Sew: Ana White work aprons A new batch of work aprons posted in Ana’s shop here. You can use these aprons for any task: gardening, crafting, cleaning, cooking and best of all – building! Of course you can always make your own apron using the plans here. These aprons hold A LOT, all the necessities… Read more
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“C” is for Chalk Pouch
Sew: zippered chalk pouch Make a drop cloth canvas zippered pouch with CHALK sewn on front in fun colors. A great accessory for kids to store their chalk: I took a pack of colored chalk, wrapped it up and put it inside the pouch: And now, along with the folding chalkboard easel I made last… Read more
DIY Dormer Window Seats
Build: dormer window seats To finish off the playroom built ins from last week we added two dormer window seats. We debated back and forth about adding a center divider, mainly for looks, but in the end decided an open base would more easily accommodate different bins and baskets. These dormers are really deep therefore… Read more
“B” is for Big Sibling Aprons
Paint & sew: big sibling aprons When that new baby arrives don’t forget big sister and big brother! Take a plain kid size apron, sew on a fun pocket and paint their name. Then add a fresh pack of crayons and paper and you have a nice sibling gift that might also keep them occupied… Read more
How To Applique Burp Cloths
One of the best gifts for a new mom is a never ending supply of burp cloths. I prefer the thicker cloth diapers as they are extremely absorbent and they have the perfect spot to add a personalized monogram! I’ll show you how to add an applique onto cloth diapers to make the perfect burp… Read more
DIY Folding Chalkboard Easel
Build: portable folding chalkboard easel Build your own portable folding double-sided chalkboard easel with plans from Ana White. Or build two: By far my most favorite build project to date. And even better this project runs about $20 per easel. Simply collapse the easel, lift and carry where ever you want to go. And now… Read more
DIY Playroom Built Ins from Ikea Cabinets
How to combine Ikea kitchen cabinets with a custom made base support, bench top and wall cabinet modifications to make playroom storage built ins. Made to look built in but actually free standing this storage set-up combines deep base units to make a bench: and wall cabinets for vertical storage which accommodate the window opening:… Read more
“C” is for Chalkboard Valentines #2
Craft: chalkboard valentines #2 This second version uses fabric covered chipboard coasters and chalk paint to create a fun valentine: I used lightweight cotton fabric printed with tiny red hearts and mod podge to adhere the fabric to a chipboard coaster then painted a chalkboard circle space for kids to write their messages: The first… Read more
DIY Rolling Dresser
How to build a three drawer rolling dresser. I used plans here from Ana White to build this super stripy rolling dresser: Ana recently posted plans for the rustic rolling dresser here (double wide version) and I knew once I saw it I just had to have the single version. She sent over the plans quick as a… Read more
DIY Craftsman Chalkboard
Build: craftsman chalkboard I used Ana White’s Craftsman Frame plans, resized to use up some wood scraps and ended up with a fun chalkboard for my kids room: Ana’s plans are so wonderful, surprisingly they make a perfect spot for chalk to rest: The craftsman frame took about 15 minutes to build, honestly it’s so… Read more
“F” is for Faux French Linen
Sew: faux French linen dish towels Take a basic Ikea dish towel and add a little cross-stitch personalization: Super easy and fast and makes a great birthday gift! And if the red stripes and $.79 price tag aren’t good enough these towels also come complete with a hanging loop! Now I don’t have a hook or… Read more
“W” is for Winter Wreath
Craft: winter wreath Make a winter wreath from raffia pom poms, pinecones, wood slices and jute wrapped pears. I gathered lots of natural supplies I already had on hand: -raffia – pinecones (from here and here) – wood slices (from here) – jute wrapped pears (from here) Made lots of pom poms from the raffia… Read more