Chalkboard labels. I made chalkboard labels. The perfect addition to wicker baskets. Personalized for each child to call their own. Inspired by Pottery Barn kids chalkboard labels: You can purchase them at potterybarnkids.com – $8 for two labels except right now they are backordered until Oct 3. Who wants to wait that long? Here’s how… Read more
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“S” is for Step Stool #2
I built a kids step stool. Miss Lily is turning one, ready to walk and climb so this will come in handy. The plans can be found at Ana White’s site here. To see all the other furniture pieces I made for Lily click here. I added some girlie flowers to pretty it up taking inspiration… Read more
“E” is for Entryway (part 1)
I built entryway locker cubbies with shelves for a beach friend: Two sets. They will be replacing this coat rack: This is a family of five who needs a better coat and entry storage solution. Based on my friend’s ideas and space I came up with this drawing: Two units, one… Read more
How to Personalize with Paint
Everything gets personalized these days and you don’t have to have fancy machines to do a lot of that personalizing yourself. Let me show you a simple DIY handpainted method. How to personalize almost any wood item using a computer print out. No fancy vinyl cutting machine required, just a steady hand and paintbrush. Most… Read more
“N” is for Navy
Navy wool pouch with gingham ruffle. Seasons are changing and so are the pouches. I took an old wool sport coat destined for Goodwill and made a classy pouch. For money and credit cards, cell phone, cosmetics, anything goes. Here’s how I made the pouch: 1. Cut pieces: blue wool – 1 @ 10″ x… Read more
“P” is for Pumpkins
Jute wrapped pumpkins for Fall. While Hurricane Irene was blowing outside I fired up the glue gun for some Fall crafts, wrapping up all my styrofoam pumpkins and gourds with jute and twine. Eventually these will make it to the mantel for Fall. Here’s how I made the pumpkins: 1. Gather your old styrofoam pumpkins… Read more
“M” is for Monogram
A monogrammed terry pouch for Matthew. Our friends have a new baby boy, Matthew Harlan F. I made him a terry pouch for baby toiletries. I usually make the pouches with one letter and ruffles: But boys don’t really do ruffles so instead I did the full monogram: Here’s a few bits on how I… Read more
“S” is for Saddle
A saddle stool makeover. A tag sale find at the neighbors: After some glue, sandpaper and paint: The woven seat was in perfect condition and truly shows it’s age beautifully. I wanted to make the seat pop by using a contrasting color on the wood parts. Here’s how I did it: 1. Glue and firm… Read more
DIY Flatware Storage Box
A knock off flatware storage box. Except the flatware is still in the kitchen drawer so we’ll call this the homework supplies box. I made a knock off of Pottery Barn’s flatware storage box: Minus the French and add some color on the interior and you have this: The typical after school homework session begins… Read more
“K” is for Key
Key fobs to be exact. The perfect accessory to your keys. In all different colors: And a few longer ‘wrist’ size: Fun and easy to make. You can find the how to here. I will have them at the Art Show in Point Lookout, NY on Sunday, Aug 28th. Key fob in action: So cute… Read more
“R” is for Report
Reporting back from the Art Market. This past Saturday I was at the Art Market in Point Lookout, NY. It was held at this cute little renovated cottage on the main street in town: I decided to set up outside to the right of the cottage: Inside were about 5 more vendors and one other… Read more
“F” is for Flashcards
Oilcloth flashcard pockets. Only 26 more long days until school starts for girl #1, yes I’m counting. On the supply list this year – addition and subtraction flashcards. Easy enough, found some in the dollar bins at Target: I got to thinking those cardboard boxes probably aren’t going to hold up very well. Inspired by… Read more