How to make handpainted ornaments with any word or lettering. I made them two different ways: Just in time for the Christmas Fair. Below are the step by step instructions to make handpainted ornaments using any word you desire. * This post contains affiliate links below. Supplies: precut oval wood shapes acrylic craft paints paint… Read more
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How to Install a Shelf in the Eaves
How to install a shelf in the eaves. Lots of homes have eaves in the upstairs rooms, a necessary but difficult-to-work-with architectural detail. Some homes even have eaves with windows, like mine. Now you have a space with a slanted, low ceiling AND windows. Good luck finding a piece of furniture to work there! I… Read more
“C” is for Corduroy Sewing Projects
Sew: corduroy sewing projects Fine wale corduroy is a favorite fabric of mine and today I’m sharing a few sewing projects you can make using corduroy. Save those worn out corduroy pants because you can repurpose them into a useful pouch. Brown corduroy with an appliqued monogram, metal zipper and flannel lining make for a… Read more
DIY Pipe & Wood Slats Bed
When you want something that doesn’t quite exist then you make it right? Today I bring you my DIY pipe and wood slats bed. Yes it’s a bit unconventional but my son is digging it and that’s really all that matters. A DIY tutorial to build a pipe and wood slats bed. Make a unique… Read more
Mudroom Makeover
I recently completed a makeover of our mudroom back entry area. It all started with paint: Benjamin Moore dune white on the walls and london fog for the trim. (The exterior of our home is painted Benjamin Moore cottage red, you can see it peeking in every window.) I added two boards with 10… Read more
DIY Chalkboard with Ledge
Build: wall chalkboard with chalk ledge I’m over at Pretty Handy Girl today sharing how to build a chalkboard with a chalk ledge. Because what’s a wall chalkboard if you don’t have anywhere to put the chalk? My kids prefer the chalk markers, either way this ledge can hold a lot and is super… Read more
Handpainted Numbered Wood Tags
Adding small touches to your decor shows your attention to detail and in this case helps keep our mudroom space neat and organized. These handpainted numbered wood tags make a great addition to any basket or bin with a simple, pretty touch of charm. A DIY tutorial to make handpainted numbered wood tags. Oval wood… Read more
DIY Media Shelf
As the saying goes necessity is the motherhood of all invention and I needed an organized shelving system to contain my kids xbox game system and all its pieces. All the details to build this shelf are here, dimensions and steps so you can build your own. I was inspired by Restoration Hardware’s Dutch Shipyard… Read more
“H” is for Handpainted Dish Towels
Paint: personalized dish towels How to handpaint onto dish towels without using stencils or vinyl. Any font, any size. A single monogram or the full last name: Make these personalized dish towels using any font, in any size and a little acrylic craft paint. They are the perfect hostess gift, wedding gift or anytime gift…. Read more
How to Install Mudroom Hooks
How to install a row of hooks onto a wood board in your mudroom. I say the more hooks the better! When D.Lawless Hardware offered to partner with me on project I could not refuse and now you see why. With 3 kids coming and going our back door gets tons of use and these… Read more
DIY Mudroom Bins on Wheels
Build: mudroom bins on wheels These sisters each have a huge storage bin for all their shoes thats both functional AND looks pretty! I handpainted their monograms at center front: How to build mudroom bins on wheels: 1. Use 1/2″ plywood and cut (1) front & (1) back and (2) sides. Determine the cut out… Read more
“D” is for Doily Birthday Banner
Craft: doily birthday banner An easy to make birthday banner using paper doilies and cardstock. We recently celebrated Grandma’s birthday with a chocolate themed party. I made the doily banner with dark brown cardstock to complete the dessert table: The doilies are inexpensive and add a pretty feminine touch with little effort. To hang the… Read more