Whimsy

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See how one man transformed his backyard into an imaginative and colorful oasis with everyday, cheap plastic materials.

"… creativity was sparked by his wife's enthusiasm for the whimsical works of Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi. After hearing of … well in the dark. Dave also used his mosaic skills to make whimsical critters and creatures. This lizard-like sculpture is studded …"

Articles

Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs

Calling on collections of the things she loves—quilts, bunnies, and antique chocolate molds—Anne Sutton delightfully blends tradition and whimsy to create her Bunny Hill Designs patterns and fabrics. Here, Anne shares the limelight with Mooch the cat and Chelsea the dog.

Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs

Quilt designer Anne Sutton, of Bunny Hill Designs, shows her favorite whimsical quilts.

Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs

Quilt designer Anne Sutton, of Bunny Hill Designs, shows her favorite whimsical quilts.

Videos

DIY Bottle Lamp

Get your patio or deck ready for summer with this simple but whimsical light fixture from Do It Yourself magazine.

Wed, 23 Apr 2008|More from Crafts & Projects
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Yourself magazine, Jenny Wright shows us how to make a simple, but whimsical light fixture that is sure to be a summer party conversation piece.

Display a Chocolate Cottage

Make adorable marshmallow snowmen and snowcapped pretzel fences to accessorize your chocolate cottage display.

Fri, 12 Dec 2008|More from Holidays
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cute chocolate houses wouldn't be nearly as much fun without all the whimsical curve appeal. I downloaded the template on how to make this chocolate house from bhg.com, and then I decorated it a little

DIY Drawer Pulls

Little touches add big personality to any space. Get ideas on personalizing your drawer pulls with everything from little lugnuts to flowers to seashells.

Mon, 21 May 2007|More from Crafts & Projects
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your room, but that wouldn't be as fun as gluing on some whimsical decorations whether it's a collection of buttons, some beads, maybe some seashells or flower. Hey! If it fits on the knob, it

Slide Shows

Dreamy Nurseries for Babies

… black for a refreshing, gender-neutral color scheme. Gorgeous pink-and-green toile wallpaper sets the tone for this whimsical baby nursery. The colors and patterns have enough interest to outlast babyhood and grow along with the fortunate young girl …

Scrapbook Layouts with Decorative Edges

… scalloped-edge paper to create a whimsical scrapbook page border. This … while the decorative edges add whimsy . Design by Lori Mar Lori … The freehand drawing adds a whimsical , personalized touch to a … layout. To give the border a whimsical , personalized feel, she …

Free Quilt Patterns for Babies and Kids

… quickly pieced baby quilt. Whimsical prints make this design a … the design. Stitch up this whimsical quilt in just a day. Choose … perfect for bedtime. The whimsical , moon-inspired prints in … a sense of playfulness and whimsy , delightful for hanging on …

Sophisticated Looks for Kids' Rooms

… toile wallpaper sets the tone for this whimsical baby nursery. The colors and patterns … furniture and color schemes as well as whimsical wall murals and pink fabric shades … The playful chandelier adds a bit of whimsy to the room, an element crucial to any …

Scrapbook Photos of Everyday Moments

… with machine stitching, which adds definition and injects whimsy into the overall look. Editor's Tip: Print journaling on … mimic a toy-covered floor. Editor's Tip: To create this whimsical look, Lisa marked a 1-inch grid on cardstock and machine …

Pretty Christmas Living Rooms

… a tufted ottoman share a floral fabric in festive colors. Whimsical dragonflies and butterflies rest on the mantel swag and red … flock of penguins huddled in front of the hearth adds a bit of whimsy beside a tree filled with newspaper-embellished ornaments …