterend vases *

DIY: chair upholstery project

i can't wait to get back to utah.
even more i can't wait to get back to the land of thrift stores and craft outlets!
we recently put an offer in on a house and surprisingly they accepted.
SO. we are finally going to have our own home!
it is the perfect starter home for my husband and i (+ baby).
when i get back i will be sure to post pictures of the various
home improvement projects i take on here and there.
speaking of projects i found this tutorial on lemon tree creations.
i am soooo glad i found it.
this will come in very handy when trying to furnish a house on a budget.
hope you all enjoy.

for the full tutorial, click below: 
* chair upholstery project *

DIY: gorgeous blue acorn wreath

i know. i know.

i already posted about acorn wreaths (awhile back),

but when i saw this finished project i couldn't help but share.

this was found on see kate sew.

i love the color and pretty much everything about this wreath.

she got the tutorial from made, the link for which can be found below.

i just wanted to remind everyone just how cute these wreaths can be!

and of course how many wonderful colors and styles you can make from them!

for the full tutorial, click below:

* acorn wreath *

DIY: fabric vases

no more halloween crafts.

at least i think.

knowing me i might just slip one.

but you know what?

i am kinda glad that halloween is over.

now i can focus on finding non-holiday themed projects,

just like this one!

these fabric vases are too cute and seem to be pretty easy too.

they would go perfect in our house

or what we hope will be our house... 

(we put a offer in today, cross your fingers)

this project was found at side by side.

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* fabric vases *