Make your backyard a beautiful inviting space and a provide a place for kids to sit and enjoy with these kid sized adirondack chairs. We’re just in time for fourth of July with these classic adirondack chairs, they make a great addition to your patio or fire pit area. A DIY tutorial to build kids… Read more
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“S” is for Sandy Feet
Paint: peace, love and sandy feet sign Handpainted signs requested by a friend. My friend sent me this inspiration picture of a sign she found in a shop: And I made this version: Here’s how I handpainted the signs: 1. Cut 1x4x8 pine board into 3 pieces, 26″ each. Paint two coats light green: 2…. Read more
DIY Kid Size Stool
Build: kids size play stool I used Ana White’s play table stool plans to build this stool for a birthday gift. This birthday boy’s name starts with B, hence the personalization on the stool seat: The distressed edges are perfect for kids who tend to ‘distress’ furniture in their own way: My kids got the… Read more
How to Finish DIY Furniture with Paint
How to finish a modern nightstand with paint. The complete how-to finish the mod nightstand with paint. I used one coat of Zinsser cover stain primer. Two coats Benjamin Moore summer shower. Two coats Minwax clear satin polycrylic. Start by constructing the nightstand with plans from Ana White: Step 1: Sand all surfaces, vacuum… Read more
DIY Mod Nightstand
How to build a modern style two drawer nightstand. I worked with Ana White again to make this nightstand. She drew up the plans and I did the construction for my girl #1: Inspired by the Monarch nightstand from Land of Nod: It’s perfectly Mad Men in style, especially with those canted legs and curved front… Read more
DIY Ruffle Trimmed Bedskirt
How to sew a ruffle trim on a gathered bedskirt. Today I will share how I made this gathered bedskirt from white cotton sheets and added pink gingham cotton fabric ruffle: This bedskirt has a 20″ drop: But the real purpose of this bedskirt is to hide the bed risers and storage bins: Space is… Read more
DIY Carved Headboard with Monogram
How to make a curvy, carved headboard complete with handpainted monogram. I built and painted this simple carved headboard for my girl #1: Inspired by the Monarch bed from Land of Nod: I designed a similar layout and cut the headboard from 1/2″ MDF with a jigsaw. It has a low profile and pretty, girly,… Read more
DIY Wedding Invitation Serving Tray
Build: wedding invitation serving tray I made this wooden serving tray and sealed the wedding invitation on the surface: It’s a generous size with cut out handles for easy carrying: A keepsake for their invitation, preserved under layers of gloss varnish and acrylic: And makes for a great bridal shower gift. The edges are distressed… Read more
Portable Square Lego Tray
Build: square portable lego tray A new, square version of my portable lego trays (here and here). My good friend requested square trays using the 15″ x 15″ grey baseplate only: She has three kids too – who are all into legos, one tray for each child: Here’s my girl #2 modeling the… Read more
“S” is for Swingset Flags
Sew: monogrammed swingset flags Four nylon swingset flags, a special request from a friend to replace her old, worn flags. ** Please note in all the pictures below I attached the flags to our swingset, this is not their permanent home and I’m sure they have a much better position on my friend’s swingset.** Made… Read more
“D” is for Diaper Clutch
Sew: diaper bag clutch Monogrammed seersucker zipper pouch to hold diapers and wipes: An easy-to-sew personalized pouch that makes a great gift for any new parent: I used light pink seersucker on the exterior and bold solid Kona colors for the monogram and lining: For the full tutorial click here. The mitered corners give the pouch depth,… Read more
“N” is for Nursery
Paint: nursery sign The perfect decorative addition for a new baby girl. A friend requested this sign for another friend as a new baby gift: She saw the sign below in a gift shop and asked if I could recreate it: I used Janda Quirkygirl font in 110 and 80 point: Then added white grosgrain… Read more