Modern dream catcher

I was asked to design a colorful DIY mobile for a German magazine Nido last spring. They invited several designers and artists to send they modern versions of classic mobile. My crazy, crochet dream catcher is now in the magazine!

Fine tuning

Our new home is starting look like a home. Last weekend we did some fine tuning to our preschooler's room. Noticeboard and pencil jar got a new look with some masking tape and the beautiful fox mask from Paloni found a place on the wall.

Cardboard castle

This diy cardboard castle was originally built for a work project. It is made from old cardboard packages of different shapes and sizes and then covered with white tissue paper. Now I brought it home for kids to play with - and to test for durability. And maybe we will paint it if we get bored with white.

Wooden wall art

This is my new piece of wall art from scrap plywood and coloured papers. I simply just glued the papers on and varnished the surface. Varnish isn't even necessary, but I wanted to try how it works. It makes the surface a slightly more durable and works well on most papers.

The gorgeous crocheted Pom Pom-necklace is made by talented Elina Järvinen.

Pencil holder

Do you remember this pencil holder everyone had to make at school as their first wood work? It is starting to look nostalgic again and luckily a friend made me one. Just so simple and pretty! Or maybe you like the more rugged concrete version sold by vonr.fi? I know I like them both.

Taped jars

I needed some jars for my paintbrushes and here they are. As you can see, we eat a lot of jam and now the old jars can have a new life and look with some Japanese masking tape.

Brooklyn to west by Ariele Alasko

I have to share this most amazing woodwork that I just found. It's by designer and sculptor Ariele Alasko from Brooklyn and it's all made from recycled wood and driftwood. Check out her website. Super nice work!!!

Photos via Brooklyn to west.

Inspired by neon

I'm inspired by bright neon colours. I made a simple necklace out of neon pink shoelace and wooden beads. I also recently bought this great set of bracelets that looks like straight out of the 80's! The painting on the wall is a gift from talented Suki and headband from H&M.

Family of spoons and spatulas

Every member of our family has had the flu during the past weeks and we have spent a lot of time indoors. I have tried to keep the children from being totally bored with small art projects. This is no new idea put we did our version of the spoon and spatula family.

Painted squares

I've been painting cubic beads -just for the fun of it. I'm not sure what I will do with them all eventually but at least they make nice necklaces.

Hama art

When it's too cold to go out, the kids have been making Hama-art with Hama beads and even I got inspired. It is surprisingly relaxing to build patterns out of small beads...

Paris, mon amour

One of my New Year's resolutions is to do some travelling. Paris has always been on the top of my list and maybe I'll visit the city again this year. While I wait for nicer weather and springtime in Paris I can visit this paper-Paris from Made by Joel. The template can be downloaded for free in here. And if Paris isn't your thing there are many other printable toys to choose from.

Necklace workshop

I have a small necklace workshop on my couch and I'm testing different things. Here is my test with crocheted beads. I used wooden beads and crocheted around them. Quick and easy!

Tuesday project

Today's Independence Day was a fun day this year, because the extra holiday was on a regular Tuesday. Just a perfect day to relax. All I did was to finish this round crochet cushion.

Chair hangers

Often simple ideas are the best. This great idea of old chair backs as hangers comes from Italian Antonello Fusè. Simply lovable!


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Small projects & paint

Paint manufacturer Tikkurila has a Christmas calendar on their website with 24 different small projects that you can do with paint. These three are my favourites.

Stick art

I have different small art projects of my own under way all the time and right now I'm experimenting with wood. These are my painted sticks.

Modern granny blanket

Oh my, this is fantastic! I found this most amazing modern granny blanket and instructions for it from Purlbee. It never occurred to me to make granny crochet like this, but now it's definitely something I have to try. The bright yellow looks great with classic gray. Purlbee has many other cool craft and knitting projects too, take a look.

Photos by Purlbee.

House party

I'm spending the Saturday night at home with lot of candy,  a movie and some unfinished knitting. This time of year when it's dark and cold out, it's my kind of party! Kids built a cardboard room and there is a party too. Enjoy the weekend!

Ikea tuning

Here is a great DIY painting idea for Ikea PS-cabinets. Nice colours too...
Via Livet Hemma.