A vanity table makeover for a friend. The perfect spot to put on make up and get ready for the day. A quick change of paint and a new drawer made this table go from this: To this: Originally painted a minty green color my friend wanted a fresh white update: And there was… Read more
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“P” is for Paper
A rolled paper rectangular wreath. Old paperback books made into Fall decor. Here it is inside: The indoor light doesn’t do it justice. Complete with warm Fall colored glitter on the edges: And outside the glitter looks like this: A big thanks to Grandpa for saving all his paperback books over the years!… Read more
“T” is for Thanks
Give Thanks painted sign. Simple but so meaningful. A daily reminder, especially for those young ones just beginning to read (and read everything everywhere we go!). And perfect for Thanksgiving. Here’s how I made the sign: 1. Using a piece of pallet wood lay out the printed letters. Trace the letters with a ballpoint pen… Read more
“C” is for Cupcakes
Sweet cupcakes painted sign. No inspiration here, I just had this one in my head. A little different from all my previous signs, I made a frame to complete the look: The sign is distressed as usual: Who can resist a little sweet treat? Here’s how I made the sign: 1. Using 3/4″ plywood scrap… Read more
DIY Pumpkin Shaped Treat Bag
The cutest pumpkin shaped treat bag you can sew just in time to collect all the candy for Halloween. A DIY tutorial to sew a pumpkin shaped treat bag. Sew this cute trick or treat bag made in the shape of a pumpkin. Today I’m sharing how I made this soft sided pumpkin shaped treat… Read more
“G” is for Gather
Painted GATHER sign For Fall, for family, for anytime. Originally I had drawn up this sign as an option for a special order: The customer decided on different look so I made her this sign: But I still had the drawing and letters all ready printed out so I made use of the supplies and… Read more
“T” is for Tweed
Tweed pouches in time for Fall. Tweed and wool pouches with gingham ruffles and lining. Although terry cloth will always have a special place in my sewing room it was time for a seasonal change for the pouches. The dark colors and textures have Fall and Winter written all over them. The tutorial can be… Read more
“M” is for Marriage
A marriage plaque to mark the beginning of a new life together. This was a special request from a beach friend for her nephew’s wedding. A city skyline, buildings (with lots of windows Emily!) and the Brooklyn Bridge. My beach friend was given a similar plaque for her wedding: She wanted a ‘city’ version for… Read more
“B” is for Banksville
Banksville ornaments and signs. Banksville is a little town, part Bedford, NY and part Greenwich, CT And the location of my next vendor show on Oct. 1: Shoppers love personalized items so a few ornaments and signs will do the trick. For the how-to on the ornaments click here for a previous post. The back… Read more
“T” is for Tree
A wooden display tree for key fobs. I whipped together this little tree from scrap wood pieces. I needed a solution to display key fobs for a few upcoming shows. Most importantly the newest Halloween fobs: Here’s how I made the wooden tree: 1. Cut wood pieces and sand smooth: 1 – 3/4″ plywood… Read more
“P” is for Purple
Purple gingham terry cloth pouches. Another order for a Spah party. Purple gingham lining and ruffles: Another color to add to the pouch collection available in my Etsy shop. Complete with purple grosgrain ribbon on the zipper pull: Perfect for travel, cosmetics, money, etc. Purple is even a little bit Halloween, up… Read more
“F” is for Favors
Pencil pouches as birthday party favors. Fifteen party goers here, 9 girls in pink, 6 boys in blue: Each pencil pouch is monogrammed with their first initial: The girls all have pink gingham with pink polka dot ribbon pulls: And the boys: The fabric is blue with a slight checkered pattern, the zipper pull is blue… Read more