Christmas classroom goodie bags: elf ornament packaging with mini modeling clay inside Here’s the clay hiding inside: This elf does double duty, unique packaging and tree ornament. Class goodie bags for buddy boy’s school friends: individual mini modeling clay – with all the colors of the rainbow. Perfect size, perfect cost ($2.50 each at World… Read more
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“S” is for Styrofoam
Glittered snowflake ornaments made from STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam. Simple, easy ornaments you can make to add sparkle anywhere for the holidays. Inspired by the large bead snowflake from Pottery Barn: You could glitter these any color to match your decor. Here’s how I made the ornaments: Supplies needed: STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam: – 1″ balls – 1 1/2″… Read more
“B” is for Bed #6
Farmhouse doll bed complete with bedding: It’s been a while since I made a doll bed, this one went to a school friend for her birthday. I agonized over the fabric color selections trying hard to stay away from pink. The bed is a modified version of Ana White’s plans here. I left out one… Read more
“B” is for Baby
Handpainted baby stats wall art: A gift for a friend who just had baby #4. Inspired by this project by April at A Kitchen Table for Two: I handpainted my sign for a slightly different look. Here’s how I made the sign: 1. Cut 3/4″ plywood to size. Prime. Paint 2 coats Behr Lake Blue…. Read more
“W” is for Wrapped
Tiny star ornaments wrapped in DIY window boxes. I made the window boxes using clear acetate. Challenge: wrap these fragile ornaments for Christmas delivery: (To see how to make the ornaments click here.) I wanted a window box so you can see the ornament inside: Solution: cut a hole in the top of a gift… Read more
“O” is for Orders
Painted sign orders are coming fast and furious. (Gifted Hands is the designer co-op shop where I used to sell items.) I love making all the custom request ideas come to life and I do try to blog about each item but lately I’ve made so many handpainted signs in addition to those that already… Read more
“T” is for Tiny
Craft: tiny paper star ornaments Personalized with a single letter in the center: These will be teacher gifts for Christmas this year. A miniature version of this larger paper star wreath: (This star measures 15″ point to point.) The ornaments are a fraction of the size, measuring 5″ point to point: “Helping you make DIY… Read more
“D” is for Danfield
Danfield painted sign. A custom order made from a reclaimed floor board. A full circle Freecycle story here. Last winter I picked up lots of wood boards from Freecycler Denise, reclaimed wood is my favorite find and she was doing a big renovation on her 1900s home. I use the wood for painted signs: And… Read more
DIY Tapered Mudroom Bins
Tapered wood bins for mudroom storage. I built custom wood bins for mudroom cubbies for a Westport customer. Here’s the before pic of the space, you’ll have to imagine the bins placed in each ‘here’ section: Each initial stands for the first letter of the family member: And then I built three large, deep bins… Read more
“B” is for Boutique
Holiday Boutique tomorrow. I’ll be there with a few items. (To see how I painted the sign click here for a previous post.) Holiday key fobs: Cute teacher and babysitter gifts. Glittered paper wreaths: To see the how to on the rectangular wreath click here. And star wreaths: Handpainted ornaments: To see the how to… Read more
“O” is for Oyster
Oyster Bay, New York Custom order ornaments for a Long Island customer For the how-to click here for a previous post. Adding another town to my resume which includes Point Lookout, NY Banksville, NY and Greenwich, CT And we still have 7 weeks until Christmas. The ornament factory is open and running! I’m linking up… Read more
“S” is for Star
Glittered paper star wreath Made from old paperback book pages, add some glitter and presto: Looks like a delicate pastry made for the walls. Here’s how I made the paper star: 1. Using a 3D cardboard star shape (thank you Grandma) slice in half: 2. Prepare paper rolls. Carefully remove old paperback pages. Tear in… Read more