Doily and Paper Utensil Wrappers

doily washi tape silverware

Hey everyone, Steph here again.  November is one of my favorite months--fall, my birthday, my son's birthday, Thanksgiving (this year they fall 3 days in a row!) and getting ready for Christmas.  That also makes it a super busy month.  Luckily, little touches make a big difference at a holiday dinner.  These silverware pockets are quick and inexpensive, and can be customized to fit any color scheme. Here's what you'll need: 4.5 … [Read more...]

Gold Painted Fall Leaves

gold painted fall leaves

Tutorial by Steph @ Crafting in the Rain Now that it's September, it's already starting to cool down a little here in the Northwest.  Granted it never gets all that hot to begin with, but it still has me excited for fall. I've been wanting to change up this wall of Ikea mirrors anyway and moving into a new season is the perfect time.  I snipped a few fake leaves off of a garland and painted them each with gold paint. … [Read more...]

Paper Bag Exploring Journals

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 "No take-em, no want-em, gotta have blue beads, blue beads."  If you were ever in an elementary school production of TheBurly Crew, you know what song this is.  If you don't, then you might think I'm nuts.  It's a musical about the Lewis and Clark expedition and I remember all the way back to 4th grade, getting props ready for the play.  We cut out colorful paper handprints to make leaves on the trees, used blue fabric for the water and … [Read more...]

How to Make a Custom Frame

Hey everybody, it's Steph from Crafting in the Rain. First off, let me just say I'm so excited to be a contributor here at Honeybear Lane!  Thanks Heidi for letting me jump on board.  I know it's been such a trying time for Heidi's family right now--and even I, not knowing them personally--have been touched reading all the kind and comforting comments from all across the internet.   I hope you'll all enjoy my tutorial I have for you today … [Read more...]