Peanut Valentines

Remember making peanut people as a kid? I loved making them when we went camping every summer. These Valentines are a fun and colourful update on them - see more photos and instructions on Handmade Charlotte.

Rose-Tinted Glassware

If you know me, you know I LOVE thrift shopping. My favourite part of the store is the glassware section - I can almost always find something to bring home with me. Lately I've been loving all the vintage coloured glass I've been seeing while thrifting and in others' collections online. Todays DIY shows how to make your own simple rose-tinted glasses - such a fun idea for Valentine's Day, don't you think? The full post is over on Design*Sponge.

Giant Matchstick Valentine

I'll admit it, I enjoy a good pun every once in a while. There are so many cute ones on vintage valentines that I had to put my own spin on one in today's post. See all the steps and instructions over on Handmade Charlotte.

Bon Bon Bowls

I've started to realize that I have way more vintage glassware than I have room to keep. Recently I picked these adorable milk glass ramekins, but had yet to use them for anything. Instead of letting them collect dust, I came up with this crazy easy DIY project to turn them into oversized bon bons! See more photos and the full tutorial over on Julep.

Marbled Drink Tags

I don't think I'll ever get sick of marbling - I hope this trend never goes away. Marbling clay is so easy to do and the results are so eye-catching.These drink tags are perfect for holiday parties, or any time of year! See the full post over on Julep.

Paper Lantern Skulls

I love a quick DIY project, and these paper lantern skulls definitely fit the bill! It's such a busy time of year that it's great to have a simple but high impact craft to decorate with. For instructions, check out the full post over on Julep!

Pastel Pretzel Party

Have you noticed the pretzel trend going around lately? I'm a fan! I love chocolate/yogurt covered pretzels so much that they inspired today's project - paper mache pastel pretzels! See the full instructions here.

Shower Umbrella Decor

It can be tricky to come up with original themes for bridal or baby showers, so why not stick with the obvious and make these DIY paper umbrellas? See the full post over on Oh Happy Day.

Mini Ferris Wheel

Straws have got to be one of my all-time favourite craft supplies. They come in so many colours and can be used to build some really cool sculptural projects. Take a look at this mini ferris wheel I made for Oh Happy Day - so much fun for a circus themed party! See the full instructions here.

Birthday Candle Garland

Do you have a birthday party coming up? You probably already have all the supplies on hand to make this cute birthday candle garland! Paper straws come in so many colours and patterns that you can easily customize this garland to match the rest of your party decor.

Mini Clay Envelopes

I have such a crush on all things mail/post related, so these miniature clay envelopes were so much fun for me to make! Use them as place card holders, or punch a hole in the side and use one as a gift tag. DIY instructions are up on Oh Happy Day!

Calligraphy Cake Topper

With calligraphy being so popular these days, I couldn't help but turn plain old twist ties into this fancy cake topper. Let me tell you, it's a lot simpler to manipulate the twist ties than wire, so give this project a shot! The full post is up over on Oh Happy Day.

Honeycomb Rings

Have you ever played the forbidden word game at a bridal shower? Usually you aren't allowed to say "love" or "wedding" for the whole shower, and if anyone catches you, you have to wear a silly hat until you catch someone else saying a forbidden word. Next shower you plan, try a variation where all guests start with one ring and someone hears you say one of the words, they get your ring. Whoever has the most rings at the end of the shower wins! See Oh Happy Day for instructions on how to make these cute honeycombs rings.

Cactus Place Card Holders

Are you loving the cactus trend as much as I am? I kind of hope it doesn't go away for a good while. Take a look at these cacti place card holders I made for Oh Happy Day. They're so simple - see the full tutorial here.

Popsicle Party Decor

Browsing the seasonal aisle at the dollar store is one of my favourite things to do. I usually end up buying things I didn't even know I wanted, and that's what led me to this simple DIY project. Pool toys come in so many fun shapes and colours that I had to turn them into popsicles. The simple instructions are up on Oh Happy Day. 

Marbleized Banners

I am addicted to anything marbled - I thought I would be over this trend by now but I can't help myself. Learn how to make these marbleized banners out of air-dry clay over on Oh Happy Day. 

Teacup Garland

I just helped plan a tea party themed bridal shower for a friend and I wish I had made these in time! They're super simple to do and you can customize them to match your colour scheme. See the full post and instructions on Oh Happy Day.

White Picket Fence Cake Topper

I've been noticing lots of for sale signs up around the neighbourhood and it got me thinking - wouldn't it be cute to make a cake topper just for welcoming new neighbours? See the full DIY over on Oh Happy Day!

DIY Drink Stirrers & Coasters

I'm excited to finally share a project I've had a lot of fun working on lately: matching drink stirrers and coasters! Both are easy and quick DIYs, but I think the combination of the two looks really sharp! Wouldn't they be fun for your next summer barbecue?

I made the custom coasters using Staples' photo gift website. Usually I see personal photos used on these products, but I thought I'd mix it up and use some modern geometric photos I took while DIY-ing the drink stirrers.

And great news - you can enter to win a $75 gift voucher to make your own custom photo gift from Staples Canada! See more details after the jump!

Vellum Garland

I always look at vellum at the craft store and wish I had a use for it. This crazy simple garland is what I came up with! Check out the full post over on Oh Happy Day!