Define Your Blog Part 2: Modern Country Crafts

 On Monday, I shared how I think through

Inspiration Posts for Modern Country Style,
and today, I'm going through the same process for
Modern Country Crafts.

 I have two definitions of Modern Country Crafts.

1. Modern Country Crafts are rural crafts that have been updated so that any fussy, fusty, fuddy-duddy elements have been removed.
2. Modern Country Crafts are crafts that give some nod to the beauty of how things were made in the 'olden-days'.

I want the very best of Country Crafts...wreathmaking,  sewing, crochet....but in a way that appeals to me now in the 21st century.

I'm positively evangelical about this.

Crafts don't have to be out-dated or old-fashioned.

No matter what kind of interior you're after, there's a

lovely piece of gorgeousness waiting

just for you to make....

Okey-dokey, the best way to demonstrate what I mean is to show you just some of the crafts that I've shared at Modern Country Style in previous posts so that you can get a sense of what I'm looking for when I put together a
Modern Country Craft.

{Once again, you can click on any of the photos to be taken through to the original post...which is usually a tutorial of how to make your own.}

Click on the image for this three-part tutorial for a piped cushion with a button-heart panel

Want a modern interpretation of pot pourri? These smell divine and look so pretty too.

I love this nod to vintage labels...but using our wedding day as inspiration. Click on the image for details...

Learn how to make your vety own wreath-base using bits and bobs from your garden.

  

...and then click through to learn how to design your own beautiful Spring wreath....

...or click on this photo for something a little more autumnal...

 

Vintage Scrabble tiles make perfect magnets...click the image for an easy-as-pie tutorial...

I adore these votive holders, made using vintage books. Wanna know more?  Click on through.

A tea-towel and old school trousers? How can that be? Click on the kitten to find out...

My daughter made this heart using berries from our garden. Isn't it cute? Click for a tutorial.

Our friends LOVED these as our gift for their newborn. Want to make your own? Click on the ballet shoes..

I made this Scandinavian Santa using tea-dyed cotton and red velvet. Want one? You know what to do.

Click through for a cinnamon starburst wreath...OR candle centre-piece. I'm cunning like that....

Wanna make your own? Click on the hearts...

 

Well, I hope you enjoyed that glimpse into the crafty workings of my mind.

In tomorrow's linky party post,
I'll be defining the renovation part of
Modern Country Style.

I hope I'll see you there...

 I'm linking with my favourite parties in my sidebar.