I recently picked up a new hobby and enjoy it so much that I want to share this simple beginner’s guide to pen, ink and watercolor painting with you. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. I only recommend products that …
Today I want to share a DIY painted wooden peg dolls tutorial with you. I recently hand painted these wooden peg dolls as a birthday gift for one of my nieces who is turning four this week. Making these personalized peg dolls was very simple to do and took me just a couple of hours. …
With Easter coming up shortly, I figured it is about time for a hand painted watercolor Easter eggs tutorial. When it comes to decorating in general, I am always looking for simple, natural ideas to make our house feel seasonally appropriate with just a few touches. Ideally, these decorations can be reused for several years. …
In this blogpost I will share with you how to make a dried flower wreath. On more and more days now, the sun is shining for hours from a cloudless sky. And although it is still rather cold around here, it feels like spring might be just around the corner. Early bloomers like snowdrops, crocuses …
In a recent newsletter, I shared some information about the renovation of our 110 year old home. Afterwards, several people reached out to me and were interested in learning more about our approach towards sustainable housing and renovation. Sustainability is a key value for me. Not only in my natural dyeing and handmade wardrobe endeavors, …
I recently created a candle for my niece and thus wanted to share an embellished candles DIY tutorial with you. I am not sure if this is a common thing, but here in Germany embellished candles are often made on the occasion of a christening, communion or confirmation. This post contains affiliate links. I may …
This post is all about creating a DIY spring wreath. Since there weren’t many flowers blooming when I made the wreath I used dried flowers. But of course you can use fresh flowers or greenery as well. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no …
Today I want to show you how to recycle a sweater into a pillow. This way, you can give new life to something old or even damaged and use it as a piece of décor in your home. Not only is it sustainable, it also is a very cost effective way to create new pillow …
Continuing with the Christmas-themed blogposts, I want to share some ideas for 5 handmade natural star ornaments with you today. You can either hang these ornaments on your Christmas tree or use them for decoration somewhere else in your home. I consciously chose five different crafts and materials so that there is something for everybody. …
Today I want to share this year’s homemade Christmas cards along with a gingerbread house Christmas card DIY tutorial with you. My kids and I have been making our own Christmas cards for several years now. I am always gathering inspiration throughout the year for simple and sustainable Christmas card ideas. Last year we made …
