I totally love the doily garland – wonderful for weddings or whatever. The tutorial is at project wedding.

All month we have had fabulous studios and crafty nooks and craft room features – I have been getting some fabulous ideas. Its obvious that one of the main resolutions for crafty folk is to reorganise, de-clutter, simplify or just get some more space in which to craft craft and craft.

So you have de-cluttered and rearranged your furniture – set it up how you like. Next you need decorate – make it a space that you want to be in.

Here are some decorating ideas to inspire:

Lots of natural light in happy song’s studio : sweet little corner with light : aqua painted walls and lots of embroidery and vintage linens hanging up at soulemama : colorful and fresh studio space : a corkboard is a perfect inspiration board : this fresh room makes the space look not as busy as it is.

This might be a good time to give the space a fresh lick of paint – get rid of drab colors and heavy curtains – install blinds or light colored fresh curtains that let in light and don’t take up a lot of space.

Choose light colors to maximise the light – hang up some of your art and your craft pieces – install an inspiration wall.

Once you have freshened up the space you will want to spend more time in there – make it your calm space your zen zone – your crafty hideaway.

I just love these frozen lace doily outdoor decorations for those living in freezing conditions – this idea is just magic – courtesy of resurrection fern.

christmas clay ornaments :: santa sock / christmas stocking :: decorative brooch

felt candy cane ornament tutorial from felt cafe [via craftzine]

mini mitten ornaments pattern from pink argyle.

classic elite yarns is offering this free pattern (through their web letter) for these adorable mini socks – perfect for decorating.

The Paper Home: Side Tables, Clocks, Bowls, and Other Home Projects Made from Paper by Labeena Ishaque published by Potter Craft (April 8, 2008).

A very stylish book with projects made out of paper for around the home. To give you an idea – the projects include paper woven platters, papier mache ’shapes’, decoupaged chair, plaited (braided) newspaper bowl, chess set, wall hangings, lampshades, calendar etc. There is a range of paper techniques used (those mentioned above) as well as paper cutting, folding, pleating, glueing. And a range of materials used such as cardboard (in the corrugated card clock featured on the cover) and the foam board table.

There are lots of little cute and whimsical projects that are simply fun – like making paper flowers and little gift boxes, origami paper cranes are explored and a funny little paper vase. There are more serious projects for home decorating – I really like the decoupage chair using newspaper and tissue paper and the continuous calendar is really simple and clever. The paper placements is a really cute concept – although one not meant to last beyond the special dinner party.

If you love working with paper and are interested in some really clever and unique decorating ideas then give this book a go.

Indie Fix has a home decor challenge going on – (great prizes – see pic) – all details here.

For some home decor inspiration check out design*sponge before and afters and the sneak peaks

Image 1. Sarah Kramer. Image 2. Robin Lester