Now is the time for all that glitters and shines! (And no I never had a bedazzler but it was definitely talked about quite a bit growing up.) I’m not usually the shiny, glittery, sparkly type but when Christmas rolls around I do have a few decorations that fit the bill. I pulled it all… Read more
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“G” is for Gingerbread
We’re busy making some gingerbread tree ornaments. I found some very old gingerbread dough in the freezer which we used to make the cookies. The kids designs are much more creative than Mommy’s little stars: First we started with the dough, candy decorations and cutters: Lots of small candies for decoration: Girl #1 making the… Read more
DIY Kids Size Picnic Table
A picnic table for the kids made entirely from repurposed lumber and that means it was nearly free! Create the perfect spot for kids to dine alfresco, make messy art projects, sell lemonade and more with this kids size picnic table. A DIY tutorial to build a kids size picnic table using an old pallet…. Read more
“B” is for Bed #2
And now the twin version of the Farmhouse Bed: Yesterday I posted about Bed #1 here including the building process and now today we have the slightly narrower version in pink: (You can read about the quilt in my post here.) Here is just the bed: Emily fits right in: And of course I went… Read more
“B” is for Bed #1
My first farmhouse bed. Okay so it’s doll size but still super cute and I’m loving the look so much I really want to make the adult version. I made all the bedding, you can read about the Trip Around the World quilt here. As usual I got the plans from Ana White’s blog but… Read more
“F” is for Frequent Flyer
And not the type that goes on the airplane. This is the third Trip Around the World quilt so far: Okay so it’s not really a Trip Around the World, more like a quarter of the way but it’s based on that pattern. And I have some plans for this cotton candy lovely – the… Read more
“T” is for Turkey
A fancy fruit and veggie turkey. After all it is Thanksgiving on Thursday so I had to do a turkey related post. I volunteered myself to make this turkey for girl #2’s class party. I don’t normally make creations with food but this was an exception. The real instructions can be found here. This is what we started with, a real… Read more
“A” is for Another Trip
Another Trip Around the World quilt: I had so many strips cut from my first Trip Around the World quilt that I decided to make another one. I’m loving this pattern so much plus with two little girls it’s always better to have two of everything. First I starting laying my strips in a pattern: Then I sewed… Read more
“P” is for Packaging
Isn’t it true – it’s all in the packaging. After I made that first Advent Lollipop tree, which the kids loved so much they wanted to leave it up (just to eat the lollipops of course), I decided I should make some more for gifts. They are super inexpensive and really quick to make and… Read more
“C” is for Containers
Container, bin, vessel, box – whatever you want to call it. THE TRUG I had so many random scrap wood pieces from the pallet projects that I wanted to use up so I created this: And then I added some jute for a softer handle: I just wrapped it around and tucked it in with a… Read more
DIY Tower Shelves with Doors
Lily’s new shelves. I gave myself a real challenge to build these tower shelves (in a custom size and layout) just to see if I could do it and I think it’s safe to say judging from the picture that I can. So that picture above was slightly altered, here’s the real deal: And a before… Read more
Vintage Desk Makeover
A total overhaul of a vintage kids desk took place and no I am not starting homeschooling – meet our newest furniture piece: I saw this desk posted on Freecycle and just knew the kids would love it! I however did not love the bubble gum pink paint and I knew that wooden seat was… Read more