Build: play ice cream bars Make your own wooden ice cream bars for kids play or party favors. I made these ice cream bars as favors for the chocolate birthday party we had last weekend: An inexpensive and easy project to make that’s fun for kids and serves as party decor. A 1×3 pine board… Read more
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“C” is for Chocolate Party
Chocolate Birthday Party We celebrated my mother-in-law’s 65th birthday this past weekend. Like most women, she loves chocolate, so I put together a chocolate themed birthday party. Chocolate cake. Individual servings of chocolate mousse. Frosted chocolate donut cookies from this recipe. (I made the wood dowel holder previously for another purpose – tutorial here.) The… Read more
“P” is for Pencil Holder
Build this single pencil holder for less than .50 cents each – including the pencil – and you have a great candy free Valentine. I have 3 kids which means 3 sets of Valentines, in all I made 75 pencil holders. You could use any standard size pencils but I choose these red golf pencils…. Read more
“C” is for Canvas Tote
Sew: custom canvas tote I’m over at Pretty Handy Girl today with the full tutorial on how to sew a canvas tote. This tote is made from drop cloth and outdoor canvas and even includes a painted monogram that anyone can do using a lightbox. Click over to Brittany’s blog Pretty Handy Girl for all… Read more
DIY Wood Planked Quilt
Wood just might be the most versatile product out there. We make furniture with it, we make it into paper and write on it, we cook with it and it provides heat, the list goes on and on. So why not make wall art with it too! A DIY tutorial to make a giant wood… Read more
“H” is for Historical Plaque
Paint: diy historical plaque This little plaque below is attached near the front door of our house. It’s significant because it pays tribute to the original owner of this home, Samuel Brown, who built the main part of our saltbox colonial somewhere around 1740. The only problem is nobody uses the front door. Like ever. So… Read more
“I” is for Ipad Case
Sew: diy ipad case with cross stitch monogram Make your own ipad case using corduroy and gingham fabric then add a beautiful cross stitch monogram. I made two versions, one using drop cloth with a painted monogram (I’ll share the details on that another day) and the corduroy version: The cross stitch monogram detail is… Read more
DIY Craft Island
Build: diy craft island I built this craft island for a friend. This craft island resides in her new home in the basement (which explains the overhead lighting as there are very few small windows). Inspired by this Houzz find: Transitional Kids by Dallas Home Builders Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLC This diy version… Read more
Best Projects of 2013
A recap of the best of 2013: build, paint and sew Thank you to all my readers for your constant support. It’s no surprise I love to build, paint and sew but the best part is sharing all those projects with you here on my blog. Today it’s a compilation of your most favorite posts… Read more
“F” is for Fox Costume
Sew: fox costume Make your own fox mask and zip hooded sweatshirt with ears for a fun fox costume. My nephew recently had a birthday and happens to love the Ylvis song “What does the fox say?” So I made him a fox costume with a mask and hooded sweatshirt: My girl #2 modeling the… Read more
“C” is for Christmas 2013
Christmas 2013 This year we celebrate our first Christmas in the saltbox. Embracing colonial period Christmas decor (our house was built in 1740) meant incorporating fruit and live greenery. And candles in each window, a housewarming present from my parents. Thank you! The back door and dining room window box: The living room mantel: The… Read more
DIY Tic Tac Toe Game
Build: diy tic tac toe game box We are quickly approaching Christmas but there’s definitely still time to build a few last minute gifts. Ana White and I are bringing you another gift build plan today that’s sure to please anyone on your list. Today it’s this super fun and functional diy tic tac toe… Read more