Category Archives: Crafts

Pillow Pizzaz

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Meredith

My mom and I were out fabric shopping a couple weekends ago when I came across this lovely cotton print at Joann’s.  It had a great hand-painted feel to it and immediately grabbed my attention since it was basically our … Continue reading →

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Soy Votive Candles

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Meredith

Hi y’all.  Welcome to the site where “that girl keeps rambling on about gifts she made for that holiday that was, like, a month ago.” In all seriousness, it was quite the homemade Christmas for us this year.  DIY jewelry, … Continue reading →

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Easy DIY Throw

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Meredith

Instead of the Friday Five today, I wanted share an easy throw blanket I made for a Christmas gift this year.  You might remember this Razorback throw blanket I made for my grandpa last year. This fall I came across … Continue reading →

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Hand-Stamped Herb Labels

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Meredith

I wasn’t kidding when I said we got a ton of use out of our metal stamps this year.  I saw the idea for these hand-stamped herb labels in a Better Homes and Gardens magazine.  The set was made from … Continue reading →

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Little Girl Locket Tutorial

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Meredith

I got a lot of use out of my new metal stamping kit this Christmas!  I found these locket charms at the craft store and thought they’d make perfect gifts for three of our nieces this year. To add a … Continue reading →

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Hand-Stamped Necklace Tutorial

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Meredith

Happy New Year Friends! Now that Christmas has come and gone, we’re kicking off the new year with several gift tutorials I couldn’t share before the holidays.  First up, a hand-stamped necklace I made for Stephen’s younger sister Rachel. I … Continue reading →

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The Best of 2011 at Welcome to Heardmont

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Meredith

Welcome to the last Friday of 2011 everybody!  This has been a great year here at Heardmont, and besides sharing a few of our favorite recipes, we’ve focused on house projects, craft projects and lots of fun. In semi-chronological order, … Continue reading →

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Last-Minute DIY Christmas Gifts

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Meredith

Ever the procrastinator, I saved one of the most time-intensive DIY gifts we’re giving this year for last night.  Of course, it would have to be the only project I’ve done all winter that was a 100% flop.  This morning … Continue reading →

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Bring on the Bling

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Meredith

A quick look at my Pinterest boards the other day revealed that I’m becoming obsessed with gold accessories and decor.  I knew I wasn’t opposed to the hue when I picked up these brass lamps months ago and decided not … Continue reading →

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Soy Christmas Candle Tutorial

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Meredith

Happy Monday everybody! Raise your hand if you’re done with your Christmas shopping. 🙂 Ok, ok, I’m not either, but today I wanted to share a quick little tutorial that might get you one step closer to checking somebody off your … Continue reading →

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