Sewing: a tangerine, color of the year, inspired pouch: With a navy monogram and navy lining: The orange was one of those fabrics I just had to have while out shopping, it’s Riley Blake designs. The monogram is American Typewriter font, it is navy with a navy zig zag stitch all around: And navy grosgrain… Read more
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DIY Folding Stool with Canvas Seat
How to build a folding stool with monogrammed canvas seat: Inspired by this camping stool from REI. Perfectly fine but boring. Using Ana White’s plans for her folding beach chair as my starting point I was able to roughly draw up some plans to make the folding stool based on the camping stool specs. Ana… Read more
DIY Mini Zippered Goody Bags
Handmade gifts that fit the occasion are truly something special. I wanted to give my kids classmates something functional and useable beyond the initial holiday candy exchange so I made zipper goody bags for Valentine’s Day from drop cloth canvas and added red gingham heart. A DIY tutorial for mini zippered canvas goody bags with… Read more
“M” is for Mirror #2
Make: A circular mirror with wood slices all around. I used an Ikea KOLJA mirror adhered to plywood and glued wood slices all around: I love all the different sizes, tones and patterns: Part of a little Master Bedroom makeover but more importantly fills a quirky space where the roof eave cuts into the wall:… Read more
“N” is for Number
Painting: a house number plaque. A custom request for a friend. Or you can purchase something similar like this: image from Shoreline Sign Company Yes their numbers are carved and gilted in 23k gold and the price reflects that!! But my version should suffice: Here’s how I made the plaque: 1. Using an oval wood… Read more
“C” is for Chalet
Handpainted CHALET sign for the front door: Some winter door decor that’s not a wreath: Our house is the farthest thing from a chalet but we can pretend for a few weeks! I was inspired by this picture from Pinterest: I added the sign and used burlap in place of ribbon. Here’s how I made… Read more
“M” is for Mantel #3
Winter mantel with book page topiaries: Rolled book pages made into topiaries. A continuation of the rolled paper projects, you can see all of the previous paper projects rounded up in this post. Winter makes me want to go neutral with the space and as usual I have the tv above the fireplace dilemma. Here’s… Read more
“K” is for Keep Out
A KEEP OUT Private Property handpainted sign for a college friend. Complete with a nautical themed rope border to soften the harsh message. My friend Bridget will be using this sign at her Maryland shore house at the entrance to her dock. Her husband swears folks make use of their dock on weekends they’re not… Read more
“L” is for Little Elk
A handpainted sign: Little Elk Ranch or more affectionately referred to as ‘horse camp’. I made this sign for my sister, a gift for Christmas. We have fond memories of Little Elk Ranch (horse camp) made during our summers as young girls, sadly I don’t think the camp is still around. This sign not only… Read more
“P” is for Polka Dots
Sewing: A monogrammed polka dot pouch I made another variation on the pouch. A perfect little Christmas gift for a school friend. “O” is for Olivia Here’s how I made the pouch; 1. Supplies needed: exterior fabric: 10″ x 14″ lining: 2 @ 10″ x 7″ medium weight fusible interfacing: 10″ x 14″ 1 –… Read more
DIY Kids Table with Chairs
How to build a kids table and chairs. Finished in time for Christmas I used Ana White’s plans for the Clara table here and the chairs here. I modified the chairs using 2×2 for the legs for a different look and more stability. The distressed edges: This table fits young kids perfectly. Here’s my 4… Read more
“T” is for Topper
Christmas tree topper just in time! My kids kept asking for a star on the top of our tree so in keeping with the rolled paper theme I made this one: Similar to the wreath: And banner: And ornaments: And star wreath: Here’s how I made the topper: 1. Cut a cardboard tube about 6″… Read more