Sew: silver shoe clips Embellish your boring shoes with ruffley, floral silver shoe clips. I am not a shoe person at all but I was looking to update some comfy flats. I used some scrap silver fabric cut on the bias, ruffled and glued to a binder clip and now my shoes are a tiny… Read more
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“B” is for Bunk Beds #3
Built: doll bunk beds Painted in orange, again, with fresh fiesta inspired quilts: I used Ana White’s doll bunk bed plans here. This set of bunk beds will be going to my kids’ school auction, Fiesta is the theme so I made the bunk bed to coordinate! It fits American Girl or any 18″ dolls,… Read more
“T” is for Tote
Craft: straw tote 3 fun ways to embellish an inexpensive tote: A cute tote you can take anywhere: 1. Monogram with pom pom trim: 2. Rolled fabric flowers: 3. Ruffle trim: Here’s how I embellished the straw tote: Purchase inexpensive straw tote from Target dollar bins: 1. Monogram: print out letter to size. Stabilize fabric… Read more
DIY Media Cabinet with Doors & Shelves
Build: media unit With 8 doors of hidden storage underneath: A request from a school friend for her family room. The complete unit is 9 feet long and 7 feet tall. The middle base cabinet is 19″ deep and 16″ on the side bases, you can see the the middle juts out a bit here:… Read more
“A” is for Alphabet #2
Make: easy alphabet art Another version of my knock off alphabet art here, this one was done in red for a new baby boy. Here’s the original done in MS rainwater: And another one done in sage green to match the baby’s bedding: Here’s how I made the art: * For the full tutorial check… Read more
“A” is for Aprons #2
Sew: Ana White work aprons version 2: Ana and I added a few options to the original pattern and design. 1. We added the option of pleat tucks in the main apron piece where it meets the waistband, for those that may prefer an apron that opens up: These tucks allow the apron to lie flat… Read more
“N” is for Name
Sew: pouches personalized with full name I used drop cloth canvas for the exterior and Riley Blake’s Hoo’s in the Forest flower jacks in pink left over from this dress for the lining and letters. The letters are outlined in a tight zig zag stitch: This pouch is made with white terry cloth and a… Read more
“R” is for Replica
Paint: replica of antique metal pub sign Can you tell which one is the antique? A special request from a friend who wanted this sign for her living room, the style and colors (with a slight change to burnt orange) were a perfect fit for her decor, but the price for the antique was… Read more
DIY Pink Barbie Party
The classic little girl party theme: Barbie. There are a bazillion Barbie party ideas out there and quite a few you can do yourself! I’m sharing a DIY Barbie birthday party with lots of pink decor: an easy ruffled tablecloth, DIY Barbie favors, a wall mounted TV cover, cupcake stand and more. Full disclosure the… Read more
“A” is for Aprons
Sew: Ana White work aprons Ana White and I have collaborated on a special work apron for buildy gals like ourselves who need a more feminine, less bulky version of a tool belt. Rugged enough to withstand some shop abuse (the pockets are lined in drop cloth canvas) but still pretty and fun with printed… Read more
“P” is for Pillow
Sew: personalized kids lumbar pillow Reverse applique technique with stripe pieced pink fabrics and ric rac trim: A gift for young girl who collects stuffed animals and such for her bed. Inspired by this decorative pillow from Pottery Barn Kids: Here’s how I made the pillow: 1. Sew 2″ stripes to fit the height of… Read more
“D” is for Dress #5
Sew: pleated pink polka dots dress This one is for my girl #1: Complete with pink gingham lining and turquoise bias trim: The pleats at the waist are a little more grown up: And a full zipper in the back: I used Riley Blake Hoo’s in the Forest Flower Jacks in pink: And Simplicity pattern… Read more