The holiday season is always a busy one and completing Christmas Cards is just one of the many tasks we try to fit into the short season. Surprisingly, we actually finished our Christmas Card photos in September. Yes, I know that seems super organized, but in fact the whole photo session was thrown together at …
While browsing through Anthropologie, I discovered some cute holiday decorations. I really liked this one (shown below) but felt that $10 for a simple vase filled with glitter was more than I wanted to pay. I then decided that this was a simple product that could easily be made into a cheap DIY project. Below are …
Lately I’ve found myself being drawn to the Faux Deer Head trend. However, Mike thinks the idea of hanging any Deer Head, faux or not, on our walls is crazy. So eager to try out the trend, but not jump in head first, I decided to whip up a little 2D Deer Head artwork for …
In my home I don’t have a fireplace or traditional mantel area to decorate for different seasons/holidays. As a substitute, I use a tall cabinet in my kitchen since it is an area that you notice when first walking into my home. Prior to changing it for the upcoming holidays this area included a homemade …
One of my goals this holiday season was to create a meaningful Advent Calendar to complete as a family. As a child, I received a special ornament each year for Christmas, and Mike and I have continued that tradition with our little boy. So, I loved the idea of opening one ornament each day to …
Happy Thanksgiving from Craftivity Designs! Be sure to check out the blog tomorrow for a special Black Friday surprise complete with a free gift! What are you thankful for this year?
For our wedding we used vintage Green & Blue Glass Bottles as the centerpiece at each table. They were filled with flowers and candles, sitting atop hand-sewn squares of toile fabric. Mike and I {note: more credit goes to him} collected these bottles from yard sales, flea markets, and peddlers malls for the entire year …
I love a good visit to Lexington, KY! I get to catch up with friends and I love stopping by their great vintage and antique stores! On a recent visit to Lexington, Lora and I visited a local antique shop called Feather your Nest. Included below are pictures of items that caught our eye as …
Make re-usable DIY Vinyl Decals for pumpkins, and fall decorating will be a breeze. Switch from Halloween to Thanksgiving porch decor in minutes with this simple project. There is just something so lovely about having real pumpkins and gourds out on your porch for fall. This year I set out to collect a variety of …
Looking for a simple Halloween costume idea? Try this Baby Bug Costume, which is an affordable and no-sew DIY costume idea. I’m a do-it-yourself gal when it comes to Halloween Costumes. DIY makes a Halloween Costume more affordable, more personalized… and just so.much.cuter, don’t ya think? If you’re like me, and a sucker for DIY …