Tag: National Craft Month

DIY Polka Dot Clutch

Continuing my National Craft Month challenge, I decided to attempt one of my more recent pins.

After not being able to successfully track down the Who What Wear x Target zip pouch, instead of giving up all hope, I took the DIY approach.

DIY Polka Dot Clutch

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From the second I spotted The Crafted Life’s 10 Minute DIY Polka Dot Purse, I knew I wanted to make my own polka dot clutch. Something I could use to keep my purse a little more organized or quickly grab on my way out the door for a few quick errands.

The hardest part of this craft project? Picking out the colors!

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In other words, it’s super easy, really quick and, most importantly, it’s a lot of fun!

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For the directions on how to make it yourself, check out Rachel of The Crafted Life’s blog. And if you’re not following her on Pinterest, you need to.

Seriously.

xx

 

A Simple Eucalyptus DIY (That’s Easier Than a Wreath)

Did you know that March is National Craft Month? I plan on taking full advantage of this and using it as an excuse to do at least one of the thousands of Pinterest projects I’ve long since sworn that I was going to do, each week this month.

One easy craft project each week for a month?

That’s totally doable!

I wanted to start with something pretty, and while at Trader Joe’s picking up flowers, I spotted a bouquet of eucalyptus branches for only $2.99. After having just bought a rug at IKEA and keeping the string that it came wrapped in, I knew I had my first simple project. A minimalist eucalyptus DIY arrangement that is WAY easier than making a wreath or even a garland.

STEP 1: Open the bouquet and cut the branches (on an angle) to desired length.

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STEP 2: Gather a few branches and wrap your string around them. Finish by knotting the string.

Tie it in a knot.

That’s it!

Simple, right?

Eucalyptus Bundles

What you decide to do with your arrangement next, is completely and totally up to you. I currently have a bundle I made displayed on a tray with faux steer skull and a candle, but I have given some thought to hanging one up in the shower or on the wall over my bed.

Eucalyptus Display

If this is a craft you’d consider doing, how would you show it off? Tell me in the comments!

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