Looking for more May flowers?

Check out the floral print bags at Debos Designs on Etsy. I’m a huge fan of this Alexander Henry Koto print hobo…

And check out the pleating on this turquoise number…

Or this great eco-friendly Robert Kaufman print…

Price: $37.00-$39.00

Debos Designs on Etsy

Today’s ideas are packing petal power. Not stuffy chintz sofas or pungent perfumes but bright, fun, and sassy blooms.

First up is the elusive Floral-tufted Rackybird…

[via Craftster]

This sassy songbirds tutorial from rackycoo features tons of great photos to take you through the process AND offers a list of the specific materials used. What more could you ask for in a tute!

Floral-tufted Rackybirds on Craftster

[via Apartment Therapy]

Next up on the flower-power list is lavender. They say that lavender helps de-stress, un-depress, and helps with insomnia. Perfect for creating a sanctuary in your bedroom. Enter Apartment Therapy…

Image: Monika Adamczyk

This lavender linen spray recipe is SUPER SIMPLE and you can get everything from your local natural foods market – except the vodka. Which I guess varies by state. Anyway, check it out before you drop $12+ on a fancy brand one.

Linen Spray Recipe from Apartment Therapy

I’m always on the lookout for cute journals and my new fav is this one from Piping Hot Papers. It’s little, just 50 pages, but that’s the perfect size for working out a batch of new craft ideas.

Price:$4.00

While you’re there, check out this great 2.25 inch “Poopy Lips” purse mirror for just $5.00…

Piping Hot Papers Vintage Bingo Notebook at Etsy

[via Martha Stewart]

Perfectly cut, perfectly crispy.

Graham Crackers always seem to me like one of those things I don’t have the technology to make. Well, the woman who taught me to make marshmallows also has a recipe for these delicious not-too-sweet treats. Now, if only she could figure out a home recipe for processing cacao…

Homemade Graham Crackers from Martha Stewart

Homemade Smore-ific Marshmallows from Martha Stewart