Build: divided lazy susan Make a tabletop divided lazy susan for less than one-third the cost of the inspiration version. And this is the inspiration: image from potterybarn.com It’s a perfect mix of warm wood and shiny metal: Supplies: 1 – 17″ cake pan ($23) (found at local restaurant supply store) 1 –… Read more
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25+ DIY Zippered Pouch Ideas Roundup
I think I’ve sewn a bazillion zipper pouches in my lifetime and funny I remember making every single one. Sewing all these pouches for other people to use and cherish makes me feel so happy. I pulled together a few of the variations I’ve made on the zipper pouch in hopes you might find some… Read more
DIY Mini Croquet Mallet Food Labels
Buid: mini croquet mallet food labels Summer is just around the corner and these food labels or table placecards would be perfect for a backyard BBQ or special event. Pie anyone? Inspired by Anthropologie’s garden markers I spotted in the May 2013 issue of Country Living magazine, surprisingly I was unable to find them at… Read more
“S” is for Scripture Sign (and a winner)
Paint: scripture sign A special request from Megan for her boys bedroom, a slightly modified version of a verse from Luke: She asked for a blue/grey background with white lettering: And the winner of Ana White’s The Handbuilt Home book giveaway is: Jennifer Marie T. Thank you to everyone who entered the raffle, I hope… Read more
Giveaway #2: The Handbuilt Home
Giveaway #2: Ana White‘s The Handbuilt Home Surprisingly Random House sent me another copy of Ana’s book and since I already have a few copies I’m giving away one copy to a lucky reader. This book is packed full of projects you can build yourself, for your home with your own hands. I can attest… Read more
Build Your Own Kids Bookend Kit
Build: kids bookend kit Build with your kids and make a personalized bookend. Get the full tutorial over at Pretty Handy Girl. And when you’re done building let the kids paint their new bookends: Or build the bookend then give it as a gift along with a set of acrylic paints and a few brushes:… Read more
DIY Polka Spot Table Makeover
Paint: kids play table makeover A little paint and stain gives new life to this little kids table and chairs: My kids had ‘lovingly’ used this Ikea table and chairs set for many years. Now they’re too big to comfortably fit but the table is sturdy and still functional so I refinished it for the neighbors…. Read more
“S” is for Sequined Monogram
Sew: sequined monogrammed pouch Every little girl (and big girl) needs some bling on their monogram. These pouches are for 5 year old twin sisters Catherine and Margaret: The perfect sized zipper pouch for anything and everything with a pretty bright floral cotton print on the inside: Here’s how to make the sequined monogram pouches:… Read more
Stained Vintage Desk Makeover with Monogram
An old school desk makeover complete with personalization. How a dark, painted desk got refinished with stain, new hardware pulls and a monogrammed top. This desk belongs to my neighbors and has been in the husband’s family for a long time. It had multiple, multiple coats of paint under the thick, shiny black enamel:… Read more
“I” is for Inventory Sale
Shop: Inventory Sale at Make Me That It’s a little secret but I’ve had an Etsy shop, Make Me That, for about 2 1/2 years now. Honestly I really only use the shop for custom orders BUT I just filled it up with lots of inventory! AND ALL THE ITEMS ARE $5 OR LESS! In… Read more
DIY Monogrammed Lumbar Pillow
Make a decorative lumbar pillow from drop cloth canvas, a printed monogram and an Ikea pillow form. The monogram is actually navy corduroy ironed in place with double sided fusible heat-n-bond and then sewn with a tight zig zag stitch. A gift for our neighbors who just moved back into their newly renovated home: Here’s… Read more
“A” is for Aprons #7
Sew: Ana White work aprons A new batch of work aprons in the shop just in time for Mother’s Day. Do you know a hard working lady who needs an apron for crafting, woodworking, gardening, or just about anything? This is for her. A fellow blogger and apron customer, Pretty Handy Girl, left this unsolicited… Read more