Category Archives: Gifts

DIY Valentine’s Day Love Stones

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Vanessa

Create these cute love stones for your Valentine! Not only are they adorable and last forever but they are Eco-friendly!!

Posted in DIY, Ecofriendly, Gifts, Holidays, Valentines Day | 2 Comments

Inspiration: Mondrian Style World Map

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Vanessa

artPause created this world map and it is amazing! This really has a special place in my heart, Mondrian and a map, I’m in love! Click here to purchase the map!

Posted in Design, Gifts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Inspiration, Map | 2 Comments

DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses!

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Vanessa

Hey guys! Sorry it’s been a while, October is a crazy busy month here at school but now I’m back and crafting Me and my housemates decided to make chalkboard wine glasses so when we have our cheese nights we … Continue reading →

Posted in Before and After, DIY, Gifts | 1 Comment

Inspiration: Teacup Crafts!

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Vanessa

A variety of crafts made with teacups! So cute and feminine.  More below!! Which one is your favourite? I really like the lamp and the hanging lights Tea Set Lamp

Posted in Candle Holder, Centerpiece, Chandelier, Clock, cute, DIY, Ecofriendly, Gifts, Inspiration, Lighting | 18 Comments

DIY Junk Mail Clock!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Vanessa

I stumbled across this amazing recycled clock from Apartment Therapy and I just had to share it! I would love to make one but I can’t seem to find clock kit that is affordable (anyone know where I can find … Continue reading →

Posted in Clock, DIY, Ecofriendly, Gifts, Paper Crafts | 8 Comments

DIY Terrarium

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Vanessa

I have seen these all over the internet and I have loved them but I never got around to making them until Rachel, my twin sister was like lets do this! We had these glass teacups from David’s Tea and … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Ecofriendly, Flowers, Garden, Gifts, Terrarium | 7 Comments

DIY Message in a Bottle!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Vanessa

Yesterday, I was downtown and I went into one of my favourite shops, Active Surplus. They sell the most random stuff! While I was there I found this little bottle, which I had to have! Then I found a tiny … Continue reading →

Posted in Bottle, DIY, Father's Day, Gifts | 1 Comment

DIY Kokedama! (Japanese Moss Balls)

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Vanessa

My boyfriend wanted to make something for his mother’s birthday, after searching all my favourite crafts / DIY sites he decided on this DIY project from Design*Sponge. Kokedame, Japanese Moss Balls look amazing and they are so much fun to … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Ecofriendly, Garden, Gifts, Kokedama, Plants | 7 Comments

DIY Mother’s Day Card!

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Vanessa

Your mom will love if you make her a card because you put in all this time and effort but also because it will remind her of when you were little and would always make your own cards!! So this … Continue reading →

Posted in Card, Gifts, Mother's Day | 2 Comments

DIY Mother’s Day Gift!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Vanessa

My mom loves pearls and she loves bamboo, so I thought, why not put them together?! This is super quick and really nice!  Tutorial below.

Posted in Bamboo, Centerpiece, Flowers, Gifts, Mother's Day, Vase | 2 Comments