Laura Collins Collages

I was introduced to Laura Collins collage work today, and it couldn't have come at a better time. Her use of nostalgic imagery combined with feminine themes make these the perfect pieces to showcase before Mother's Day... Absolutely stunning work!

DIY Love Necklace

I think I may have found the perfect DIY project for Mother's Day this year! This tutorial comes from the uber crafty New York-based blogger Kirsten of Studs and Pearls. I love this necklace because, aside from the low price tag, it's completely customizable! I was thinking of using the word "MOM" instead of Love for Mother's Day. Check out the rest of Kirsten's blog for other great projects like the Lanyard Double Chain Bracelet or the Alphabet Heart Tote. For further instructions on the DIY Love Necklace, click HERE or on the image below.

Breakfast in Bed

Show your Momma's some love this Sunday...

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Love to the Mothers

We've got a few freebies today- Mother's Day cards I've designed for you to print and personalize yourselves. Moms always appreciate something handmade- so heres an easy way for you to give her just what she wants! Use this 5"x7" card template (DESIGN 1: DOWNLOAD HERE, DESIGN 2: DOWNLOAD HERE), print it out and personalize with your own thumbprint! Enjoy :)

Here's a nice little DIY from Design*Sponge that I thought you might like to give Mom. A lace bowl to fill with all of her favorite goodies:

DOILY BOWL (by Jane Chouten)

Materials
-fabric doily
-masking tape
-interesting pieces of paper
-buttons
-anything else you want to sew on the bowl
-embroidery thread
-a large bowl to use as a template
-paint brush
-PAVERPOL (online here) or a similar fabric hardener.

1. “Mend” the doily with masking tape and paper (add tape and paper where you like)

2. Stitch the paper (machine stitching is easiest) and masking tape to the doily

3. Sew on everything else (an extra paper, fabric, etc.) making sure both sides look interesting

4. Add some embroidery and a few buttons.

5. Cover the template bowl with plastic foil to protect it, then lay the doily over it.

6. Apply a layer of Paverpol with the paint brush. Correct the bowl form and let it dry for at least a day.

7. When dry, remove the doily bowl from the template bowl and apply a layer of Paverpol on the inside. Dry again for a few days or until the bowl is hard enough.