Maine Heritage Timber recovering a forgotten forest Every so often I’ll hear about a company that’s so simple to the core you just want to wrap your arms around and hold on to forever. This is one of them and if I lived anywhere near Millinocket, Maine I’d be building all my furniture pieces from… Read more
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“D” is for Dr. Seuss Bookmarks
Craft: Dr. Seuss quote bookmarks A party favor for our recent book party, these bookmarks would make great anytime gifts for the book lover. I’m sharing my free downloadable PDF file below so you can print your own Dr. Seuss bookmarks. Simply adhere the printed quote to cardstock in colors to match your theme, punch… Read more
“P” is for Paper Rosettes Banner
Craft: folded paper rosettes birthday banner An easy birthday decoration using old paperback books: We recently celebrated a book themed birthday for Grandpa Peter, you can read all the details here: In keeping with the book theme I made a ‘Happy Birthday Peter’ banner using old paperback book pages: Slightly impossible to get a picture… Read more
“R” is for Rolling Storage Seat
Build: rolling storage seat Make these rolling storage seats with cushioned lids for any room in your home. I’m sharing the full tutorial over at Pretty Handy Girl today. Not only do they provide additional stool type seating but tons of hidden storage under the lid: Get the plans and make some for yourself now!
DIY Simple Toy Box with Lid
A simple childhood staple – the toy box – is something you can build. Let’s make a diy simple toy box with a lid to corral all those toys. How to build a simple toy box with a lid including the hardware I used to avoid pinching those little fingers. I teamed up with Ana… Read more
“B” is for Book Themed Birthday Party
A book themed birthday party: We have a Grandpa who loves books and loves to read so I decided for this big birthday to make it book themed. I used navy and white gingham fabric as a table runner and kept with the navy, white and brown kraft paper color scheme throughout. The birthday banner… Read more
“W” is for Wood Favor Tags
Paint: wood favor tags Handpainted wood favor tags for a bridal party. They could be ornaments, gift tags, a nice way to personalize your bag, or just hang in your home: These favor tags were made specifically to match the wedding colors, red and turquoise: Another version (done Spring of 2012) in navy: How to make… Read more
“C” is for Covering Books (Old School)
Craft: covering books How to cover your books old school with brown kraft paper. – NO SCISSORS – NO TAPE – NO CONTACT PAPER Just books and brown kraft paper (or a disassembled paper bag). And you can do this: Now you have the perfect spot for doodles and designs! Thanks Mom and Dad for… Read more
“R” is for Rugby Stripe Pouch
Sew: rugby stripe personalized zipper pouch Just in time for back to school! Handpaint any name with acrylic paints onto fun solid cotton fabrics and then make a drop cloth zipper pencil pouch: The personalization possibilities are endless, I used American Typewriter font at 175 point. All you need is a lightbox and a steady… Read more
Projects in Progress
A round up of projects, some completed, some in progress. First up – Pottery Barn locker style dresser makeover for a friend: New teacher plaques for a new school year (see the full tutorial here). Some changes and additions at school, thankfully my kids FINALLY go back on Monday!: Hello new Master Bedroom side tables:… Read more
“B” is for Backyard Sign
Paint: handpainted backyard sign A fun, kid-friendly camp rules sign for our backyard patio area. This sign doesn’t require any fancy vinyl cutting machine, simply your computer, printer, pen, paint and a steady hand. I’ll show you how down below. Yes we are approaching the end of summer but there’s still time to enjoy the… Read more
“A” is for Apple Pouch
Sew: apple zipper pouch A personalized back to school gift for teachers. I filled each pouch with a fun notepad and post-it page markers in rainbow colors: Then wrapped in cellophane and used cupcake toppers for tags: The interior is lined with cotton, this one red gingham: And the center white band wraps all the… Read more