It’s almost Fiesta time in San Antonio, and given that it is my 5th year celebrating this unique San Antonio tradition, I thought I was due for a new Fiesta wreath idea! I partnered with Amols’, a family-owned party business that has been serving San Antonio for the past 70 years and the headquarters for […]
This spring bird wreath is dedicated to my grandmother, Marian Rose Terry. She was a bird lover who taught me to love birds. I have many memories of watching birds from her kitchen window or while sitting on the back patio at her home in Nebraska, where my sister and I spent our summers and […]
Next week is spring break at my daughters’ school. It doesn’t seem possible, especially since it is currently 28 degrees outside in Texas while I write this! Rather than traveling somewhere during the week off, we are staying home this year. If you too will have some downtime with the kids over spring break, these […]
It might not feel like it, but spring is on the way! You can help hurry it along with this pretty wood welcome sign that you can make yourself. It is my latest project in partnership with Oriental Trading, and it uses some of their fun DIY wood signs and metal decor. It would look […]
Just when I thought I was done with Valentine’s Day crafts, I’ve come up with one more idea. 🙂 Yesterday, I hung this giant floral heart on our front door, and what an impact it makes! It came together in minutes with just a piece of foam core and a variety of faux flowers that […]
I hope you all enjoyed LOVE Week last week! I have one more Valentine’s Day craft for you. This sweet card display that I made using a chicken wire frame from Oriental Trading would be a sweet way to show off the Valentines your kids bring home from school, or the Design Improvised Valentine you […]
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, my husband Ross and I always like to have a special dinner at home rather than go out. No having to book a babysitter, secure a reservation, or pay for an expensive pre fixe menu. We just get the kids to bed early, light some candles, and enjoy a […]
Welcome to Day 4 of Love Week! Did you sign up to receive a Valentine from me yesterday? I hope so! Today I have another fun project for you in partnership with CraftCuts – a pretty wood “love” heart that you can hang on a door or prop on a shelf for Valentine’s Day. This […]
It’s Day 3 of Love Week and time for my favorite tradition at Design Improvised – sending my readers a Valentine! If you’ve been following this blog for awhile you probably know that every Valentine’s Day I send a snail mail card to anyone who wants one, and this year I’m partnering with my friends at […]
We’re bringing you more love for Day 2 of Love Week! Did you catch the yarn heart wreath yesterday? Today I have another pretty piece of home decor that is so easy to make – a set of Valentine’s Day mason jar bouquets filled with doily flowers. I love mason jar crafts and the combination […]
This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure. Welcome to Love Week on Design Improvised! Valentine’s Day just might be my favorite holiday to craft for… it is just impossible to resist all the pinks, reds, and hearts! In addition to the 30 different Valentine projects I’ve made over the years, I have five more ideas […]
Well guys, the earth has circled the sun yet another time and this little blog keeps chugging along. If that’s not an occasion for throwing pom-poms in the air, I don’t know what is! Each year when I do these anniversary posts I am increasingly in awe that I am still doing this. 🙂 A […]
There is nothing quite like the beginning of a new year. It holds so much possibility and offers a fresh start on achieving your goals. While I’m a big fan of planning and goal setting at this time of year (check out my first ever vision board!), I’m an even bigger fan of just doing. […]
This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure.Bring a little snow into your home with these simple stenciled snowflake ornaments that I made in partnership with Martha Stewart and Plaid Crafts! I love making Christmas ornaments, and each year I try to come up with a new idea or two, often involving my favorite Martha […]
It’s the final day of Kids Week and we’re wrapping up the week with these silly and sweet paper plate masks of Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Frosty the Snowman! This is another project I did in partnership with Oriental Trading using all their fun craft supplies. I hope you’ve enjoyed all the Christmas craft ideas […]
It’s Day 4 of Kids Week! If you’re in search for a unique kids gift for the holidays, I have a simple idea for you that they are sure to love. Make them their own personalized craft supply box filled with fresh supplies. I haven’t met a kid (or adult) who doesn’t love a shiny […]
We’ve arrived at Day 3 of Kids Week! Have you been following along? I have to admit, these crafts are equally fun for adults to make…I know from hands-on experience! Check out the end of this post for lots of other simple Christmas craft ideas. Today we are turning foam cones into colorful Christmas trees […]
Welcome to Day 2 of Kids Week! Did you see our candy-filled tree to kick off the week of kids Christmas crafts? Today we are using two of my favorite craft supplies – yarn and pom-poms – to make these pretty yarn-wrapped Christmas ornaments. These look just like the type of ornament I would have […]
