Weekend Creativity: Tags, Transfers & Thrifted Spring Vibes

Spring is in the air, and if you’re anything like me, your creativity is waking up right alongside the daffodils. Whether you have just a few minutes or an entire afternoon, here are some easy, creative weekend ideas to get your hands moving and your heart inspired.

✨ No pressure. No perfection. Just creating for the joy of it!

🎀 Make a Spring Tag

If you’re new to crafting or just want a relaxing, feel-good project, try making a simple paper tag using:

• Scrap paper, cardstock, or recycled materials

• A glue stick

• Soft spring colors (paints, inks, or watercolor)

• A favorite quote, stamped image, or tiny embellishment

• Ribbon, twine, or fabric scraps

Hang your tag from a peg shelf, slip it into a journal, or add it to a heartfelt gift. These little pieces become beautiful memory markers and thoughtful touches.

✨ Tip: Create a few extra tag bases ahead of time—you’ll love having them on hand for last-minute gifts, thank-you notes, or spring decor.

Whether it’s a sweet treat for a coworker or a thoughtful hostess gift, adding a creative tag gives it that handmade charm.

🖋️ [Looking for paper crafting supplies or tools?  I have a growing collection of supplies I am adding to my shop little by little. You can browse my shop here.]   

For Seasoned Makers: Create a Mini Wall Art Piece

    Pull out one of your favorite DIY tools—transfers, stamps, or stencils—and try this creative project:

• Distress a salvaged surface (wood, thrifted frame, small canvas)

• Add texture using sponge-painting or a crackle medium

• Finish it off with a spring-themed transfer or vintage-style stamp

   I’ve been loving the IOD Catharina Transfer—I’ve already used it for multiple pieces, and there’s still plenty left for future projects. It’s elegant, versatile, and honestly a must-have for your spring DIY sessions.

[Click here to shop the IOD Catharina Transfer—limited stock available!]

 

 Pinterest Inspiration This Week

I've been pinning up a storm lately, and these spring ideas have me swooning:

• Patina-aged terracotta pots

• Vignette styling with books, watering cans, and vintage finds

• Handmade clipboards to display seasonal tags

• Botanical paper crafts + vintage herbarium pages

• Velvet textures and soft, faded florals, of course lots of florals

🌷 [Follow me on Pinterest for more spring cottage inspiration.]

These images inspire how I style my projects and create new kits—you’ll see them woven into upcoming tutorials and collections.

       A Gentle Reminder

You don’t need new supplies to start—you just need the willingness to try.

Use what you have. Embrace what’s imperfect. Let your creativity bloom slowly, sweetly, and in your own way.

What are you making this weekend?

✨ Share Your Creations with Me!

There’s nothing I love more than seeing how you bring these ideas to life in your own creative way. Whether you’re adding a handmade touch to your home, crafting a heartfelt gift, or just enjoying a peaceful afternoon, your creativity inspires me.

You can share your project by:

• Tagging me on Instagram

• Posting a photo or comment on my YouTube Community tab

• Replying directly to this email with a snapshot

Let’s keep this creative circle growing.
Use these hashtags so I can find and feature your work:
#steelrootsmarket #steelrootsmarkethandmade #steelrootsmarketcreative

Thank you for being part of this beautiful, handmade journey with me. 💛