Build: TV cover up Yes the wall mounted TV is hiding behind that birthday sign: Complete with the Barbie silhouette, Barbie font lettering and Barbie pouches as favors: Here’s how I built the TV cover up: 1. Measure length and width of TV, add 1/4″ to each measurement (this allows for 1/8″ space around the… Read more
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“P” is for Pops
Bake: cake pops (again) Girl #2 requested cake pops again this year for her school party. I wasn’t promoting the idea as they are time consuming but you can’t argue with the birthday girl so I obliged. I built the cupcake tower last year, click here to see the how to. Here’s how I made… Read more
“P” is for Polka Dots #2
Sew: Monogrammed polka dot pouches A custom order for a young girl’s birthday party favors. Each pouch is lined in navy blue to match the monogram: One for each of her girly friends. We used pink jumbo Crazy for Dots & Stripes fabric by RJR: Here’s how I made the pouches: 1. Cut fabrics: 1… Read more
Progress Report on Media Unit
Build: media unit progress report A bit out of the ordinary for me to share an uncompleted project but this is one massive piece at 9 feet long and 7 feet high, it’s a monster of a storage unit. A custom build for a family from school, this will be going in their family room to… Read more
“B” is for Barbie
Sew: Barbie silhouette pouches Birthday party favors for my girl #2 who is turning 6. Complete with pink and white polka dot lining: And some candy goodies: Here’s how I made the Barbie pouches: 1. Using the cupcake toppers graphic I ordered from Party Paper Creations on Etsy, take a screenshot of the silhouette and… Read more
Master Bedroom Makeover
A makeover in the Master Bedroom, nothing major just fresh paint, new baseboards and carpet all led to a little spruce up. And now: My kids helped with the painting: We put up the choices: In the end I used Benjamin Moore constellation: We live in a cape style house which makes for multiple roof… Read more
“D” is for Dress #4
Sew: pom pom party dress My girl #2 will be having her birthday next week and she requested a party dress: Complete with pom pom trim on the hem: But my favorite is the navy gingham lining: Here’s how I made the dress: 1. Use Simplicity pattern #9497: 2. Cut your pieces: 3. I modified… Read more
“C” is for Color #2
Paint: My Image Inspiration tool Now you can get the paint colors you want from any inspirational picture you love. Simply open the My Image Inspiration tool from the My Colortopia site: Step 1: Upload your picture, you can pick anything that inspires you, in my case it’s tangerines: image from Google Step 2: Pick your… Read more
“K” is for Kreg
Tools: Kreg jig If you build anything you’re going to want this: I’m not a fancy tool gal by any means, I prefer only my drill, saw and sander but this is one fancy tool you might want to consider. The Kreg jig makes pocket holes so you can hide your screws. And who doesn’t… Read more
“D” is for Dress #3
Sew: sunny Spring dress Girl #2 happily modeled this tank style dress: Complete with red gingham trim and covered buttons up the back: I used Riley Blake’s Sunny Happy Skies fabric: And added the red gingham bias trim as an accent: Here’s how I made the dress: 1. Using Simplicity pattern #5226, top C extended… Read more
DIY Turf Wreath
Looking for a fresh idea to jazz up your entry? Perfect for Spring or Summer this turf wreath makes a fun statement and is easy to create. I’m sharing how to make a diy turf wreath in this post. A DIY tutorial to make a turf wreath. Fun spring or summer decor using astro turf… Read more
“T” is for Trugs
Built: more personalized striped trugs with handpainted names I can never make just one of something, it has to be in multiples. These 2 are for my girls for Easter: But Jack is a special request from a friend. She loves a good nautical bit and Jack went right along with the All American… Read more