How to add a wood frame to a large mirror. Before we moved my old neighbor had done a full home renovation and decided she didn’t need this large framed wall mirror anymore, my luck since I knew I could use it in our new home. The frame was fine but I wanted a more… Read more
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“G” is for Giant Cross Stitch
Sew: giant cross stitch wall art Inspired by the supersized ‘Home Sweet Home’ sampler in the March 2013 Country Living magazine done by Dutch artist Reed van Brunschot: source here I made a wood frame, stapled burlap to the back and sewed the giant cross stitch using brown yarn: It’s a good fit for our… Read more
DIY Folding Desk
Today begins the first build of a new series we’re calling Handbuilt Holiday. The first project is a folding desk. I teamed up with Ana White to create all new gift plans for you to build. And every Friday leading up to Christmas we will share a new plan. We’re starting now so you have time… Read more
DIY Industrial Cupcake Stand
Build: industrial style cupcake stand I used plumbing parts and a birch log slice for each cupcake stand, so simple but tons of character and perfect for Thanksgiving. These industrial wood slice cupcake stands are just the right size for an individual serving: cupcakes, mini pies or even as candle holders. I’m sharing the full… Read more
Railing Makeover from Paint to Stain
A railing makeover from painted to stained and the final installment of the family room makeover. The railing is complete and I can officially say I conquered all the red paint in the family room: There was red paint everywhere: walls, trim, railings, handrail, vents and stair risers. I just love the look of white… Read more
DIY Turkey Napkin Rings
This is one turkey you won’t want to eat. We’re making turkey napkin rings for Thanksgiving using basic craft supplies. In fact I’m repurposing old curtain rings into napkin rings for this project. It’s easy and simple, you’ll want a whole flock. A DIY tutorial to make turkey napkin rings using curtain hardware. Add texture… Read more
Easy Ribbon Organizer
Build: easy ribbon organizer There are tons of different ribbon organizer systems out there. I made this version using scrap 2×4 wood pieces and a round dowel: I’m finally making headway in the basement unpacking my craft, sewing and shop supplies (hence the reason all these pictures were taken in the basement with overhead lighting… Read more
Old Window Repurposed as a Frame
How to use an old window as a frame for quilt pieces. A fabric scrap buster project that puts color on the wall and uses an old reclaimed window as a frame. I’m finishing up the family room makeover by adding a little color on the long far wall. When we moved in four months… Read more
DIY Homework Counter
How I built basic cubby style shelves with a long counter on top to fit the space in this family’s eating area for a perfect diy homework counter. It’s counter height at 37″ to accommodate the stools and has tons of great surface area for homework and papers: The space started empty at 6′ long… Read more
DIY Growth Chart
Make this diy growth chart using Measure-It! self adhesive measuring tape.I made it super simple by actually using the tape in place of making measurement marks, it’s a no measure DIY growth chart! You would hang the growth chart on the wall, at least 12″ or 24″ from the floor: And you can write directly… Read more
Family Room Makeover
A family room makeover and a new wreath. We moved in almost four months ago and finally have the family room in order. Just a reminder of what the family room used to look like: And now (please forgive my collaged picture): Yesterday I shared the windowseat makeover and cushion seat cover. I made a… Read more
DIY Windowseat Cushion Cover
A windowseat makeover that is basically how to sew a quilted drop cloth cushion cover. A windowseat makeover in the family room of our new home. I’ve been slowly progressing in the family room: painting all the red paneling, windows and trim is no small task (to see how check the pool room). And I… Read more