The 10 Easiest DIY Wall Hangings

By Anna Smith of Annabode.

Hey! It’s Anna again, from Annabode, here to share with you today a round-up of my all-time favorite DIY wall hangings.  I always ogle the beauty and texture of woven hangings on Pinterest, but all that time spent in front of a loom makes me want to run in the other direction.  I consider myself a pretty lazy DIYer—if I can’t finish it quickly or if it requires a lot of detail work, then I simply leave it to the professionals.  (Like Maryann Moodie—she’s a textile rockstar).

That’s why I’ve gathered the 10 easiest DIY wall hangings from around the web, no weaving required! Each of these bloggers has created something lovely and textural that won’t have you pulling your hair out (admittedly I’ve snuck one of my own in here, too).  Whether it’s a hack of an existing textile or a minimalist yarn creation, I hope these projects inspire you to create something of your own!

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In Season: Three-Grain Blackberry Breakfast Muffins

Come berry season, it almost seems silly to enjoy the fruit any way other than straight off the vine if you have that option. Nothing is better than a freshly picked berry, still warm from the sun.

But for when it comes time to extend the pleasure by saving berries (or for dealing with slightly more tart raspberries and blackberries, strawberries and boysenberries) in jams and pies and popsicles and whatnot, I’m always on the lookout for favorite recipes.

This heartier muffin recipe is adapted from the Mayo Clinic Cookbook, and is great for breakfast on-the-go when you’re running out the door this summer (hopefully en route to the beach).

You can make a batch, and freeze them to keep at-the-ready.

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