We all love decorating our homes for Easter as soon as we start to feel spring in the air. But there is so much more to the season than bunnies and carrots! Even after the last easter egg is found, keeping our homes bright and fresh-feeling is a source of joy. All the more so…
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Kitschy Kitchen Decor Ideas
Kitschy kitchens are gearing up to be a home decor trend in 2024, according to Pinterest Predicts! If you’ve been dreaming of a colorful and quirky retro kitchen, this is your year to make it happen! Creating your own new kitschy kitchen (also lovingly termed a “kitschen”) means incorporating vibrant colors and patterns, sprinkling in…
25 Christmas Crafts That You Can Sell in 2023
Do you have dreams of starting your own craft business? Maybe family and friends urge you to sell the hand-knitted hats you give as gifts every holiday. Or, you don’t feel very crafty, but you are looking for ways to make a little extra money this Christmas! Maybe you have an up-and-running business, but you…
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Latest Posts… Welcome to The Wonder Forest Blog We are all about creativity here! Since 2011, we’ve been sharing our favourite DIY projects, handmade business tips, unique ideas from around the web, and beautiful home spaces to inspire your own. Stay a while, won’t you? Learn how to make money with your creativity! Are you…
25 Knitted Christmas Stocking Patterns
For a knitter, making Christmas stockings for family members and loved ones is high on the to-make list! It’s a crafter’s dream to hang a row of matching, yet one-of-a-kind stockings on the mantel. Perhaps featuring a cozy faux fur cuff, or perhaps with Fair Isle colour work unique to the personality of the recipient.…
Fall Craft Fair Ideas to Sell
It’s September which for all of those who love it, means it’s the beginning of fall! Time for all the fall decor and crafts full of pumpkins, autumn leaves, and warm colours. This time of year is quite an inspiring time for creatives. It’s also a great time to share your unique creations for anyone…
20 Handmade Unique DIY Fall Gifts
Step into the ultimate cosy season with these handmade fall-themed gift ideas to give to a loved one or as a little self-love present. We all know and love fall as the season of change; the leaves that were once green turn orange and red, the days get shorter which means more nights in and…
20 Easy Fall Knitting Patterns
Sweater weather is on the horizon, and that means it’s time to start planning out your fall knitting lineup! It may seem like autumn comes earlier every year with stores, coffee shops, and social media plugging pumpkins before the temps have dipped below 80. But if you’re a knitter, or thinking about learning the skill,…
20 Ideas For Customizing Your Summer Fashion
Summer is the season for DIY clothes, whether it be a tie dye tank, cutoff shorts, or a crafty tote bag. But you don’t have to start from scratch! For many summer standby pieces, whether your favorite straw tote, flip flops, or sunglasses, starting with a classic piece and adding details to put your own…
20 Festival Outfit DIYs To Make This Summer
Looking ahead at summer plans? While planning out all the music festivals, state fairs, and other events you’re going to hit this summer, take some time to think ahead about your outfits! Festival style is part of the experience, and with a little creativity, you can put your own spin on some classic festival trends!…
Creative Ideas for Using Leftover Yarn
If you are a lover of knitting, crochet, weaving, or any other textile hobby, you probably have a jar in the back of your closet full of odds and ends of beautiful yarn scraps! We know all too well the frustration of having just a few inches left of that $33 skein of yarn after…
Woven Wall Hangings: A Trending Fibre Art To Try
If you’re looking up at a big empty wall thinking of how you can fill the space, then look no further. A gallery wall? Maybe a decorative mirror? Why not transform your space by introducing some texture and a bohemian style into your home with woven wall hangings? This trend has taken the world by…
22 Super Cute Valentine’s Day Crafts for 2024
We can’t resist creating when we see all the cuteness that Valentine’s Day brings! Love or hate the holiday, we can all get excited about creating using the pretty pinks, whites, reds, and purples associated with February 14. Valentine’s Day crafts might bring back memories of doilies, paper hearts, and pom poms. While you’ll see…
15 Valentine’s Day Decorations on a Budget
Some celebrate Valentine’s Day with roses and chocolate, some adorn their homes with reds, pinks and plenty of heart motifs. The aesthetic of Valentine’s Day is the perfect way to bring some sweetness into your home through the dead of winter. Make a project out of it and do it yourself with these 15 Valentine’s…
Small Budget Home Business Ideas for Women in 2024
Have you ever wanted to start a creative small business from home, but gotten stuck when you think about the finances? For me, the thought of purchasing supplies to build up inventory had me too frozen in fear to even think about marketing my creative skills. Don’t let the fear of getting started stop you…