best diy builds of 2014 We’ve reached the end of 2014 and I’m looking back and rounding up the best builds of 2014. This wood planked quilt wall art is a favorite of mine and readers. It’s a Pottery Barn knock off that you can easily replicate – full tutorial here. My pipe and wood… Read more
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Kids Christmas Table
A diy kids christmas table. It’s Day 11 of the 12 Days of Christmas Tablescapes hosted by my buildy friend Jen Woodhouse at House of Wood and I’m so honored to take part in sharing my kids Christmas table. You definitely want to check out all of the previous Christmas Tablescapes because each one is… Read more
“B” is for Baby Gym
Ana White and I are finishing up the Handmade Holiday series with a gift to build for the littlest ones. You still have plenty of time to construct this diy baby gym so no excuses. Ana has the plans for this modern and sleek baby gym and I did the build in less than one… Read more
“P” is for Paper Bag Ornaments
diy paper bag ornament Save all those shopping bags and pretty paper gift bags to make these easy paper bag ornaments. I’m over at Pretty Handy Girl today sharing the tutorial for these super simple ornaments. Scrap plywood, mod podge and printed retail shopping bags is all it takes to make these paper bag ornaments…. Read more
DIY Geometric Table Runner
Sew: diy geometric table runner Using red and white striped fabric cut at a 45 degree angle I made this geometric table runner. left image source The stripes line up to make giant red crosses which coordinates with the swiss cross stockings. I bound the edge with natural linen. How to make a geometric table… Read more
DIY Animal Wall Hooks
Happy Friday friends, today I am sharing diy animal wall hooks! We’re in the final stretch of the Handmade Holiday series with the big day less than two weeks away. Ana White and I have been working together to provide plans for gifts you can build. So far we have 10 plans this year: And don’t… Read more
“S” is for Stocking Holder
Build: diy stocking holder Hello readers and especially those who just came over from Karah’s place The Space Between (she has a great idea for greeting cards). Today I’m sharing these easy last minute stocking holders using cedar wood scraps made to hold the weight of a filled stocking. My stocking holders are part of a group… Read more
DIY Swiss Cross Stockings
I’ve been seeing the swiss cross trend everywhere so I thought I’d jump on board and make a new set of stockings for our family this season. In true diy fashion I even went so far as to paint the red swiss cross pattern onto white cotton fabric in order to get the size,… Read more
“C” is for Copper & Wood Candle Holders
Build: diy copper & wood candle holders Holiday decorating is in full swing. Looking for an easy and inexpensive lighting idea for your table? Using scrap wood and a copper coupling I made these candle holders, the full tutorial is at Remodelaholic. I’m linking up to: Creative Collection @ Lolly Jane Nifty Thrity Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty… Read more
“D” is for Dollhouse Shelf
Build: diy dollhouse shelf It’s Friday and that means another Handmade Holiday gift build from Ana White and me! Today we are sharing the most perfect dollhouse shelf that any little one is guaranteed to love. Hang on the wall or make it portable, any which way this dollhouse shelf will be a favorite gift…. Read more
Bob Vila Best of 2014
Friends I need your votes again! Last Spring the fun folks at Bob Vila held their first ever DIY Competition and my pipe and wood slats bed took first place in the pipe category! Thank you to everyone who voted continuously back then AND I need your votes again for the Favorite Bob Thumbs Up… Read more
“S” is for ScentSicles Giveaway
Have you tried ScentSicles? You definitely should. It was a big weekend for getting out those Christmas decorations and with nearly 55 million homes with artificial trees in the United States I’m guessing a lot of trees are up and decked BUT those artificial trees lack a real tree scent. Here’s your solution: When the… Read more