• Blog,  Crafts

    Pom-Pom Gnome Ornament- DIY Tutorial

      It is officially the Holiday season! I love to be able to create handmade gifts for loved ones.These trendy little pom-pom gnomes are a quick project. When paired with a gift card, theymake for a really nice and thoughtful gift. Materials: Clover 45 mm pom-pom maker, empty toilet paper tube, cotton balls, scissors, hotglue, 2 colors of yarn, twine, and mini craft bells. 1. Cut your toilet paper tubes into 1-inch rounds.2. Using the yarn color you have chosen for your hat, trim it into 8-inch strips. You willneed…

  • Blog,  Crochet,  Knitting & Crochet

    Twirl and Swirl Beanie Crochet Pattern

    Hello fellow crafters! My name is Elisa from Strings and Cuddles. It’s been quite a while since I shared with you my design. Guess what? Exciting things happened and one of which is that I gave birth to my second baby girl! I am so excited to be back again! Cold weather is here! This means it is time to make something cozy and comfy! So today, I would like to share my latest beanie crochet pattern, the Twirl and Swirl Beanie! This pattern features fun and simple stitches that…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  Felting

    Do’s and Don’ts: Needle Felting for Beginners

    Hello everyone! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft blogger behind Country Peony. Today I am so excited to be back on Clover’s blog to discuss a really fun topic: Needle Felting. One of my favorite parts of my job as a DIY and Craft blogger is when I get to try new techniques and products. Honestly, I have always wanted to try needle felting, but was intimidated by the process. So, last Fall I tried Clover’s Needle Felting Tools and I was hooked. Much like Clover’s other tools,…

  • Blog,  Crafts

    DIY Raffia Flower Tote Bag

    Howdy, from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft blogger behind Country Peony. One of my favorite things about crafting is how it allows you to embellish and personalize your items. And, I love adding embellishments to tote bags. Especially this time of the year, I love keeping a tote bag within reach to house all of my children’s extra items and my own. Bonus points if it is cute and personalized. Today, I am so excited to showcase a very simple update to a tote bag…

  • Blog,  Crafts,  Pom-Poms & Tassels

    DIY Pom-Pom Daisy Rug

    Hello from Texas! Elizabeth here, and I am the DIY and Craft blogger behind Country Peony. Today I am excited to share another fun pom-pom project with you. Pom-poms are such a wonderful embellishment that helps to bring a little extra cheer and whimsy into your life. I love adding them to my craft projects, and also more permanent home décor items like today’s project. Today I want to show you how to create a pom-pom rug that would be the perfect addition to your bathroom, laundry room, or next…