Sew: monogrammed chevron pouches Zippered navy chevron pouches with bright colored monograms and lining to match: (Each pouch measures 12″l x 7″h x 1.5″d at base.) After making that last batch of chevron totes I used up some scraps to make these pouches: Each with a personalized monogram: Or in this case a single large… Read more
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DIY Square Mudroom Bins
Build: monogrammed mudroom locker bins The finishing touch to this locker and bench unit I had built: Each kid needed a personalized bin for their locker so I made square bins to fit the space complete with their monogram: The finished size of each bin is 11 1/2″w x 11 3/4″d x 8 1/4″h: I… Read more
“C” is for Chevron #2
Sew: monogrammed chevron beach tote In addition to the original chevron beach tote I added a smaller version with an orange monogram: And a hint of orange in the lining just for fun: The smaller version makes for a good purse size when you’re out and about: Small size measures: 12″h x 16″w x 6″deep… Read more
“B” is for Burp Cloths #2
Sew: ribbon burp cloths An addition to a gift for a baby girl shower. Thick and absorbant plus cute: This new Mom registered for cloth diapers so in addition to purchasing the cloth diapers off the registry I bought an extra package to make into burp cloths: Add a little pretty ribbon and she’s ready… Read more
“B” is for Boston landmarks
Paint: Boston landmarks wedding plaque A special request for a Boston themed wedding plaque similar to the New York and Breezy Point versions I had previously done. A gift for newlyweds complete with their family name and wedding date. For this Boston landmarks version I used Quincy Market and the ducks from the duck pond:… Read more
DIY Doll High Chair
Build: doll high chair I used Ana White’s plans to build this doll high chair complete with movable tray: Here’s my 6 year old girl #2 operating the tray: I made this doll high chair for my niece Lily’s 2nd birthday: Inspired by the the Crafting Chicks modified version of Ana’s plans: I added a… Read more
The Handbuilt Home book
Book: The Handbuilt Home Ana White’s book is out for pre-order! All you buildy types must have this one, 34 new plans from Ana all tucked neatly into one place. The plans for these kids adirondack chairs are in book: Here are my girls enjoying the view (and showing you the kid size cuteness of… Read more
“T” is for Teacher Notes
Build: back to school teacher notes board: We’re still two weeks away from school starting here but we’re all set with some back to school gifts for my kids teachers. Personalized teacher notes board, each teacher’s name handpainted on a chalkboard: with a mini notepad attached on a clip and a pencil holder: The bulldog… Read more
DIY Handpainted Thirty-One Gifts Sign
Paint: thirty-one gifts sign One of my extended family members is a consultant for Thirty-One Gifts and she asked if I would make this collage style sign for her home office: The ‘B’ butterfly is part of her team logo, it’s painted in silver but a bit hard to see in the photos: She requested… Read more
DIY Butterfly Growth Chart
Build and paint: butterfly growth chart A friend requested this growth chart for her daughter Molly. This growth chart has spots to mark her height as she grows and picture holes: The butterflies are wood cutouts adhered to MDF board: Oval picture holes provide a visual reminder of Molly at that height: Each hole has… Read more
How to Personalize a Backpack
How to personalize your store bought backpack with a name. How to achieve that machine embroidered look with a simple needle and thread. Yes you can do this yourself without a fancy embroidery machine. So go ahead, buy the backpacks your kids fell in love with in the store and personalize them yourself. Here’s how… Read more
DIY Christening Gown from Mother’s Holy Communion Dress
How I made a Christening gown or Baptism dress from the mother’s First Holy Communion dress: Thank goodness for Grandmas! The Grandma in this story saved the mother’s First Holy Communion dress all these years and now the Grandson will wear the reworked dress for his Christening. We kept the same basic style,… Read more