Food & Friends knock off painted sign. Thanks again to Pottery Barn for the inspiration: image from Pottery Barn You can buy this sign, online only, for $89 plus $14 shipping for a total of $103 buckaroos. Or find a piece of wood in your garage and paint it for $0. Yes my sign… Read more
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“E” is for Epoxy
A table makeover with an inset epoxy top. I’ve been wanting to use epoxy on a furniture project ever since I saw the Sisters do it here. It’s so easy and the look is sheer glass (see the reflection). This table had had a brassy inset tray in a past lifetime, the tray got trashed… Read more
DIY Wool Sportcoat Repurposed into Laptop Sleeve
Wool sportcoat turned into a laptop sleeve. Lined with flannel. Here’s how I made the sleeve: (This fits a 13″ x 9″ Macbook Pro.) Â 1. Cut pieces: wool – cut 2 (15″x 11.5″) (I used the center back of the jacket.) flannel lining – cut 2 (15″ x 11.5″) extra stiff interfacing… Read more
“F” is for Footstool
A footstool makeover. Which coincidentally matches the wingchairs I made over a few months ago. Here’s the before: And now: I made the same pleated white trim, same drop cloth fabric, the paint job is slightly different. The curvy shape of the stool mimics the chair shape perfectly. Here’s how I made over the stool: 1…. Read more
“P” is for Pouches
Pouches in review – all available in my Etsy shop here: 1. large terry cloth with ruffle: 2. large terry cloth with ruffle and monogram: 3. medium terry cloth with ruffle: 4. medium terry cloth with ruffle and monogram: 5. medium terry cloth with monogram: 6. medium canvas with ruffle Ruffle, lining and monogram… Read more
DIY Trug
Let’s make a kids trug for toys, books, games, and more. Â I have free plans down below for you to make this DIY trug. A DIY tutorial to build a wood trug. Make this storage trug perfect for all kinds of clutter with an easy to carry handle using my plans. Awhile back I made… Read more
“B” is for Betsy
Side chair makeover, Betsy Ross inspired. I started with these chairs from my Freecycle friend Denise: And after a little paint and inspiration I now have these: I used the 13 stars idea from this picture: image via flicker That’s the American flag done by Betsy Ross (although there is quite a bit of controversy… Read more
“B” is for Biscuit #3
My third biscuit sign. A custom order from Paula who wanted the sign to be much more like this inspiration photo. image via Pinterest Paula requested the size (30″w x 18″h) and style so I was able to make it for her. Previously I had done biscuit sign #1 here: and #2, which are very… Read more
“C” is for Coasters #2
Custom coasters as favors for a golf outing. The theme for the golf outing is ‘Swinging Under The Stars’ which is why the letters S, U, T, S are printed on the coasters. A fun, useful favor to remember the event. Here’s how I made the coasters: 1. Using 3 3/4″diameter chipboard circles (found here),… Read more
“B” is for Backpack
Canvas backpack with fat quarter fabric. Kid size. With a monogram because EVERYTHING must be personalized these days. These are for my niece and nephew. A little summer fun gift. Here’s how I made the backpacks: 1. Using the basic pattern from here cut out your pieces. From the canvas cut: back, front, front flap… Read more
“L” is for Lemonade
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade painted sign. It’s that time of year, who can resist a little lemonade. I painted this fun sign for the shop. Here’s some pics of the process: 1. Using an old tongue and groove cabinet door (secured with mending plates on the back) I painted it off white. Then lime green for… Read more
“R” is for Rocking Chair
A rocking chair makeover. Complete with striped cushion. This was a black beauty with lovely gold detailing: But the black had to go for something a little more fresh: Here’s how I did it: 1. Sand off old finish: 2. Paint 3 coats off white paint. 3. Sand to distress. 4. Stain with Minwax cherry…. Read more