I have one final Easter project for you! This pom-pom Easter bunny wreath is easy to make with a mix of yarn and craft pom-poms and a set of bunny ears. I have my sister-in-law to thank for this idea. She saw a similar wreath at HomeGoods and wanted to see if we could make […]
Tired of being stuck at home during the quarantine? These easy DIY crafts for adults to do at home are just what you need! I chose some of my favorite and fun home DIY projects that require three supplies or less. Even better, the supplies are everyday items like napkins, wine corks, cupcake liners, and […]
Today I’m sharing 10 easy DIY ribbon crafts to wrap up National Craft Month on Design Improvised! If you’re like me, I bet you have a stash of ribbon scraps somewhere in your craft supplies. I hate to throw away pretty ribbon, no matter how small the piece! Well, it’s time to put those scraps […]
Spring is almost here and nothing says spring more than flowers! I love indulging in a fresh bouquet of flowers from the grocery store at this time of year. Rather than putting them in a plain glass vase, I created these easy DIY ribbon vases to give the bouquets an extra dose of cheerfulness. I […]
Hello friends! Well, we started off March celebrating National Craft Month, and we are ending the month in the midst of a pandemic. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time as we all do what we can to keep ourselves and others healthy. In addition to physical health, our mental health […]
Slime is even more exciting when it comes in an egg decorated as an Easter bunny! I partnered with Aleene’s Glues to share this easy fluffy slime recipe with you for a fun Easter activity with your kids. My daughters were so excited that I am finally doing a slime project for the blog. They […]
With all the world focused on staying healthy in 2020, you may not have realized that Easter is only three weeks away! I created this He is Risen themed DIY Easter Table decor for Oriental Trading’s Fun365.com. I hope it inspires you to find beautiful ways to celebrate Easter and its message of hope at […]
Week 2 of National Craft Month on Design Improvised is all about balloons and I’m sharing my top 10 DIY balloon crafts along with my best tips and tricks for decorating balloons. I caught the balloon crafting bug 7 years ago when I made these pom-pom balloons and I have been in love with balloons […]
You know I love a good balloon craft! These DIY ribbon balloons are my latest idea. They are such a simple way to make plain balloons extra festive for a birthday party or special occasion. I partnered with Brother to use the new P-touch Embellish ELITE Ribbon and Tape Printer to customize some of the […]
If you search for butterfly crafts on Pinterest, you’re going to mostly find kids crafts. But don’t be dismayed! I’m on a mission to show that adults can craft with butterflies too! These 16 DIY butterfly decor crafts are proof that it is possible to incorporate butterflies into your decor in a sophisticated and chic […]
I hope you have been enjoying the first week of the National Craft Month celebration on Design Improvised! We started the week off with pom-poms and now we’re transitioning to butterflies! This floral butterfly frame craft incorporates two more of my favorite craft materials – faux flowers and inexpensive feather butterflies. I have used these […]
If I could, I would fill up my entire home with pom-poms! I’m sharing these 16 pom-pom decor crafts in hopes they will inspire you to do the same. Add pom-poms to a boring object and it instantly becomes whimsical, colorful and FUN! Whether they are yarn pom-poms, kids’ craft pom-poms, or pom-pom trim, they […]
Welcome to the first post of the National Craft Month celebration on Design Improvised. We’re kicking things off with my favorite craft supply of all – pom-poms! These DIY pom-pom headbands are a project we made at my website launch party last year. The activity was a big hit with kids and adults alike. This […]
National Craft Month – March 2020 Did you know that March is National Craft Month? That means 31 whole days dedicated to the thing you and I love most of all! Even though National Craft Month has been around since 1994, this is the first time we are officially celebrating it on Design Improvised. Better […]
Here’s a fun handmade gift for kids to make using a fingerprint heart! These DIY painted jewelry dishes are my latest kids craft for Oriental Trading’s Fun365.com. They also come with free printable Valentine’s Day gift tags that say “You Make My Heart Happy”. You can download the gift tags here. They would be great […]
Did you see my DIY paper heart bouquet yesterday? I had so much fun making it that I decided to round up even more paper heart craft ideas for you to try in time for Valentine’s Day! Once you get the folding technique down, it is so easy to make these sweet little hearts and […]
Have you ever made a paper origami heart? It is so simple and downright satisfying once you have the technique down. After a quick YouTube tutorial yesterday, I ended up whipping up 10 of these pretty paper hearts to make a Valentine’s Day bouquet. I love the idea of giving a non-traditional paper flower bouquet […]
Want to freshen up your front door in time for Valentine’s Day? This DIY pink floral wreath should do the trick! I had so much fun making this flower wreath because it was so simple to make. I used a combination of artificial rose garlands and painted wood hearts. It matches my pink office walls […]
